Chanel silently released new Joues Contrastes around the globe. It started with two new shades in Europe, called Discretion and Evocation (reviewed here, here and here). Next one was a US Version powder blush #87 called Emotion.
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| Chanel Joues Contraste #87 Emotion |
I think the name is very appropriate for such a sweet pink feminine shade, the color of your cheeks once your heart beats faster. Emotion is one of rare Chanel blushes without shimmer, it has a very subtle sheen to it, almost appearing matte on the skin, which I am loving at the moment.
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| Chanel Joues Contraste #87 Emotion |
I tried to find similar shades in my stash. Emotion is like a lighter and powder version of creme blush fantastic. #74 Ultra Rose is more blue based and much lighter. I was supposing Emotion would be close to Rose Initiale but I was proven wrong. Rose Initiale is much lighter. Rouge Bunny Rouge's Florita is a tad darker and redder but probably the closest one I have to Emotion. Chanel's #79 Rouge is warmer and redder.
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| Chanel Joues Contraste #87 Emotion comparison swatches |
Then I was like, wait a minute, what about Pink Explosion. So I brought them side by side and I have seen they look similar in the pan...
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| Chanel Joues Contraste #87 Emotion vs. #64 Pink Explosion |
...but once swatched they are very different. Pink Explosion is shimmery, cooler and lighter and Emotion is more matte and warmer.
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| Chanel Joues Contraste #87 Emotion vs. #64 Pink Explosion |
Below is a look I am enjoying at the moment, Guerlain Rouge Automatique #660 Illusion on the lips, Suqqu Ex-19 Touryokuzora (review coming up soon) on the eyes and Chanel Emotion on the cheeks.
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| FOTD with Chanel Joues Contraste #87 Emotion |
Final thoughts: Emotion is such a pretty blush which would be flattering across different complexions. Being almost matte, it is also perfect for mature skin. It seems to be US only at the moment so I hope we get that one also in Europe, fingers crossed.
Which is your go-to blush at the moment?