Chanel • Joues Contraste in Espiegle • Blush

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jan232 on 2/16/2013 11:47:00 PM more reviews by jan232

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Gorgeousness in a compact. Buildabpe color that does wonders for my nw25 skin. Looks fab with Bronzer and I love the fragrance.

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*TOP REVIEWER* One1Cherry on 1/16/2013 2:49:00 AM more reviews by One1Cherry

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is the first Chanel makeup that I own. The colour is a very natural, peachy shade with fine shimmers.

The packaging I did not like as much. Did not like that the compact only opens 90 degrees. I prefer compacts that open 180 degrees, like most other compacts are. The tiny brush that i came in is quite redundant and keeps falling out of the compact. If i remove the brush, the compact will have an empty space where the brush should be. The compact also feels light, feels a little bit cheap. If compared with Burberry's compact, which feels solid and expensive, Chanel's is alittle disappointing.

I feel its not worth the price tag it came with, and i'm not impressed with the product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* tsh82 on 12/17/2012 11:23:00 PM more reviews by tsh82

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

i love this bludh. such a pretty pink peachy colour. its a natural colour for my nc30 skin :)
the shimmer isnt so bad.
the price though is... oh my god. lol.
but if i have that kind of money, i would get it again :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* Magdalena on 12/12/2012 11:22:00 AM more reviews by Magdalena

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

A very cute peachy pink. Has some golden shimmer specks, but it's not too bad. It has sparked my interest in peachy lipsticks, which it looks adorable with.

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kitchiii on 12/11/2012 10:21:00 AM more reviews by kitchiii

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Black    

Lovely blush, like all Chanel's, excellent packaging and that scent of Rose's is just beautiful. Love this colour but probably wouldn't purchase again due to the price, I will leave it for special occasions!

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Naikoto on 11/14/2012 7:23:00 PM more reviews by Naikoto

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

lighter than Mac nc15, asian
This is probably my all time favorite blush!!! It is a peachy blush, that does not have a whole lot of pink in it. There are fine shimmers, but nothing overwhelming. Most peachy/orange blushes lean to pink or to orangey, this one is PERFECT! It has good pigment as well.

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silvermouse on 10/25/2012 6:58:00 AM more reviews by silvermouse

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I resisted this for ages because I was a bit put off by the bright coral that it appears to be in the pan. However, as soon as the SA tried it on me, I knew I had to have it. On my NC42 skin it is a very natural, 'me-but-better' shade and I think it would suit pretty much anyone who has yellow undertones as I think that would soften the orange I in this blush.

As the other reviewers have said, it's a lovely coral leaning peach, a perfect mix of orange and pink with a subtle shimmer that makes the cheeks glow as if lit from within. I don't need highlighter when wearing this due to the very pretty glow that it gives me. I apply with the Real Techniques blush brush - because I have darker skin, I'm fairly generous with the application but this blush is very buildable.

Not sure I'm a huge fan of the rose scent but it wears off fairly quickly and is unnoticeable after minutes on the skin. I normally take off a lippy for expense but this is worth every cent so I'm giving it full marks. Would definitely repurchase.

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AmandaHW on 7/25/2012 1:13:00 PM more reviews by AmandaHW

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Chanel JC blushes are some of my favorites, and I find this color great for my NW15 skintone. I will admit to preferring my Rose Petale to this one as I mostly prefer pink tones, but when I want a nice peach this one is great. It does have that perfumed Chanel blush smell, and although it quickly dissipates, if you are sensitive to scents you may want to skip the JC blushes.

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pemily on 7/25/2012 7:07:00 AM more reviews by pemily

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This blush is amazing
When I go to the Chanel counter I always wonder "the girls have do much makeup on! But it looks so natural!!!" how do I do it?!
This blush is it!
Plus I love the rose smell! Amazing!

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Alfordalice on 5/15/2012 8:35:00 AM more reviews by Alfordalice

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is a blush that looked so pretty on my hand, a bright pop of peach with a bit of pink. On my face it just looked too orange. Plus it's heavily fragranced which aggravates my skin.

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angiedairou on 4/30/2012 9:25:00 PM more reviews by angiedairou

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE this blush. I think it has a rose scent. Goes on quite light, so you need to layer it on, but even colour and very natural, not too sparkly. I will buy more in case they plan on discontinuing it!

