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Pricey But Pretty Darn Perfect: The New Chanel Harmonie Du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow

September 27th, 2012 by Karen 38 Comments

chanel harmonie du soir

Hey, buddy! Another beautiful fall morning here in the Bay Area. I went to take the trash out this morning, and when I exhaled I actually saw my breath in the air. It’s only a matter of time before it gets really cold again (well, cold for this part of California, which I know is not really that cold compared to other parts of the country, but we’re weather wusses here).

Hopefully the new Chanel Harmonie Du Soir quad will keep me warm… Not so much physically warm, but its four colors (taupe, gold, pink and plum) have been firing me up. Lately they’re all I’ve been wanting to wear.

chanel harmonie du soir quad
Harmonie du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow ($65)

Harmonie’s formal name reads like a champion race horse: “Regard Signe De Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Harmonie Du Soir,” and at $65, it’s priced like a thoroughbred, too.

There’s really no way around the fact that this is one expensive piece of makeup, but as hard core Chanel-o-philes already know, the price premium is nothing new from the line. This palette does include a special quilted design on the pan, though, which makes it seem a little more exclusive.

Oh, and it would make such a wonderful gift! Imagine opening it up on Christmas morning… [SWOON!] I’d need a fainting couch.

chanel harmonie du soir

chanel harmonie du soir

chanel harmonie du soir quad closeup
Harmonie Du Soir eyeshadow in Bronze Gold


chanel harmonie du soir quad closeup
Harmonie Du Soir eyeshadow in Taupe

chanel harmonie du soir quad closeup
Harmonie Du Soir eyeshadows in Violet-Plum and Pink

chanel harmonie du soir quad swatch
Harmonie du Soir Quad eyeshadow swatches from the left: Bronze Gold, Taupe, Voilet-Plum and Pink

The Chanel Harmonie du Soir Quad 60-second overview…

  • Finish: One of my favorite things about this quad! It’s shimmery without being frosty. Wearing it, I feel all delicate and glowing, like I’m being illuminated by candlelight and photographed using a soft focus lens. It plays nicely with my fine lines, even as the day wears on, just as the formula itself never appear heavy or thick.
  • Pigment: I’d characterize each of the colors as “just shy of full coverage.” Guys/gals who love saturated pigments may want to build them up in layers, but I kinda love how Chanel dialed back the opacity. I think it makes these extremely easy to blend and gives me more control over how much color I apply on my eyes.
  • Blending: Another big plus for this quad. Easy, seamless color transitions — no elbow grease required. And no shadow fallout!
  • Wear time: How about damn good? Maybe even epic. The other day I wore the colors in the quad for 12 hours. In that time they hardly creased at all, and the colors had faded only a teeny, tiny bit by the end of the day.

So, yeah. Love this! It’s my favorite piece from the Eclats du Soir de Chanel holiday collection so far, and a home run for Chanel.

A really, really expensive home run. Price is the only thing that keeps it from being a grand slam.

PRICE: $65
AVAILABILITY: Coming next month to Chanel stores and chanel.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

MAC Marilyn Monroe is up!

mac marilyn monroe collection

Morning and happy Thursday! Just a quick note about the new MAC Marilyn Monroe collection — it’s online now at maccosmetics.com, and not surprisingly, many of the pieces are already sold out! I should have more pics, thoughts and swatches to share in the coming days.

In other news, I’m staring at a cup of coffee that I know I shouldn’t have (because I’ve already had enough).

Yeah…when has that ever stopped me before? 🙂

Have a good one today. We’re almost to Friday.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Pricey But Pretty Darn Perfect: The New Chanel Harmonie Du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow / Originally published September 27th, 2012

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  1. Emi at Project Swatch says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:18 am

    This is beautiful! I especially like the taupe (of course).
    Emi at Project Swatch recently posted … Armani Rouge d’ Armani 400 Review & Swatches

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am

      Hi Emi,

      I love the taupe, too. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Soo Jin says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Hey Karen! That Chanel quad is so beautiful and so expensive! haha! I’m wondering how it’ll look on us fair-skin ladies. Looks perfect on you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am

      Hi Soo Jin,

      When I get the chance I’ll try to swatch it on El Hub — he’s a NW20. Hopefully tonight if there’s still good light when he gets home!

      Reply
  3. Brooke @ BlushingNoir says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:38 am

    This is gorgeous on you!! I still needs it, regardless of cost!
    Brooke @ BlushingNoir recently posted … September 2012 GlossyBox Photos & Review

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      I think you’ll love it, Brooke!

