The colour looks different in certain lights so the above photo is with flash and then the corner right is in natural light.
Swatched below and then blended in.
The consistency is very reminiscent of the discontinued Chanel Ombre D’eau, very wet in feel and providing a cooling sensation to the touch. It feels creamy and glides onto the lid without sliding around and it has a quick setting time, so quick in fact that I find it impossible to blend. Though it applies evenly with one swipe, I find to try and layer makes it rub off in areas and look patchy. Unfortunately it also shares the same discomfort I use to experience from some of Chanel Ombre D’eau's in that it makes my lids feel very tight.
I should say that I have sensitive skin and if you were a fan of the Chanel Ombre D’eau's you will probably like this.
Unfortunately for me, even if I take away the discomfort in feel, this is something I regret buying due to the application/inability to blend.
Ultimately a gorgeous colour but not with a formula to match.
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I bought this from John Lewis.
You should consider a blog sale as there have been a few things you've not liked I'd be keen to take off your hands, the Kevin Aucoin Skin Enhancer for one! x
ReplyDeleteThat would be a good idea, though I tend to pass on any non makeup loves to my Mum usually, speaking of that KA foundation, I gave her that and she really loves it, from what I have read in your foundation reviews I get the feeling you would really like it. x
DeleteI'm so sorry this product doesn't work for you! The shade is absolutely amazing. x
ReplyDeleteIt is such a lovely shade,such a shame, I'm glad I only picked up one of them though :) x
Deletewe are all so different, because I also could not resist this, and absolutely love it, I don't have one bad thing to say about it :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I swatched it in store I thought I'd love it too as it went on so nice, I think it must just be my sensitive and dry skin that makes it not work ;)
DeleteI'm so glad you saved me. This is a beautiful color but I've bought enough things like this that I use twice and never again.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have saved you :) I do think if you have had similar effects before its worth giving it a miss, I wish I'd gone for the brighter Coco shine instead now :)
DeleteI bought this too Replica. I have only used it once and I do agree that they become patchy when I layer them too much. I am so sorry it is causing you discomfort. It really looks very pretty on your eyes.
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I do really love the colour but can't say I'll wear it anymore, if I could just find a powder eyeshadow the same colour :)
DeleteOh, that's too bad about the blending issue - the color looks lovely on you! I know that feeling with some cream shadows - once they dry they can be uncomfortable. I purchased a couple of these but haven't given them a trial run yet... xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, I do really like the colour :) I'll be interested to hear how you get on with these, I could see all the colours suiting you xx
DeleteAww it's a bummer that you dislike the product. Although it doesn't blend well, I still love the shade :)
ReplyDeleteI know, it is such a lovely shade, just need Chanel to release a powder version ;)
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