Multichrome Eyeshadows | 2022 Editor's Favorites
Multichromes really capture the magic of the holiday season to me. They twinkle, they sparkle, they shift, and they are so multidimensional. They work beautifully as an accent of eyeliner or as a one-and-done look, especially lighter and more mid-tone shades, but even black-based Multichromes can work as an all-over-lid shade and blended with one’s favorite transition shade for an intense, unique smoky eye.
Clionadh expanded their Stained Glass Collection in August of this past year, which meant 54 new, glorious hues to delight and play with. I loved the new Earth Vibrant and Pearlescent finish. Terra Moons also consistently released new Multichromes throughout the year with the latest winter launch swatched but not yet reviewed (so expect to see some of those next year, haha!).
Temptalia’s Favorite Multichrome Eyeshadows | 2022
Clionadh Palace Pearlescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($20.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a softer, pinkish base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from...
Clionadh Palace Pearlescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($20.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a softer, pinkish base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from...
Clionadh Statue Garden Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) is a darker, bluish-aqua base with multichromatic shifting pearl...
Clionadh Statue Garden Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) is a darker, bluish-aqua base with multichromatic shifting pearl...
Clionadh Royal Plum Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) is a smoky plum base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from...
Clionadh Royal Plum Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) is a smoky plum base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from...
Clionadh Royal Pear Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.49 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a medium, springy green baes with warm, yellowy undertones...
Clionadh Royal Pear Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.49 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a medium, springy green baes with warm, yellowy undertones...
Clionadh Iron Gate Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($17.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, rosy taupe base with multichromatic shimmer that...
Clionadh Iron Gate Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($17.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, rosy taupe base with multichromatic shimmer that...
Clionadh Bronze Fountain Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, deeper copper base with warm, reddish undertones...
Clionadh Bronze Fountain Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, deeper copper base with warm, reddish undertones...
Clionadh Wall of Ivy Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, coppery-brown base with strong, warm undertones paired...
Clionadh Wall of Ivy Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, coppery-brown base with strong, warm undertones paired...
Clionadh Estate Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, medium-dark brown base with warmer undertones paired with...
Clionadh Estate Earth Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, medium-dark brown base with warmer undertones paired with...
Clionadh Monarch Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.49 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a coppery-red base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from rich...
Clionadh Monarch Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.49 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a coppery-red base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from rich...
Clionadh Reign Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.49 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a medium-dark reddish-coral base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted...
Clionadh Reign Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($18.49 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a medium-dark reddish-coral base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted...
Clionadh Citron Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($20.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a cooler brown base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from...
Clionadh Citron Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($20.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a cooler brown base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted from...
Clionadh Cerulean Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($20.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a cooler brown base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted...
Clionadh Cerulean Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($20.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a cooler brown base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted...
Clionadh Noble Glitter Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($17.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a medium-dark, pinky-lavender base with multichromatic shimmer that...
Clionadh Noble Glitter Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($17.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a medium-dark, pinky-lavender base with multichromatic shimmer that...
Clionadh Lucidium Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 2) ($19.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base chocked full of multichromatic shimmer...
Clionadh Lucidium Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 2) ($19.99 CAD for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base chocked full of multichromatic shimmer...
Terra Moons Witches Broom Nebula Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark, cooler purple with multichrome shifting from cool...
Terra Moons Witches Broom Nebula Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark, cooler purple with multichrome shifting from cool...
Terra Moons Terrestrial Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a raspberry pink base with multichrome shifting shimmer and faint sparkle...
Terra Moons Terrestrial Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a raspberry pink base with multichrome shifting shimmer and faint sparkle...
Terra Moons Vela Supernova Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, plummy-purple base with multichrome shifting shimmer that...
Terra Moons Vela Supernova Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, plummy-purple base with multichrome shifting shimmer that...
Terra Moons Carina Nebula Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($14.00 for 0.05 oz.) seemed to have a dark, grayish base with finer multichrome shimmer that...
Terra Moons Carina Nebula Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($14.00 for 0.05 oz.) seemed to have a dark, grayish base with finer multichrome shimmer that...
Terra Moons Neptune's Diamonds Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, bluish-teal base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Terra Moons Neptune's Diamonds Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, bluish-teal base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Terra Moons Cosmic Collision Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a lighter, cooler purple base with multichrome shimmer that shifted...
Terra Moons Cosmic Collision Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a lighter, cooler purple base with multichrome shimmer that shifted...
Lethal Cosmetics Parsec Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) is a soft, cotton candy pink base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Lethal Cosmetics Parsec Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) is a soft, cotton candy pink base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Terra Moons Atomic Division Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a cool, silvery-blue base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Terra Moons Atomic Division Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a cool, silvery-blue base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Terra Moons Protostar Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, blackened-teal base with subtle, greenish-leaning paired with...
Terra Moons Protostar Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, blackened-teal base with subtle, greenish-leaning paired with...
Terra Moons Perihelion Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker bluish-aqua base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from rich...
Terra Moons Perihelion Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker bluish-aqua base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from rich...
Terra Moons Exoplanet Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) had a greenish-gray base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from darker dark...
Terra Moons Exoplanet Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) had a greenish-gray base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from darker dark...
Terra Moons Celestial Cloudscope Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($14.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a vivid, navy blue base with multi-colored shimmer and fine sparkle...
Terra Moons Celestial Cloudscope Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($14.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a vivid, navy blue base with multi-colored shimmer and fine sparkle...
Terra Moons Stellar Apotheosis Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a soft blue base with intense multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Terra Moons Stellar Apotheosis Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a soft blue base with intense multichrome shimmer that shifted from...
Glossover Averages
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Your Year in Review: Multichrome Eyeshadow Edition
I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
- Have you tried multichrome eyeshadow yet?
- How do you like to wear multichrome eyeshadows?
- Favorite brand for multichromes?
Have you tried multichrome eyeshadow yet? Yes, I have! My very 1st one was PML’s Sextraterrestrial. Quickly followed up with 2 that I purchased from Lethal Cosmetics, and 3 more gifted to me by a fellow reader 💓 that are from Clionagh, and then another in the Nomad Cosmetics Bosque Nuboso de Monteverde palette. I enjoy using all of the shades I now have!
How do you like to wear multichrome eyeshadows? Usually as my one or two mobile lid shades applied only AFTER all of my transition, crease and deep crease/outer V matte shades has been applied. Then the real fun begins!
Favorite brand for multichromes? Clionagh and Lethal Cosmetics!
I haven’t tried the multichromes yet, despite making heart eyes at them on Instagram forever! I think I would start out with one the more muted color or pearly finishes. I’ve really been struck by how they look over matte eyeshadows as a surprising kind of topper. It gives such an otherworldly, supernatural kind of appearance!
The photos of your swatches for these multis are painstaking and incredible. Not only are these reminders of how great multis were this year, but also a reminder of your meticulous nature.
HAVE YOU TRIED MULTICHROME EYESHADOW YET?
Yes
HOW DO YOU LIKE TO WEAR MULTICHROME EYESHADOWS?
Foiled on the lids or inner corners.
FAVORITE BRAND FOR MULTICHROMES?
Terra Moon and Devinah
Have you tried multichrome eyeshadow yet? YES. My collection is extensive and I’m obsessed with them to the point that a regular shimmer doesn’t hold a candle anymore.
How do you like to wear multichrome eyeshadows? All over my lid and as pigmented as I can get them.
Favorite brand for multichromes? Clionadh and Terra Moons, hands down.