wearing makeup from the new Chanel Collection Nuit Infinie de Chanel Collection, new for holiday 2013
Assuming Tabs the naughty ninja kitty doesn’t knock the tree over again, my Christmas is going to have some major competition — and not from the glittering, diamond-encrusted Beyonce-themed ornaments (I WISH). Chanel’s holiday collection is officially in the house, and it’s ready to glimmer and glisten, big time, on lids and lashes.
9 of the 14 pieces from the new Collection Nuit Infinie De Chanel
From what I’ve seen of the collection so far, it’s a full-on glitter parade, especially on eyes. I mean, it’s so glittery that I’m pretty sure that if holiday tinsel could talk, it would yell “BISH STOLE MY LOOK!” at the top of its lungs.
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Hey, I’m not complaining! I love me some glitter. I just wish it showed up more readily in these pics. In all of the shots I took today, the glitter appears much more subdued than it does in real life.
I tried, le sigh.
It’s too bad that it’s so hard to get security clearance here at Tabs the cat Industries, LLC, because I would love to see your eyes twinkle when you saw how these eyeshadows, mascara and liner radiate in person.
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I guess we’ll have to just settle for the next best thing, which is you and me hanging out on opposite ends of the keyboard.
Ready to get to it? glitter in three, two, one…
Illusion D’Ombre long wear luminous Eyeshadow in Initiation ($36)
Illusion D’Ombre long wear luminous Eyeshadow in Initiation
A sheer, glittery platinum bronze
One of two illusion D’Ombre cream eyeshadows in the collection
Can wear alone or as a base for other shadows
Soft, bouncy texture
Apply with fingers or a brush
I apply with a flat eyeshadow brush (easier for me to control the product).
Non-creasing, long wearing
This particular pot might be old since it seems to have dried up (the shadow should touch the edges of the jar)
Experienced some fallout because of the glitter, but it’s not crazy.
Camera has a hard time picking up the sparkle; appears much more glittery in real life
Prefer this one over the second shade, Fatal, because it’s easier to wear on warm skin
Love the color, love the sparkle, wish it didn’t exhibit fallout (shouldn’t for the price)
Makeup and Beauty Blog Arvostelu: B +
Illusion D’Ombre long wear luminous Eyeshadow in Initiation on my lids
Lil’ pots o’ joy
Illusion D’Ombre long wear luminous Eyeshadow in Fatal ($36)
Illusion D’Ombre long wear luminous Eyeshadow in Fatal
A shimmery, silvery purple with red undertones
Second cream shadow from the collection
Reddish purples make me look like I’ve been crying, so I have a hard time pulling this off
Not as glittery as Initiation, but still very shimmery (borders on a frost)
Texture’s slightly smoother, more bouncy
Easier to apply and blend
No fallout
Loved the texture and application, not so crazy about the color
Better for cool-toned gals/guys who can carry purplish reds well
MAKEUP and beauty blog RATING: B
Wearing Fatal on my lids
Swatches of Fatal (left) and Initiation (right)
Mascara Gel Irise Sparkling Mascara topcoat in Bronze Platine ($30)
Mascara Gel Irise Sparkling Mascara topcoat in Bronze Platine
A glittery platinum bronze mascara
Wear it on bare lashes or atop black mascara
Can actually see the glitter, YAY!
Glitter more obvious when worn on bare lashes (go figure!)
Really easy to over apply, so dilute excess from brush first, otherwise lashes get heavy
Straightens curled lashes after application
If you wear it with a black mascara, you might want to use one that holds the curl well
Easy to remove
Doesn’t irritate my eyes
Haven’t really seen anything like this before; it’s neat
A super fun extra
MAKEUP and beauty blog RATING: A-
Mascara Gel Irise Sparkling Mascara topcoat in Bronze Platine on my upper lashes
Ligne Graphique de Chanel liquid eyeliner in Bronze ($34)
Ligne Graphique de Chanel liquid eyeliner in Bronze
A liquid khaki bronze liner with a shimmery finish
Takes several layers to build up, and then starts to look bumpy
Not easy to do a sharp line edges with the brush
Very similar to urban Decay’s Smog
Love me some Chanel, but in this case I prefer Smog; it’s cheaper, waterproof, and draws crisper lines
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MAKEUP and beauty blog RATING: C
Swatches of Bronze Platine Mascara (left) and Bronze liquid eyeliner (right)
Ligne Graphique de Chanel liquid eyeliner in Bronze along my upper lash line
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