
There are four shades in the kit. All are shimmery but not overly so. The shadows are high in quality, soft and easy to blend. The texture is hard to describe, but this palette seems to be softer than most other Le Metier shadows I’ve tried which allows you to blend all over the eye with ease. I agree with Gaia’s review that they are slightly powdery with a bit of residue after you swipe the product with the brush, but there is no fall out when applied to the eye. I would have never thought of combining these shades together, but when applied the final result is gorgeous.


- The top shade is a multi-dimensional color, light beige-grey with an opalescent pink & green sheen. I couldn’t find anything like it. It reminds me of colors like MAC Hush and Vex in that there is a slight duochrome quality, but the Le Métier is not as frosty, it simply glows. I’ve compared it to MAC Vex (more pink and lighter) and Paul & Joe #18 (more silver, no duochrome).
- The second shade is a shimmering (slightly frosty) neutral taupe. I’ve compared it to MAC Satin Taupe and Le Métier Corinthian. It’s almost an exact dupe to Corinthian, but the Le Cirque taupe has less silver shimmer making it less frosty and more glowy.
- The third shade is a shimmering plum-brown. I’ve compared it to Bordeaux (almost an exact dupe, but the Bordeaux is frostier and has more red) and also Stila Twig (darker, more pigmented and more brown). The Le Cirque shade has this special red sparkle flecks that the other shades do not.
- The bottom shade is a deep smokey brightened purple. It’s more intense than Le Métier’s Water Sapphire and deeper in color. This shade is the least shimmery but it does have a subtle sparkle which gives it some depth.
Those not familiar with this line, Le Metier de Beaute is a luxury brand available at Bergdorf Goodman, select Neimans and Nordstroms, Fred Segal and various boutiques and salons. Check their website MetierBeaute.com for listed locations. I have a number of reviews on this brand you can check out by clicking the Le Metier de Beaute label below or on the sidebar.













That is an absolutely gorgeous palette. Thank you for swatching!
very pretty colors, is that brand also available in germany?
this looks so stunning! I would love to get my hands on it.
wow. beautiful colours. i see that you included stila 'twig' as a comparison. i would love to see a review of your stila colours, and the formula. i have tried many brands of eyeshadow and i don't think anything else compares with stila.
You have done it again! I now want something totally out of my price range and slightly impractical. Gorgeous pictures!
Thats a beautiful combination of colours, I don't think its out here yet but its on my list to get.
Very great color combinations. The packaging is copying a korean brand (vidi vici) though, haha, which is not available in the U.S. But I think the color payoff is great!^0^ Definitely great for travel.
Sabrina, you are a lemming creator! I don't think I've wanted something this badly since…oh, I don't know. These kits are $95 correct?
Your comparisions are always so right on–you must have an incredible eye and memory too!
The purple one is amazing.
Do you know if the purple in this palette is the same as the one in Devotion? Devotion is the one I chose because it shows up better with my skintone and I love it! After reading this review, I may have to re-visit Le Cirque!
I have always wanted a Kaleidoscope from them and this one is just perfect for me! Thank you for your great review.
KK. x
Opps also how do I get hold of this in the UK. I looked at Liberties & Nordstrom but they dont stock it, or is not out yet? I really want it >_<
TY. KK, x.
Okay I really need to get on this Le Metier bandwagon!
Kei Kei,
Eileen here. Le Métier de Beauté is supposed to launch at Selfridges in London this October. Until then, it is not available in the UK.
La Fleur – I am in the US so I don't know. Check out their website for international locations.
Cindy – Yes, these are $95 right now.
Joolz – I don't have devotion, I just remember it being not very "me" so I passed and didn't pay much attention to it.
Kei Kei – check out UK blogs like London Makeup Girl and Visionary Beauty (linked on my blogroll). They've done Le Metier posts perhaps you'll find info there.
Thanks for posting this! I ordered mine based on your post and The Non-Blonde's, and I love it 🙂
Adele