I've always eyed Chanel products. Could I justify the high price tag just try a new product in one shade? No.
Full disclosure: I received a very generous spring incentive (employee discount) which I took advantage of; I got these products at a fraction of the cost.
All of the items I wanted to try ending up being limited edition products only available at holiday time. The sales associate and I just played in makeup for about 30 minutes until I was finally content with the shades. She kept insisting I go "out of the box", out of my comfort zone, and she was right... I needed to.
I explained to her I had extremely dry flaky lips, so she recommended the Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks. When it comes to lipstick, I always go for the color-of-my-lips-but-better with a hint of brown. I was drawn to shade
Deauville immediately. Both the sales associate and a coworker insisted I go for the true pink shades, to bring out the pink in my cheeks. I listened; why did I need another lipstick shade similar to the majority of my other ones? I finally chose the shade
Fetiche.
I also really wanted to try a nail polish; everyone knows my nail polish collection is already obnoxious. I was really drawn to the red family, but again, why did I need so many similar shades? I didn't really care much for the "top" Chanel shades. Like
Paradoxal, Particuliere, and Rouge Noir. The sales associate swatched
Orange Fizz on my nail. I liked it, I realized I had no orange shades in my collection, and we found the winner.
I only walked away with two products. Looking back, with the three-day spring incentive, I should've picked up a few more products but it looks like I'll be waiting until the next fall incentive (and maybe some holiday products.)
Review
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in Fetiche
It's extremely soft and moisturizing, somewhat similar to the Revlon lip butters. The color payoff is glossy and really sheer, not very buildable. (If your lips are extremely pigmented, this color probably won't even show up.) The color is a medium rosy pink, no undertones. It does have a brightening effect. It's not very long-lasting, it lasts less than an hour on me. The packaging is sleek and durable.
Product: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 3/5
Retail: $32.50
Overall: I don't think it's an amazing product for the cost.
Best For: Those who like sheer glossy lipstick and don't have very pigmented lips.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this product to a friend.
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Orange Fizz
This is a pretty seasonal color. The color is in-between melon and coral. I plan to wear this on my toes a lot in the summer. It was pretty on my nails, too, but I prefer more neutral shades. Unfortunately, it takes three coats to get completely opague and rid of streaks. What I did like so much is the glossy finish, after the third coat, it looked like I already topped it with Seche Vite. It chipped on the third day, but it didn't peel off; I'm impressed with the formula.
Value: 3/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
Retail: $26.00
Overall: It's a great seasonal color with a high gloss finish. For the cost, it should be one-coater.
Best For: Those who like colorful, glossy, cream nail color and don't mind multiple coats.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this product to a friend.
Gift with Purchase: I received a deluxe sample of
Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Creme. I've only used this a few times. It does feel amazing, the same finish and cooling texture as Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. But for
$87.00, I don't think it's a must-have.
out of the box,
-Kaitlyn
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