Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Spring 2011: Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette ($79.00 or 0.42 oz.) is a limited edition color palette for spring. It is a refillable palette, and the eyeshadows are easily removed if one desires. Inside, there is a base color, eye color, cheek color, and eye definer. There is a raise turtle design on each shade, and the turtle itself has a metallic sheen overlay (which disappears upon first swatch).
The base color is a pale, gilded beige with pale gold shimmer-sheen. The eye color is a medium-dark brown with slight warm undertones finished with a soft satin sheen. The cheek color is a pink-peach with a peach-gold sheen–think shades like MAC Springsheen, NARS Orgasm, etc. but less shimmer, less golden, and pinker. The eye definer shade is a charcoal forest green with a frosted finish. All four shades were silky smooth and nicely pigmented; there were no issues with the textures or the colors at all.
The three eye colors can all be used wet or dry, though I had no issues with pigmentation and they went on so prettily dry I didn’t even think to use them wet until I read the description of Chantecaille’s eyeshadows online! Funny enough, this palette is cheaper (by the ounce, at $188/oz.) than MAC ($290/oz.), Make Up For Ever ($238/oz.), NARS ($228/oz.), and Urban Decay ($340/oz.).
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- Product: 30/30
- Value: 9/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 5/5
final thoughts: I think it’s a really well-done palette with not just a lovely set of colors presented with beautiful decor, but the quality of the eyeshadows and blush is fantastic. Very smooth, soft, and easy to use. They blend effortlessly and pack quite a bit of pigment. I’m also happy to see how much product was included in the palette and love that it is refillable.
where to buy: Nordstorm
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Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Chantecaille Sea Turtle Palette
Base Color, Eye Color, Cheek Color, Eye Definer
Base Color, Eye Color
Cheek Color, Eye Definer
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase the Sea Turtle palette? How much is it?
Nordstorm, $79.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
The beige shade is similar to NARS April Fools, the brown shade is similar to NARS Key Largo, the blush shade is similar to NARS Orgasm/MAC Springsheen, but I can't think of a dupe for the eye definer shade.
the little turtles are so cute, great design!
While contemplating buying this, I tried to think of any dupes I had. The only one that came to mind was the MAC Burmese Beauty Quad - those shadows seem similar. Anyone else think so?
Ahh I want this so bad. Since it's cheaper than MAC, why not?! The inclusion of a cheek color makes me want it more for easy travel.
The colours in this are beautiful, though I'm not a fan of overspray sheens. I'd much rather just have the shadow in it's true form.
Mine came today and it is sooo gorg in person! I agree that you should def do a look with this baby!
I love the colours !!! Too expensive for me though...
Me, too! I would love to see this as a look.
I ordered mine from Neiman Marcus for their beauty event..I can't wait to pick it up!
please do a look for this!
gorgeous palette! I <3 turtles.
Oh my gosh. This is too cute for words. I wouldn't even be able to use it. It would break my heart to see the turtles withering away! haha
I really don't see what's so amazing about this palette, especially at $79. I think I'm alone on this one, though.
Are you going to do a look with this palette?
Not sure, sorry!
Are the turtles over spray?
The turtles are raised, so the shape is not an overspray, but the metallic sheen is.
Oh my, I think this palette is gorgeous! I'll have to add it to my wish list. Even though it's pricey, I think it's worth it. I really don't own anything like it (except NARS orgasm).
I've been waiting for this at my Holt Renfrew...I need to save up first though! I'm glad you're finally doing a review on Chantecaille's palettes that donate portions of their sale to charity. They need more PR so more people will buy them (for charity)!
I've heard a lot of buzz about this palette but it's more than I typically would spend on a palette. I normally don't go beyond the price of a Chanel quad, but your pictures and swatches have convinced me to splurge! thank you!
This looks so gorgeous I wouldn't dare to use it!
Gorgeous! I'm shocked about the price per oz, though. Very usable colors!
so pretty! i wouldn't want to touch it though LoL
That is gorgeous!
Those are gorgeous, but 70 dollars. Too expensive for me.
Those turtles look so cute!
Wow, that's horribly expensive...but the colors and presentation are so gorgeous!!
gorgeous
Just wanted to let people know, you can get this off the chantecaille site and since it costs $79, you'll automatically get free shipping.
I love the choice of colors, but not the price. I'm also a little miffed at how gimmicky the turtles are. They go right away! Bah.
This palette is gorgeous and I love sea turtles, but $79 is just too much for a product I'd barely use. I wouldn't even want to touch it for fear of ruining the beautiful turtle design. I'm glad this palette is in support of marine wildlife, though. I hope it sells out.
It's lovely, but $79 are just too much for a palette :/
Just a bit too pricey for my budget, especially when I've got a list of other makeup-y stuff I want to buy. While it might be a good amount of product for the price, $79 US will probably translate into close to $90 or $95 CDN (even though our dollar is at or close to parity) and that's a bit steep.
Ohhhhhh, I love it, but it's just too expensive for me! It seems like a really good deal as far as price per ounce, but since I never use anything up, overall price is more of an issue for me. (Also I love those cute turtles so much I wouldn't want to use it...!)
Beautiful! I'm sure this would sit unused for quite a long time with me, too pretty to touch. Just like MAC's Marine Life was, hmmm...maybe I have a problem using sea-based items? Maybe I was a sea creature in another life!
I love this palette, and even though it is cheaper per ounce than most company's I still can't justify buying it...*sob* But it was really nice to see your review and thought's on the palette! Thanks Christine!
i would love it, but could not afford it, even in English pounds it would be alot of money but it is really pretty, i love it.
This palette is breathtaking.
I'd be way too scared to mess up those gorgeous turtles!
The price is a little high but I am such a sucker for packaging but those turtles are really TOO cute!
I wish I could afford this! Especially since there's so much product for the price. If it's still around after I save up some money I'm definitely buying it, especially since it helps marine life!
The colors looked a bit familiar and sure enough, when I went to look, I realized it looked very similar to my Chanel Regard Perle quad!
They are beautiful colors... and I love the turtles on them (so cute!!). But that is alot of money to spend at once on one palette of colors... what a shame. I wish I had the $$$ for it.
Save the TURTLES! Stop touching them or you'll KILL them!!! :-(
Oh, I am tempted. This seems perfect for me for travels!
Is it me or is this really similar to Chanel's Perles Quad?
I was just about to say this!! completely agree.
I would completely buy this palette if it was closer to $50. It is completely adorable. I love turtles... meh...
Wow, the eye definer is gorgeous! It looks like a sea turtle's shell. But even if it is cheaper by the ounce, $80 is a lot for me to spend on something that won't have those cute little turtles anymore after a couple uses...
I can't BELIEVE you dared to dig a brush into those turtles.. Haha!
Ack... can't use it... too cute :3 79$ is much, but 0.42 Oz. sounds not bad at all. Overall, need one please!!
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