Tom Ford Mercurial Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Mercurial

Tom Ford Beauty Mercurial Eye Color Quad Tom Ford Beauty Mercurial Eye Color Quad ($88.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a new, limited edition set of shimmery neutrals–the least shimmery was more of a satin–that ran warmer-toned overall. All four shades were pigmented, long-wearing, and fairly easy to use, though the fourth shade was slightly drier compared to the other shades in the quad.

These are the gel-powder hybrid formula, so they can be used wet or dry and work best with a moderately-dense brush as they are a bit firmer (but not at all powdery!) in the pan if you’ve not tried a formula like it.

Mercurial

LELimited Edition. $88.00.

9.5

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Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

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96%

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Mercurial #1

Mercurial #1 is a light, golden peach with strong, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had opaque color payoff applied dry as well as with a dampened brush, though the latter was slightly more metallic in finish.

The texture was smooth, moderately dense, and firm without being stiff–so no powderiness but it remained blendable! It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.

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Dior New Look #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Queen (262M) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Strobe Pink Gold (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Angelfire (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Dazzling Diamonds #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Sephora Sand (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Champagne Rose (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Corn Starch, Jinx Te Rate, Silica, Dimethicone, Isononyl Benzoate Is Sono Nano, Nylon-12, Isopropyl Stearate Is Il, Penta Erythro Ritil Te As The Source Rate, Octyldodecyl Stearate Tetra-Isostearate, Octyldodecyl Silrak Estate, Pc Eyidi Mail Chikon, Di-Iso-Stearyl Maleate, Di Mechi Konol, Caprylic Rilgeul Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tri-Methyl Siloxy Silicate, Caprylic / Capric Triglycerides, Hydro Jeneyi Suited Castor Oil Hydroxystearate, 1,2-Hexane Diol, Sodium Calcium Silicate With Bo, Synthetic Fluorinated Graphite Sample Logos, Calcium Aluminum Silicate Bo, Synthetic Beeswax, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Tetra The Sodium Dithiane A, Phenoxyethanol, Close At Least One Microbicide Selected From Among Fe, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Red Iron Oxide, Yellow Iron Oxide, Black Iron Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Blue No. 1 Lake, City Ultramarine, Carmine, Manganese Violet, Yellow No. 4 Lake, Chromium Oxide Green, Ferric Ammonium Ferro-Cyanide] (iln40540).

Mercurial #1

LELimited Edition.

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

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Mercurial #2

Mercurial #2 is a darker peach with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin with a slightly more “melted” appearance as it sat very well on my skin.

The texture was smooth, moderately dense but not stiff, so it picked up well with a dry brush and blended out well. It wore well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.

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PIXI Beauty Antique Rose (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Body Heat #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Candlelight (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Mauve #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Colour Pop Just Imagine (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Colour Pop Walk on Air (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Bicoastal (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
MAC Sweet Heat (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Stila Kitten (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Sephora Glazed Donut (365) (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Mercurial #2

LELimited Edition.

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Pigmentation

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Longevity

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98%

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Mercurial #3

Mercurial #3 is a deep, plummy taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The eyeshadow had a smooth, moderately texture that was more firmly-pressed into the pan but not stiff, so there was no powderiness while the product remained blendable on my skin.

It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, regardless of whether it was used dry or wet. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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NARS Subra (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Hourglass Exposure #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Chanel Cristal de Printemps #1 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Digital (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Olympe (871) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Drama Queen (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
Guerlain Electric Look #9 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Hot Mesh (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Honeymoon #4 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Your Best (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Mercurial #3

LELimited Edition.

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Pigmentation

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Longevity

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98%

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Mercurial #4

Mercurial #4 is a slightly muted, medium-dark red with warmer, more coppery undertones and less warm-toned sparkle over a metallic finish.

It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied well as a lid color but the shimmer separated a little more noticeably from the underlying pigment when blended along the edge so it wasn’t quite as nice in texture as the other three shades. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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Pat McGrath Rose Quartz 005 (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Euphoria (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Hot MoMA (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Rebirth (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Cranberry (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Confident Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Mitzah #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Forever Enough (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Colour Pop LOML (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Colour Pop Burner (DC, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).