Winthrop44
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Thanks so much Miss QQ. I can definitely see where that quad would be very eye-brightening. Hmmm.
Chanel Joues Contraste blushes
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cetati
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I just wanted to add my swatch of Rose Petale for anyone here who's considering it. It's a wonderful color on everyone I've tried it on, but here are some swatches on me.
On the right, of course.
Applied with a heavier hand, natural lighting indoor.
A lighter hand, natural lighting, cloudy, outdoor.
I hope the mods don't mind this, but these last two photos I have to give credit to http://sherry-lu.com, because she's the one who took the photos!
Hope it helps anyone who's considering. The texture is just so soft and wonderful, and it's very well pigmented.
As you call can see, it photographs BEAUTIFULLY even in extreme detail.
On the right, of course.
Applied with a heavier hand, natural lighting indoor.
A lighter hand, natural lighting, cloudy, outdoor.
I hope the mods don't mind this, but these last two photos I have to give credit to http://sherry-lu.com, because she's the one who took the photos!
Hope it helps anyone who's considering. The texture is just so soft and wonderful, and it's very well pigmented.
elegant-one
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I agree Cetati - Wow you are so adorable & beautiful!!!! I love that pic of you in the dress - just charmingly beautiful
mrslid
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Cetati you are gorgeous!! You will have everyone wanting RP for sure!!! I'm assuming that's the US version?
I have the euro one I received in a swap but I have a hard time getting any colour. I need a stiffer brush. Can anyone tell me how the US and Euro versions compare. I was wondering if I should just go ahead and get the US version? Same question with In Love too. I received the euro one in a swap and I'm curious if the colours differ between versions. Thanks!
I have the euro one I received in a swap but I have a hard time getting any colour. I need a stiffer brush. Can anyone tell me how the US and Euro versions compare. I was wondering if I should just go ahead and get the US version? Same question with In Love too. I received the euro one in a swap and I'm curious if the colours differ between versions. Thanks!
Bonitinha
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I have the US version of RP, which I have heard is softly milled and not baked. I use a skunk brush with mine and it give me the perfect amount of color -- a flush of color without being overdone. I really want In Love also -- do you have it already? I'd love to see a pic!
Winthrop44
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Is that brush stiff but still soft Miss QQ? How does it compare to the #5 contour brush? I know they are different shapes but I mean in terms of softness, density, usefulness with the baked JCs?
Miss QQ
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I'm going to the counter to compare the brushes next. At the moment, I'm not exactly sure but I think #5 is much softer and denser than #4. #4 can feel a little bit prickly when my skin is sensitive, and that is good in the sense it prevents me from over blending my blush with #4 as I should use the buffer brush to blend instead. I don't know if #5 works on the baked JCs.
switchblade
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#5 works well on the baked blushes
Haven't tried #4 though so I can't compare them.
Rose Petale is really pretty on you, cetati!
Rose Petale is really pretty on you, cetati!
mrslid
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I just tried In Love this morning and loved it. Finally I have a peachy JC! I think I would be happier with the US version though (assuming the shade is the same). This has quite a bit of sparkle and same as my RP is hard to get much product on my brush. I think I will continue to try and stick with US versions. Now the question is, is it worth getting doubles of some JCs just to get the US version? I guess I may have to find a stiffer brush rather than my MAC one.
Winthrop44
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I would say it depends on the particular shade. I consider the US and Euro versions of Orchid Rose and Rose Dust to be completely different products, but while I prefer the US version of OR (more pigmented & less sparkles), I prefer the Euro version of RD (more mauvey, less brown, just as good pigmentation as US). I don't know anything about In Love unfortunately, but there is alot of good info on Euro vs US versions of various shades in the reviews and on the boards on MUA.
switchblade
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Winthrop, can you compare US and Euro Orchid Rose (color-wise)? I didn't buy the Euro Orchid Rose because I found it orangey and sparkly on me. I'm curious about the US version, can you describe it?
Winthrop44
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On me the US version is kind of rosy-peachy-beige. Amy from Cafemakeup calls it rose, mauve and peach:
http://cafemakeup.com/2010/02/chanel-joues-contraste-marathon-orchid-rose/
It's kind of strange but in a good way because it goes with everything. I don't remember the color of the Euro version that well, what stands out in my mind is that it was more sparkles than pigment.
http://cafemakeup.com/2010/02/chanel-joues-contraste-marathon-orchid-rose/
It's kind of strange but in a good way because it goes with everything. I don't remember the color of the Euro version that well, what stands out in my mind is that it was more sparkles than pigment.
shimmergrass
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ok u guys are making me want orchid rose. i am going to the mall tomorrow to check our the new MAC collection, so i will also have a look at this one!
MaryJane
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I bought my first Chanel blush today...Rose Bronze. Initially, I thought I wanted In Love or Rose Petal but once I swatched all three, it was Rose Bronze that looked best on my skin and the one that kept catching my eye. In Love was very nice but I have soo many peachey/pinky blushes that I couldn't justify spending $42 on another.
Does anyone know if In Love is similar to 'Coralista' from Benefit?
Does anyone know if In Love is similar to 'Coralista' from Benefit?
