Sephora Peacock Blue, Waterfall, Berry Sweet, Golden Hour, Sunshine Contour Eye Pencils Reviews & Swatches (2021)
Peacock Blue (50)
Sephora Peacock Blue (50) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)Sephora Peacock Blue (50) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque color coverage in one stroke, which could be built up to full coverage with a second layer or just doing shorter, more overlapping strokes during the initial application process.
The formula had enough glide that it didn’t tug on my lower lash line and could be smudged and blended out if desired, but it didn’t settle into fine lines as it set. It stayed on well for nine hours before thinning visibly, while there was around ~70% left after 12 hours of wear.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
$11.00/0.04 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “ultra-pigmented,” “waterproof,” and have “12-hour” wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand–is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one’s arm, though).
They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.
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Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polybutene, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Silica, CI 77000 (Aluminum Powder), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol.
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.
Waterfall (47)
Sephora Waterfall (47) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)Sephora Waterfall (47) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a rich, blue-based teal with a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which built up well to full coverage with a second layer.
The texture was smooth, lightly emollient with good glide, but it never felt too wet to work with, so it was blendable but still didn’t get into fine lines as it dried down. It wore well for 10 hours before fading a bit but was still visible (about ~70%) at the 12-hour mark.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sephora Waterfall (DC, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I32 Iridescent Lagoon Green (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Deep End (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC New Marine (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Gemstoned (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Junkie (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Ocean (DC, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Electric Empire (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Good Karma (P, $7.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Haus Labs Empire (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$11.00/0.04 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “ultra-pigmented,” “waterproof,” and have “12-hour” wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand–is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one’s arm, though).
They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.
Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Polybutene, CI 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol.
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.
Berry Sweet (58)
Sephora Berry Sweet (58) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)Sephora Berry Sweet (58) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.)
is a muted, medium red with warmer undertones and a satin finish. It had medium color coverage in a single layer, which I was able to build up to mostly opaque coverage by using shorter, more overlapping strokes.
The texture was smooth, more velvety and almost waxy compared to most shades, which felt a little creamier. There were signs of thinning after eight and a half hours, though it seemed to have about 60% remaining after 12 hours of wear.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sephora Malibu (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Eros (928) (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Prune Intense (36) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Soft Rose (56) (P, $11.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Jam (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Plumeria (DC, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Sistas (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Sephora Aloha (52) (P, $11.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sephora Aloha (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$11.00/0.04 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “ultra-pigmented,” “waterproof,” and have “12-hour” wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand–is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one’s arm, though).
They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.
Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polybutene, Mica, Silica, CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Tocopherol.
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.
Golden Hour (59)
Sephora Golden Hour (59) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)Sephora Golden Hour (59) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium copper with strong, warm undertones and a soft, metallic finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in one stroke, which was easily built up to full coverage with a second layer or by doing shorter, more overlapping strokes. The texture was smooth, more velvety with good glide, which helped it maneuver comfortably over my skin. This shade lasted well for nine hours before thinning a bit but was still visible (about ~70%) at the 12-hour mark.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Nut (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Lion Babe (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Rodeo Drive (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Naked Bond (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Bronze Touch (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop The Rose Standard (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$11.00/0.04 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “ultra-pigmented,” “waterproof,” and have “12-hour” wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand–is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one’s arm, though).
They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.
Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, Silica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Stearalkonium Hectorite, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Tocopherol.
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.
Sunshine (63)
Sephora Sunshine (63) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)Sephora Sunshine (63) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, yellowy gold with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer.
For as sparkly as it was, I was impressed by how evenly it applied, and the texture itself felt a little softer and creamier compared to most in the range (which have more of a velvety glide). It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before thinning visibly, though there was still around 50% left after 12 hours of wear.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Fenty Beauty Grillz (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Goldmine (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Toucan Do It (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Sunset Boulevard (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sub Zero (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Zoeva After the Disco (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$11.00/0.04 oz. – $275.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “ultra-pigmented,” “waterproof,” and have “12-hour” wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand–is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one’s arm, though).
They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.
Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polybutene, Mica, Silica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tin Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol.
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.