Chanel has released a new collection of Eyeshadow Duos called Ombres Contraste Duo ($42) along with a new mascara called Inimitable Intense. Also in the collection are a few repromoted Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliners ($28). I picked up Taupe-Délicat & Misty-Soft Duos and the new Gris Eyeliner. The eyeshadow duos are all on the neutral side and very basic for a neutral eye. Each duo has one side that is darker with a satin finish (not quite matte, not quite shimmer), and then one other side that is paler more shimmery. Taupe-Délicat is your basic soft neutral brown and a shimmery pale champagne with a slight pinkish sheen. Misty-Soft is has purple tones on me. One side is a brown with plum, the other is a soft light mauve-purple.
I’ve already reviewed my Stylo Yeux Eyeliners a few days ago here. Gris is their newest addition which is a light-medium cool grey. At the counter at Nordstrom, it looked like a full matte. However at home in different light, it looks like it has a subtle sheen.
Taupe-Délicat 20, Misty-Soft 40 and Gris 35
Gris Stylo Yeux 35
Swatches of Taupe-Delicat, Misty-Soft and Gris compared to my other grey eyeliners, Chanel Black Shimmer, MAC Wolf, MAC Earthline, MAC Dig It!, Laura Mercier Stormy Grey, Bobbi Brown Graphite, Bobbi Brown Gunmetal
I definitely love the Gris eyeliner. It makes Black Shimmer look black (when it’s actually more greyish compared to a true black, like here). It goes perfectly with NARS Tzarine Eyeshadow Duo. The eyeshadow duos are lovely, but I don’t think they are worth the high price tag. At $42, I personally would rather have another Burberry Blush. Just my two cents. If I didn’t have a gift card, I probably wouldn’t have purchased both. Granted, I know I will definitely get a lot of use out of both in the upcoming weeks (currently interviewing). They are perfect neutrals for everyday wear. Subtle but sophisticated to give a pretty soft eye-look.
For other swatches of the other shades, check out Yuki’s Lazy Channel here. She has amazing photos and swatches. Unfortunately, in the U.S. we didn’t get the new mascara or eyelash curler that Asia did.
*want* !!!
thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!
Misty Soft looks gorgeous!
Hi 🙂 I saw the eyeshadow duo swatches at Yuki's Lazy Channel and I think you got the nicest & most wearable shades.
I gotta check out that eyelash curler too! (if it's available in Malaysia) It just looks so useful and tempting!! 😀
I always look forward to your Chanel reviews and swatches! I'm definitely going to try the stylo yeux in gris after reading your review and maybe the duo in misty soft.
Are these already available in stores? Do you have any info on the other shades?
Hey Lina,
Nice post. I think the Misty-Soft (weird name, yes?) colors are very complimentary for your skin tone. I heard one color is creamy in texture, while the other more dry. Is this true? Are the colors easy to blend? Just curious.
Have a great day!
Leslieal
Misty Soft looks like a beautiful soft mauvey purple? Kinda looks like MAC Style Snob looks on me. Lovely!
When I first saw the new duos, my reaction was that they'd be nice for someone who didn't already have a lot of quads or singles–that left me out! I admired them then went on to look at other things. The one item that did grab my attention; however, was the liner in Gris. It is such a smooth, soft gray. Like all the other Stylo Yeux, I'm sure this new one is also destined to become one of my staples.
Lovely review, Sabrina. I particularly like the comparison of Gris to all the other grays. Your reviews are always so very informative and helpful and your swatches in different light are excellent. Thank you!
Lily & Cafe Bellini – They are pretty, very basic though, borderline boring, lol. I have no willpower and still caved.
Milktea – I was so sad when I found out we're not getting that eyelash curler in the US! Yuki's Lazy Channel is amazing. She has great pics and swatches.
Connie – TY for your comment! I found these at Nordstrom, so yes, I know they are instore there. I don't have info on the other shades – I passed on the rest. But I know there's a white/black, yellow/sage, rose/burgandy, blueish duo. Check out Karla Sugar's Preview, or click the link to Yuki's Lazy Channel – she has swatched all the shades there.
Leslieal – I didn't find one side creamier than the other, but then I wasn't really looking that close. They seemed to just be matte and shimmer. The shimmer side is definitely softer.
Cindy – Hmmm, I didn't think it was similar to Style Snob, but I could be wrong. Style Snob just seems so much darker on me.
Eileen – FIRST, when are you going to start your own blog? You're always SPOT ON with your reviews, descriptions, not to mention you have excellent taste. I think you'd have an amazing one!!!! I know I'd read it every day! (BTW – if you already do, forgive me, I don't know which one it is).
Regarding your thoughts – yes, my first instinct was BORING! But I'm interviewing currently. These are a good no-fail subtle and not over the top duos that I don't have to put much thought into. You're so right, though. Eyeshadow newbies should definitely look at these to start their collection.
Hi Sabrina,
That said, I will get the Burberry Blossom blush instead and then just pick up that Gris eyeliner! Ha, thanks for your complete honesty. Now I just need Tzarine and my NARS Fall obsession will be fulfilled!
Great post, those duos look lovely – I 'd love to get my hands on Taupe Delicat!
I 'll agree with Cindy, that lighter one from Misty Soft reminded me of Style Snob (or Hypnotising) as well!
Chanel shadows are usually a pleasure to apply, even if they 're not always very intensely pigmented – now I just neeed that duo! 🙂
x
Both the Taupe Dèlicat and the Misty Soft duos look really lovely, especially the latter. Your swatches and descriptions are always spot on, too bad I'm at the sea and don't have a good Chanel counter at hand…but perhaps that's a good thing! x
I love the shimmery shade in Misty Soft! So pretty 🙂 Great swatches!
I like Misty Soft best, because it is more the kind of taupe I like!