I feel so good about this eye makeup and the best part is that it took very little time and effort to put it together.
Apparently that’s my makeup mantra now, ha!
I’m wearing two tried and true workhorses (a brown long-wear gel liner from Hourglass and a plum shadow stick from Laura Mercier) and a new loose eye shadow from Chanel, Ombre Premiere Libre in 402 Sycomore, a pearly warm golden beige.
It’s one of six loose eye shadows that are released this month in the Chanel Fall/Winter 2023 collection and it’s just so gorgeous!
From Chanel PR:
OMBRE PREMIÈRE LIBRE Loose eye shadow intense, long color
A long-lasting shade that delivers intense effects in just one swipe. Each of the 6 shades is reminiscent of the raw tones of nature, illuminated by sunlight. The creamy ultra-fine powder texture makes it easy to apply — just dab or press onto lids with the flexible sponge applicator. $40.00
If swipe-and-go is your style, I think you’ll like it.
It comes in a small tube with a sponge applicator that deposits the perfect amount of loose shadow. I tap and swipe the sponge on my lids exactly where I want the color. it’s very easy to get exactly where you need to be, which I like. Then I use a tapered blending brush and my fingers to blend out the edges.
It’s similar to a MAC Loose Pigment in that you get a lot of color intensity with a small amount of product, so you don’t have to sit there and build up a bunch of layers.
However, I think what sets the Chanel version apart is that the powder isn’t as messy as a MAC Pigment. the Chanel version is loose enough to blend easily, but not so loose that it lands on your cheekbones, your white shirt, your cat’s fur, and anything else you see.
I wore Sycomore yesterday without an eye primer and it stayed on all day. If you’re looking for feel-good eye makeup that’s long-wearing, glossy, and sleek, I think Sycomore is it!
Your neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
