Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre

Yes, I jumped on the bandwagon but that's only because I have an extremely soft spot for cream shadows. I have this romantic notion that with the sweep of a finger, I can have that almost natural eye look in just 2 minutes. But no matter how hard I try, I will need at least three other products to get my eyes look semi-awake!

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Emerveille does a great job of getting me look awake with just mascara (well almost, I still need to have a perfectly done brow!)

I tried to hold out and snap a picture of this lovely peach shadow before dipping the brush into the mousse-like texture but I am an extremely weak individual!

(I love the little brush it comes with)

And here it is compared to my beloved soft peach gold MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque.



Here's a swatch on my NC42 forearm:

L to R:
Emerveille, Rubenesque

Emerveille pulls on the cool side compared to the warm golden sheen of Rubenesque. It almost looks like a peach champagne shade with a lovely finely milled shimmer. Normally, this would make me walk away but there's something about this that I just love on my lids. Yes, it gives me that "my eyes but better" look.

Which is a good thing when you barely had six hours of sleep because you have to retrain yourself to sleep regular hours during the week coming off a vacation week.

Here it is on my lids and Chanel Inimitable Mascara - Noir on my lashes/NARS Larger than Life Lengthening Mascara - Black layered with it. MAC Espresso e/s on my brows.
I used the brush included with the shadow pot. Then I blended the color with my ring finger to my brow bone to diffuse any harsh lines or deposits of color settling in one spot.


For just a hint of definition/color - I added NARS Outremer (bright true blue) on 3/4 of my lower lash line and the outer corner of my top lashline with a dry slanted brush (MAC #266). I will wet the brush next time to see if I get more of an intense color. I didn't add any other shadow. I think this is as basic as it gets for me.

I am happy with my color choice and I cannot wait to pick up another one (or two) of the new Chanel Illusion D'Ombre. I am even more thankful that these are permanent and I don't have to rush back to the counter.

As if that's the only reason I need to run back to the Chanel counter!






Purchased by yours truly at Nordstrom, $36 USD/14oz.

8 comments:

  1. I like the comparison to Rubenesque. I'm still debating on these...

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  2. Thanks - it's the only thing I have in my stash that's a soft peach gold I could compare it to. If you love the whole cream shadow concept like I do then it might be worth looking into. I'm sure it'll make more of an impact on someone that's fairer than I am.

    I will say that application is pretty much goof-proof. Glides on easily.

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  3. Emerveille actually does make you eyes look quite awake. Very pretty!I like the sneaky addition of Outremer as liner, I'm definitely going to borrow that idea.

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  4. HA - thanks Dovey!

    That's how the NARS S.A. applied Outremer on my eyes as a liner.

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  5. Thats really pretty, I'll be picking up that shade when they come out here. I really like how you have used Outremer as a liner, I didn't have any interest in that shade but I have changed my mind now after seeing this post :)

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  6. Thanks, Replica - that's a huge compliment to me. I think that's the only way I can get Outremer to work for me, as a liner.

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  7. It looks so pretty on you! Looking at the swatch it looks very sheer, but it translates so well on your eyes.

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