![]() ![]() Note that this is a limited edition item (big mistake, CHANEL – you need to make this permanent) and still available at counters – but not for long, as the Spring 2014 Collection has already started making its appearance. Perfect for when you want a light and natural looking flush along the skin, it also lends itself well to be used as a contour, then adding a pop of brighter colour on the apples of the cheeks. This is a blush that I find myself turning to almost on a daily basis. MAC Get-Away Bronze – the darkest, more orange toned and with an obvious golden shimmerĬHANEL – Joues Contraste #84 Accent & comparisons. ![]() ![]() NARS Douceur – significantly lighter and less pigmented, similar base hue.MAC Harmony – close in base tone, but without any shimmer.I then pulled out all similarly coloured blushes in my collection to compare to #84 Accent and while a couple looked like contenders, I was happy to note that none had the same tone or finish. When the first promotional images began circulating, I assumed that #84 Accent was very similar to Notorious (previously reviewed here), but as can be clearly seen in the photos, they are nothing alike.ĬHANEL – Joues Contraste #84 Accent & Notorious swatches Lasting power was quite good – going easily 9 hours before any significant fading.ĭon’t let the tan colour in the pan fool you this is a universally flattering shade that will suit a broad range of skin tones, except for perhaps the darkest – where it probably won’t really show up at all.ĬHANEL – Joues Contraste #84 Accent (with flash)ĬHANEL – Joues Contraste #84 Accent (blended out on the right)ĬHANEL – Notorious (left) & Joues Contraste #84 Accent Application couldn’t be easier as well, as this shade blends beautifully and seamlessly into the skin, while the shimmer serves to add a gorgeous yet soft, luminous glow. Apply JOUES CONTRASTE with its integrated deluxe brush for a sophisticated result: - For a very natural blush effect: sweep onto the top of cheekbones and along the cheeks. Surprisingly pigmented for a light shade, there was hardly any powdery kickback when I swirled my brush in the pan. Joues Contraste #84 Accent Powder Blush (CAN $48.00) – A tawny/taupe hue with the barest hints of mauve and peach in the base to warm it up, and bearing an incredibly fine shimmer throughout. While several items caught my eye, the Joues Contraste Powder Blush in #84 Accent seemed to stand out there’s just something about it … something special, but in a completely understated way. For Holiday 2013, the House of CHANEL has released a small-scale collection, filled with products that are exquisitely made and in completely wearable hues. ![]()
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