Guerlain Wild Nudes Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Wild Nudes (258)
Guerlain Wild Nudes (258) Ombres G Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($85.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a mid-tone, neutral color story that was warm-toned and featured three matte eyeshadows and one shimmer. The shimmer was top tier in quality, while the mattes were still quite good, but two were a smidgen powdery.
Ingredients
Wild Nudes (258)
PPermanent. $85.00.
Wild Nudes #1
Wild Nudes #1 is a dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation in one layer
- Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness
- Blendable, āmeltedā on skin for a smoother finish
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours of wear on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Bearish (LE, ).
- ColourPop I C U (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Serve Chilled (LE, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Glass Beach (PiP, $5.25).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have "intense pigments for long-lasting color" across four finishes: "intense satin," "deep matte," luminous metallic," and "radiant pearl." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn't feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the "radiant pearl" finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The "deep matte" finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense--firm but not stiff--and blended out well as they "melted" on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Wild Nudes #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Wild Nudes #2
Wild Nudes #2 is a light and bright, peachy orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation in one layer
- Moderately-dense, firmer with a smidgen of powderiness
- Blendable, āmeltedā on skin for a smoother finish
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours of wear on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sugarpill Karma (PiP, $13.00).
- Sydney Grace Crunching Leaves (LE, $5.25).
- ColourPop Thriving (PiP, $4.50).
- Anastasia Orange Soda (P, $12.00).
- Viseart Lovelorn (PiP, ).
- Coloured Raine Heir (PiP, $6.99).
- ColourPop Only One (PiP, $4.50).
- Bad Habit Satin (PiP, ).
- Natasha Denona Pastel Melon (LE, ).
- ColourPop Hustler (PiP, $4.50).
Formula Overview
-
The formula is supposed to have "intense pigments for long-lasting color" across four finishes: "intense satin," "deep matte," luminous metallic," and "radiant pearl." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn't feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the "radiant pearl" finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The "deep matte" finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense--firm but not stiff--and blended out well as they "melted" on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Wild Nudes #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Wild Nudes #3
Wild Nudes #3 is a slightly muted, light-medium pink-leaning coral with a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation in one layer
- Moderately-dense, firmer with a smidgen of powderiness
- Blendable, āmeltedā on skin for a smoother finish
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours of wear on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Floral Feels (LE, $4.50).
- Too Faced Frosted Apricot (LE, $16.00).
- Chanel LĆ©gĆØretĆ© et ExpĆ©rience #1 (LE, ).
- Viseart Tulle (PiP, ).
- Bad Habit Cirrus (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Intuitive (LE, $4.50).
- Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00).
- Huda Beauty Demure (PiP, ).
- KKW Beauty Chi (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Agate You (PiP, $4.50).
Formula Overview
-
The formula is supposed to have "intense pigments for long-lasting color" across four finishes: "intense satin," "deep matte," luminous metallic," and "radiant pearl." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn't feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the "radiant pearl" finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The "deep matte" finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense--firm but not stiff--and blended out well as they "melted" on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Wild Nudes #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Wild Nudes #4
Wild Nudes #4 is a medium, caramel brown with moderate, warm reddish undertones and a smooth, pearlescent sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation in one layer
- Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness
- Blendable, āmeltedā on skin for a smoother finish
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours of wear on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #3 (LE, ).
- Wayne Goss Imperial Topaz #2 (PiP, ).
- Moira I Mean (P, $8.50).
- NABLA Cosmetics Cedar Wood (PiP, ).
- LORAC Black Tie Attire #3 (LE, $19.00).
- MAC To Boldly Go (LE, $21.00).
- Guerlain Electric Look #6 (LE, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Better Society (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Friendship File (LE, $6.00).
- Make Up For Ever ME612 Silver Brown (P, $17.00).
Formula Overview
-
The formula is supposed to have "intense pigments for long-lasting color" across four finishes: "intense satin," "deep matte," luminous metallic," and "radiant pearl." The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn't feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the "radiant pearl" finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The "deep matte" finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense--firm but not stiff--and blended out well as they "melted" on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
This is lovely. Is it worth $85.00? Maybe to some lucky collector!
Even for $85 (outrageous but not as outrageous as the $115 this costs in Canada), I want a lot more excitement and wonderfulness in a quad. A few years ago, those new (and now d/c’d or reformulated) 5 pans from Dior offered better value, better quality and a lot more “excitement” (even the neutral ones) that this does, in my opinion.
It’s lovely to see some neutral palettes coming out and good quality ones at that. I like the brand is catering to both shimmer lovers like myself and those who prefer a mostly matte finish. This is quite a cohesive quad.
As lovely as this quad looks, Iām willing to bet there are some Colourpop palettes with similar colours that perform just as well.
What I wouldn’t give for a nice four or five pan e/s palette that was all cool toned and got an A rating. It could happen, right?
Guerlain used to have just such a creature about a million years ago – the quad Les Fumes. I still have it and use it and I remember distinctly that it was the eyeshadow quad I used for my daughter’s wedding.
Feels like one Almay quad that I literally wore to DEATH during the 90’s except the orange shade in that one was deeper, there was NO pink, but a satin light golden shade and the two brown shades looked like these. Brings me back…