Chanel Convoitise #90 Illusion d’Ombre ($36 for 4g/0.14 oz) has been re-released with the Jeux de Regards collection. (It was previously released as part of an Asia-exclusive with the Les Delices collection, later as a Chanel.com and Saks exclusive.) Convoitise is a stunning sparkly beige gold with silver sparkles. It’s quite complex and pulls neutral-cool on the skin. I love that you can achieve different effects depending on how much you layer. A soft sheer veil gives the lids a subtle glow. Layering will result in a more golden-silvery metallic sheen. Being a sucker for any kind of neutral or cool toned golds, I found Convoitise a unique must-have. Lasting power is quite good – I had no smudging or fading with the warm weather we are having in Southern California. It’s a simple swipe and go kind of shade. Adding a liner and mascara is all I need to use with Convoitise.
Close ups with flash to try and show the sparkle:
I’ve swatched it a few different ways. The shimmer is quite pigmented. When it catches the light it flashes a silvery sheen. At an angle you can see the base is more of a neutral beige-gold (at least on my olive skin).
In direct sunlight:
At an angle, it’s more golden:
Under artificial light with flash so you can see the complexity of the sparkles:
The unique aspect of Convoitise is the mix of color. It’s a multidimensional shimmer with a smooth finish. Some other golds are similar but have a more chunky textured finish. Below you can see Urban Decay Greed Primer Potion (more yellow), Chanel Emerville Illusion d’Ombre (peach), Apparance Illusion d’Ombre (warmer and richer with texture), Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill 18 (discontinued, more textured and yellow, also more frosted) and Tom Ford Escapade (which is a peach). Below will show how you can achieve different effects with the same shades depending on how much you apply. Swatches also show the difference in textures between the colors.
Swatched with a heavy hand:
Same shades blended:
Colors with heavy swatches under artificial light to show the textures:
At this time I’m not sure if Convoitise is limited-edition, but you can find it at most Chanel counters now, online at Nordstrom, Saks, Neimans and Chanel.com.
What an amazing shade! I love how intense the glitter is 😮
Sarah | More Than Adored
Hello!
I must say you make the most incredible pictures. Did you ever make a post about what camera/light you use? I would really love to take pictures oft products that look like yours!
greetings anna
Thank you Anna – the camera I use is a Sony NEX6, I used to use a Cybershot, details her here:
About/FAQ
I never thought about doing a post about my camera – but perhaps I will soon! Thank you 🙂
Reminds me of the elf long-lasting lustrous eyeshadow in toast.
I agree with the above poster, your pictures are gorgeous 🙂
Thank you Sarah 🙂
Hey Sabrina, isn't this one pretty? I love it as a light wash all over my lids in summer 🙂 I'm glad it's reasonably opaque as well!
Yes! I'm so glad we received it in the US. It's extremely versatile and you're right about the pigment 🙂
I've been pondering this one for months now. I heard it's Limited Edition, but it's been out in the UK for a long time now. I already have Emerveille and I find it too cool-toned for me, but I always seem to suit golds, so maybe Convoitise will be ok. Still pondering…
wonderful shade <3 <3 <3
Beautiful! I'm starting to look more closely at more sparkly colors and a touch of this might actually work for me. 🙂
Wow this is intense. Looks pretty though!
Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x
Beautiful swatches! I'm in love with Chanel's Illusion d'Ombre shadows. I only have Apparance at the moment, but Convoitise looks amazing and one can never have too many gold eyeshadows in my book 🙂
So glad that someone else appreciate the absolutely beautiful colour that is Convoitise. I've even blogged about it several times since I purchased it some months back. I've read that lots of people have found it to be overrated and easily duped, but I simply love how elegant and multi-functional it is. Thanks for the affirmation!