Chanel Imaginaire Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Imaginaire (384)

Chanel Imaginaire (384) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow ($62.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a very warm-toned, peach color story that includes three lighter and more mid-tone peach and one deeper shade.

I think that the quad has the effect of looking more similar on than ideal for a quad–there’s just not a lot of versatility here. For someone who LOVES just these colors and uses one or two shades in a look, it would work fine, but I expect there is a lack of contract between the shades for many. While I tend to find Chanel’s formula quite consistent, this quad missed the mark for what I’d expect in terms of quality from the brand.

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Imaginaire (384)

PPermanent. $70.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Imaginaire #1

Imaginaire #1 is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with soft, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had a smooth, blendable texture that was lightly emollient without being too powdery or too densely-packed. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that stayed on well for eight and a half hours.

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Dose of Colors Wanderlust (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Morphe Brave (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Chocolate Raspberry Fudge (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Plumage (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Rock Sugar (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Swept Up (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Romance (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Solomon (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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Imaginaire #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Imaginaire #2

Imaginaire #2 is a medium-dark peach base with balanced pink and orange undertones paired with flecks of fine micro-sparkle. It had semi-sheer to medium color coverage and felt firmly-pressed into the pan, which made it stiffer to work with. I preferred using a dampened brush to minimize fallout as a result. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours on me.

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Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Cause a Fuss (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Silk Road II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Supersonic Girl #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Tantric (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Rose Quartz (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Hourglass Reflect (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Phytosurgence Potent Petal (P, $17.07) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
UOMA Beauty Kush (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).

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Imaginaire #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

C+

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

77%

Total

Imaginaire #3

Imaginaire #3 is a muted, medium peach with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was blendable but was a little firmer in the pan. It wore well for eight hours on me.

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Moira Rose Beige (P, $7.50) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Blanc Slate (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Debut (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Payton's Puppy (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Affresco #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Rare Beauty Genuine (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC My Tweedy (P, $20.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Plus One (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop On the Real (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Imaginaire #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Imaginaire #4

Imaginaire #4 is a light-medcium orange with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It applied darker on my skin than it appeared in the pan, so the quad had more contrast in practice than it may have appeared at a glance, though I still found they were more apt to muddy together than look differentiated. The texture was fairly soft and blendable, but it was a little firmly-packed into the pan. This shade had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours.

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Huda Beauty Get It (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Anastasia Papaya (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Horizon (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
NARS Shake It (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Cali Love (LE, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Inglot J337 Pumpkin (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M720 Apricot (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Footprints (LE, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Summer Lovin (DC, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Coral (DC, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Imaginaire #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Chanel Imaginaire (384) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #1 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #2 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #3 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #4 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire (384) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #1 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #2 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #3 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

Chanel Imaginaire #4 Multi-Effect Eyeshadow

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Chanel Imaginaire Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Imaginaire (384)

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Imaginaire (384)

PPermanent. $70.00.

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Imaginaire #1

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Imaginaire #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Imaginaire #2

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Imaginaire #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Imaginaire #3

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Imaginaire #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Imaginaire #4

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Imaginaire #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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