This month I am CRAZY ABOUT CREAMS. Stay tuned for some of my favorite cream makeup products all throughout January.
One of these freakin’ days, man… One of these days after I’ve finally squatted my way to a J. Lo booty (please pause while I send up a short prayer to the booty gods), I’m gonna pop-pop-pop that thing whenever I wear the matte Chantecaille Cream Shadows, because they’re worthy of a booty pop or two. Or 12.
Unfortunately, they have a pearl-clutching price of $34 for a 0.14-oz. jar, which, I know! — so expensive — but if it’s any consolation, French brand Chantecaille has been doing high-end clean beauty since before it was trendy, and with these pots (I use Silvie, Bee and Olivia), I do think you get what you pay for. These things make my lids smoooooooth.
Mind you, these are still cream shadows, so they aren’t a Christmas miracle. Technically, yes, my wrinkles experience lines are definitely still there, but whenever I wear these I find myself wondering where the heck my fine lines went! Trust me, you won’t be mad about it.
I think because Mermaid Matte seems like it’s floating on top of the skin!? It’s weird and cool at the same time. Like, when I pick the cream out of the pot, it feels velvety, like a drier cream consistency that verges on the consistency of a powder. They’re less dense than other cream eyeshadows like the MAC Paint Pots and even the NUDESTIX pencils (which have a decent amount of glide). It reminds me of a stiff whipped cream.
Anyway, this lightness allows Mermaid Matte to almost moonwalk across your lids and hover above your fine lines, as opposed to angrily clinging to them.
And, girl, the blending… No harsh lines, ever. These take a few minutes to set, so you have enough time to adjust your edges.
Lastly, the finish, which is more like a matte with a satin chaser, so the shadows glow just a smidgen. There’s nothing stark or harsh here. Just flattering, neutral colors that lay perfectly smooth on your skin.
Chantecaille has five shades in the Mermaid Eye Matte line, and I hope they add more. *booty shake*
We’re almost there!
It’s Thursday (hello, Thursday!), and by this point in the week I’m usually at the peak of my tiredness, so I do things like belt out “One day more!” around the house like I’m an extra in Les Miserables, ’cause if you don’t amuse yourself, who will? 🙂
One more time. One more day, ONE. DAY. MORE!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
shin ae says
January 17th, 2019 at 1:11 pm1. I love Chantecaille as a brand. Expensive, yes, but you definitely do get what you pay for.
2. No need to feel bad about spending $$$ on those shadows — they’re gorgeous! The marked difference in finish is easily visible in the photos, and you did a beautiful job applying them, too.
Savannah says
January 17th, 2019 at 4:26 pmAhhh! You’re gorgeous! That make up look is just … I have no words. So good. I’d stop you on the street and compliment your face, for sure. 😀
Erica says
January 17th, 2019 at 6:32 pmWow, these look amazingly beautiful!!
Diana says
January 18th, 2019 at 1:35 amYou can see how worth it these are…what a great job you did on the whole look, just beautiful. I can see the finish difference- I’m wearing the Cavier sticks today (retried my cream makeup this week, thank you!) they’re nice but not as smooth on me.
I amuse myself singing On my own when I’m alone, I get it 😊
Linda Libra Loca says
January 18th, 2019 at 5:43 amI never tried Chantecaille, but oh do these look so beautiful! And if they make the fine lines disappear, I am willing to pay that extra $$$
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Kim says
January 18th, 2019 at 10:45 amYou look gorgeous! The shadow is quite beautiful, too. 🙂
Chelsea says
January 22nd, 2019 at 2:11 pmI’m catching up on MBB but these are gorgeous!! I love my Chantecaille gel blush.
Karen says
January 23rd, 2019 at 6:21 amHee hee, I wore that blush yesterday! 🙂 These creams also come in shimmer finishes — maybe grab one for performances?
Chelsea says
January 23rd, 2019 at 7:30 amOooh nice!
I’m in a show on Saturday and haven’t decided on my Beauty look yet. Probably just wings and glittery red lips since those show up from far away. And glitter of course (Elektra cosmetics Bolt Balm!) The theme is Rebirth and I bought some butterflies to possibly put in my hair since I do a kind of cocoon and wings sequence.
Outfit is a black and white stripe romper.
Erica says
March 10th, 2019 at 10:54 amI have a one of those Mermaid shadows in Elephant and it’s super soft, easy to use and blends well. It’s one of those “creams” or effortless products but it doesn’t fade, crease or disappear. Pretty nice if you’re oily like me. I cannot say I’m super obsessed and I’ll probably never buy another unless it’s super unique. Yes pricey. But I don’t regret it and will use it!