This year Chanel’s Black Friday Exclusive is a special limited-edition Les 4 Ombres in Legerete et Experience ($61 for 2 g/0.07 oz) and I’m thrilled to share a sneak peek today. It officially launches on Black Friday but Chanel has offered my readers early access through this link. This is an all matte eyeshadow quad with four light-textured smooth shades with medium buildable pigment. There have been a few matte variations of the eyeshadow quads and they are among the smoothest mattes I’ve tried. The Black Friday Exclusive Creation in Legerete et Experience comes encased in a slightly different compact. Instead of the classic white CC the black compact has a deep classic red to match the vibe of the quad. Colors include soft warm tones with a medium peach, soft camel beige, matte deep reddish brown and a medium soft brown.
A look at the compact:
Layered together you get a soft peachy pink gradient look with a subtle smokey red-brown. It has the softest texture and feel, pigment is smooth and applied well although I do recommend applying over a base or creamy shadow stick. There’s no fallout, it stays put, doesn’t look dry even though it’s matte. If you gravitate towards warmer shades this one is lovely.
This new Legerete Et Experience might remind you of another matte eyeshadow quad called Candeur Et Experience. The overall theme and vibe is similar, especially with the two bottom shades but I feel they are different. I bought it as soon as I received the Black Friday quad because I knew a lot of you would want me to compare them for you. I do think they are different enough to justify owning both. The new Legerete Et Experience gives a softer peachy pink look while the Candeur Et Experience has a noticeably deeper brown tone for all the colors.
They are all mattes, but they are satiny mattes – the finish isn’t totally flat and there is a very subtle slight natural sheen to them. Swatches taken with a flash so there is a little bit of light reflecting below.
Look below wearing the new Chanel Black Friday Quad. Also wearing all Chanel including the Sublimage Le Teint Foundation 40 Beige, Les Beiges Multi-Color (2018 version) in Medium to contour softly, Joues Contraste Blush in Foschia Rosa on cheeks, lips have the Rouge Coco Gloss in 722 Noce Moscata and 738 Amuse-Bouche mixed for a muted bright pink. Mascara is the Le Volume Waterproof in Black. Nail polish worn in this post is the Le Vernis in Rouge Puissant.
Overall a solid A+, the texture is smooth, finish is even, pigment is natural but medium with buildable coverage. It’s perfect for a soft gradient eye – just add liner or a cream shadow as a base and mascara and you have an easy polished eye look. I think it’s a versatile one even though it’s warm toned. I highly recommend giving it a look.
The Legerete Et Experience Les 4 Ombres is available exclusively at Chanel.com while supplies last.
Many thanks to the Chanel beauty team for providing an early sneak peek and my readers early access!
I love this quad. I bought it back in September when they released it in Japan for the Matsuri festival and I love the looks I get from it so much more than Candeur Et Experience 😊
Two of the shades are identical to the Candeur Et experience.
Btw, nice touch with the red bottle of Chanel No. 5 in the back!:) (Of course I could not resist that one either, got the L’Eau version though…)
First off, let me wish you and yours a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving. And, a special thanks to you for bringing us such an informative and beautifully laid out blog all these years. Whether you’re sharing and reviewing products for beauty, home, or travel, you’re blog is a real standout in a very crowded field.
Now, about those beauty products! LOL I was so happy to see the comparison swatches for Candeur et Expérience and Légèreté et Expérience. CetE is one of my all time favorites for both the color scheme and the silky, soft matte formula that never looks dry on my old eyelids. So, when I first glimpsed the promo photo of LetE I was thrilled but I was wondering how much difference (other than being lighter) there would be between the two quads. It appears the difference is significant in regards to shade and hue. Looks like another “must have” for me 😃. Thanks for the early access link!
This is such a beautiful little palette! Thank you for the review xx
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Hi Sabrina, what a nice surprise to see this Japan-exclusive eyeshadow palette released for Black Friday. This past Fall, Chanel hosted a beauty event in Japan called Chanel Matsuri with the theme ”Red Celebration.” This is the reason for the red detail on the compact. I love Chanel mattes. The Candeur et Experience palette is among my favourite Chanel quads, so Legerete is sure to join that group. Mine’s being delivered tomorrow. Can’t wait!! Thanks for the detailed review and comparison!!
Such a gorgeous selection of shades! Love how wearable they are! x
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Thank you so much for your review and especially for comparing it to Candeur et Experience – you really know the needs of your readers :)))
I was really skeptical about the red but you make it look really wearable! I do not need anymore eyeshadows at this point but the all matte and the Limited Edition packaging really speaks to my “collector instincts”…After the Collection Libre I can’t justify spending anymore on makeup this month but if it’s still in the European online Boutique in Devember I don’t know what’s gonna happen 😉
You always look so amazing- but I especially love these colors on you-
just stunning! Happy holidays and good health to you and yours.
I’m not sure you have it, but I’m wondering how this compares to Urban Decay Naked Heat Petite. It’s half off right now, so cheap, but if Chanel is far superior quality and similar shades I would splurge!
Two of the shades in this palette are identical to two shades in canuer et experience for that it defintely is not worth the price for two new shadows! Please Chanel has to do better then that it is ridiculous.