Name: 15th Anniversary Eyeshade Trio
Brand: CHANTECAILLE
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Pros

2014 was the 15th anniversary of Sylvie Chantecaille launching her brand. Chantecaille, who had been creating limited-edition palettes that supported the conservation of endangered species that were too beautiful to use, launched palettes themed around the earth, sky, and sea. Consumers were likely more drawn to the beauty of the palettes themselves rather than the social impact. The biggest advantage of this palette is the color. The shades are perfect for everyday use. Chantecaille's eyeshadows and blushes are highly pigmented, blendable, and long-lasting, but the colors can sometimes be difficult to incorporate into real-life looks, which has been a barrier to purchase. Personally, I've struggled with how to use shades like the mint green in the Kyoto Garden. The leftmost shade, which is described as a plum color on the website, appeared more of a reddish-brown when I swatched it. It didn't have the purple tones of a typical plum, but had a slight red undertone, not quite a burgundy either. The middle butterfly shade, described as a buttery vanilla, is a very apt description - it's a warm, melted-butter kind of color. The turtle shade, described as a burnished rose gold, is similar to Nars' Isolde. All the shades are absolutely gorgeous.

Cons

In comparison to Chantecaille's earlier limited edition palettes, the recent limited releases have lost some of the signature beauty of those earlier collector's items. One of my favorite Chantecaille eyeshadow series is the "Protected Paradise" collection, which is not only gorgeous but also priced at $90 per single eyeshadow when first released. Purchasing the 2-pan set (eyeshadow and blush) would cost a staggering $180. However, one wonders if there was truly significant profit margin even at those prices, as the level of intricate detail was evident. Of course, the proceeds from those beautiful palettes did go towards conservation efforts for endangered species. Compared to those earlier releases, the complexity and artistry of the palettes has become more streamlined in Chantecaille's more recent limited editions. This year's fall palette, in particular, has been somewhat disappointing in terms of the aesthetic, even though the product quality itself remains excellent. The eyeshadows and blushes still apply seamlessly and have impressive longevity. This current palette can be seen as a reprise of past Chantecaille releases like the 2006 Monaco Butterfly, 2011 Sea Turtle, and 2012 Elephant Molding palettes. However, for those who missed out on Chantecaille's earlier iconic offerings, this palette would still make a wonderful gift.

Tip

Chantecaille has consistently championed the protection of endangered species, not just featuring the elephant, butterfly, and turtle in this palette, but also releasing palettes themed around wolves, bees, tigers, whales, coral, and roses each spring and fall. Through these collections, they aim to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and provide support for these threatened species. Additionally, Chantecaille takes great pride in the quality of their ingredients and formulations, which is evident in their product listings. Unlike many other cosmetic brands that may group similar shades under a single "may contain" listing, Chantecaille meticulously lists each individual pigment used, even for shades within the same product line. On the Hwahae app, you can see the detailed ingredient breakdowns for the elephant, butterfly, and turtle shades in this palette.

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