Laura Mercier • Eye Colour in Topaz • Eye Shadow
(72 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.5 |
| Would buy this product again. | 86% |
| Package Quality | 4.0 |
| Price | 3.8 |
| Ingredients | |
Nefertati on 9/20/2008 4:00:00 AM more reviews by Nefertati
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
Great silvery brown, very smooth, the glitter gets stronger after a few hours. I do not usually like too much glitter in my es, but I combine Topaz with the matte Paris by night for the outer eye area and as eye liner (also LM), and this gives a gorgeous combination. I am a light brunette, dark green eyes, beige to yellow skin tone.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Andee on 9/12/2008 10:10:00 AM more reviews by Andee
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm Hair: Red, Fine Eyes: Green
I've had this shade for years. I don't know why I originally bought it. It is much too sparkly for me. But, I finally found a use for it. I apply it only to my bottom lash line over BB Smoke to soften the line. It gives a little drama to my summer neutral eye - LM Buttercream as wash, BB Wheat from upper lash line to above crease and BB Smoke to line up and lower lash line.
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*TOP REVIEWER* singwritenow on 7/14/2008 8:15:00 PM more reviews by singwritenow
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
This color stood out when I was purchasing a LM concealer today. I tried it on and had to have it - love the velvet sheer taupe with a hint of rose/mauve that feels so silky when you put it on. You can dress it up or down and pair it with a variety of different shades. I am giving it a 4 because I don't like the packaging. But it's striking on and will go well with a variety of different shades. Looks a lot like Mac's Satin Taupe. I would probably buy this instead of Satin Taupe when I run out because I love the texture of this more.
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*TOP REVIEWER* pmnixa on 3/28/2008 3:00:00 PM more reviews by pmnixa
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Got this in a palette with Deep Night and Pearl, and let me just say Topaz is awesome. I have about 50 eyeshadows mostly MAC, but this is one of my absolute favorites. It's neutral but very unique and really brings out the light green tones in my brown eyes, I think because it's got some pink and bronze to it. The quality is unbelievable as well. Love LM shadows but they are so expensive ($20 compared to $10 for MAC) and small color line.
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*TOP REVIEWER* rp1017 on 3/1/2008 9:54:00 AM more reviews by rp1017
Age: Unknown Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Horrible color on me. I am very pale (lighter than a NW15) have light blonde highlighted hair and brown eyes, and this was just a miss for me. This color is sort of a rose, brown, peachy taupe if this makes sense as I see all these colors in Topaz ....... it is more of a warm toned color versus cool but on my eyes, it made me look flat and sick like ........ I had the same reaction when I used MAC's Satin Taupe ...... these colors simply don't work for me.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Daniela1977 on 2/19/2008 6:55:00 AM more reviews by Daniela1977
Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I LOVE this color..Look soo nice on my brown eyes.Is like medium pearl gold brown color very smart...Stay all day long .Really love it
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*TOP REVIEWER* jillyjill on 1/27/2008 8:14:00 PM more reviews by jillyjill
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
In my quest for the perfect taupe I bought this and as much as I wanted it to be "the one" ...it just wasn't. I felt the color and texture were just ok, nothing terrible persay...just meh. I think this had a little too much purple undertone for me and my yellow undertones. If you have tried Topaz and felt the same way...try Chanel Safari...it's now my HG taupe es.
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*TOP REVIEWER* JClarke on 12/1/2007 1:24:00 PM more reviews by JClarke
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Green
When I got it home this didn't seem to be what I had chosen in the store but I like it anyway. In the store it had looked rather darker and distinctly mauve. I was looking for something that sort of colour to complement my green eyes.
When I got it home I found it to be rather lighter, a sort of beige/taupe but there is a distinct hint of mauve, although no way would you actually describe this as mauve. In any event, I have worn it several times and find it to be a really good everyday sort of eyeshadow. It looks natural and not too overdone during the day.
The actual shadow is a solid powder and glides on smoothly. I have applied it at about 6 o'clock in the morning and it certainly stays through till lunchtime. I confess that by about 7 in the evening it really is beginning to fade and probably needs retouching. But not bad nonetheless!
Good solid LM compact with mirror in lid. My only complaint with these is that, if you have several LM products, you can't easily see which is which because the compacts all look the same.
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Lutskis1 on 11/5/2007 11:02:00 AM more reviews by Lutskis1
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
Beautiful shadow, but not for me. I find that this tends to be a bit too dull and grey on my lids. This could be because I typically use lighter colors on my eyes, but I think it's just a bit too grey for my tastes. An LM MUA at Bloomies in Soho put this on my eyes paired with sandstone and stormy grey khol liner. It was a bit rushed and I went for all three; once I got home I realized this wasn't the right look for me, so I think I'll be going back...going to check out gold dust and patina as a combo...for reference I have medium olive toned skin and olive green eyes.
