I've developed a bit of a thing for Chanel's Joues Contraste blushes recently, and the newest addition to the collection is Rose Ecrin, which was released as part of Chanel's 2011 Fall collection.
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| Chanel Joues Contraste Blush: 68 Rose Ecrin |
I'd describe the shade as a medium, neutral rose with very delicate/fine shimmer, which is barely visible on cheeks. On my NC15ish skin tone, it adds a pretty hint of sheer colour that looks incredibly natural. The subtle shimmer gives the shade a delicate sheen, which doesn't accentuate pores and creates a beautiful glowy effect.
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| Chanel Rose ecrin Blush |
Like the other shades I've purchased from the Joues Contraste range recently, Rose Ecrin is nicely pigmented, but applies quite sheerly. I personally quite like the colour pay off with the baked versions, as I prefer a barely there, natural touch of colour on my cheeks. Texture wise, Rose Ecrin is fairly soft and I'm able to pick up an adequate amount of product with a light sweep of my brush. The formula blends well and seems to last well on my combination skin throughout the day, too.
Most days, I've been pairing it with a few of the shades from Laura Mercier's signature colour collection (Topaz & Kir Royal) and Chanel's Rouge Coco Lipstick in Jersey Rose, or Armani's Sheer lipstick 04 for a fairly natural and easy look.
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| Chanel Rose Ecrin Applied |
Overall, I'm really pleased with Rose Ecrin and have been reaching for it almost daily since picking it up a few weeks ago. The pretty colour goes with a variety of different looks and shades, and the sheer pigmentation and easy to blend texture are both lovely.
Es un tono precioso :)
ReplyDelete¡Un beso guapa!
It is a pretty shade :)
DeleteI've seen this all over the blogs -- it's so beautiful! Do you think this would show up on anyone darker than NC25?
ReplyDeleteI think it would, but it would probably only add a subtle hint of colour.
DeleteLooks like a lovely everyday shade! A bit light for me so I'm going to pass, but I've been looking at the rest of the permanent Joues Contraste collection as well.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Liz. There are only a couple of shades that I have my eye on though. I think the next purchase will probably be Frivole.
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