CREME DE ROSE DIOR SMOOTHING PLUMPING LIP BALM - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

During the winter months my lips get so dry and cracked that I'm desperate. I will try just about any lip product out there on the market - from lip balms, chapsticks, lotions, oils, or whatever is the most current lip product craze. So when I was at Sephora the other day, the Sales Associate recommended the Dior Creme de Rose. It is a smoothing plumping balm for the lips. Now there is a slight rose scent to this but it is so faint it is barely noticeable. The Creme de Rose currently retails for $27.00 USD, it contains .25 oz of product and is currently available in store and online at Nordstrom and Sephora.com.

Creme de Rose gives my lips that extra boost of moisture and really hydrates them. There is no waxy feel to this, just a smooth and creamy formula that is extremely lightweight. Wear time was about five hours and reapplication wasn't necessary. My lips stayed moisturized long after Creme de Rose had dissipated.

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)

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)

FEARLESS MAC PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

On the MAC website they have recently launched 12 new PatentPolish lip pencils. The PatentPolish lip pencils have the shine of a gloss and the color of a lip pencil. The colors range from corals, pinks to nudes and each is housed in a twist up chubby pencil. I purchased Kittenish and Fearless. Click on the links below to read more about the whole collection and to see my review of Kittenish. 

Fearless is described as a deep blue pink and it provides semi-opaque coverage. It is rather sheer like a lip balm, it applies unevenly and tends to settle into the lips. Reapplication is necessary as it does not wear very well (at least on me) and seemed to enhance any lip imperfections. Fearless lasted maybe two or three hours wear time at best and then it just looked faded and feathered. It also has a really strong Vanilla scent, one that is similar to the MAC lipsticks, but nothing quite as strong as this. Overall I was just really disappointed with the performance of Fearless. There are better lip products out there and at $20 each I am not going to waste my money on a poor performer such as this. 

The PatentPolish lip pencils currently retail for $20.00 USD and they contain .08 oz. of product.

Read my review of Kittenish here:KITTENISH MAC PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Read more about the entire collection here: MAC PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCILS

PRIVATE INVITATION: MARC JACOBS BEAUTY (SEPHORA VIB)

SEPHORA VIB's get early access to the new MARC JACOBS BEAUTY collection. This collection will not be available again until August 9th. So hurry and get your SHOP ON!

Please note: This is only a portion of the beauty collection that is available for sale right now! There will be loads more of gorgeous beauty items to come on August 9th.

Here is the link and happy shopping! - MARC JACOBS BEAUTY

THE 48-HOUR EARLY ACCESS STARTS NOW
Online only Friday 7/19 to Saturday 7/20 11:59 PM PDT

BE THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE MARC JACOBS BEAUTY
Only at Sephora. Only for VIBs. Only 48 Hours.

STYLE EYE-CON NO. 3 PLUSH SHADOW - $42.00 USD

What it is:
A petite set of three plush eye shadows that harmoniously marry with a creamy, sumptuous finish.

What it does:
Each mini palette of shimmery metallics, buttery mattes, and lustrous sheens are made with advanced pigments that allow true, instant color payoff and long-lasting, plush performance. Shades are cleverly sized to suit your eye shadow needs. Marc invites you to play and become your own Style Eye-Con.

The Glam 108 - warm cream/metallic bronze with gold shimmer/peachy copper sheen

The Mod 112 - eggshell white/black with iridescent shimmer/light grayish taupe

STYLE EYE-CON NO. 7 PLUSH EYESHADOW - $59.00 USD 

What it is:
A super skinny, sleek palette of seven eye shadows that harmoniously marry with a creamy, sumptuous finish.

What it does:
A super skinny and sleek design will instantly make these seven harmonized shadows become your eye essentials. Each palette of shimmery metallics, buttery mattes, and lustrous sheens are made with advanced pigments that allow true, instant color payoff, and long-lasting plush performance. Marc invites you to play and become your own Style Eye-Con.

The Starlet 204 -
metallic muted lilac, metallic champagne pink, metallic dark copper brown, metallic bright copper, metallic gold, metallic bluish silver, metallic gunmetal gray

The Tease 202 -
purple sheen, matte grayish purple, matte pale pink, iridescent champagne sheen, metallic pastel pink w/gold shimmer, matte bright aubergine, deep aubergine w/iridescent shimmer

MAGIC MARC'ER PRECISION PEN - $30.00 USD

What it is:
A liquid eyeliner inspired by the classic calligraphy pen for drawing the finest lines and achieving perfect definition.

What it does:
This waterproof liquid eyeliner pen features a calligraphy-inspired proprietary capillary system that draws thick and thin lines for accentuating the lash line or building a bolder look. This never-seen-before shade was developed in Japan to create the shiniest and blackest black on the market. The fast-working, no-transfer, no-fade formula lasts all day. This sleek liner begs to be held and is suitable for the boardroom.

Blacquer

LUST FOR LACQUER SHEER LIP VINYL- $28.00 USD

What it is:
A champagne grape-infused lip vinyl with a shimmery wash of lust-worthy, sheer-coverage color.

What it does:
Satisfy your lip gloss craving with Marc’s lighthearted, champagne grape-infused lip vinyl. This lightly pigmented, plumping formula is infused with antioxidants, essential oils, and a hint of effervescence for a perfect pout with the highest shine. The patented, pillowed applicator glides on the lip vinyl for precise application with a shimmery, lust-worthy finish.

304 Overprotected - shimmering pastel pink | New

308 Heart Shaped - shimmering baby pink | New

302 Kissability - shimmering lilac pink | New

310 Studded Kiss - shimmering berry lavender | New

312 Lust For Life - shimmering reddish raspberry | New

Lip Lock Moisture Balm - $24.00 USD

What it is:
A buttery, rich lip balm with SPF 18 that locks in hydration.

What it does:
Meet the ultimate makeout accessory—the addictive and refreshing minty flavor will keep you coming back for more. With nature’s best exotic oils and butters like andiroba, buriti, shea, and avocado, this moisture balm is too good not to share. Indulge. Hydrate. Repeat.

What else you need to know:
Broad spectrum SPF 18 protects lips from harmful UV rays which are the number one cause of premature skin aging, leading to skin discoloration, loss of elasticity, and the appearance of fine lines.