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Mathou on 4/12/2012 9:43:00 AM more reviews by Mathou

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Amazing fresh color and Chanel blushes never fails :)

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Remarkable on 4/3/2012 8:44:00 AM more reviews by Remarkable

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Grey    

I just bought this blush yesterday because I had run out of my Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose pétale and I didn't find it in the shop. So I ended up buying the color Espiegle and I was hopeful it would suit me. I bought a Chanel blush in Tweed Sienna and it looked horrible on me, so I had all my trust in the Rose pétale. But now I am so happy that I bought the color Espiegle! It is a lovely peachy coral with just the right amount of shimmer to it. I look very fresh and pretty wearing it. I think I will definitely stick to this color for a while. The packaging is elegant and generous, the entire product is luxurious.

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simplyxjosey on 3/21/2012 7:42:00 PM more reviews by simplyxjosey

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

My HG peach blush. I tend to steer clear of peach blushes because I find they make me look orange but this is fantastic. I count this color as a true peach blush but it does have a tinge of pink which keeps it from looking orange on me. It is much peachier than nars orgasm and has less glitter and shimmer. The shimmer in Espiegle is subtle and imparts a nice glow to my skin. The formula is soft but not too powdery.

Those looking for a extremely pigmented, packs-a-punch-blush, will be disappointed. This is on of those, "Impossible to apply to much" Blushes. The pigmentation is light but builds up nicely.

Overall, LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.

BTW: I have the USA version not the baked Euro version

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*TOP REVIEWER* candacej on 3/4/2012 6:03:00 PM more reviews by candacej

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I have to add my two cents even though there are tons of reviews already. I am a blush addict - I just bought a new one yesterday (Nars Torrid) - I just can't resist blushers! Anyways, I picked up this beauty a couple weeks ago and despite the fact that I probably have around 50 blushers (yeah, I know - I have a problem), this is definitely one of my favourites. It imparts the prettiest, healthiest soft glow that looks so fresh and pretty. Some blushers look like, well, powdery pink or peach on your face. This blush looks like you, with a pretty glow. LOVE it! Highly recommend!

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beautyjunkie24 on 11/19/2011 4:50:00 AM more reviews by beautyjunkie24

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I love, love love this blush. I am a keen Chanel fan anyway, but when I saw this in Debenhams (uk), the colour was just what I wanted so I took a risk and bought it. I'm so glad i did! it is the softest, shimmery peach colour, not too much shimmer but enough to make your skin glow. It lasts ages on the skin and smells divine!! plus the compact is so cute and has a mirror inside and a brush which is really handy. Despite the price, it is value for money as it lasts ages, the product hardly goes down, even with daily use! LOVE THIS.

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miele2007 on 9/28/2011 11:57:00 AM more reviews by miele2007

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I saw this on Temptalia and couldn't stop thinking about it. Despite having dozens of MAC blushes, I ran out and made a purchase. It's the softest and most gorgeous peachy shade I've ever seen. My mom declared it "youthful." I declare it "awesome."

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pinkjennipoo on 9/22/2011 3:48:00 PM more reviews by pinkjennipoo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Love Love Love! Honestly, I have been looking for a peach blush for the longest time. I did my research and decided that Espiegle was going to be the one. For some reason, I am on a high-end makeup binge right now, so I am emptying my bank account for cosmetics. This brush is GORGEOUS. I am Asian, so not everything looks good on me, but this brush is one of a kind. IMO, I think it is better than my NARS orgasm. Seriously. It is very expensive, but definitely worth it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* jewels64 on 9/18/2011 10:52:00 AM more reviews by jewels64

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is an HG blush. Gorgeous peach with a hint of pink and subtle shimmer that imparts a beautiful glow on my NC30 skin. I bought this in the spring and it quickly became my most used blush among my 40+ blushes. I wore it a lot during spring and summer and I am still so in love with it. If this were to be discontinued, I would buy several back-ups.


Some reviewers have noted that this is better than Ripe Peach. I've never had Ripe Peach to compare, but I do know that after getting Espiegle and hearing that, my longtime lemming for Ripe Peach died and my quest to find it ended.

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ANGIEBee on 9/16/2011 11:55:00 AM more reviews by ANGIEBee

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I never had much patience searching for the perfect blush. At the first home application, the colour is either too dull/dark, too ruddy or hello clown. Espiegle however is none of those - the effect is that of a healthy flush, totally natural. It blends easily, is buildable and has reasonable staying power.

It may seem dear but it will last ages. I've been using it about 4-5 days a week for almost a year and the dome has barely shrunk.

Only minus is the crap little brush, which I've since thrown away.

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