      Reply
  4. gigi says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am

    these colors are absolutely stunning and they look ecpecially good on you in the way you applied them! thanks for the review. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. Chelsea says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Ahhh, gorgeous! I was secretly hoping it was rubbish so that I wouldn’t want it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      Haha, I know what you mean. I felt the exact same when when I tried Chanel’s eye cream a few years ago.

      Reply
  6. gio says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:54 am

    What a lovely palette. Looks beautiful on you!
    gio recently posted … QOTW: Would You Use These Makeup Continuity Stickers?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Gio,

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Oh, this is just cruel. 🙂 It’s been a cray-cray week and I told myself that I was absolutely going to get over here today, no matter what. Naturally the first product up is the one I’m trying not to think about. HAHA! The quad is lovely. And I still don’t need it. I know, keep telling myself that!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Dude…this is really, REALLY beautiful quad. You have to swatch it at the very least. For serious!

      Reply
      • Kim says

        September 28th, 2012 at 8:17 am

        You’re killing me. 🙂 Maybe next week when I’m in Seattle, though I’m hoping something prevents me from making it to a Chanel counter. Thank goodness, Sephora won’t have it!

        Reply
        • Kim says

          September 28th, 2012 at 8:18 am

          Oh, I never thought a reading fail would make me happy, but I just realized this won’t be out until next month. Darn. 😉

          Reply
  8. Rainy Days & Lattes says

    September 27th, 2012 at 11:57 am

    You are looking radiant and lovely as always, K! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks hon! Hope you’re having a lovely day so far.

      Reply
  9. Aelyn says

    September 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    So gorgeous, love the way you blended out those eye shadows!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks, Aelyn! Will you be checking this out when it hits counters next month?

      Reply
  10. Carrie says

    September 27th, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Omg, I love how you applied the gold to the bottom of the eye! These colors look even better on than they do in the compact. I really want!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      Hi Carrie,

      Thanks! Gold on the lower lash line is an easy way to brighten up the eyes. Try it with a shadow or a liner sometime.

      Are you a Chanel fan, btw?

      Reply
  11. Nadege says

    September 27th, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Simply beautiful!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      Hi Nadege,

      Yeah, I love this quad too! Are you excited for this collection?

      Reply
  12. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    September 27th, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    So pretty! I like that the shades come across softer. I’m a bot worried about the pinky plum color making me look bruised though. I once declared I wouldn’t pay over $50 for an eye shadow palette. Once way the key word there.
    Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted … Shiseido Camellia Compact Fall/Winter 2012

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    • Karen says

      September 27th, 2012 at 12:42 pm

      LOL, Cindy! You know, I was worried about the plum shade looking funky on me, too, but it’s actually really wearable. There’s very little red in it, which I think makes it easier to wear.

      Reply
  13. Trina J says

    September 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Haven’t been to your blog in a bit, but I love the new look! Oh and I’m loving the Harmonie du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow palette…this would be a great for a gala or evening event. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  14. Sonya says

    September 27th, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Gah, so beautiful! Great look too!
    Sonya recently posted … NYX Round Lipstick in B52, Chloe, Snow White, Stella – Review, Photos, Swatches

    Reply
  15. Eboney M says

    September 27th, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Are the gold and brown colors similar to the ones in the topkapi quad? Is the quality similar to topkapi as well?

    Reply
  16. Eboney M says

    September 27th, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I meant gold and taupe sorry bout that.

    Reply
  17. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    September 27th, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Damn it! There doesn’t seem like there’s any way around it–I NEED this eyeshadow quad!!
    Becca @ The Beauty Sample recently posted … Mini Sample: Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in 340 Go Go Green

    Reply
  18. Tammy says

    September 27th, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    So absolutely gorgeous!!

    Reply
  19. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    September 27th, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Oh oh oh this does look pretty darn perfect on you!!! I wasn’t sure about the plum, but on you it’s whoaaaaa! Must check this out now 🙂
    Sunny @ Mostly Sunny recently posted … Have You Given Your Skin Some Real Love with Aesop? Geranium Leaf Body Balm & Rosehip Seed Lip Cream Review

    Reply
  20. Tiffanie says

    September 27th, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I will definitely be getting this! Thanks for the thorough review.

    Reply
  21. CynthiaCC says

    September 28th, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Ack! So gorgeous! So pricey! I only buy Chanel when I have a dept store gift certificate. Is this LE? Hope not.

    Reply
  22. Jennifer says

    September 28th, 2012 at 4:32 am

    OMG that is gorgeous! Chanel… keeps getting better!!! Their quads have always been stellar though, no?

    Reply
  23. Ava says

    September 28th, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Lovely! It appear to have the same silky texture as those in the Topkapi quad.
    Ava recently posted … July Favorites

    Reply
  24. Nina says

    September 28th, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I love love love this Chanel quad! The colors are gorgeous and deep!

    Reply

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