Charlotte Tilbury added a new look to her look book, Supermodel. I am not so much into her advertising ways but a new palette caught my eye the moment it was announced. I have seen a gorgeous taupe, a lovely copper, no glitter shade (yes!) and some stars. Rest is history. Today I would like to introduce you Fallen Angel, a lovely palette with the most gorgeous name!
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| Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette |
If you are not living near a counter, it is hard for a brand to win a place in your heart. I like touching and playing with make-up before I feel them. Since we don't have a Nars Counter in Germany, my buys from the brand has been minimum, although I like the concept of it. It had been the same way with Charlotte Tilbury. I have tried one of her eye shadow pencils out of curiosity, and decided on one of her palettes, but both of these products didn't move me all that much.
This is why I didn't want to jump on the bandwagon directly but wanted to see some swatches. Then I have read that Fallen Angel is not the same formula as the regular quads. It can be used wet or dry. I know many of you don't prefer wet application but I like the option to be there if I want to go for drama. Note that this quad only has 2.8 g of eye shadow, less than her usual quads, but these can't be compared since the formula is different. I suspect Fallen Angel is a hybrid "baked" formula, close to new Chanel quads.
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| Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette |
There are lovely stars embossed on the surface of the eye shadows, which go away very quickly after the first few uses but they are still fun. There are also stars printed on the compact, which make this limited edition compact a bit more special.
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| Compact of Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette compared to regular one. |
The overall feel of the quad is rather cool, despite the deep bronze shade. All the shades except the black one are shimmery but they are not frosty in a bad way. Fallen Angel swatches beautifully, it is like buttery and very pigmented. One swipe is enough for many of the shade to go full color. Once applied on the eyes, this effect is not so impressing anymore but still it applies beautifully. There is also no fall out, even from the black shade.
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| Close-up: Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette |
Shades are as follows:
Top left: Very light natural pink with shimmery finish. A lovely shade under the brow bone or on the inner corner.
Top right: Light silvery taupe with shimmery finish. It has a hint of warmth in it so it doesn't appear too silvery or harsh against my complexion. This is my favorite shade of the palette, I like applying it all over the lid.
Bottom left: A deep rich bronze with shimmery finish. This is another gorgeous shade and a twist in such an otherwise cool toned palette. It makes the palette very versatile.
Bottom right: Very deep black with matte finish. A gorgeous shade to define or line. It may appear a little drier to touch but it is executed exactly right since it produces no fall out like this and it is very easy to control.
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| Swatch: Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette |
Below I am wearing the lightest shade on the inner corner, taupe all around the lid, bronze to define the outer edge and the crease, which I have then deepened with the black. The eye makeup lasted over 14 hours over Nars Proprime without fading or creasing. I was very pleased with the performance.
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| In-action: Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette |
Look in context, I have combined Fallen Angel with Lipstick Queen Sinner Bright Nude on the lips and Tom Ford Flush on the cheeks. I am also wearing Armani Eyes&Brows #6 Copal as eye brow shade and as contour to cheek bones.
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| FOTD with Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette |
Here are two stars of holiday season, Chanel Reve d'Orient (reviewed here) and Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel. Besides the stars embossed on their surfaces, the black and the copper/bronze shades are showing resemblance, so I would like to swatch them side by side for you. Aside from bronze and black other shades are very different though. Chanel quad is much warmer because of the gold shade and the palest shade is more of a champagne with beige undertones. The formula are close but I prefer Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel because of its versatility (warm and cool combined) and the formula.
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| Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette vs. Chanel Reve D'Orient |
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| Comparison: Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette vs. Chanel Reve D'Orient |
Also check out the lovely review of Stacey with gorgeous eye makeup.
Final thoughts: You might have enough naturals already but Fallen Angel is something you shouldn't miss. Especially if you like cooler naturals. I hope CT line brings out more quads with this formula, because it is much better than the regular line.
Have you tried anything from Charlotte Tilbury line? What are your favorites?
