Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Fatal vs Illusoire

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre 837 Fatal vs 83 Illusoire

The Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eye shadows have been around for a while now so it's getting to the stage that when there is a new collection some of the shades are very similar to previous releases. I'm sure most make up addicts have the problem of being drawn to certain specific colours and probably own at least five shades of the same nude lipstick so it pays to do some research before parting with any hard earned cash. This was the case for me with the shade 837 Fatal from the Chanel Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. In swatches it looked somewhere in between Illusoire and Ebloui so i wasn't sure whether it was worth picking up.

In the end i decided to go for it instead of Ebloui because it looks like an easier shade to pull off and it is limited edition and we all know how annoying make up regrets are. The formula makes it a bit of a marmite product, you will either love the amount of glitter (which can lead to a bit of fall out) or you are going to hate it but they are extremely buildable and long lasting with a primer. It is a product that is definitely worth checking out because it can look incredible glam especially for how easy they are to apply, even with just your fingers.

(Left to Right) 837 Fatal, 83 Illusoire

(Left to Right) 837 Fatal, 83 Illusoire

Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow - Moon River 07 Review

Chanel - Stylo Eyeshadow

Brand Description - A smooth-gliding pen applicator delivers a new lightweight, long-wear shadow that highlights eyes with gleaming colour. A cooling, water infused Formula creates a shimmering veil on lids- or precisely lines the eyes with perfect definition. Price - £23

Review

As a huge fan of the Illusion D'ombre eyeshadows I was really excited when it was announced Chanel would be releasing their eyeshadow pens. I was a little disappointed with the colour selection, compared to the Illusion D'ombre shades i feel they aren't as wearable but if you are looking for something a bit more exciting than the usual neutrals then Cool Gold, Jade Shore and Blue Bay are definitely worth checking out. I decided to go for Moon River which is a gorgeous platinum colour perfect for a bit of everyday glamour. When you first apply the product you are treated to a relaxing, cooling sensation which quickly fades but is certainly an interesting feature. The product applies very smoothly and the colour is extremely easy to build. This is a long lasting product and looks as amazing applied straight on to the lid as it does over a powder shadow for a beautiful shimmering finish. Overall I was extremely impressed and the colour Black Stream is definitely on my shopping list!

Chanel Summer 2013 Collection - L’été Papillon De Chanel

The Chanel Summer 2013 collection is called L'été Papillon De Chanel. It will be launching this week in the UK and is said to be inspired by "butterfly wings with eyelids in endless combinations". It is filled with vivid, electric shades and is balanced with more easy to wear lip shades in pinks and oranges.


Eyes

• Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in 4 shades 57 Blue Note, 47 Aqua Blue, 37 Lime Light and 27 Zest

• Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadow in 44 Métamorphose

• Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner in shade 57 True Blue

• Stylo Eyeshadow in shades (from top to bottom) 07 Moon River, 17 Cool Gold, 27 Pink Lagoon, 37 Jade Shore, 47 Blue Bay and 57 Black Steam.

Lips

• Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in 3 shades (from top to bottom) 377 Zéphyr, 427 Envolée and 437 Eden

• Rouge Coco Shine sheer lipshines in 2 shades 457 Idylle (top) and 467 Pygmalion (bottom)

Nails

• Le Vernis Nail Colour in 3 shades (from top to bottom) 647 Lilis, 531 Azuré and 667 Bel- Argus 

Prices to follow.

I can't wait to see the mascaras in the flesh, i'm still not sure whether they are amazing or going to be pretty unwearable but they will certainly add a fun element to any makeup look. Also looking forward to the stylo eyeshadow pens, moon river looks like it will be a gorgeous everyday shade. What are you most looking forward to from the collection?