Chanel's new collection did not initially wow me, but I have grown to love all the products! I first purchased the Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation [review and swatches HERE] with the Vivacite blush first, which hit counters before the official Summer 2014 releases. Once the nail polishes and glosses launched, I picked up Sweet Lilac and Happy as well as the Ambre Dore eyeliner.
Gloss is HELLO [not Happy]
I knew I wouldn't be disappointed, but I am so glad I went back for the Mirage Illusion D'Ombre cream eyeshadow and the other two nail polishes. I, however, put filming the video on hold because I was patiently waiting for the new Les Beiges Multi-Color to launch! I had heard a few negative reviews about it, but it is totally awesome!! It is smooth, creamy, and has more than generous color pay-off on my light-medium skin tone. I highly recommend it, as it is actually a smidgen more pigmented than my original Les Beiges in 30.
Typo: Gloss is HELLO!
The nail polishes in this line-up do not look exceptional, but all 3 of my purchases have the invisible shimmer that Chanel Le Vernis are famed for. You can only catch the shimmer at certain angles, but it is such a fun little surprise! I despise using flash in my photos since it looks quite harsh and highlights fingerprints, but it did manage to capture the shimmer well. My favorite of the Summer collection is Pink Tonic, but Tutti Frutti and Sweet Lilac are must-haves, too!
GIVEAWAY: When I get glammed up, #myluxelook is all about color and variety! Here is a curated collection that ranges from hard-to-find, Asia exclusives such as the Dior Blush in Mauve Princess and the new YSL Summer 2014 Palette Bleus Lumière, to my favorites like the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask and Shu Uemura 18R Powder Brush. Find out how you can win after the jump!
Judging by the list below, I lost all inhibition but left no room for regrets! It was my first time abroad so I was a little overwhelmed by the incredibly vast selection in Singapore, where makeup counters are aplenty and luxury seems to be the standard for beauty. I had saved up for months, so I was in shopping heaven with the multiple department stores [Takashimaya, Tang's, Isetan, etc.] and took full advantage of the situation. I must also thank my lovely friend Leanne for guiding me though the maze of malls and for treating me to such delicious food!
Products Reviewed:
SK-II Skin Rebooster [Hydrating Gel Mask]
SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion [Large 215 mL Bottle]
SK-II Advanced Eye Treatment Film [Eye Treatment]
SK-II Compact for Emulsion Red Stempower Cream Foundation
Guerlain Meteorites My Palette with Radiant Pressed Powder, Blush, Highlighter [Duty-Free Only]
YSL Travel Selection Extremely YSL For Eyes Make-up Palette [Duty-Free Only]
Shu Uemura False Lashes in Farfallina, Dazzling Black Diamante, and S217
Shu Uemura The Lightbulb UV Compact Foundation Case & Refill in 774
Shu Uemura Tsuya Skin UV Under Base Mousse SPF 30 Primer in Peach
Shu Uemura Mika for Shu POREraser UV Under Base Mousse SPF 35 Primer in Beige
Shu Uemura Eyeshadow Quad Case and Refills in ME 906, ME 825, ME 270, ME 280
Shu Uemura G (Glitter) Eyeshadows in White Gold 311 and White Rainbow
Shu Uemura Custom Case Duo in White
Tom Ford Lip Color Lipstick in 22 Forbidden Pink
Dior Gel Nail Polish in 268 Ruban
Dior Summer 2014 DiorShow Mono Transat in 541 Pavillon
Dior Nude Tan Transat Edition Golden Shimmer Powder
Chanel Le Blanc Whitening Makeup Base SPF 35 in 20 Mimosa
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polish in 555 Blue Boy
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Color SPF 15 in N 02
Chanel Vitalumiere Compact Douceur Powder Foundations in 10 and 20
Guerlain Maxi Lash Waterproof Mascara in Black [now available at Sephora]
Helena Rubenstein Lash Queen WP Mascaras in Sexy Blacks, Fatal Blacks, Feline Blacks
RMK Ingenious Cream & Powder Eyes Duo in 03 Purple
RMK Ingenious Powder Eyes in ME-02 Metallic Gold
RMK Irresistible Lips Lipstick in 01 Peach
RMK Gloss Lips N H-05 Holographic Orange
Koyudo F001 Flower Kabuki with Pink and Blue Bristles
Koyudo H Series Macaron Kabuki Brush in Pink
Koyudo White Kinoko/Mushroom Kabuki Brush
Hakuhodo Short Handled Exclusive B Set - J214 Eye Brush
Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in 05 Ole Flamingo
K-Palette Real Lasting Tear Tank in 01 Glamorous Pink
Majolica Majorca Lash King Waterproof Mascara
The Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in PK 376 became a bestseller due to a Korean actress who wore the color in a popular Korean drama, and it sold out completely. I, however, was lucky enough to spot it at the Narita Airport's Duty-Free cosmetics store in Japan! It was unfortunately obscured by all the other products on my desk, so I was not able to include it in the video.. my apologies!
The other products, like the Shu Uemura Premium a/i Cleansing Oil — can be ordered online — and the Clarins Water Comfort One-Step Cleansing Water($35 USD) is available at department stores. Last but not least, the Lancome Absolu Essence/Serum Foundation in 130 Ivoire is another Asia exclusive that I had to cut out due to time constraints. I have heard hit and miss reviews of this product, but it is one of the few full coverage serum foundations available! I will keep you updated if any of you are interested xo
Chanel's Les Beiges powders ($57.50 each) launched one month ago in the United States, and I have been using mine diligently ever since. I can tell you now it was not love at first swatch as I had hoped, but this sheer face powder has slowly won me over. Check out the swatches and discover why I continue to reach for Les Beiges in 30 after the jump!