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rainsim on 10/22/2007 8:18:00 AM more reviews by rainsim
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I really can't descibe the colour - it's sorta a mix of pewter, brown, and a hint of purple. Love the colour anyway. I have brown eyes, and sorta use it for a subtle smoky look. Went out with a bunch of girls, and decided to carry on through the night. All the girls used my eyeshadow, and it pretty much suits everybody. Probably best on my blue-green eyed friend. Really made her eyes pop!!
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juleslaw on 10/16/2007 9:50:00 AM more reviews by juleslaw
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet, as it is my HG and go-to e/s shade. It is a brownish greyish taupey shade with fine gold/pinkish shimmer. It truly is a unique color, and would look great on most skintones. For reference, I am LM rose ivory (silk creme) or warm ivory (oil free). I would recommed applying with the LM eye color brush; the denseness of this brush makes the e/s have a very metallic finish and brings out the colors best.
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*TOP REVIEWER* thinkpink710 on 4/20/2007 3:29:00 PM more reviews by thinkpink710
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
So unique! In certain light it looks like a shimmery brown. In others, it looks like a greyish taupe. I see bits of gold and pinkish shimmer in this too. Stays on all day. I use this in the crease, on the lid or as a liner.
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*TOP REVIEWER* KarenCG on 4/7/2007 1:41:00 PM more reviews by KarenCG
Age: Unknown Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
A gorgeous taupey shade that will go with just about anything. I use this on my lid from lash to crease. The pigment is great, it applies smoothly and evenly with little to no "fall out". I love Laura Mercier eyeshadows in general!
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SarahMc on 3/26/2007 3:44:00 PM more reviews by SarahMc
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
This is such a beautiful eye shadow that brings out my blue eyes. It's sophisticated and professional looking as well. The color is so natural it makes it look like it could be skin's natural shade in shadow. The texture is silky and creamy almost decadent. It's an essential for me and I'll keep buying it as long as they sell it.
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achenm on 3/25/2007 1:05:00 PM more reviews by achenm
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
This may actually be my favorite eyeshadow ever (it's a close contest between this and Stila Golightly). The color has been well described in many of the other reviews--cool taupe with a hint of rose. Yes, the color is similar to many other taupes out there (especially Mac Satin Taupe), but this one has some undefinable quality that makes me think "wow" every time I wear it and that sets it apart from the rest (and I wear a LOT of taupes). Plus the texture is perfect--so soft and blendable.
I'm NW20, dark brown eyes.
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*TOP REVIEWER* AliceinWonderland on 3/6/2007 6:46:00 PM more reviews by AliceinWonderland
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
Topaz is a cool taupey colour that has a hue of pinkyness to it though you cant really see it. Its like Mocha Cup from Estee Lauder. Anyway, its a great lid or crease colour with frost, and its a great everyday neutral. LM shadows have an incredible pigment.
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beckibear on 12/27/2006 4:47:00 AM more reviews by beckibear
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I got this as a gift for Christmas. It was one of the must-haves on my Christmas list after reading all the great reviews here. I tried it out for the first time yesterday and whilst it is early days yet, I really like this. The pigment is really good; it's one of the fist shadows I have ever got where the colour actually shows up. I thought it might be a little dark but it looked great. As I say it's early days and I need to try it out with other colours, though it looks great on its own, but I am really pleased with this.
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*TOP REVIEWER* jiney17 on 12/6/2006 11:24:00 PM more reviews by jiney17
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
Muted taupe with a touch of lavender (or is it rose? Hard to tell with this color) and a pale gold sheen, neither warm nor cool as a result. Makes for a pretty, understated daytime eye, but nothing particularly "wow!" as I've seen similar colors everywhere (MAC Satin Taupe, Patina, TiGi Taupe, etc.) It's quite versatile, though, and can be worn sheerly as a simple wash, blended into the crease with a lighter color on the lid (I like using Bare Escentuals' "Nude Beach" glimmer) or layered for a more smoky look. Texture and pigmentation are superb and the size of the pan is pretty generous. I'd be interested in checking out more LM eyeshadows.
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*TOP REVIEWER* blyss on 11/24/2006 12:10:00 PM more reviews by blyss
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Black
This is a beautiful complex colour. As you can probably read from the other reviews, this is such a varying shade depending on the person's skintone, paired shadow, and lighting. For me, I use this mostly going out. I'm a MAC NC30, LM Sunny Beige with black hair and eyes. This on me is a beautiful shimmery taupe with a hint of amethyst undertone. Sometimes it can look golden taupe but thats only when the lighting is very bright.
The quality is sublime. Like all other LM shadows, this is butter smooth and glides on. It's so easy to blend and look professional. Its very silky. I can't recommend LM e/s enough! They're not as vast as Shu shadows but the quality does stand to be the same to me.
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Pinkie22 on 11/18/2006 5:37:00 PM more reviews by Pinkie22
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
This came in my holiday book from LM and I really like it. It is a very versatile color-you can use it in the crease, on the lid, or mixed with basically any other color. I wear this to work pretty regularly-it is neutral and has enough sparkle in it to make me look awake. Will repurchase after I run out.