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!

Nars - And God Created the Woman Eye Kit Review

Nars - And God Created the Woman Eye Kit

Brand Description - Captivating and compelling, this palette of six shimmering shadows shows off your sultry side. Created exclusively for Sephora (US) and Space NK (UK), this sleek, travel-ready set also includes a mini Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Eye Shader Brush.

Set Contains: - 6x 0.03 oz Eye Shades in Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari, Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing

- 0.09 oz Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

- #3 Eyeshadow Brush 

Price - £40.50

Review

I was a bit torn over buying this palette, my favourite everyday eyeshadow is Cordura by Nars and a couple of these shades look similar. However on further inspection it is definitely different enough to justify owning both and it has the bonus of having some lighter highlighting shades and Night Clubbing, a gorgeous shimmering black. This makes the palette extremely versatile, allowing you to easily create a subtle day look as well as a sultry evening smokey eye from the same travel friendly product. I had also never tried the much talked about smudge proof eyeshadow primer so i was pleased to find out it does create the perfect base to apply your eyeshadow and it definitely stopped it from creasing as much throughout the day. The brush is excellent quality, the size makes it perfect for applying a base colour over the whole lid and I then had to switch to a more tapered brush to blend and apply colour through the crease. Overall I highly recommend this palette to anyone looking for a more neutral eyeshadow set to create soft brown day looks and sultry smokey eyes for evening, it is a lot smaller than anticipated which makes it perfect for travelling, with the very usable brush and primer this makes it pretty good value for money for such premium products.

Palette with #3 Brush and Eyeshadow Base

Colours from left to right top row - Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari

Bottom row - Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing

Swatches from left to right - Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari

Swatches from left to right - Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing