(Coffret D’Or Trance Deep Eyes in Rose Variation)
Rose Variation is essentially a warm-pink palette with an aubergine lining shade. The four shades are (clock-wise from the lightest):
A off-white with shimmer (sheer, mildly shimmery)
B warm dusty pink with pearly shimmer (moderately pigmented, shimmery)
C dark aubergine with sparse shimmer (well-pigmented, luminous matte under the sparse shimmer)
D off-white pink with shimmer (moderately pigmented, very sparkly)
(All the shimmering particles are multi-colored. All shades have good staying powder.)
The cases are the same as those of the 3D Lighting Eye palettes, and, again, the instructions are printed on the back of the outer packaging:
(Please click on the image for a larger version.)
The main difference between the instructions of 3D Lighting Eyes and those of Trance Deep Eyes is that the second lightest shade in Trance Deep Eyes is applied all over the lid, not just towards the inner corner (as in 3D Lighting Eyes).
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/coffretdor)
When I follow the instructions, the overall finish is quite sparkly, largely down to the very shimmery/sparkly off-white pink applied over the lids. Even when I only apply it towards the inner corner of the eyes, I think the look can still be a little too sparkly for daytime (when I prefer a very softly shimmery look).
Color-wise, the white base shade (A) and the off-white pink (D) go on almost the same, as they only differ in the amount of shimmer. Therefore, I don’t think Rose Variation is as versatile as Purple Variation, which also creates more dimension for the eyes. But I’d think Rose Variation is probably the most wearable palette (out of the four Coffret D’Or palettes I currently have) for most people, as it is very hard to go wrong with these shades.
Between Purple and Rose Variation, I prefer Purple Variation, which has the beautiful combination of dusty pink and cool lilac. Also, the finish is subtly shimmery rather than sparkly. But if you like beaming sparkles and are not happy with what you get from 3D Lighting Eyes, the Trance Deep Eyes range might be worth a look.
I will be reviewing Grey Variation later this month.
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hi PJ!
Finally your review for the palette is out~ Happy happy me!
I think I’ll just stick to 3D Eyes, I am pretty much in love and keep thinking of the Pink, Gold, Blue and Purple :P Silver don’t quite catch my eyes. Teehee…
But I might change my mind once I see Trance Deep with my own eyes. Will let you know when and what I have purchased! And of course, my thoughts on it too! :D
Keep up with the lovely posts!
cheers,
plue
Hi Plue,
Thank you very much for looking forward to this review! I hope you enjoyed it.
I think 3D Light Eyes should work well for you, but, yes, definitely check out the Trace Deep Eyes in person later on, and do let me know what you think! I look forward to hearing your view on them. :)
Thank you for stopping by my blog again. Have a great week! :)
Hi PJ!
I just gotten a TD03 eye palette! It’s my first Coffret D’or product!
The green hues are brighter than I expected and I agree with you on the sparkles.
It’s a joy to use. I was a eyeshadow novice. The large mirror and diagram steps are indeed very useful.
I rarely apply eyeshadows and often end up looking like a disaster. However with this palette, my first application is fuss-free and easy to blend with the brushes provided. It’s simple to create the gradient I want to. I received many compliments, some even from strangers! Haha
I guess I need to get used to the sparkles.
P.S. As much as I wish to try rose/plum/purple colours, these shades make me looked “older” and “strict”. :(
Hi Winterberry-gal,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.
I am happy that you are pleased with the green palette. It is great that you received compliments when you wore this palette. The look you created must be very lovely!
I agree with you that the colors in this palette series are very easy to blend, and I would say the same thing about the 3D Lighting Eyes palettes. Overall I am really impressed with the quality of Coffret D’Or’s eyeshadows.
Thank you very much for your comment again! :)