*Disclaimer: I forgot to upload my photos before leaving on vacation, but I had already written the posts, so please check back Wednesday when I am back and have added photos to the review!! Photos Uploaded!!*
I’ll be honest. The real reason I bought this liner wasn’t because I thought it looked soo beautiful. In fact, the pale khaki liner with a touch of shimmer didn’t really do all that much for me in swatches, and I felt like I could create a similar look with my Bobbi Brown Pewter shadow, or the like. What pushed me to buy Khaki Platine was a case of substitution; I really wanted Rose Platine from the Spring Collection, a beautiful, pale glistening rosy shade. Unfortunately, I missed my chance, lemming ensued, and then – oh wait! Another Platine liner? IT WILL BE MINE.
And it was.
Indoor Lighting
Natural Lighting
However, when I started playing around with Khaki Platine at home, I realized that I had an accidental jem on my hands!! Ladies, this liner is a-full-night’s-rest-in-a-pencil. Almost every day, I draw a line under my eye with this pencil, from outer to inner lid, and voila! I look awake and somehow awesome. So simple yet so effective! It’s only a bit lighter and cooler than my skintone, so it’s another one of those products – like Emerveille – that subtly makes you look great without anyone being able to pinpoint why. Absolutely wonderful.
Unfortunately, I think the effect is so subtle it’s hard to catch in a photo, but I love that it just wakes up the eye without looking like I did much of anything. I haven’t played around with this liner too much, I admit. So I’m only giving you one version of its abilities; I’m sure there are many more. I think worn on the top lash line smudged out (paired with lots of mascara) would achieve an even more open-eyed look. Conveniently, it has a smudger on one end, and also comes with a (separate) sharpener! How thoughtful, Chanel 
Makes me feel a bit better about the $27 price tag. No ladies, this is not cheap, but for the amazing effects it gives, as well as the fact that I have yet to sharpen the pencil after two weeks of use (I contribute this to the blendable but firm texture which means it doesn’t tug but doesn’t wear down quickly either), which means it should last a while, I’d say it’s a pretty solid investment (justify, justify, justify). Something to at least treat yourself to for good behavior 
What is the most expensive beauty item you’ve ever purchased? Did you feel it was worth it, or were you disappointed in the cost vs. effectiveness? Where do you draw the line?
#1 by Liz (Beauty Reductionista) on September 4, 2011 - 7:44 pm
I just read someone else’s post in which she proved how this liner did nothing for her eyes and colouring. But it sounds like a dream on you! Can’t wait for the photos. Will be back on Wed to see the effects!
#2 by Latoya on September 7, 2011 - 5:35 pm
My lacklustre photo-taking skills are NOT going to showcase this liner in all it’s glory, unfortunately. It’s really very subtle, the effect it has on perking up the eyes, so it’s hard to portray. But truly, trust me when I say that it’s worth it! I’m generally drawn to makeup that’s more obvious, because I always figure why buy it if you can’t see it, but in this case I’m making an exception. My tastes have changed somewhat too in that I want to look more naturally pretty day to day, than made up. I know the price tag is high but the fact that I wear this almost every day, and it’s become a staple in my routine is proof enough to me that it was worth the splurge!
End of promotion rant. LOL!
#3 by Liz (Beauty Reductionista) on September 8, 2011 - 10:02 pm
Oh, I totally believe you! These things can be so tricky to capture on camera. The best makeup sometimes are the ones that are so natural they don’t look like makeup. What mascara are you wearing with this look? Is it the Benefit you reviewed recently?
#4 by Latoya on September 9, 2011 - 5:29 pm
Actually, this is Clinique’s High Impact! I just threw it on really quickly for this swatch, so it’s funny that it caught your eye. That’s what I love about it – you can put it on in seconds and it makes lashes look pretty darn good. No fooling around trying to ‘make it work’ like a lot of mascara’s I’ve come across…
#5 by Eugenia on September 6, 2011 - 2:05 pm
I think I mentioned that I passed this eyeliner as I do own Rose Platine, and from online reviews, as well as quick counter swatch I did, I was left feeling like I didn’t need both. Now, thanks to you, I believe I was a bit too hasty….gotta get me to my nearest Chanel counter for some more playing, lol! Can’t wait to see your pics, Toya!
#6 by Nancy on September 19, 2011 - 1:29 pm
I went to Nordstroms recently to try out Illusion d’Ombre in Ebloui, (burgundy) My favorite SA, Amy suggested using Khaki Platine as a liner on the upper lid. I did like the effect, but think it also needed some black below it. I didn’t buy it then, but never thought about using it to line under the eye. Now I’m thinking how this will work with all the grey and taupe shadows that I love, so I suppose I will break down and get it. I previously bought the Chanel Gris eyeliner from the Spring 2011 collection, which is versatile and really beautiful as well.
#7 by Latoya on September 19, 2011 - 2:50 pm
Ooh, I looked up a swatch of the Gris eyeliner, and it does look beautiful! I am so disappointed that at the time the Spring collection came out, I wasn’t interested in Chanel – it looks so beautiful! I’ll be interested to hear if you do end up picking up Khaki Platine. Did you end up buying Ebloui, Nancy?