When it comes to eye make up these days I'm edging more and more towards the simple. If I can get away with a single colour swept over the lid and a touch of mascara I'm more than happy to walk out the door and a smokey eye has been no exception.
Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre have been calling my name ever since they arrived at counters in 2011. Originally the sheer pink shade Emerveille was on my wish list, but after many a swatch session I had to walk away with Ebloui. A rich, chocolaty aubergine with a hint of burgundy and an array of multi-coloured micro-glitters, I don't think a better colour colour possible exist for a one step smokey eye. I pat this all over the lid with fingers, then blend out the edges to a haze with a fluffy brush and continue layering all around the eye until the colour becomes rich enough. It could't be more straightforward. The formula is almost a mousse texture, but a lot denser. It glides on like a sheer powder, but does't take much to build up an intense shade.
Now it absolutely pains me to say this but after a few hours it does start to crease on me, even with a primer. Honestly though I can't help but forgive and forget as everything else about this product is just so incredibly beautiful. At £24 they're not the most easily purchasable of eyeshadows but I know I won't be able to stop myself buying another one (of four) in the future!
Also wearing:
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara,
Rimmel Santa Rose Blusher, Laura Mercier Mayan Sun Lip Crayon
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara,
Rimmel Santa Rose Blusher, Laura Mercier Mayan Sun Lip Crayon
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I know a great dupe to this! But the applicationg from that looks amazing.
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I've yet to try a Chanel shadow and this is beautiful. I would probably dismiss it in the pot as it looks very purple but once it's on and blended it looks so gorgeous, you suit it so much :)
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Stunning! x
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I've been wanting to try more Chanel make-up, but due to saving for a house this hasn't been possible. I'm adding this product to my wishlist though for sure. It looks stunning on you.
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This looks beautiful! Have had this on the wishlist for awhile now, may have to take the plunge!
The colour looks amazing on you, so effortless and classy, very pretty : ) Too bad it creased on you, oh well, most products do ^^ xx
noiredame
Great review! Ebloui by Chanel has been on my wish list for absolutely ages.
All of the Illusion D'ombre's are gorgeous but I just love the depth this one gives to the eyes. Not so worried about the problem you had with creasing as I think that can look quite nice sometimes, kind of 'edgy' I suppose.
Wish I could do my eyebrows like you though!
Tiffany xo
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This is so beautiful!
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This is a gorgeous shade! Such a shame it creases so quickly, that'd be a major problem for me as I have such oily skin :(
Jesss xo
looks beautiful!
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I really want cream eyeshadows :)
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That's such a gorgeous colour! x
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This looks beautiful and yet so effortless, simply irresistible...!
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you're so stunning, alix! your eyebrows are to die for! xxx
Wow that looks absolutely stunning! :)
xx
You look so gorgeous!
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This sounds lovely! I've always wanted to try the shade Emerveille too but I might end up buying this shade instead!
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I now know what my boots points are being spent on. This looks beautiful.
Jazzie x
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Perfection. It looks fabulous. I will have to check it out!
It looks absolutely stunning on you!
Katie xo
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Ahh you're making me want to buy this even though it's mega expensive! Looks a gorgeous shade on you!
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Such a simple look, but absolutely stunning! I have the shade Illusoire in the Chanel's Illusion D'Ombres, though I'm thinking I might have to put Ebloui on the list too. I'm going to try using Illusoire as a single eyeshadow look for now though. I can be so lazy when it comes to makeup too, especially for work because sleep always comes first. :p A quick swipe of eyeshadow and a few coats of mascara and you're good to go!
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looks lovely!
xo
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This is definately next on my hit list!
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this looks so good, its amazing what you can do with one eyeshadow!xx
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looks lovely, might have to give this color a go :)
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Such a gorgeous shade and looks beautiful as a smokey eye, I don't think I could part with £24 for it though! xx
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This is so pretty, I love easy eye looks! my current faves are the maybelline color tattoos.
Allie from alliesbeauty.blogspot.com
How beautiful! Pretty in the pot and on the eye xx
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You look stunning! Such a pretty shade!
Emma x
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Beautiful colour, I love the look that it creates! xxx
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Oh it really makes your green eyes pop! I really like to keep makeup simplet too, specially in the mornings I never have time for anything! Great post xx
I have four of these Illusion D'Ombres, and this one is by far my favourite. I use it day or night, and it always looks amazing!
this looks gorgeous
VisualCandyInc
ahhh one step make up is my kind of make up, making it so tempting to shell out the £24!
WOW.
That is a gorgeous, yet simple look for you. Love the tussled hair - very stylized photo!
Love this shade for a smokey eye look! A great alternative to black or grey X
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Ah looks so gorgeous, really liking the colour. Shame about the pricing and creasing :(
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These eyeshadows are of course awesome and I want them in every color because i too think they make a great simple smokey eye! Looks good on you.
So pretty! I have been eying this product for a while! Just wondering, how does it compare to the maybelline color tattoo line??
I love that you tend to choose these cranberry/raisin colors, they really make your green eyes pop!
xxoo
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That colour is beautiful! I am going to have to add it to my beauty wish list.
Laura
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Such a stunning colour and you look lovely as always :) I think this is going to have to go on my wish list! xx
This is a gorgeous cream shadow!! You look absolutely amazing! :) ♥
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Gorgeous colour! X
Such a stunning shade, it looks incredible on you! x
That is absolutely the perfect colour for you! A bit like MAC's cranberry I think :) Such a shame it creases though.
Amy| The Little Koala Blog ♥
This is such a stunning colour:) x
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Oh my this is phenomenal
Wow...!! Very elegant makeup!! I have "illusoire" but this color is very beautiful ans it put you in value (sorry for my english... I'm a french blogger... :)
Very cute!
Laura xxx
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Want this so bad! I need some more money...why is it so beautiful?!
xxx
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Ohh what a gorgeous colour! I really need to experiment more with eye makeup, your tutorials always make me want to crack out some shadows. When it comes down to it I always just slap a load of eyeliner on and be done with it though, oops!
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Gorgeous! Your skin always looks so flawless too, I swear you have a little secret hidden away there ;)
Amy xx
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Stunning colour on you Alix! x
Arrgh, you totally *forced* me put Ebloui at the top of my wish list now, so stunning on you! Also, your eyebrows = amazing stuff, seriously! x
So lovely! You look stunning. I love a colour on the bottom lid
-Jade
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I have been looking for this exact color !
Thanks
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you are too beaut! your eyebrows are amazing x
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So lovely you look stunning I might have to try this out x
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your lipstick color is lovely! what is it?
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