I was asked for a comparison between the Chanel Sable-Emouvant eyeshadow duo - part of Chanel's Summer 2012 makeup collection - and the newly launched Chanel eyeshadow quad Raffinement. Both have a dark brown shade and a pale peach/beige highlighter shade included. The darker shade in Sable-Emouvant has fine copper shimmer in it and has warm undertones to it while Raffinement has a cooler dark brown matte shade. The highlighter in Raffinement leans a bit ashy on me with it's cooler undertones. Here's a look at some side-by-side photos and swatches:
I love both Raffinement and Sable-Emouvant, and I do find them quite different - sure they both have browns, but I won't mistake one for the other! Between the two, if I really, absolutely, just had to choose one, I would probably pick Chanel's Sable-Emouvant - I like the warmer undertones in the brown just a teeny bit more. The beige shade also looks much better on my skin than the highlighter shade in Raffinement. What would you pick - Raffinment or Sable-Emouvant?
I love both Raffinement and Sable-Emouvant, and I do find them quite different - sure they both have browns, but I won't mistake one for the other! Between the two, if I really, absolutely, just had to choose one, I would probably pick Chanel's Sable-Emouvant - I like the warmer undertones in the brown just a teeny bit more. The beige shade also looks much better on my skin than the highlighter shade in Raffinement. What would you pick - Raffinment or Sable-Emouvant?
I like the way you make these colors look lovely on you Rads.. Teach me na..
ReplyDeleteAww..you are just too kind to me, Aarthi! :D :D I guess it's just about what you feel comfortable in..I feel safe in browns, so they probably look better on me - just cos I feel more confident about them..
DeleteI have Sable-Emouvant, but had planned to return it. I may keep it now since the beige color looks better than that in Raffinement.
ReplyDeleteI definitely would use this beige more than the one in Raffinement! :)
DeleteWhich one would I choose? Both?...Is that cheating? LOL
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Deletethanks for this comparision. I was wondering if I could justify getting the raffinement palette beaause I alreay have sable -emouvant from summer 2012 and after seeing this I think I may.
ReplyDeleteI keep wondering that myself - even after buying both of them - there's always something newer, better coming out..and ideally, I prefer buying singles so I can get exactly the color I want..and yet, I went and bought the palette :| :| But it does have a perfect mix of very wearable colors that I would actually use..especially for travel :)
DeleteI tend to like the palettes more than the singels I think its easy just grab a palette a make a look. Going to the store this weekend and will see how it applies. Have a nice day!
DeleteIn that case, no worries - am pretty sure you will like this one..and you have a great day too :) :)
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