Lisa Eldridge 💄 #2

[NotDumbNotBlonde]

How much if you don’t mind me asking?

13 quid including postage which I thought was pretty reasonable, from a pro seller with 100% feedback. I was impatient and jumped on the first and only one I saw.

 

[Duee]

I usually have sensitive eyes and I'm ok. But I'm also ok with her liquid eyeshadows so that might not be much use to you!

Same! Well, I’ve had a problem (swollen eyes) with liquid lurex with metallic finish (Titanic, Angelica) but I’m ok with Eirene and Phoebe which are Liquid Silk. I haven’t figured out why though.

ETA: sorry; I wanted to reply to @Silverback

 

[Bread]

I have ordered Amanghasett and Strawberry Blonde. I do love the Velveteen formula.

 

[francesthemute]

I am tempted by Mimi, and I need a new mascara, which is pretty much all the self-enablement required to order

 

[Ponponpon]

Please report back on price, etc.

Concealer is £31, brush is £38. Can buy both as a bundle for £62 saving a few pennies.

There's also a new Indigo Denim make up pouch, free on orders over £90 or £25 to buy in isolation.

There's a shade match based off your LE foundation, or skin tint. They recommend a concealer shade and a corrector shade. FWIW, I'm a 7 in foundation, 6 is my concealer shade, 5 is my corrector shade.

I thought the info still showed even when not signed in, but you had to sign in to buy early?

If anyone can see a video can you link it for us non emeralds? I lost my status a while back as I’ve been buying from Space NK/liberty which is annoying x

Unless I've continually missed it, videos are only launched at full launch, not for Emeralds. It's odd, but others here have commented before too.

 

[thegirlscout]

I don't think it’s been as popular as she expected.
The only item that’s sold out is the limited edition boxed set. Everything else is still available .
Imho the fancy outside boxes are pointless because, not being a collector, they are just thrown away.

I would have gone for the box as it was free with £75 purchase I think but there is no guarantee it would come through the post in one piece! I have the balm highlight and I really love the image of Marilyn so it’s in its box being displayed at the moment. I think Charlotte Tilbury did it better with Norman Parkinson in the sense that the images were on the actual product.

 

[Silverback]

I bought a Lisa Eldridge lurex eyeshadow yesterday in Liberty but I’m not allowed it til Xmas! I have high hopes for it.

 

[Bread]

Random thought apologies, I'd love Lisa to come out with a blue eyeliner. I'm looking for an alternative to VB pencils (which are quite pricey imo). Something with less toxic ingredients.

I'm switching to Zoeva thanks to recommendations on here - I LOVE THEIR STUFF. I use their undereye concealer as well.

 

[Missmopps]

I mix the highlighter into the foundation for a lighter look. I really like how it looks. I put a blob of highligher on the back of my hand with one or two pumps of foundation and mix.

I like the look of the pinky highlighter.

Ooh I’ll try that. Is it Lisa’s foundation or another brand?

 

[50sGirl]

I have the liquid highlighter and the new balm
They are very similar. If you have one you probably don't need the other.

Crystal nebula top, butterfly light bottom. You have no idea how many takes it took to try to get these to show up correctly (or at all) in my current lighting!

Thanks for the swatches.
I have Pink Moon but rarely use it.

 

[Wobblehead]

Ooh let us know how the VB compares to the skin tint. I’m a T6 too but have been using the 6.5 as well

I was colour matched a 4 and a 5 in VB. they were almost identical. I have gone for the 5 - will report back.

 

[Also_smoke_and_mirrors]

I finally received my balms today. Ordered 4.45 on Wednesday as site was letting me order a bit early. So glad I bothered as all those people who ordered the day after seem to have got theirs earlier ...

I only got pomegranate and cinnamon. Would anyone find swatches with some other blushes useful to compare?

 

[Missmopps]

I went along to the Covent Gardent pop-up yesterday. It took me a while wandering round to find it - unlike previous pop-ups it wasn't in one of the buildings, but a little marquee set up on the cobbles in the open air near the shouty Punch & Judy. It was raining, and there was also some very amplified music, close by so it wasn't the most comfortable experience and I really felt for the makeup artists who had to work in those conditions.

Because I was "on the list" having booked my Emerald appointment, I was seen as soon as an MUA was free and the chap was lovely. He recommended 3 with Corrector 5 (which made a very big difference) or possibly Hybrid 1 if I wanted extra brightening. And he gave me a free lipstick, which was a nice surprise - of a selection of 4 of the Velvets, he chose Blush Lightly for me which is one of my favourites - I was chuffed because the one I already own broke after a while and I have to delve into it with a brush. Also gave me a little sample of Tint 1.5 to see if I got on better with it in that shade.

