Since I adore cream eyeshadows, I decided to do a small comparison between two of my favorite ones. It's between:
- Chanel's Illusion d'Ombre Long-Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in #82 Emerveille (28€/$36.00 for 4g/0.14 oz.) and
- Giorgio Armani's Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadow in #8 Champagne (30€/33$ for 4g/0.14 oz.).
They are both a bit pricey, but worth every penny.
a) Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Emerveille:
This is a potted cream-gel eyeshadow that comes with a small capped angled brush. It's in a peachy, luminous shimmering color that looks very flattering on skin. The texture is very boucy with a squishy texture. It's very smooth and glides on skin like heaven. The best application for a natural look is by fingers but if you want a more intense application, use the brush that comes with it. It's super easy to use and looks amazing on all skin-tones. The lasting power is amazing, it lasted on me for the whole day of shopping which is impressive. It didn't smudge.
b) Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill in Champagne:
This is also an eyeshadow, but the texture is extremely different. It's a hybrid between powder and cream. It's not that moisturizing as the Chanel one, but it will last longer. The color is so intense! And the best quality is the multi-dimensional effect of every color. It creates a metallic, almost wet look that will blow your mind. With just one application! Incredible! It doesn't crease, flake or slide off your eyelids for a very long time. Definitely for a whole day. I like to apply it with my fingers. It blends nicely and it has a velvety finish.
Color of these eyeshadows are quite different. The Chanel one is very peachy, with slight pearly shimmer. It's lovely. The Giorgio Armani eyeshadow is more of a cool toned pink with blue undertones. It has a metallic finish that leans more silver. The GA is more intense, but they are both beautiful.
COMPARISON:
The main difference between this two products is in texture. They are both smooth and super easy to apply. The Chanel one is lighter, softer, while the GA one creates a metallic shimmering effect (Note that I reviewed the least intense shade from the whole Chanel Illusion d'Ombre range, so there are more metallic colors than Emerveille). Chanel eyeshadow is a bit more creamy and moisturizing. It's definitely more natural, while the GA creates lots of drama. The prices are quite similar. I like them both, but for different purposes. The can't actually compare. If you like intense, pigmented color go for GA, but if you prefer soft, shimmering flash of color on your eyelids, the choice would be Chanel.
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