436 MAGGY CHANEL ROUGE COCO ULTRA HYDRATING LIP COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Lately I have been on a lipstick buying binge! So when I heard Chanel recently reformulated / relaunched their ROUGE COCO lipsticks I was definitely intrigued. Now I wasn't a fan of the original formula and I never really invested much money into purchasing many of them. I believe I had previously purchased maybe two, Magnolia and Mademoiselle. Magnolia I still have but the other, Mademoiselle, I promptly returned to the store. I didn't care for how heavy it felt on my lips because it had such a thick formula. Also, it wasn't very moisturizing as it tended to dry out my lips quite a bit. So I'm super excited to see how these new lipsticks will perform.

There are 29 new ROUGE COCO lipsticks to choose from and each are named for people who inspired Coco Chanel - friends, lovers and artists. Now naming a product for a muse isn't a new trend. Other brands such as Nars and Tom Ford have all done the same with their lipsticks but it is still nice to see how each brand honors those closest to them. With the Chanel ROUGE COCO lipsticks there are five color groups to choose from with the nudes named for her family, the pinks named for her best friends, corals named for her muses, reds named for her lovers and plums were named for her favorite artists. The ROUGE COCO lipsticks currently retail for $36.00 USD, contain .12 oz of product and are available in store and online at Chanel, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales just to name a few.

According to Chanel:

The reinvented ROUGE COCO is more expressive than ever, in a new formula and vibrant colour spectrum, with shade names inspired by Coco Chanels closest friends. The bright lip colour features an exclusive complex with Jojoba and Mimosa Butters, Sunflower Wax and silicone for lasting hydration and luminous results.

The shades within each color range are featured from lightest to darkest with an even numbering system (400 to 456). The nude shades are 400 to 408, the corals are 410 to 418, the pinks are 420 to 438, the reds are 440 to 446 and the plums are 448 to 456. With so many to choose from I was a little overwhelmed. Each color group has something special to offer and trying to choose just one was really difficult. Typically I gravitate towards nudes, pinks and plums so after swatching a few I finally settled on 436 Maggy. It's the perfect "MLBB" (my lips but better) lip color which is a deep mauve-y pink. It does contain teeny tiny micro glitter particles which are not as noticeable on the lips until the lipstick wears off. Then they are more readily visible. In the tube the lipstick does have a slight floral scent but it didn't carry over upon application which is nice. I hate when a lipstick has a heavy floral scent attached to it and you can still taste and smell it on your lips even after application. Maggy applies semi-opaque with buildable lightweight color. The color does deepen and darken the heavier the application and it still feels lightweight. It is important to note the moisturizing properties contained in the lipstick keep the lips hydrated but it does have a slight waxy feel and it allowed the lipstick to travel somewhat. Especially along the outer edges of the lips so I would advise applying a lipliner for a more pristine look. Wear time for the lipstick was about five hours before reapplication was necessary. Even if you are not a fan of Chanel I would definitely suggest purchasing a few of these. The beautiful color range and the lightweight moisturizing properties absolutely make them worth purchasing.

Availability: Chanel, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales
Price: $36.00 USD

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

CHANEL LES BEIGES COLLECTION SUMMER 2014

This innovative, versatile makeup gives you the freedom to show your glow for any season, any occasion. The sheer, natural powder can be worn alone or over foundation, while a new multi-shade palette offers healthy colour with an effortless touch. Enhance, brighten or bronze and create your customized look.

Chanel Les Beiges Collection Summer 2014

Available May 5, 2014 at select department store counters
U.S. Launch Date – mid May 2014

Les Beiges / Healthy Glow Multi-Colour Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen – $65.00 USD (These are already available at select counters!)

Lightweight, multi-stripe powder offers a palette of effortless effects. Acts as a highlighter, sculpting powder, bronzer and blush — all with a sheer, natural finish and broad-spectrum sun protection.

N°01 (Limited Edition)

N°02 (Limited Edition)

Les Beiges / Healthy Glow Hydrating Lip Balm – $35.00 USD
(Chanel may not release the lip balms this year or could possibly be exclusive to the US only) 

N°10 - Fresh Violine (Limited Edition)
N°20 - Pink (Limited Edition)
N°30 - Cherry Red (Limited Edition) 

Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush - $70.00 USD

The ideal accessory for a natural glow, this retractable makeup brush caresses the face with soft, soothing bristles while delivering a smooth and polished result. Perfectly portable, the synthetic-fiber brush adds allover colour or simplifies touch-ups on the go. (Currently available on the Chanel website)

Les Beiges/ All-In-One Healthy Glow Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen – $45.00 USD (These may not be released until late May)

N°10
N°20
N°30
N°40
N°60

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

N°10 (Repromote)

N°20 (Repromote)

N°30 (Repromote)

N°40 (Repromote)

N°50 (Repromote)

N°60 (Repromote)

N°70 (Repromote)

80 SUSPENSE CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Always at the forefront of culture. Gabrielle Chanel instilled her style in classic cinema. On special request she created fashion for beloved Hollywood actresses such as Gloria Swanson and costumed the era's leading ladies of French film - Ina Claire, Jeanne Moreau, Delphine Seyrig.

In a tribute to the elegant screen style developed by Gabriella Chanel, Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, now presents: COLLECTION AVANTE-PREMIERE. This brilliant palette highlights new colour-rich ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Colour Lipshine and pays homage to Mademoiselle's influence in film.

To extend the ROUGE COCO range, this vibrant new lipshine combines a beautiful sheen with 30 percent more colour pigments than classic ROUGE COCO SHINE. The Hydratendre Complex softens lips, plumping them for a healthier, fuller appearance. Presenting eight sheer and shiny shades with intense colour, from golden beige to bold red.

The main attraction of the AVANTE-PREMIERE collection are the eight new hydrating ROUGE COCO SHINES. The formula is supposed to be more pigmented than Chanel's original ROGUE COCO Shines, which these definitely are. These new reformulated lipsticks will become part of the permanent collection as well.

I purchased 80 Suspense which is a shimmering bright fuschia with a slight sparkle. It doesn't feel waxy or heavy on the lips and it's very lightweight and extremely pigmented. I mean MAJOR pigmentation! The biggest selling point for me, well two selling points, was the insane pigmentation and the lightweight feel of the product on my lips. I can definitely see these, the newer reformulated versions, becoming the "Must Have" lip product of 2013. They are that good!

Now the differences between the original and these newer reformulated versions are subtle but they are there. The reformulated versions seemed creamier and more long lasting. Also, the color with these stays put on the lips a lot longer and doesn't fade as fast. However, there is a slight staining of the lips and a slight settling into the lip lines as well but it isn't anything that would keep me from repurchasing them again. The original versions are more sheer and tend to maintain their glossiness a lot longer but the color is not as long lasting and typically fade after two to three hours wear time. Both versions are available at most major department stores, online at Chanel.com and at Chanel boutiques.

If you want to read about the rest of the collection check it out here: AVANT-PREMIERE CHANEL COLLECTION.

ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - $34.00 USD

INGENUE - golden beige

INTERLUDE - coral peach

SAGA - intense blue pink

SUSPENSE - shimmering fuschia

FICTION - intense plum

SYNOPSIS - glossy pink beige

SCENARIO - brown red

DIALOGUE - intense red