Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow Review, Photos, Swatches
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50 for 0.07 oz.) is a limited edition single eyeshadow described as “an elegant dove grey.” The Soft Touch formula is finely milled and can be applied wet or dry. Gris Exquis has a soft, silky feel against the skin, and the softness enables it to apply smoothly and blend out easily. It’s a satiny medium-dark gray–it doesn’t lean blue or brown. I like how it doesn’t venture into charcoal territory, but it’s also not too light that it starts looking silvery. theBalm’s Inspirational looks more gunmetal-like and has a more metallic finish. Inglot #339 comes the closest but almost looks a bit purpled around the edges in comparison.
It’s packaged in a shiny black plastic that is rectangular in shape and comes with a black sponge-tipped applicator. Inside the compact, the upper half also has a compact-sized mirror. I do find the overall size of the compact larger than necessary to house the eyeshadow–there is still a good amount of excess on the sides of the sponge-tipped applicator (which is wider than the eyeshadow pan). You get a good amount given it is a single, but you’ll likely want to love the color before plunking down $28.50 for it.
Where to Buy: Chanel, $28.50
The Glossover
It's a lovely neutral gray, and the texture is what gives Gris Exquis its allure--so soft and smooth. The shade is dark enough to be perfect in a smoky eye but not so dark it couldn't be used during daytime, too.
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Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Chanel Gris Exquis Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow
Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase Gris Exquis? How much is it?
Chanel, $28.50.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
theBalm's Inspirational looks more gunmetal-like and has a more metallic finish. Inglot #339 comes the closest but almost looks a bit purpled around the edges in comparison.
WOW. If there were an eyeshadow I'd spend this much on, it would be this one. The colour is so incredibly pigmented and a really true grey. Great job on describing the colour, Christine.
pretty ! but ack, I cannot stand how pricey the makeup is.
Hey Christine, what would you pair with this? I'm considering getting it, but only if I find it would be versatile. I love neutrals in case that helps. Thanks! :)
Beige! :)
Holy feck that compact is huge - it looks as big as the one for the blush, how overkill! It's a pretty shade of gray, but still a pass for me.
CHRISTINE -- Is this truly a matte, or is there some shimmer? Thanks!
No, it's not matte - I don't think I said it was - it has a satiny finish, so there is subtle shimmer-sheen.
This would be so lovely as an eyeliner for pale skin!
I have it and it's beautiful.
Hi, Christine! Do you think it is similar to MAC's Scene? Thanks!
Not as blue!
I don't think grey looks that good on me. It also has a bit of blue in it, well at least that's what I see on my monitor, and blue looks awful on me!
your deffinatley right about the size of the compact. thats way to bulky for just one shadow, i dont have the kind of room to store that lol
Lovely color! Now this is something I would buy, even though it's not super unique, is classic and can be used in several looks. If I'm going to pay this much for an eyeshadow, must be something I can use a lot otherwise it's a waste of money.
$28.50 may seem like a lot of money, but you're getting around 2 grams of product. If you're a fan of Chanel & plan on using Gris Exquis a couple of times a week, then this eyeshadow would be great for you. However, the color is not unique enough to me and I rarely wear greys. So, I won't be getting it.
A very classy color by Chanel...with no glitter, shimmer....just a very basic color.....funny now that I see more of their products to be MADE IN FRANCE like it should be. It is a French couture name after all....The cost is indicative of buying this brand. Wish it would go back doing duos again....Funny Cleu de Peau costs more than this.
This would be perfect for a dark smokey eye.
That's a really beautiful shade of gray!
Why does this have to be Channel ??? Ugh I wish I could justify an almost 30 dollar eye shadow... :((((( It really is gorgeous though...
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