VITALUMIÈRE LOOSE POWDER FOUNDATION WITH MINI KABUKI BRUSH SPF 15

Inside its new "LIGHT BOX," which holds the secrets of a naturally luminous and even complexion, CHANEL unveils an unprecedented duo. A loose powder foundation and a precious accessory: the MINI KABUKI BRUSH. The surprise: a texture with the evanescence of a loose powder and the smoothing result of a fluid foundation. For a natural second-skin result with no hint of thickness and an amazingly even and smooth skin texture.

Currently available in the United Kingdom and there are five shades to choose from: 10 Beige, 20 Beige, 30 Beige, 40 Beige and 50 Beige. 

Use VITALUMIÈRE LOOSE POWDER FOUNDATION as a foundation after daily skincare, following a specific ritual:
1-Turn the powder case upside-down and tap the bottom to release the powder in the case.
2- Swirl the MINI KABUKI BRUSH over the sifter several times to take just the right amount of powder.
3- Sweep on lightly with circular movements, from the middle of the face outwards.

-A new generation of high-definition light pigments that makes it possible to capture and diffuse softer light that is more flattering for the complexion.
-Mica powder, which optimises light reflection for a natural satiny effect.
-Canola oil derivative, which improves skin suppleness and provides a sensation of comfort on application and all day long.
-A sunscreen for SPF 15 protection.

CHANEL 2014 FALL COLLECTION ETATS POETIQUES - NOW AVAILABLE

A poetic Fall palette. A colourful game of opposites. Innocent and stormy shadows express passion and emotion. A redesigned eyeliner pen defines a tone of mystery with a sleek felt tip for ultimate precision.

MODEL IS WEARING 631 ORAGE NAIL POLISH FROM THIS COLLECTION

The Chanel Fall collection for 2014 - ÉTATS POÉTIQUES is now available online at Chanel.com and Saks. Several people have already spotted the displays at several department store counters - Saks and Nordstrom but I have yet to see it here in Charlotte. I absolutely love this collection with these bright purple and pink colors!

Be sure to subscribe to my blog to see swatches and pics. Since I've already placed my order for many of the pieces they should arrive this week. I will swatch the items, post pics of everything and write up a brief initial review of each item as well. Take care and let me know what items are on your "MUST HAVE" list!

Review of Innocence blush here: 160 INNOCENCE CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Orage nail colour here: 631 ORAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Atmosphere nail colour here: 629 ATMOSPHERE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 96 AURA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 96 AURA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 95 VIVA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 95 VIVA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 94 CONFIDENT ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 94 CONFIDENT CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 93 INTIME ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 93 INTIME CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 112 PULSION EYESHADOW here: 112 PULSION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 108 EXALTATION EYESHADOW here: 108 EXALTATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 104 PALPITATION EYESHADOW here: 104 PALPITATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 102 SENSATION EYESHADOW here: 102 SENSATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 106 HESITATION EYESHADOW here: 106 HESITATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOWS - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - $29.50 USD

An instant CHANEL classic, this ultra-fine powder eyeshadow is sensuous in feel, foolproof in its application, and fabulous in its range of matte, satin and shimmer finishes. The versatile formula can be applied dry for subtle shading, or dampened for more intense colour -- and the complementary shades can be blended with one another to lighten or deepen tone.

102 Sensation – Ivory Pink (limited edition)

104 Palpitation – Soft Rose (limited edition)

114 Admiration – Golden Yellow

108 Exaltation – Bright Pink

106 Hésitation – Pink Plum

112 Pulsion – Deep Plum

Joues Contraste Powder Blush – $45.00 USD

Unique powder blusher offers buildable coverage, from natural to dramatic, and imparts a flattering radiance to cheeks. Remarkably silky texture ensures easy application of seamless colour. Applied high on the cheekbone, or near the eyes, it instantly 'lifts' and softens the face for a more youthful look.

160 Innocence – Rosewood

Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine – $35.00 USD

The next chapter in the brilliant ROUGE COCO SHINE story: ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Colour Lipshine, an innovative formula with intensified pigments to take colour and sheen to a new level of vibrancy. Sheer, shiny, colour-rich shades are effortlessly chic, infinitely wearable. Hydratendre Complex softens and plumps lips for a healthier, fuller appearance.

