Tendresses (957)
Chanel Tendresse (957) eye shadow and blush palette ($90.00 for 0.42 oz) is a new limited edition multi-purpose palette with larger pans because each indentation can be used as both a cheek color and an eyeshadow color. The texture was a bit firmer compared to Chanel’s eyeshadows but denser than the blush range, I felt it was the right mix to work well for both uses. The variation in color and depth in this quad made it very versatile for those planning on using it as an eyeshadow quad or layering their shades.
Ingredients
Tendresse No. 1
Tendresse No. 1 is a deep, rusty copper with subtle, warm red undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, finely ground, firm but not stiff
- Evenly applied, well blended, lay well on the skin
- Long-lasting (9 hours before fading)
These are the dupes that the editor has drawn but not yet rated and officially submitted.
- MAC Taraji Glow (LE, $34.00).
- Kaja Extra Pepper (PiP, ).
- Gucci Beauty Warm Berry (06) (P, $49.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Ravish (P, $60.00).
- ColourPop Beyond (P, $7.00).
- Pat McGrath Paradise Venus (P, $38.00).
- MAC Burnt Pepper (P, $24.00).
- NARS Taos (P, $30.00).
- Use Terra (P, $29.00).
- NARS Hot Tin Roof (LE, $30.00).
formula overview
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The formula is said to work for both eyes and cheeks, and no specific claims were made about the formula — it sounded “versatile” and could be “blended” to “tonuate” the effect, while also being described as having effects to generate, which range from “subtle to powerful”.
In general, the texture of the formula was firmer, denser; not to the point where it was stiff, but you’d need a moderately dense cheek brush for more coverage. I think the texture made it suitable for both eyes and cheeks as it was easy to go in with an eye brush and pick up enough color as an eyeshadow, yet it didn’t feel like pigment overload on a cheek brush. I also felt that the pans were a bit stiffer brand new but softened after a single use.
The pigmentation was mostly semi-opaque to opaque, but blendable, making it easy to work with on cheeks or eyes. I found the formula worked really well on the skin and had a nice diffused and smoothing effect with minimal effort. Most shades lasted me between eight and nine hours before showing any signs of fading (whether as eyeshadow or cheek tint).
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Tendresse No. 2
Tendresse No. 2 is a light, peach-colored copper with moderate, warm undertones and a radiant shine.
- Semi-opaque to opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Smooth, finely ground, firm but not stiff
- Evenly applied, well blended, lay well on the skin
- Long-lasting (8 hours before fading)
These are the dupes that the editor has drawn but not yet rated and officially submitted.
- ColourPop Whimsical Ride (LE, $10.00).
- MAC Fortune Teller/Blizzard Wizard (LE, $38.00).
- Mesmerize Rare Beauty (P, $25.00).
- Laura Mercier Temptation (LE, $45.00).
- Pat McGrath Champagne Gold (LE, $60.00).
- ColourPop Andalasia (LE, $12.00).
- Lancome Rose Twinkle #2 (LE, ).
- OFRA Blissful (P, $29.00).
- Sydney Grace Morning Glory (P, $9.00).
- Sydney Grace Allegro (P, $9.00).
formula overview
–
The formula is said to work for both eyes and cheeks, and no specific claims were made about the formula — it sounded “versatile” and could be “blended” to “tonuate” the effect, while also being described as having effects to generate, which range from “subtle to powerful”.
In general, the texture of the formula was firmer, denser; not to the point where it was stiff, but you’d need a moderately dense cheek brush for more coverage. I think the texture made it suitable for both eyes and cheeks as it was easy to go in with an eye brush and pick up enough color as an eyeshadow, yet it didn’t feel like pigment overload on a cheek brush. I also felt that the pans were a bit stiffer brand new but softened after a single use.
The pigmentation was mostly semi-opaque to opaque, but blendable, making it easy to work with on cheeks or eyes. I found the formula worked really well on the skin and had a nice diffused and smoothing effect with minimal effort. Most shades lasted me between eight and nine hours before showing any signs of fading (whether as eyeshadow or cheek tint).
Browse all of our Chanel Eyeshadow and Blush Shade swatches.
Tendresse No. 3
Tendresse No. 3 is a lighter, medium-dark coral-orange with rich, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, finely ground, firm but not stiff
- Evenly applied, well blended, lay well on the skin
- Long-lasting (9 hours before fading)
These are the dupes that the editor has drawn but not yet rated and officially submitted.
- NARS Final Cut (P, $30.00).
- Chanel Peche Rosee (LE, $70.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Peach Poison (left) (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Main Chick (DC, $10.00).
- MAC Groovy (LE, $30.00).
- NARS Bounty (LE, $30.00).
- MAC Melba (P, $24.00).
- Viseart Coral #1 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Chamomile (P, $8.00).
- Rare Beauty Almost Apricot (P, $21.00).
formula overview
–
The formula is said to work for both eyes and cheeks, and no specific claims were made about the formula — it sounded “versatile” and could be “blended” to “tonuate” the effect, while also being described as having effects to generate, which range from “subtle to powerful”.
In general, the texture of the formula was firmer, denser; not to the point where it was stiff, but you’d need a moderately dense cheek brush for more coverage. I think the texture made it suitable for both eyes and cheeks as it was easy to go in with an eye brush and pick up enough color as an eyeshadow, yet it didn’t feel like pigment overload on a cheek brush. I also felt that the pans were a bit stiffer brand new but softened after a single use.
The pigmentation was mostly semi-opaque to opaque, but blendable, making it easy to work with on cheeks or eyes. I found the formula worked really well on the skin and had a nice diffused and smoothing effect with minimal effort. Most shades lasted me between eight and nine hours before showing any signs of fading (whether as eyeshadow or cheek tint).
Browse all of our Chanel Eyeshadow and Blush Shade swatches.
Tendresse No. 4
Tendresse No. 4 is a light medium brown with muted, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, finely ground, firm but not stiff
- Evenly applied, well blended, lay well on the skin
- Long-lasting (8 hours before fading)
These are the dupes that the editor has drawn but not yet rated and officially submitted.
- Urban Decay Going Native (Bronzer) (PiP, ).
- Too Much Face Sweetie Pie (P, $30.00).
- Hourglass Diffused Bronze Light (P, $52.00).
- Makeup by Mario Medium Dark (P, $34.00).
- Laura Mercier Bronze (03) (P, $40.00).
- Milani Glow (P, $8.99).
- Charlotte Tilbury Movie Star Bronze (Original) (PiP, ).
- Tom Ford Beauty Terra (P, $110.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Alluring Beauty (Bronze) (LE, ).
- Sun rabbit with too much face (left) (PiP, ).
formula overview
–
The formula is said to work for both eyes and cheeks, and no specific claims were made about the formula — it sounded “versatile” and could be “blended” to “tonuate” the effect, while also being described as having effects to generate, which range from “subtle to powerful”.
In general, the texture of the formula was firmer, denser; not to the point where it was stiff, but you’d need a moderately dense cheek brush for more coverage. I think the texture made it suitable for both eyes and cheeks as it was easy to go in with an eye brush and pick up enough color as an eyeshadow, yet it didn’t feel like pigment overload on a cheek brush. I also felt that the pans were a bit stiffer brand new but softened after a single use.
The pigmentation was mostly semi-opaque to opaque, but blendable, making it easy to work with on cheeks or eyes. I found the formula worked really well on the skin and had a nice diffused and smoothing effect with minimal effort. Most shades lasted me between eight and nine hours before showing any signs of fading (whether as eyeshadow or cheek tint).
Browse all of our Chanel Eyeshadow and Blush Shade swatches.
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