CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYESHADOW: 19 ENIGMA

CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYESHADOW in 19 ENIGMA was originally released in Fall 2010. It is a sparkly mixture of dark, muddy eyeshadows that are great at creating a smokey eye as it was intended to be. The top left is a shimmering pink with a hint of peach, the top right is a deep shimmery olive gray, the bottom left is a grayish shimmery violet and the bottom right is a blackened deep plum whose texture almost seems matte. I was initially drawn to this quad by the beautiful pigmented colors but I was also put off due to the heavy use of sparkle that is found throughout each of the eyeshadows.

Normally I don't make it a habit of purchasing eye shadows that contain glitter, especially one that uses as much as this one. However after much trial and error (and many red blotchy eyes later) I have found that when I lightly apply any of the three darker shadows to the outer "v" of the eye and blend really well then the sparkle glitter is not as noticeable or as intense. So by gradually applying layers of the shadow it allows for varying degrees of intensity. Apply lightly for a natural look for the day or apply heavier for a dramatic look for the evening. 

One other great use I have found for this quad is as an eyeliner. Especially the three darker shades. I pick up some of the eyeshadow on my eyeliner brush, next I lightly dab the brush in water and then I apply the damp eyeshadow to the eyelash line along the bottom edges of my eye. It is an easy and simple way to enhance any eye look with minimal work.

This Chanel quad currently retails at $58.00 USD for .24 oz.

CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE: #55 ROMANCE LIPSTICK

ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Sheer Lipshine provides lasting moisturizing shine in a water-light texture. The formula glides on for easy application, and a unique HYDRATENDRE complex hydrates and softens lips, giving them a healthier and fuller appearance. Available in a complete range of shades, from delicate beiges to dazzling berries, with a hint of shimmer to enhance a glossy finish.

CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE in #55 ROMANCE is a bright blue-pink lipstick. However unlike most blue-pink lipsticks that cater to those with pink undertones, the Romance rouge coco shine has an added warmth to it that makes it universally flattering for all skin tones.

This rouge coco shine, Romance, is a definite "Must-Have" for your collection. It is extremely hydrating, it is very long-lasting and a really pigmented lipstick. I am quite pleased with this purchase and I will continue to purchase more in the near future. I have always had such great results with these lipsticks and I want to encourage others to give them a try as well. So you can definitely expect a lot more blog posts featuring more of the Rouge Coco shines. Currently the Rouge Coco Shine retails at $26.00 for .1 oz.

CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE: #447 EN VOUGE LIPSTICK

CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE in #447 EN VOGUE is part of the Chanel Summer 2012 collection. Read more about the whole collection here.

En Vogue is a bright coral lipstick that is quite sheer. When applied on the lips it almost looks more pink than coral though. So take note if you were wanting a true coral lipstick you might want to pass on this one because this Rouge Coco shine is definitely not. I think that is why I love this one so much. It gives the warmth of a coral color but applies more as a sheer lightly colored watermelon pink.

Typically Rouge Coco shines give several hours of wear time before having to be reapplied and that is true with this one. As I always state in my reviews of these lipsticks I love how smoothly they apply, how non-sticky they are and how they are so much like a really heavily pigmented gloss. I prefer these over regular lipsticks and I don't mind the price either. Currently the Rouge Coco shine lipstick retails at $32.50 for .1 oz.