93 Intime – Soft Pink

94 Confident – Intense Rosewood

95 Viva – Intense Fuchsia (limited edition)

96 Aura – Plum

Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer – $29.50 USD

189 Rose Rêvé – Milky Pink (limited edition)

191 Songe – Iridescent Pearl (limited edition)

Le Vernis Nail Colour – $27.00 USD

Atmosphère – Iridescent Pearl (limited edition)

625 Secret – Nude

631 Orage – Grey Blue

Rouge Coco Baume Hydrating Conditioning Lip Balm – $35.00 USD

A moisture-rich lip balm with an advanced Hydratendre Complex, this formula hydrates and softens lips, for a healthier and fuller appearance. Its sheer, lustrous texture glides on smoothly with a sumptuous, high-gloss finish.

Lip Balm (repromote)

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15 Sunscreen – $57.50 USD

N°40 (repromote)

Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 15 – $45.00 USD

30 Beige – Sandy Beige (repromote)

Écriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner – $35.00 USD

Noir – Black

Brun – Brown

Le Volume de Chanel Mascara – $30.00 USD

Prune – Purple

Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow – $59.00 USD

14 Mystic Eyes – Deep Brown, Light Pink, Shimmering Grey, Copper Brown (repromote)

N°20 CHANEL LES BEIGES MULTI-ACTION ALL-IN-ONE HEALTHY GLOW FLUID - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

The Les Beiges Multi-Action All-In-One Healthy Glow fluid in N°20 is part of the Chanel Les Beiges Collection. Check out the links below to see some of the other products from the collection. There are six shades with 10 being the lightest and more compatible with pink undertones. The remaining four shades 20 through 60 are varying warm shades of tan with yellow and peach undertones. My Chanel counter at Belk only had live product in the shades of 20 and 30 available. I've heard that Nordstrom already has all five shades so I might stop there later this week to pick up shade 10. Shade 20 which is pictured below is a tad too yellow for my skintone for right now. I try to stay out of the sun but for those times that I do get a tan / burn then this will work. 

The creamy formula dries nicely to a powder finish but it can look cake-y and overdone if applied too heavily. To get the best results make sure the skin is hydrated beforehand and apply in thin layers. It has a nice sheen (no sparkle or glitter) that leaves the skin with a slight radiance / glow. This product can be worn as an all-over color boost to warm up the face or it can be applied to create contours to lend the face more definition. It does come with a protective seal which I love - it lets me know I'm getting fresh product and not something that has already been used. It currently retails for $45.00 USD and it contains 1 fl. oz. of product. It does have a slight scent (similar to Chanel's Hydra skincare products) but with a touch of coco butter mixed in. Don't worry though for those who hate scented anything the scent doesn't linger and quickly fades within 15 to 20 minutes.

Check out the entire collection here: CHANEL LES BEIGES COLLECTION SUMMER 2014

Check out some of the individual pieces here:

No. 01 CHANEL LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW MULTI-COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW 

No. 02 CHANEL LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW MULTI-COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

108 LARGE FOUNDATION MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN BRUSH

MAKE UP FOR EVER just released a new line of Artisan (makeup) brushes and they are amazing! I was in Sephora yesterday when I spotted the brown wooden handles from across the store. These lightweight brushes are easy to handle and just as gorgeous in person as they look in the promo pics.

ARTISAN BRUSHES
100 SERIES - Face brushes
200 SERIES - Eye brushes
300 SERIES - Lip brushes
400 SERIES - Body and Artistic brushes

The 108 large foundation brush currently retails for $36.00 USD which is a little on the cheap side considering this is the LARGE version - the 106 medium foundation brush retails for the same price. The synthetic fibers of the brush are extremely soft and allow for a smooth and streak-free application of my liquid foundation. I didn't notice any stray fibers or shedding on my face which is a huge plus in my book. The brush fibers did soak up some of the liquid foundation but it was minimal at best. The wooden handle of the brush seems to be hollow near the end with the weight of the brush centered at the middle where the metal ferrule meets the handle. Most makeup brushes that I own, the weight is distributed evenly along the brush handle so this is a welcome change. Although others might find it takes them some time to get comfortable using them. Overall I am really impressed with the quality of this brush.

When applying your foundation, Sephora suggests dotting your face with your liquid foundation and then using this brush to blend it in - which works great! However, what I find works best for me, is to dispense a small amount of liquid foundation onto a sanitary surface and then dip my makeup brush into the foundation. Then I apply and blend it into my face with the end result being a beautiful and flawless foundation application.