The new #4 brush he used on me felt gorgeous, and buffed beautifully. But I have so many brushes collected over decades ... When I cleansed my face over 8 hours later following an afternoon tromping round London and a demanding choir practice/service, it had held up pretty well with only minor creasing that probably wouldn't be visible without my 10x magnifiying mirror. No immediate reaction irritation, I discussed it with the guy and we hoped that formulas had got more sophisticated since the introduction of Touche Eclat (back in 1992! which makes me feel immeasurably old) unfortunately he wasn't able to decant a sample for me to try over a few days.

I'm still not sure whether I'll buy when they go online. I wear glasses and tbh don't ever bother with undereye concealing, handily the lower edge of the frames hides the dark ring! Luminist could be used for more general concealing (although the MUA said it's not really ideal for cystic acne type spots).

Wow thanks for the review and how nice to get a freebie! The system sounds like you need a corrector and a concealer? I wonder how Lisa will explain it on her video in order to select the right tones for mail order if you can’t go to a store with good daylight?

 

[woodentablesaremyfaves]

Pretty sure Betty palette is coming back

Got this in an email today

 

[Also_smoke_and_mirrors]

I love the Victoria Beckham eyeliners in those colours, you might like them too. Yeah doing lilac before a taupe or a navy… questionable commercial decision? (I’d also love kitten flick in a navy)

I have the VB ones because I got sick of waiting for Lisa to release some more colours! They are very similar in texture and quality and VB has always given option of a sharpener which is a new thing for Lisa. Id jave preferred to support Lisa over VB but Im glad i didn't wait any longer. I can see how she released the lilac ones as Betty was so popular but like you say she should have had a taupe and navy already. The lilacs go with Betty. The olive with Desert Gleam, how about a navy and forest green for Sorcery?

 

[Also_smoke_and_mirrors]

Concealer is £31, brush is £38. Can buy both as a bundle for £62 saving a few pennies.

There's also a new Indigo Denim make up pouch, free on orders over £90 or £25 to buy in isolation.

There's a shade match based off your LE foundation, or skin tint. They recommend a concealer shade and a corrector shade. FWIW, I'm a 7 in foundation, 6 is my concealer shade, 5 is my corrector shade.

I thought the info still showed even when not signed in, but you had to sign in to buy early?




Unless I've continually missed it, videos are only launched at full launch, not for Emeralds. It's odd, but others here have commented before too.

Sometimes the email to emeralds has had the yotube video embedded in it so you aren't buying blind. The velatura or whatever they are called balms had the video so you could see begore you buy. I don't think I've received an email though and I've bought it already so

 

[Missmopps]

I won’t be buying anything from the collection but I appreciate Lisa’s passion and creativity so I’m always interested in seeing her inspo. I’m sure there will be a video tomorrow on launch day so I’ll look forward to watching that.

 

[francesthemute]

@Missmopps I used to love the Bobbi Brown corrector and concealer too but yes they needed a lot of work (and I was younger, less creasy and probably less tired!)

I ordered the brush with mine for the discount, most of my brushes are cheap-ish Eco Tools or Primark, I have one from Bobbi Brown that I think was worth the extra £ (influenced by Sali Hughes a few years ago...)

I do purge old makeup or stuff I don't use but now wish I had some other concealer to compare it against! I have the Becca corrector but again like the BB stuff it needs effort and setting or it will slide about.

I know our concealers are not yet dispatched but if you don't mind Lisa, brows next?

 

[thegirlscout]

I dislike the obsession with ‘weighty’ packaging. I don’t live a taxi lifestyle, I don’t want to carry unnecessary weight in my makeup bag. “High end” products literally have heavy metals stuck in them so that the packaging signifies premium status. I want refillable that don’t weigh down a pocket like that lipstick.

There was an interesting discussion about this on Fat Mascara a few years ago about how to make beauty more sustainable everyone needs to move away from the idea that weight = prestige. And I hate to say it but I do feel that when I have an object that has a bit of weight to it, it does feel more prestigious than lighter packaging.

 

[Also_smoke_and_mirrors]

Another one who snapped up kitten brow. I’ve been looking for a brow gel and nearly bought the rare beauty one today so the timing is really good. I'd also buy anything Lisa releases so I'm happy to pay more than I would for the rare beauty one.