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Makeup Wars Color Wars Featuring Chanel Gri-Gri Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow

August 5, 2013

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From the title you may have guessed that my shade of choice in this weeks Makeup Wars – Color Wars is Taupe.  I do love me some taupe, and I have an excellent one that is actually a surprise fave of mine!  Two Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadows were released with the Fall 2013 Superstition Collection – Hasard and today’s post of Gri-Gri!

IMG_0934What Nordstrom says about Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow:

An instant CHANEL classic, this ultra-fine powder eyeshadow is sensuous in feel, foolproof in its application, fabulous in its range of finishes: matte, shimmer and satin. All shades are complementary and can be blended with one another to lighten, darken or intensify tone.

IMG_0919 IMG_0920 IMG_0923 IMG_0926 IMG_0928 IMG_2199Gri-Gri is a very light mauve taupe with multi-color shimmer.

The sparkle is what will catch your eye as you walk past, but maybe it’ll make you think that this shade might not be for you because of too much shimmer.  When used the right way, you can work this shade in no matter what your style or age.  The formula is soft and pigmented enough to swipe over the eye for a fabulous neutral look.  This shade is also versatile enough to work within a smoky eye look.

Below I’m wearing Chanel Gri-Gri alone over-top of Urban Decay Primer Potion, using Nuance Salma Hayek Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black as an eye liner and Too Faced Better Than Sex for mascara.

IMG_2982Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow retails for $28.50 and is available at Nordstrom, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Ave and Chanel.com.

See what the other bloggers have come up with below!  And, for more amazing taupes, go over to the very first Makeup Wars and see the taupes everyone loves!  What is your fave taupe?!



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  1. Carleen says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I love Chanel. This is soooo pretty!
    Carleen recently posted..Makeup Wars Color Wars BlueMy Profile

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  2. pink Sith says

    August 6, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    ADORE Chanel Gri-Gri! This looks so different on you. That’s what I love about taupes. It can be a truly personal color based on your skin tone.
    pink Sith recently posted..Foreo Luna – Facial Cleansing Device – Review, PicturesMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      I love it to pieces!

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  3. Melody says

    August 6, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I wish I could wear taupe. It just doesn’t show up that well on me.

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  4. Brittany says

    August 5, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Damn that’s pretty, girlfriend. I can’t really pull off taupe but of course now I want to go buy that.
    Brittany recently posted..Makeup Wars: Color WarsMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 6, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      You can’t?! WOW I would think taupe would look lovely on you. Go check it out!

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  5. Pammy says

    August 5, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    What a soft and wearable shade! Very pretty!!! 🙂
    Pammy recently posted..Feel Fabulously Fresh: Freshen-Up Tips with Summer’s Eve: Plus a Giveaway!!!My Profile

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  6. jbrobeck says

    August 5, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    I love lighter taupe like this!
    jbrobeck recently posted..Makeup Wars – COLOR WARS ♥ My Favorite CoralsMy Profile

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  7. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    August 5, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    I picked this up shopping in Chicago at BlogHer. It’s a def must-have!
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  8. Phyrra says

    August 5, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    I love the grey liner with your look!
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  9. Nancy says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I have that shadow, too, and it’s one of my all-time favorite Chanel eyeshadows. Definitely a must-have!
    Nancy recently posted..Makeup Wars Color Wars Challenge: Great GraysMy Profile

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  10. All Lacquered Up says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:29 am

    That is a gorgeous shadow. Taupe is my go-to shadow shade.
    All Lacquered Up recently posted..Makeup Wars: Color Wars – TealMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 5, 2013 at 10:48 am

      Me too! Great minds 😉

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  11. Eugena says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I know I can always count on you for a nice high end product that makes me want to empty my wallet because of the pretty-ness! You are the ULTIMATE enabler!!
    Eugena recently posted..Makeup Wars Color Wars- PurpleMy Profile

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    • Brooke says

      August 5, 2013 at 10:47 am

      WOOOO I love to be called an enabler! This one is LE so go buy it ASAP! haha

      Reply

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