chanel fall 2012 collection

Chanel Complice Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow

Chanel Complice Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a “soft peach.” It’s a soft, delicate peach with a subtle hint of pink. The finish is highly frosted, borderline metallic. MAC Fusion Gold is slightly darker. theBalm Stubborn is very similar but less shimmery. MAC Nubile is a little lighter. MAC Orb is similar but has a nearly matte finish. Urban Decay Scratch is barely pinker and has more of a sheen. theBalm Luscious Lani is more metallic and peachy.

This kind of shade usually receives two types of responses:  ”This is my holy grail everyday shade!” and “This is SO dupeable, who would ever pay that much for it?”  Complice is a dupeable shade to say the least! There were numerous dupes (mentioned above) that were very, very close.  I think what will set it apart for those who typically purchase high-end is the texture.  Chanel’s Soft Touch Eyeshadows are exactly that: soft to the touch; insanely finely-milled to the point that they almost feel like a cream, because they’re so soft and buttery. They tend to melt against the skin once applied.  It is a great everyday shade, because it brightens and wakes up the most tired eyes with its slightly warm, shimmery look.

When I wore Complice for wear, it wore for a full eight hours without creasing, whether over a primer or on bare lids. The color payoff was a little sheer when I swatched it initially, but it was mostly opaque on the lid when I applied it with a brush. It definitely looked best when applied over a primer, though.

P.S. — I hope to review the other shades from the fall collection, but my order from Nordstrom’s is still in transit so sit tight.

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	There were numerous dupes (mentioned above) that were very, very close. I think what will set it apart for those who typically purchase high-end is the texture.
	Product 9.5/10 Pigmentation 9.5/10 Texture 10/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 5/5
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Chanel Fall 2012 Collection – Les Essentiels de Chanel

The little black dress, the quilted handbag, the two-toned shoe — the iconic essentials created by Coco Chanel inspire Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, to create the elegant Fall 2012 Collection, LES ESSENTIELS DE CHANEL. Classic pinks and natural beiges soften the face and lips while fuschia and modern black dress the nails.

Lumiere d’Artifices Beiges / Illuminating Powder with Shimmer ($65.00) (Limited Edition)

This highlighting face powder epitomizes the modern-classic look of Fall beauty and the artistry of Chanel. Enchantingly rendered to resemble sequins, the duo of lighter and darker beige shades blends together harmoniously for a subtly iridescent complexion, extending a summer glow.

Les 4 Ombres / Quadra Eyeshadow ($58.00)

• Premier Regard Taupe brown, tender pink, beige and intense black

Stylo Yeux Waterproof / Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($30.00)

• Noir Intense Intense black
• Silver Light Silver (Limited Edition)

Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50)

• Complice Soft peach
• Eclaire Sheer gold
• Furtif Silver-grey
• Infini Silver

Joues Contraste / Powder Blush ($43.00)

• Rose Initiale Peach pink

Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00)

• Vertigo Grey-black
• Suspicious Fuchsia
• Frenzy Lilac grey

Rouge Coco / Hydrating Creme Lip Colour ($32.50)

• Caractere Rose brown

Rouge Coco Shine / Hydrating Sheer Lipshine ($32.50)

• Chic Beige
• Parfait Tender pink

Levres Scintillantes / Glossimer ($29.50)

• Sweet Beige Beige shimmer

Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss / Pure Shine Intense Colour Long-wear Lipgloss ($32.00)

• Troublant Rose brown (Limited Edition)
• Caprice Delicate pink (Limited Edition)

Rouge Double Intensite / Ultra Wear Lip Colour ($34.00)

• Almandine Red plum

Le Crayon Levres / Precision Lip Definer ($29.00)

• Amarante Violet plum

Availability: July 2012

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