When it comes to maintaining and cleaning the MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN brushes it is very important to purchase the brush cleanser as well. It is specially formulated specifically for these synthetic fiber brushes. The travel size currently retails at $12.00 USD for 1.69 oz.

The Make Up For Ever Artisan brushes are currently available at all Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com.

What it is:
A large flat and rounded brush to quickly and evenly apply foundation.

What it does:
This must-have brush is used to apply and blend all kinds of foundation quickly on large areas. Its large, rounded shape and straight bristles are ideal for a high coverage, even foundation result. It can be used with liquid and cream foundations.

What else you need to know:
After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship. The 100-percent fiber brushes are available in a range of 76 handcrafted styles, each with the perfect balance of straight and wavy fibers that replicate natural hairs. Beveled tips create a two-in-one makeup brush and tool, while innovative hair density and brush head shapes optimize every stroke for ideal makeup application. To achieve the ultimate collection, every brush has gone through 25 production stages by 30 craftsmen and has been checked for quality 50 times.

-Dot your favorite liquid or cream foundation through the center of the face and use the flat side of the brush to blend downward and outward.

**IMPORTANT TO NOTE**

If you are making an in-store brush purchase please be sure to carefully look over the brush for defects or anything out of the ordinary. As you can see below, there is a small gap where the metal ferrule meets the wooden brush handle. It is only on one side but repeated use with this brush could allow for dust, water, makeup, etc. to accumulate around the opening and damage the integrity of the brush handle.

What it is:
An alcohol-free brush cleanser that instantly purifies and removes all make up textures.

What it does:
Perfect for synthetic and natural hair brushes, Travel Instant Brush Cleanser cleans quickly without rinsing and dries on the spot so brushes are ready for immediate reuse. Its unique formula dissolves even the most waterproof and highly pigmented products while refreshing brushes with a mint-oil extract.

Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.

How to use:
-Spray Travel Instant Brush Cleanser on a tissue and wipe brush.
-Repeat if necessary.
-Use a dry tissue to remove excess cleanser from the brush. 

CHANEL FALL 2013 SUPERSTITION COLLECTION

The symbols of good fortune that Gabrielle Chanel loved most inspire Fall’s enchanting colour collection. In vibrant shades from coral to intense pink, new LE BLUSH CRÈME DE CHANEL sets off sumptuous khaki tones of eyeshadow, mascara and polish. Coordinating lipsticks seamlessly pair with the new blush for a playful colour match.

Chanel Fall 2013 Superstition Collection

An innovative powder-cream formula offers an enticing new way to blush with sheer yet vibrant pigments for instant luminosity. The silky texture offers a long-wear satin finish—soft and comfortable for every skin type—and is simple to apply with fingertips or brush.

LE BLUSH CRÈME DE CHANEL - $38.00 USD (.09 oz.)

65 AFFINITE - bright blue pink

61 DESTINY - bronze beige

66 FANTASTIC - vibrant pink berry (limited edition)

64 INSPIRATION - light cool beige pink

82 PRESAGE - warm apricot (limited edition)

83 REVELATION - soft shimmering warm pink

Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow – Limited Edition (U.S. Exclusive) – $59.00 USD

Mystère – Golden Khaki, Golden Ivory, Silver Taupe, Matte Khaki

Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow – $28.50 USD

Gri-Gri – Metallic Taupe (Limited Edition)

Hasard – Matte Lavender

Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner – $30.00

Khaki Précieux – Khaki with Bronze Tint

Vitalumière Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup SPF 15 – $45.00 USD

30 Beige – Sandy Beige (Repromote)

Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Colour – $34.00 USD

Icône – Golden Beige

Mystique – Apricot

Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine – Limited Edition – $34.00 USD

Secret – Soft Shimmering Pink

Instinct – Soft Blue Pink

ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - $34.00 USD

Rendez-vous – Intense Blue Pink

Esprit – Burgundy

Le Volume de Chanel Mascara – $30.00 USD

Khaki Bronze – Khaki with Bronze Tint (Limited Edition)

Le Vernis Nail Colour – $27.00 USD

589 Elixir – Pink

591 Alchimie – Golden Khaki (Limited Edition)

601 Mysterious – Deep Khaki

Currently available on Nordstrom.com
US launch end of June / beginning of July
Worldwide launch August 16th