This is my second Illusion D'Ombre, the first being Emerveille (and you can read all about that here). For me the Chanel Illusion D'Ombre bring something completely different to the table when it comes to cream pot shadows. For starters they don't even feel like a cream. It's more like a mousse - I struggled to explain it before because it's just so unusual, so again I'd suggest checking them out in person if possible! As Emerveille is quite understated and something I usually use during the day - so I really wanted a more intense shade for my second choice.
I ultimately chose Illusoire because I don't really own any greyish toned eye products - usually I opt for browns. It's quite purple toned which I like, because it's something a bit different from the usual concrete/putty toned hues of a grey. The texture of this means that you can just use it to add a light wash of subtle colour or you can build it up to be more intense (like in the swatch below). It's so shimmery which I love, rarely do I wear matte eyeshadows (that's probably the only thing missing from my extensive eyeshadow collection). I do find that I don't use this as much as I'd like but it's not because I don't love it. It's just a habit for me to choose browns which I really need to break more often. The purple undertones in this really brings out the green tones in my eyes which is lovely. I would quite like to get another illusion d'ombre, but I have no idea which one I would get! I love the look of Fantasme, Ebloui and Apparence!
I love these :D - Amazing post sweetie
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Thanks hun! xx
DeleteThis looks absolutely gorgeous! can't wait to see a pic of you wearing it! xxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm wearing it in this post! http://itsakindoflovely.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/gun-metal-eyes.html#more xx
DeleteI may have to buy Illusoire next time I'm in Glasgow, I already have Mirifique and it's stunning, as is this shade :)
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Mirifique scares me a bit! I'm not used to wearing black on my lids other than liner but it could be worth a try :) xx
DeleteLooks absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to get my hands on one, can't decide a colour though!
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It's so hard to choose, I would have all of them if I could! xx
DeleteThis is really pretty. Im yet to try any of these but they are on my wishlist!
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It's so hard to choose a colour, I still have them on my wishlist because I want more of them! haha xx
DeleteThis looks gourgeous! I found my Emerveille one in the bottom of my make up bag this morning ~ I know how dare I right?! I need better storage!~ and remebered just how much I love these! They last for ages too x
ReplyDeleteI love my Emerveille, but you're so right they last for ages! I've had both of mine for ages and it looks like they've hardly been used at all xx
DeleteAhh I so want to try one of these Illusion D'ombres, can imagine this shade looking gorgeous on you! I really like the look of the shade Ebloui too! xx
ReplyDeleteThey're so good! and thanks :) xx
DeleteI want to try these so badly but they're so expensive :( Maybe I'll ask for one for my birthday.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea! You'll love it xx
DeleteGorgeous colour! x
ReplyDeleteI know, I feel so guilty that I don't wear it more often. I'm going to wear it today :) xx
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