Chanel Perfection Lumiere

Hi  guys. Sorry about the lack of blogs again :(  I shouldn't be making excuses but I've been working away from my home city lately and by the time I get home... eat... take my face off... it's time to go to bed!! Apologies!

Anyway.. back to the product review!! I managed to get hold of the brand new Chanel Perfection Lumiere thanks to a friend who was in New York. As I had a sneaky preview of it through work I knew my colour etc but knew I couldn't wait till the launch date!
This foundation will replace the discontinued Pro Lumiere and Mat Lumiere. (boooo!) I hear you cry but I promise  you will fall in love with what Perfection Lumiere will offer you. If I'm being honest it sways more towards being a replacement for Mat Lumiere as it has a definate matte finish. For Pro Lumiere lovers you will not get the dewy look that Pro can give. For me Pro Lumiere was way to shiny on the skin and much preffered the finish Mat Lumiere gave me. I have also been loving Vitalumiere Aqua and for me this is similar but with more coverage and more staying power!

It applies like a dream, extremely silky and soft. Staright away you get a coverage to the skin without it looking heavy. Ideal coverage in my opinion. I've currently only applied this with a standard synthetic foundation brush and fingers. Once applied to the whole face it can look quite matte however after 10 minutes I feel I get this lovely 'Lumionous Matte' look. This is exactly how Chanel describe this foundation.

Chanel have defined the 'perfection' of the foundation in 3 words.

1. Universal - a respond to a universal desire for simple perfection

2. Invisible - the invisible structure of beauty on the inside

3. Infallible - Impeccable exactness, hold, balance and harmony

 

Perfection Lumiere Beige 40

 

I would have loved to have shown you a picture on my face but the lighting is soo terrible with these darks nights that unfortunately I've had to opt for the hand shot! I went for the colour Beige 40 which is a perfect shade for me. The UK will get 16 shades finally to cater for extremly fair skins to black skin (yey) These will include Beige Rose shades, Beige, and Beige Ambre, 3 different tones so you can match as perfect to your skin as you can.

Overall my verdict is love love love it! After a long day at work it is still in place :) I sometimes haven't bothered setting with a powder and still the foundation lasts. For me this is exactly how a foundation should be covering beautifully but without that heavy cakey feeling... Perfection!  I hope that you will all love it too and be able to wait till the launch date which is January 13th! I believe it will retail for £36.

 

 

 

 

Products I've been loving..Part Two

Ok so moving on to makeup! ....Yey

First up....

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser

There are two people I blame for making me make this purchase. The culprits are Tanya @ pixi2woo and Laura @ buynowbloglater. After them both saying how amazing this tinted moisturiser was but how stupidly expensive it was I just had to go and visit my nearest Space NK and take a look! Now  I have been on the hunt for a tinted moisturiser that doesn't leave me greasy... doesn't oxidise making me look orange a few hours later.. and one that stays put. On my day off I really dislike wearing foundation so tinted moisturiser is the next best thing to giving my skin a bit of 'something.' When I went into the store the consultant let me compare it to the famous Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser on the back of my hand. To me the Laura Mercier just felt like foundation... and the just skin by Chantecaille... well lets just say.. I quite frankly fell in love. The texture is lightweight yet it seems to give me coverage like no other tinted moisturiser has given me. I purchased the colour tan which was perfect considering I self tan. Even though the colour is one of the darkest it really isn't that dark once blended. I believe there are 5 shades in total. It contains an SPF 15 which is a bonus and is said to have honeysuckle, green tea and edelweiss which are antioxidant and anti-pollution properties...fancy!! Ok this little beauty retails at .... *coughs* £55 but trust me I think you will believe its worth it. Watching one of pixi2woo's latest video she has started mixing it with a little foundation which also works really well.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine 'Bonheur' #61

Love love these lipsticks, but this colour is really standing out for me at the moment as it's that perfect berry colour for Autumn. I'm not quite in the mood for full on colour lipstick yet for Autumn/Winter.. I will get there but in the mean time this has got a place in my makeup bag! RRP £23

Ok... I haved saved the best till last...this is kind of a makeup product....

