119 WILD ROSE CHANEL LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

CHANEL LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER #119 WILD ROSE has been on my wishlist for a long time. Its one of those lip glosses that is pigmented just enough so that there is no reason to wear anything underneath. With just one swipe of the applicator it deposits a rich shimmery pinkish mauve color onto the lips. On more pigmented lips it might come across as a MLBB (my lips but better) - in other words it enhances the natural pigmentation of the lips and deposits a nice beautiful shine as well.

Chanel glossimers are currently priced at $29.50 for .19 oz..

64 PINK EXPLOSION CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

This unique powder blush 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.

CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH #64 PINK EXPLOSION was first released in Fall of 2010. It was an instant hit and was so popular that it sold out almost immediately. Fast forward to earlier this year and Chanel re-released this beautiful bright pink blush again much to the delight of all. Keeping that in mind, my initial thoughts on this blush were all over the place.

I first tested Pink Explosion at a major department store makeup counter. I found that I wasn't all that impressed with it. It seemed rather chalky and I couldn't get the blush to really show up on my cheeks. So I decided not to purchase it. However a few weeks later when I went to the Belk counter the makeup artist used the same blush on me and I was shocked at how beautiful and pigmented it was. It was simply gorgeous. I immediately purchased the blush anyway despite my initial misgivings.

Overall I'm extremely pleased with Pink Explosion and I highly recommend it. This bright pink blush goes on smoothly with little to no effort and wear time is a solid ten hours with hardly any fading. It is important to note - the blush contains small silver sparkles but they are not as noticeable once it is blended in and there is a strong rose scent to the blush as well.

Pink Explosion powder blush currently retails at $43.00 for .21 oz.

CHANEL OMBRES CONTRASTE EYESHADOW DUO: #37 SABLE - EMOUVANT

CHANEL OMBRES CONTRASTE EYESHADOW DUO #37 SABLE - EMOUVANT is part of Chanel's Summer 2012 collection. (you can read more about the whole collection here). I first tested the eyeshadow duo when I attended a Chanel Breakfast Master Class that was held at the Southpark mall. It was a fun-filled morning with delicious breakfast foods, wonderful beverages of champagne and mimosas and tables overflowing with makeup for us to test and try on.

At the event I was able to test the Chanel Summer collection before it was even released which was made all the more special by the guest spokesperson for the event. He taught all of us, there were about eight of us in attendance, how to correctly use the different products and the importance of using the correct skincare products too.

The best part of the event was that with this one universally flattering eyeshadow duo I was able to create a smoky eye look and a neutral everyday look. Yes, just using these two colors. Sounds incredible I know, but both looks were gorgeous. At a later date I'll recreate both looks so you can see exactly what I mean.

Anyway the lighter shadow is described as a warm beige and the other shadow is a dark chocolate brown. I used the darker eyeshadow for my brows and as an eyeliner. With my brows he taught me to gently line the bottom edges of my brows with the shadow and then with a brow brush to sweep upwards. This softens the brows and gives them a more natural look so there are no harsh lines. When it came time to line my eyes he used a small eyeshadow brush and gently picked up some of the darker shadow. Next he lightly sprayed the brush with water and then he gently pressed the shadow all the way across onto the bottom of my lash line. He also used a little of the shadow on the outer corner edge of my top lash line. It was only applied to about a fourth of an inch to a half inch inward on the upper lash line. Any more than that he said would muddy the appearance and ruin the overall look. One other key thing to remember is the bigger the brush that you use, then the softer the effect will be and less harsh looking.

If you are going to purchase anything from the Summer 2012 collection then I recommend this eyeshadow duo. It is the one "MUST-HAVE" item of the whole collection that is truly worth the price. I can't imagine a more unique and perfect combination such as this one. It currently retails at $42.00 for .09 oz.