Guerlain Metal Butterfly Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Metal Butterfly (555)
Guerlain Metal Butterfly (555) Ombres G Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($85.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a newer eyeshadow quad that included two more satin/pearl finish shades and two more metallic shades in a good mix of depth/undertone. Three of the four shades were really quite good, but the one that was less-stellar was still very good!
Ingredients
Metal Butterfly (555)
PPermanent. $85.00.
Metal Butterfly #1
Metal Butterfly #1 is a rich, deep brown with moderate, warm undertones and a faint, golden-shimmered pearl finish.
- Semi-opaque coverage applied wet and dry
- Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness
- Blendable, “melted” 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
- Anastasia Dark Chocolate Shimmer (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Ankh (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty As Well (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Night Clubbing (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Everywhere (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Tempting (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Grand Bal #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- NARS Shame (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NARS Baalbek (P, $25.00).
- Make Up For Ever S622 Black Brown (DC, $21.00).
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.
Metal Butterfly #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Metal Butterfly #2
Metal Butterfly #2 is a rich, medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque coverage applied wet and dry
- Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness
- Blendable, “melted” 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
- Chanel Rouge Brule (128) (LE, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lost Princess (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Crush (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop BPM (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Coppering (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Hector E (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Filly (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Strut 'n Slay (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- NARS Bayadere #2 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Accelerate (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
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.
Metal Butterfly #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Metal Butterfly #3
Metal Butterfly #3 is a darker, aged gold with subtle, warm undertones and an intense, shiny metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage applied wet and dry
- Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness
- Blendable, “melted” 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
- Sephora Bronze (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Light My World (PiP, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Lioness (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Small Fairy (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Exposed (PiP, $8.04) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Worth the Wait (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flex (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Grin (365M) (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Blitz (DC, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Ganja (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
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.
Metal Butterfly #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Metal Butterfly #4
Metal Butterfly #4 is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satiny sheen.
- Opaque coverage applied wet and dry
- Moderately-dense, firmer but not stiff, no powderiness
- Blendable, “melted” 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).
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 a really pretty color story. I love the name, too.
This is a rare holiday/wintertime GEM. The pink I would just use to blend out that rich espresso brown, I think. But, those other 3 shades would make for one seriously banger eye look!
Nice color story and the pigmentation on the swatches looks good. Glad it got an A rating. I haven’t been impressed with the mainstream holiday eye shadows this year. I like Pat McGrafts mega palette and Oden’s Eye Christmas palettes best so far. But do I really need another eye palette. heck no.
I have this quad and love it SO MUCH- it’s an artists dream-I use it not only on my eyes but my cheeks as well- for an overall glowy stunning monochromatic look…the textures of these shadows on skin is so flattering… I’m 63 and it’s one of the few powder formulas I can wear all over my face and it still looks so flattering. Magical formula! And these colors are so beautiful!
I’m having a bit of trouble working out the colour story in this quad, however I’m pleased that for a change, Guerlain has got this one right.
This is really a pretty little quad. I absolutey love this type of slightly aged gold. The sheen of the pink shade is lovely. The copper shade, while beautiful makes this a no for me, I hardly ever use such orange shades, did I say hardly ever, I mean I never use orange shades, unfortunately they make me look ill instead of healthy and put together.
Lovely except for the pink for me. Like Nancy said, I’d have to use it to blend with.