I spent nearly £70 on one eyeshadow palette AMA

[JackieTheFart]

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!

MyDC this palette is suppose to have a delicate finish not all eyeshadows are meant to be 'in your face' colour. This is why I like Japanese makeup, for the fact it's subtle and gives a bright eyed look. I have a few Urban decay palettes and I just find them so heavy and thick to work with.

Oh I do love Chantecaille. I use their base products, luckily I have a draw full of eyeshadow palettes and blusher from other brands to get through to stop a splurge! Good choice OP!

I like the eyeshadow. My eye lids look similar to yours, you're right about having to adapt and the annoyance of not being able to get the perfect cat eyeliner look.
I have the urban decay naked cherry which I love and will buy again when it eventually runs out. Recently, I purchased the too faced palette as it had amazing reviews and I wanted to try more neutral shades. All reviews said how blendable it was but I found it to be quite difficult to blend and the colours are way way darker on the skin than they looked on the picture.
I'm kicking myself because, although the glitters are gorgeous, I actually wish I'd bought another urban decay or mac palette.

OP, I did not know this brand, but I bought the palette because of you. I am older than you and had given up on anything with shimmer, but these sheerness of these is so lovely and it doesn't have that shiny look that makes me think I am too old for it. I am actually really excited. One person whose video I watched said there is usually a 30% off sale in July. If I like this as much as I hope I will they may be a time to try more for the brand, It is insanely expensive.

To be honest they look less pigmented that my £7.99 Saffron 100 colours eyes shadow palette.

I have quite a collection of eye shadow pallettes OP so I’m in no position to judge if I like it I’d happily pay £60!

I think some people are missing the point that it’s not supposed to be a mega pigmented colour. It’s iridescent or a like a wash.
On the strength of this thread I’ve ordered a Becca iridescent palette from boots which has the same sheen as this, which I love.

They do nice subtle blushes too, I got one 25% off before Xmas. They are small pans though.

I think some people are missing the point that it’s not supposed to be a mega pigmented colour. It’s iridescent or a like a wash.

^^ I can barely see it, I can't see any perks of having it, other then telling people you have it.

it looks nice. It reminds me of the essence eyeshadow I got from wilkos which feels so nice quality, smooth and really flattering for the price.

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@Uptoongirl

I'm pleased it's paid off for you...whenever I treat myself to something pricey I regret it. Looking at you Chanel Soleil Bronzer and you Hourglass Palette!

Oh my, I was about to write almost the exact same sentence as you!! I like the Chanel bronzer but it’s not worth the price and I recently bought an hourglass palette, the 6 pan holiday one, luckily with a voucher and a discount because if I’d have paid the full eye watering £81 for it I would be crying into the blush! The colours are so unpigmented and barely show on my skin and I’m pretty fair. I love a good Charlotte Tilbury splurge and the £40 I paid for the pillow talk eyeshadow quad was worth it. Had it a year now and barely a dent and for me the colours are perfect and I love it! I also love the flawless filter and the contour wand. Worth the prices for me.

At the price you paid for it, it doesn't deliver that's all I can say

I think you look really pretty with your eyeshadow and if it brings you joy, well after the year we've all had, I say go for it!

(Admittedly I am not a good influence though )

And as someone who has hooded eyes I am horribly envious of your lids

@peboh

At the price you paid for it, it doesn't deliver that's all I can say

I think the lightness is exactly the way it is supposed to look. This brand allows you to do a sheer shimmer without that glam look you usually get. It seems to be something unique to this brand, which is why they can charge these high prices. Look at this model from the website. She is wearing a day look, not a sparkly, instagram done up look. I don't know if this brand will work for me, but I am in my 50s and want to look fresh and luminous--but not like JLo or a Kardashian. I think OP looks amazing with such a sheer, light sweep of color. I only hope it looks as nice on me when it comes!

Chantecaille absolutely is worth it just on the beauty of the case alone! And how gorgeous the shadows look in the palette.

And I think it looks gorgeous on you too, OP. It may not come across on the photo but I can tell it will look perfect IRL.

That’s it, this year I definitely am going to treat myself for my birthday!

Well you convinced me OP thanks! I've been wanting to buy something soft and light for a daytime look and this looks like it will fit the bill nicely - but really it's that amazing iridescent green that swung it for me!!! Haven't bought expensive eyeshadow for years so feel ok splurging for once (plus I found a £15 off code ). Mine arrives Monday and I can't wait.
Will try to post the YouTube video I liked below - you can really see the colours:

I think it's very pretty. Subtle is nice (and easier to apply). My favourite pallette is Too Faced Sweet Peach, which I think has a similar feel.

I think it looks beautiful on you, OP. Really lovely colours. You have great skin too.

Thank you all for your kind comments! I agree it's not hugely pigmented, but that's what I wanted and I am very pleased with it. I shall approach Chantecaille for my finder's fee as a couple of you have bought on my recommendation

I bought the Natasha Denona Biba palette. Big regret, sold it (at a loss mind you) and wi never do it again

[quote JackieTheFart]@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.[/quote]
Ooooh lovely!!! I really like this

I've just been googling this palette. Damn.... Its nice! Not sure I can justify it though. I feel like I want it as I've had a shit few weeks. 🙄

Never understand why people comment saying 'I've had better for a fiver' or whatever. OP is clearly thrilled with it and wanted to share, if you dont particularly like it or feel it is overpriced there are better ways of saying so.
Personally I can't afford to spend that much on makeup and I am currently more of a Rimmel or Maybelline buyer, I treated myself to No7 tinted moisturizer the other day
My point is if the OP Is clearly happy with her purchase the good for her!