Chanel Clair-Obscur (308) Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Clair-Obscur (308)

Chanel Clair-Obscur (308) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, permanent all-matte neutral palette featuring a light beige, soft taupe, mid-tone brown, and deep brown. All four shades were more subdued, though they were a little warmer, but I could see them leaning slightly more neutral on cooler complexions. They had good to opaque color payoff and were blendable but could benefit from a primer for improved coverage and longevity.

Clair-Obscur (308)

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Clair-Obscur #1

Clair Obscur #1 is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that wasn’t stiff to work with but wasn’t powdery either. The eyeshadow blended out fairly well on my skin, though it did seem to sheer out a bit in practice. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

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Stila Being (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
LORAC Black #4 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Bobbi Brown Chino (LE, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Nest Egg (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Titania (108CM) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Brown Down (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Makeup Atelier Natural Chestnut #4 (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Entwined (P, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Mocha Minded (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
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Clair-Obscur #1

B+

Permanent

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Clair-Obscur #2

Clair Obscur #2 is a soft taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was dense without being thick or stiff in the pan. It blended out easily and stayed on well for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Covets (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Tarte Mud Mask (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
bareMinerals Graceful (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Fossil (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Cover (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Sephora Mushroom (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Love on the Run (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Chou a La Creme (353) (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Jingle All the Grey (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Feeling Grey-t (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
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Clair-Obscur #2

Permanent

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Clair-Obscur #3

Clair Obscur #3 is a light beige with warm, golden undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque, while the texture was soft and smooth without being powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan. It almost felt a bit cream-like to the touch. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours on me.

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Tarte S'more (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Sable (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
LORAC Buff (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M518 Nude (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tarte Just Malt Away (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #11 (LE, $16.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #6 (P, ) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Frosted Fizz (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Inglot J333 Sheer Gold (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Tiki (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
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Clair-Obscur #3

A-

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Clair Obscur #4

Clair Obscur #4 is a deep, taupe-brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was a bit denser and stiffer compared to the other shades, so it was a little more challenging to blend out but definitely workable. It seemed to take on the natural finish of my skin, though, so I would pair it with a primer if you have oilier skin. It wore well for eight hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.