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I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA

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JackieTheFart · 03/03/2021 21:12

Grin

Obviously I’m joking, but I really did buy a Chantecaille Butterfly palette, it was £68 (but I got it for about £54 with vouchers) and it is SO GORGEOUS. I feel like I’ve ruined myself for other eyeshadows now, but it’s just perfect for me.

Here’s a couple of pictures of it, photos really don’t do it justice. It’s so perfect for a pretty spring look for crepey eyelids!

What are your favourite splurge items? This is definitely my top one, I used to really like Chanel foundation but the buggers discontinued it!

I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA
I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA
I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA
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BusterGonad · 04/03/2021 06:30

If they give you joy then it's not a waste of money, I've got quite a few Chanel quads and Shesido which are around £40 to £50. They'll last me years and make me feel great when I wear them. I think DM boots are a waste of money as personally I don't like that look on women but I wouldn't say that on a post about a pair of DMs as it's rude imo.

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JackieTheFart · 04/03/2021 16:36

@AtticusF1nch I mean...don’t really know what to say to that. I like it

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Confusedandshaken · 04/03/2021 17:49

I have an eyeshadow palette addiction but that one is more than I would pay.

At the moment I'm hankering after this Huda beauty one. I mentioned to to adult DD and am hoping the DC might club together for Mother's Day.

I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA
Mellonsprite · 04/03/2021 18:06

I love the sheen of this, and it suits you.
Can anyone recommend a dupe for us skint folk??

Chimpfield · 04/03/2021 18:40

It's lovely and as long as you are happy it is money well spent - enjoy x

violetbunny · 04/03/2021 19:35

I just bought this palette too and can't wait for it to arrive. I have both their spring eye quads from last year and they are amazing. It's hard to capture on camera but some of the shadows have a stunning duo chrome effect.

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JackieTheFart · 05/03/2021 15:20

@Mellonsprite some of the Naked3 palette by urban decay is actually quite similar tbh.

I tried to layer it on a bit more today, it’s really hard to capture on camera! This is how it looks with only a tiny dab of the duo chrome on the centre of my eyelid, which you can’t really see but it gives more of a sheen.

I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA
I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA
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JackieTheFart · 05/03/2021 15:21

@violetbunny

I just bought this palette too and can't wait for it to arrive. I have both their spring eye quads from last year and they are amazing. It's hard to capture on camera but some of the shadows have a stunning duo chrome effect.
Honestly it was a toss up between this and the Hummingbird palette from last year, but I am glad I got this one.
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AtticusF1nch · 05/03/2021 17:19

Sorry - I think I've offended you! Didn't mean to at all. But in truth it's a very slight wash of colour and I was merely commenting that I'd need a more pigmented blend for that sort of money

MarshaBradyo · 05/03/2021 17:22

I like it a lot, Chantecaille is my fave brand

One of the top anyway

victopai · 05/03/2021 17:28

Looks very pretty for daytime wear. My splurge is Pat Mcgraph. She is my absolute makeup icon and I'd recommend to anyone who loves high end makeup

MuddleMoo · 05/03/2021 17:56

Ooh thanks, I heard this was meant to be a nice subtle one. Might be good as I usually get natasha denona but it can be quite pigmented.

MuddleMoo · 05/03/2021 17:57

@victopai

Looks very pretty for daytime wear. My splurge is Pat Mcgraph. She is my absolute makeup icon and I'd recommend to anyone who loves high end makeup
If you are wanting to buy Pat Mcgrath there will always be a sale at some point so just hang on a bit!
MuddleMoo · 05/03/2021 17:59

@Confusedandshaken

I have an eyeshadow palette addiction but that one is more than I would pay.

At the moment I'm hankering after this Huda beauty one. I mentioned to to adult DD and am hoping the DC might club together for Mother's Day.

Is that the one with the shade that looks like a petri dish? If so I'm intrigued to know what that looks like on.
Bakedbeanhead · 05/03/2021 18:02

Oh god I have found my people. I spent about40 quid on a pallet from Bobbi Brown and it’s still going strong, might have a look at a Channel one when shops are open properly

Anne1958 · 05/03/2021 18:04

Op, where did you learn to put eyeshadow on like that. I’d love to be able to but I just can’t master it.

Kendodd · 05/03/2021 18:10

Can I recommend a brand OP?
Also, they might have the discontinued Channel you liked.

threecustom.com/

zeddybrek · 05/03/2021 18:14

That's beautiful OP! I had the Chantecaille foundation a million years ago and it was perfect for my skin but way too expensive. I'm jealous, enjoy your eyeshadows! I stick to Nars now but get their palletes in the sales.

MyDcAreMarvel · 05/03/2021 18:14

There isn’t much pigment @JackieTheFart it doesn’t really look like you are wearing any. Morphe would be better and cheaper.

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JackieTheFart · 05/03/2021 20:18

@Anne1958

Op, where did you learn to put eyeshadow on like that. I’d love to be able to but I just can’t master it.
YouTube videos mostly! I used to do loads of different looks and have lots of different shadows, but it’s definitely important (I feel) as I get older to embrace the changes in my skin and face. It’s easy to get disheartened when (for example) it’s hard to have a really crisp cat eye liner because your eyes are just not smooth enough any more. For that look I used a fluffy brush for the wash of colour and then a flat one to line under my eyes.

@MyDcAreMarvel well thanks, but I didn’t want cheaper and IME I would not have got the finish I wanted from a cheaper brand. I know it’s subtle but that’s what I like! I just want to enhance my natural beauty Wink

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MyDcAreMarvel · 05/03/2021 20:24

@JackieTheFart I meant cheaper in price but not in quality. The eyeshadow isn’t a reflection on you btw you look fine.

LaurieFairyCake · 05/03/2021 20:34

Looks fantastic on you 👍🏻

Really classy

Gooseygoosey12345 · 05/03/2021 20:51

Not sure if anyone's said, but I used to use the Chanel foundation. I use Nars now and it's just as lovely. Not the full coverage one though!

AprilLady · 05/03/2021 22:18

I recently managed to get last year’s Hummingbird palette for a great price on ebay. I also have some single Chantecaille eyeshadows.

I agree with you OP, they are really, really lovely. I don’t think a photo can do justice to the lovely satiny smooth finish they give. They are definitely not as pigmented as most so the end look is more subtle. But I have a number of palettes (Urban Decay, Nars, Charlotte Tilbury etc) and none give the satiny finish that Chantecaille does.

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JackieTheFart · 06/03/2021 01:43

I know what you mean, @MyDcAreMarvel I own some Morphe shadows as a shop opened here fairly recently. I just don’t think they touch these in terms of quality, and I really and truly have never seen shadows with such a silky satiny finish before. That’s not even to say I don’t like them, I do, they’re just different!

Having said all that - must stress it’s highly unlikely that I’ll ever buy anything else from Chantecaille as it’s so expensive!

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