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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - Gri-Gri and Hasard Fall 2013 Makeup Collection |
Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - Chanel-speak for single eyeshadows - Gri-Gri and Hasard are part of newly released Chanel fall 2013 makeup collection. Gri-Gri is a metallic taupe while Hasard is a soft matte lavender. Generally, I find the Chanel single eyeshadows some of the products that the brand offers, but both these eyeshadows are slightly different from what I have tried/bought so far. Gri-Gri is a metallic, shimmery shade that I think does better over a base of some kind. The texture is fine and the formula feels smooth, but I just amn't a huge fan of shimmery, metallic textures - that's just my personal preference. Hasard is a sheer-ish matte lavender that feels slightly powdery going on, but it's easy to blend and shows up well on my skin. Scroll on for photos, swatches, and more.
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - Gri-Gri and Hasard |
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - Gri-Gri and Hasard |
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - Gri-Gri and Hasard - Swatches |
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow - Gri-Gri (metallic taupe) |
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - Gri-Gri Wearing Gri-Gri layered over Hasard. UD Perversion along waterline/lashline. Lipstick - Chanel Rouge Coco Charactere topped with Chanel Troubalant gloss Check below for additional makeup used. |
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow - Gri-Gri (matte lavender) |
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| Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows - HasardAdditional makeup used: Face - UD Naked Skin Beauty Balm and NARS Tinted Moisturizer in Annapurna Bobbi Brown Concealer (Honey) and Bobbi Brown Corrector (Dark Peach) Blush: NARS Montenegro Cream Blush Lips: Chanel Rouge Allure Secrete topped with Rouge Allure Gloss Troublant |
Of the two single eyeshadows from the Chanel Fall 2013, my unlikely favorite is Hasard. I like matte shades that are subtle/neutral, and Hasard definitely falls into that category. It does feel a little sheer going on, but the color shows up well enough on my skin. I don't know if I would call this a must-have, but I do see myself using this a lot, at least right now when it's new :P Gri-Gri, the metallic taupe, is a sheer-metallic shade, sort of shimmery but very finely textured. Used on it's own, it would be lovely as a sheer wash of color. I like to use it layered over a matte shadow (or a liner) to add a bit of light to the eye. I am not too keen on metallics, so I am not too enthusiastic about Gri-Gri, but that's just me. I am not sure if these are colors that would appeal to every one, but if you like soft, subtle shades, do give these a try.
UPDATE: Here's my non-expert view on which of these two colors might work for you: If you are darker skin toned like I am, Hasard would contrast nicely with your skin tone. Gri-Gri would look good too, but imo, only over another base. Of course, it also depends on how much a metallic shiny color like this appeals to you but you can make it work. Lighter skin tones, I think Gri-Gri would look lovely on you, with or without another base. Hasard might just be a little too blahh. Again, this is just my opinion, and I am no expert :)
