Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in 278 Code Subtils

I have mentioned that while undeniably beautiful and classy, Chanel was never a brand that resonated with me.  Anyway I am a grown human with multiple weakness...When my favorite Chinese blogger listed a Chanel palette as her seasonal (even yearly) favorite, I knew I had to hunt it down. 

Anyway, since I was too late when I got enabled, the Spring  2017 limited edition shade was already pulled from the counter...With some casual stalking on ebay, I finally got my own three years later!

Love the classic compact (but wish it opens bigger angle (that the 90 degrees). There are two sponge tips applicators that are smooth, plushy and highly practical.

The four baked pans in this palettes are

1. Upper Left - A soft metallic pink (more silvery than a true rose gold)

2.Upper Right - Metallic taupe with a rosy undertone. It's high impact yet really blends into skin.

3. Lower  Left - Burgundy coppery kind wine? This is slightly less creamy and appears to be clearer.

4. Khaki brown with a soft pink sheen. In fact, all four shades have a pink sheen allover and have the same metallic shimmery finish.

As with other western (White ahem) brands - I can't count on them to give dimension to the eyes (many of those tend to work better on people with defined eye socket). Code Subtils is still quite flaterring when I use them flat (placing different colors horizontally, trying to not go above my tiny crease space). The effect created is a glossy, melt in look that enlarges and brightens.

The texture is also quite smooth and silky with great adherence to skin. No fly out or harsh border!

I am wearing Code Subtil at home (doing nothing) and I feel so pretty! The key to a palette love is not wanting to remove it (for next toy) after swatching for blog. 

Overall - I love it and wish I have hoarded a backup (there is only 2g for the whole palette).