Chanel Summer 2015 Méditerranée + Les Beiges Review, Photos, Swatches

Chanel Summer 2015 brought us two fabulous beauty collections! Méditerranée was released a few months ago, and I only purchased a few pieces, so I had only planned on a dedicated blog review. When the new Les Beiges product photos surfaced on Instagram last month, however, I knew I had to create a video! I wanted to try something different and fuse the review + tutorial together to make the video flow more efficiently, so I hope you'll enjoy this new format. Feedback is welcome!
And if you've ever been curious about my worldwide travels and beauty adventures outside of my channel, don't forget to check out my Everyday Luxe series on Icon!

Products Reviewed:

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Fluid in 10

Chanel Correcteur Perfection Concealer in 10

Chanel Méditerranée Illuminating Powder

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color in Mariniere 01

Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow in 127 Laurier Rose

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Liner in Orchidee

Chanel Les Beiges Glossimer in 204 Rose Tendre

Nails:

Chanel Beige Rose and Beige Pur

Chanel Méditerranée and Lavanda (swatches here)

Tom Ford Toasted Sugar

Guerlain Baby Rose

Other Makeup Worn:

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 202

La Mer Loose Powder in Translucent

Tom Ford Blush in Frantic Pink

Burberry Glow Shadow in Optic White

em Cosmetics Eyeliner in Tattoo Black

Laura Mercier Sculpting Mascara

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

Brushes Used:

Chikuhodo MK-2 Powder

Wayne Goss Face 12

Shu Uemura 20h Cheek

MAC 217 Eye

Hair:

T3 Micro Bodywaver

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BREAKING NEWS | The Summer 2015 BEAUTYLISH X CHIKUHODO Sakura Collection

"Beautylish has partnered with Japan's legendary brushmaker Chikuhodo to release the first ever Beautylish collaboration project called The Sakura Collection.

The Sakura Collection is a five piece brush set designed by Beautylish and handcrafted by Cikuhodo's team of artisans in Japan. Each brush is made of the softest natural hair and constructed with a makie handle featuring cherry blossom design inspired by the Japanese tradition of sakura. The set includes two face brushes and three smaller brushes for eye and detail work with everything you need to complete an entire look.

This limited edition brush set will launch on July 2nd, exclusively on Beautylish.com. Due to significant interest, Beautylish is also providing the opportunity to waitlist for early access here."

I plan to purchase a back-up for travel and a few extra sets to gift to special friends and family members! All the other short-handled Chikuhodo brush sets have sold out within minutes on Beautylish, so be prepared and sign up!

UPDATE | Beautylish is now accepting pre-orders for their next shipment, scheduled to be delivered July 30th. The first shipment sold out before they could even put it up on the website, so do not miss this opportunity to grab a set! CLICK HERE to order now!

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Christian Louboutin Scarabée Nail Collection Review, Photos, Swatches

Christian Louboutin just launched the Scarabée Collection, three new and limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Egyptian iconography. The iridescent beauty and mesmerizing wonder of the sacred scarab beetles represents rebirth and riches, perfectly themed for Autumn/Winter 2015! Check out the swatches after the jump xo

Tom Ford Summer 2015 Soleil Collection Recap + Tutorial

Even though Tom Ford's Summer 2015 Soleil Collection was launched a few months ago, I created this video due to the large volume of requests! Many wanted to see the eye duo and blush in action, so I decided to showcase Naked Bronze and Pink Sand in this tutorial video. They're both limited edition and surprisingly enough, Naked Bronze made a comeback and is still available at Nordstrom, so order them before they're gone! I am so head over heels for the creme blush as well; even though I generally dread applying creme blushes, Tom Ford's new formula performs well on top of liquid foundations as well as powders. Check out my swatches of the entire collection here! Hope you enjoy the tutorial!

Reviewed:

Tom Ford Eye Duo in Naked Bronze

Tom Ford Creme Blush in Pink Sand

Tom Ford Small Bronzer in Gold Dust

Tom Ford Sheer Lip Colors in Skinnydip + Rose Soleil

Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil

Tom Ford Large Bronzing Powder

Tom Ford Summer Eye & Cheek Compact

Makeup Worn:

La Mer SkinTint in Light

Sulwhasoo Cushion in 23

Cle de Peau Eyebrow in 202

Burberry Powder in 5 Trench

em Scribble Liner in Black Coffee

em Lengthening Mascara in Black

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

*use code RAEVELOUR to get 15% off

Nails:

Louboutin Tres Decollete

Hair:

T3 Micro Bodywaver (ON SALE)

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May 2015 Beauty Hits & Misses

May 2015 was very stressful but very rewarding! After many months of hunting, I finally found a new apartment, and I even traveled to New York for an exclusive Sephora x YSL launch party! My skin is finally improving dramatically again — thanks to the fabulous products I have been switching up my normal routine with. I promise it's not just the lighting! My skin looks and feel firmer and bouncier than ever, which I'm very grateful for. Many of you have requested skin care updates as well as more affordable skin care features, so I am doing my best to show you a balanced selection of products that consistently give me results! Skin care is oftentimes a big investment, so I hope you will find these recommendations helpful. Don't forget to take advantage of the 20% OFF offer on the entire Michael Todd website HERE!