Rapid Lash

Ok... if you read my first ever post you would have seen that I couldn't live without my lash extensions. Oh times have changed. I realised that realistically I couldn't go on forever having them and I started to think about the strain it was putting on my natural lashes. So off they came and this is what was left...

                                                        After removing lash extensions

I wouldn't say they were in terrible condition but they definately weren't as long and thick as what they were before. I was having serious withdrawal symptoms from having long lushious lashes so I began the hunt for a good conditioning product that could potentially make them grow. I wandered into Boots and stared at the array of lash products. The one that stood out for me was Rapid Lash. It got a cosmo award last year and I also believe it won this years 'best lash enhancing' product also.
So off I trot back home to do a bit of googling to see what reviews I can find.... and they all come out really positive...

Application of the product is to apply it like you would a liquid liner. Ive included a picture of the product below

It has to be applied religiously every night before bed on clean eyes. Now.. you have to be patient with this as it doesn't work overnight. It can take some people upto 8 weeks to even see a slight result. I am 7 weeks in and wow this stuff works. I probably haven't seen full results yet which is exciting as I love what it's done so far. Now.. after about 4 weeks of using this product I went for a lash lift (new version of a lash perm) ready for my holidays. The photo below shows what my lashes are like now. I had my lash lift 3 weeks ago so they have dropped but the photo is to mainly show you the length that rapid lash has given my lashes. I have also found that my new lashes are coming through darker and curlier and thicker.... Amazing. I have no mascara on in either photo,

 As with all products like this if you stopped using it your lashes would go back to how they were before. A tube of this retails at £41 and last 3 months. It can also be used on brows aswell! People have noticed better results than others so it is definately a case of trying for yourself. Check out makeupalley for the best reviews. So for those of you who want to get healthier lashes I would definately recommend.

Products I've been loving.. Part One!

Ok so it has been a long time... hence quite a few products to blog about.... Starting with skincare/haircare then I will move onto makeup...

Sorry about the terrible photo...it was dark!

Chanel Sublimage Essential Comfort Cleanser
Starting with skincare, the first product I'm loving is a new cleanser Chanel have just launched. Ok this is the most expensive cleanser I have ever tried but... it is beautiful. I only have a sample size at present which has lasted me ages as you need so little of this product. It has a similar concept to the Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser but very different texture. The product comes out like a gel... you massage on to dry skin excluding eyes untill the product 'breaks' turning into a beautiful non greasy oil. This is when you move the product onto the eyes. Finally once all the makeup has lifted you use the cotton cloth to remove. Now I know what you are all thinking... its just an expensive version of the Hot cloth cleanser... but its soo much more.. For one this product would last me for ages and ages... roughly 6 months is the guide. Also the cloth is the much better quality. The cleanser contains Jojoba oil and camelia oil to give comfort to the skin. Being combination I thought this cleanser would leave me with an oily residue but it really does the opposite leaving my skin super soft! Ok.... for the price.... for 150ml its RRP is £68 but I was very suprised how little I needed. The sample size is 5 ml and its lasted me 7 washes and there is still some left.The down side to this product is that you only receive one cloth :(   I will keep you updated on this product as as we all know skincare products take time to properly judge so once I start on  my full size I will get back to you!!

Moving along to the next product.....

Vitamin E Body Butter from The Body Shop
Love love love this stuff. I had been on the hunt for a body butter that gave me ultimate hydration without leaving my skin sticky or greasy. This definitely does the job. A big thing for me is having a body butter that isnt fragranced as I don't like it to affect it. I originally came across the body shop body butters when I got one free in a magazine a few months ago but it was mango.. nice but a little sickly! So I wondered into the body shop and couldn't believe how many they do. It retails at £12.50 but they do last as you don't need much. Definately will repurchase!

