Limited edition for Summer
2013, at £28 each with quite a generous amount of product, 6
grams compared to the 4 grams of a Chanel Illusion d' Ombre.
Having missed out on the last cream shadow release I wasn't sure what to expect; the texture is quite different as its not tightly packed, or solid but has a light weight, whipped mousse sort of feel and has quite a bit of movement and slightly spongy texture.
Shown below is both shades together and this is the least patchy as I can get Escapade.
Below is with Pink Haze on the lid and a bit of Escapade above it.
Pictured below in natural light
Having missed out on the last cream shadow release I wasn't sure what to expect; the texture is quite different as its not tightly packed, or solid but has a light weight, whipped mousse sort of feel and has quite a bit of movement and slightly spongy texture.
I cannot attest to the
long lasting power as others experience, as I find these crease
quickly so an eye primer is a must for me.
I have a very mixed opinion on these shades so lets start with Escapade which I was expecting to like most.
I have a very mixed opinion on these shades so lets start with Escapade which I was expecting to like most.
Pictured below inside and then in natural light.
Its
a warm toned peachy gold with a shimmer/iridescent sheen,
pigment is quite sheer and I do not find it buildable or easy to
blend/layer well with other shades, the result is patchy and it
rubs off in areas.
Swatched below on the left and blended on the right:
Pink Haze is a warm copper pink with a shimmered finish that has
a slight metallic edge. It has a higher level of pigment and
gives a smooth even coverage and is buildable if desired. It
blends beautifully and layers well.
Pictured below inside and then in natural light.
Swatched below on the left and blended on the right:
Shown below is both shades together and this is the least patchy as I can get Escapade.
Below is with Pink Haze on the lid and a bit of Escapade above it.
If you can wear warm tones then I fully
recommend Pink Haze, as though a primer is required, I think
the texture /application is a very high quality. I
cannot say the same for Escapade, for me a cream shadow has
to blend/layer well and this just isn't the case for this
particular shade.
I bought these from Selfridges.com
I bought these from Selfridges.com
These are so pretty - I wish I had eyelids that showed.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan,
DeleteThe colours are really nice, though probably best on those warm toned I think, they don't quite work on me x
I ordered these because I was curious as well. They look beautiful on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) Most people seem to love them so will be interesting to see if you think they are must haves :)
DeleteI just received them ad wore both of them out today. I think Pink Haze is a must have because it is a more interesting colour than Escapade.
DeleteI bet Pink Haze really suits you :) this collection seems to have sold really well.
DeleteThe texture of these just looks superb-- it's such a shame that Escapade is patchy-- it should be utter perfection at that price! I wish that I could comfortably wear Pink Haze, but it's just too warm for me. They do look lovely on you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Lola :) Its too warm for me really so I tend to pair it with something cooler to calm it down :)
DeleteI think you are right, given the price you do have higher expectations, if we could return things here, Escapade would be going back xx
Oh, that's right-- I always forget that you can't return things in the UK! I remember being very careful about what I was buying from Harrod's last time I was in London-- because I knew if there was a problem I would be out-of-luck! It does make a great deal more sense to be very certain of your purchases when you know that duds can't be returned!
DeleteIndeed, thats why I am so gratful for beauty blogs, as I do make less mistake buys than I use to :) xx
DeleteOn the other hand, we do have a tendency to tempt each other into so many purchases that we wouldn't have otherwise made-LOL! xx
DeleteThese look gorgeous - thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new blogger and would love some advice and some friendly followers who could point me in the right direction
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Welcome Amy, I'll make sure to check your blog out :)
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