Chanel Golden Beige (90) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($45.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a light-medium orange with moderate, warm undertones–balanced between red and yellow undertones–paired with a lightly, metallic pearl. Semi-sheer, somewhat buildable pigmentation Lightweight, thin, spreadable Applied fairly evenly, set quickly, comfortable to wear Long-wearing (5.5 hours before breaking down), lightly hydrating
Chanel Lumiere Graphique Eyeshadow Palette ($88.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that featured five shimmery shades ranging from golden pewter to sparkling white. The quality was more mid-range for me; a little powdery and drier in texture, though certainly better when applied with a dampened brush or over a tacky base. Lumiere Graphique #1 is a light-medium, golden pewter with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Soft, lightly powdery, not prone to fallout Applied evenly and blended out well Long-wearing (8 hours before fading) Lumiere Graphique #2 is a dark, Continue Reading…
Chanel Duo Lumiere Illuminating Powder Duo ($70.00 for 0.26 oz.) includes a peachy champagne and a lighter, champagne gold that combine to create a soft, golden peach with flecks of gold sparkle throughout. It had more of a translucent base, so it will definitely take on the depth and tone of one’s natural coloring more than some highlighters. It did have a more “glittery” finish, which I know some love and others steer clear of. Semi-sheer to medium, buildable pigmentation Smooth, finely-milled, lightly emollient; no powderiness Applied evenly and blended out well Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading)
Chanel Fancy Prune (91) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($45.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a subdued, brownish-burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly, metallic finish with fine pearl. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Lightweight, thin, spreadable Applied fairly evenly, set quickly, comfortable to wear Long-wearing (6.5 hours before breaking down), lightly hydrating
Chanel Holiday 2023 Color Collection is a short ‘n’ sweet collection featuring a few lip products along with an eyeshadow palette and highlighter. As it is taking me longer to push out full reviews, I’m going to try to offer some initial thoughts when I feel fairly confident about those impressions (e.g. I have experience with the formula/brand that it feels pretty routine!). In this case, the highlighter is lovely but one of the more glittery releases from the brand so those who do not like larger particles should skip. The eyeshadow palette seems decent enough but not the best Continue Reading…
Chanel Holiday 2023 Color Collection is a short ‘n’ sweet collection featuring a few lip products along with an eyeshadow palette and highlighter. As it is taking me longer to push out full reviews, I’m going to try to offer some initial thoughts when I feel fairly confident about those impressions (e.g. I have experience with the formula/brand that it feels pretty routine!). In this case, the highlighter is lovely but one of the more glittery releases from the brand so those who do not like larger particles should skip. The eyeshadow palette seems decent enough but not the best Continue Reading…
Chanel Sycomore (402) Ombre Premier Libre ($40.00 for 0.14 oz.) Mostly opaque pigmentation but sheered out as soon as it was blended out Drier, almost crumbly, texture; fallout from applicator but also during application Did not adhere well to bare skin, applicator worthless, had to be pressed firmly onto skin with fingertip Short-wearing (faded after six hours of wear) Chanel Chene Brun (404) Ombre Premier Libre ($40.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a light-medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Mostly opaque pigmentation but sheered out as soon as it was blended out Drier, almost crumbly, texture; fallout Continue Reading…
Chanel Acacia (408) Ombre Premier Libre ($40.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, plummy-brown with warm, copper undertones and a semi-matte finish. Mostly opaque pigmentation but sheered out as soon as it was blended out Drier, almost crumbly, texture; fallout from applicator but also during application Did not adhere well to bare skin, applicator worthless, had to be pressed firmly onto skin with fingertip Short-wearing (faded after six hours of wear) Chanel Bois d’Amarante (412) Ombre Premier Libre ($40.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly faded, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Mostly opaque pigmentation but Continue Reading…
Chanel Parure Imperiale (308) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow ($70.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, limited edition quad that contained four shimmery shades (ranging from satin to sparkle in intensity) in hues of orange-gold, deep coral, red, and sparkling beige. The texture of the formula was noteworthy: very finely-milled, smooth, and a touch emollient, which made the eyeshadows sit particularly well on skin. Parure Imperiale #1 is a rich, peachy gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a smooth, pearl finish. Opaque pigmentation Finely-milled, silky-smooth, not powdery but not overly firm Picked up evenly, blended out easily, looked Continue Reading…
Chanel Parure Venitienne (318) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow ($70.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, limited edition quad that contained four shimmery shades (ranging from satin to sparkle in intensity) in hues of warm gold, soft coral, mid-tone brown, and pale, flashy white. The texture of the formula was noteworthy: very finely-milled, smooth, and a touch emollient, which made the eyeshadows sit particularly well on skin. Parure Venitienne #1 is light-medium, peachy gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a pearly sheen. Opaque pigmentation Finely-milled, silky-smooth, not powdery but not overly firm Picked up evenly, blended out easily, Continue Reading…