Kerastase Ciment Thermique
Every since I have had more blonde put in my hair it has felt more dry than ever before. I had used this product before and loved it so thought I should give it another go. It's described as a 'heat-activated reconstructor milk' and is primarily for weakened hair.. I definately qualify for that! You apply it to damp hair and blowdry as normal. I was also told that I could mix this with a drop of my Kerastase Oil which works well too. You don't have to use this everytime you wash your hair as it lasts 5 lots of heat meaning if you use straightners etc it would last 5 lots of using each heat appliance. I have been using this everytime though as I feel I need it. For 125ml I think I paid about £19.50 but worth every penny for me!

Sorry.....I will try harder!

Hey lovelies, Please forgive me, I said  I would blog then I don't know what happened... I guess I became extremely busy.. or which I think is more likey... I just generally forgot. However good news is I've got so much to blog about it should keep you reading for a while..... So please....sit tight.....it's on its way..

My Must Have Products

Ok so... first proper blog! Thought I would start by introducing you to my MUST HAVES These little beauties below have become real favourites of mine that I would happily recommended to anyone!

LIZ EARLE CLEANSE & POLISH
Lets start with my cleansing routine which I swear by! It changed my skin for the better! When I stopped using this when I ran out, spots popped up all over so... mad dash to John Lewis!! The idea is that you massage the cleanser all over the face and neck, soak the muslin cloth in luke warm water then start to buff the cleanser off. It cleanses thorough and gives slight exfoliation when using the muslin cloth. I feel soo clean and fresh after using this and satisfied it has removed all makeup! I would describe it like a mousse-cream texture.. smells lovely.. kinda 'spa like'
After removing I use the skin tonic on some cotton wool to refresh and brighten! Its such a bargain price. I believe it retails at around £11.50 for the cleanser and similar for the tonic water. Liz Earle also do a mini starter kit so you can try before investing in the large sizes.

CHANEL VITALUMIERE AQUA
Ok.. I don't know if you're like me but for years I have been on the hunt for that 'perfect foundation' that gives coverage without feeling or looking heavy. I never thought such a thing existed untill I tried Vitalumiere Aqua! Fleurdeforce has done a youtube video review on this and shows it well. This is how Chanel describe it:
Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise. Although it is exceptionally delicate and light, an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result is achieved. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energized. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if glowing from within. Bathed in light…
It really does give you cover without feeling like you are wearing it. Perfect for all skin types, I am normal/oily and this stays put on me all day! I must add this is no double wear or mac studio fix coverage wise! But you need to try it to see!! RRP £31
I apply it with a MAC 187  but fingertips just do as good a job!

LASH PERFECT LASH EXTENSIONS

Ok.. so these are a luxury but I serioulsy cannot live without them! I first had them for a holiday in September 2010 and now they are a permanent addition to my beauty regime! They make me feel so much better as naturally I am not blessed in the lash department! I visit Capulet Spa in Derby and I cannot recommended them enough.. they always do a fantastic job!!

FAMOUS DAVE TANNING MOUSSE (GOLD EDITION) & FAMOUS DAVE GRADUAL 10

Amaaaazzzinnnng.... I always get asked where I have been after using this combo! After having a mole removed last year I am definitely more aware about looking after my skin. I have tried all the self tans out there... you name it... I have tried it! Someone recommended me Famous Dave and at the time it was only available online (now available in Debenhams and Boots) I thought .. why not.. Ive tried the rest. It is hands down the best I have ever used. Gives me that holiday tan without the streaks, orange tone or smell (you no the biscuity roast chicken smell)that comes with most self tan. The website is brilliant as it guides you to which variety would best suit your skin tone. I opted for the Dark mousse.. hehe... and I love it. I have since bought the gradual 10 which is a buildable moisturiser which builds up to a natural tan. This can also be used every other day to prolong the wear and colour of the self tans. They are slighty pricier than average I would say as the mousse retails at £24.95 and Gradual 10 is £17.99

I hope you have enjoyed reading!

Hello!!

Well I am finally blogging! Wahoo I am excited! I don't think a day goes by without me reading someones new blog post, (call me obssessive) but I think it is so important that we share our discoveries!! So.... here I am about to show you mine! I hope you enjoy!