Products:

YSL Black Opium (review here)

Michael Todd Blue Green Algae Toner

Michael Todd Intensive Eye Treatment

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil

Kane NY Serum Savant

Tom Ford Creme Blush in Pink Sand

MAC Technakohl Eye Pencils

Hourglass Ambient Bronzer in Luminous

Makeup Worn:

La Mer SkinTint in Light

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Powder in Medium

Hourglass Ambient Bronzer in Luminous

Tom Ford Creme Blush in Pink Sand

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Pink

Lancome Brow Expert in Medium Ash (ON SALE)

Armani Eye Tint Eyeshadow in 12

em Lengthening Mascara in Black

YSL Tint in Oil in Cherry (ON SALE)

Dollywink Eyelashes in 1

Shirt:

LNA V-Neck Tee

Nails:

Louboutin Tres Decollete

Hair:

T3 Bodywaver (ON SALE)

Lenses:

Acuvue Define in Shimmer

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Dior Tie Dye Summer 2015 Makeup Collection Review + Nude Air Foundation Demo

I have recently fallen in love with Dior again. When Peter Phillips took his new post, many wondered whether he could recreate the magical work he had accomplished at Chanel. The Tie Dye collection shows a more playful take on make up that still feels haute couture, and that explains the rekindling of my love for Dior. In the video below, I will share my thoughts on the products I purchased. The collection as a whole is easy to wear. The textures are effortless to apply, and the shades coordinate well together in their respective pink and coral themes. Most of the shades are basics but redesigned and reimagined to make beauty the luxurious and exciting experience possible. The packaging, of course, is always impeccable.

In the tutorial section, I will share my bare face again! My skin is slowly but surely healing from the acne marks seen in my last Get Ready With Me, Morning Edition video. You can see some of the deeper redness and pigmentation through the Dior Nude Air Foundation, which I demonstrated how to apply. I love how it creates an airbrushed finish without the mess. You can pat some more of the foundation alone on areas you require more coverage. For all other Tie Dye makeup collection details, please refer to the video!

Makeup Worn:

Dior Tie Dye Gel Nail Lacquer in 239 Sunkissed

Dior Tie Dye Eye Palette in 746 Ambre Nuit

Dior Nude Tan Tie Dye Blush in 01 Pink Sunrise

Dior Addict Tie Dye Lipstick in 05 Fuchsia Utopia

Dior Addict Tie Dye Lip Maximizer in 007 Pink Sunset

Dior Rouge Brilliant Lip Glosses

Dior Nude Air Foundation in 021 Linen

Koh Gen Do Moisture Massage Milk

Burberry Powder in Nude Ochre

Burberry Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner

Em Cosmetics Lengthening Mascara

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronzer

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Delicate Pink

Clé de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

Velour Lashes in Rich and Fluffy
*Use code RAEVELOUR to get 15% OFF

Brushes Used:

Wayne Goss Tapered Powder

Chikuhodo GSN-1 Powder

Wayne Goss 18 Eye

Wayne Goss 19 Eye

Wayne Goss 13 Face

Chikuhodo Z-4 Cheek

Cardigan:

Jcrew Tippi

Hair:

T3 Bodywaver

Necklace:

BaubleBar Gold Enigma

Contacts:

Acuvue Define in Shimmer

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Tom Ford Summer 2015 Soleil Collection Review, Photos, Swatches

The wait is finally over! I have tested and swatched all samples of Tom Ford's phenomenal (and mostly limited edition) Summer 2015 Soleil Collection. Product details and photos, repromoted shade information, and pricing can be found after the jump!

Tom Ford Beauty Summer 2015 Soleil Collection Preview, Photos, Launch Dates

"The Summer 2015 Tom Ford Soleil Collection captures the sensuality of summer. Eyes smolder in burnished tones or metallic shades while cheeks glow with luminous warmth. Completing the captivating effect, the Tom Ford Shimmer Body Oil veils the skin in golden light." I was fortunate enough to see all the products in the flesh back in January while I was in New York for Fashion Week, so I am excited to finally unveil all the specifics! More photos and details after the jump!