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Chanel Les Beiges Powder (£39/ 12g) SPF 15, shade No. 10.

I finally decided to take the plunge last month and pick up the famous Les Beiges compact so I wanted to give you a few thoughts on it.

This is basically a sheer pressed powder which can be used either over your usual foundation or on its own for a very sheer base, the latter just doesn't cut it for me as my skin requires a medium to full coverage to get an even finish but I did not buy this with the intention of using it as a base I just wanted something light and healthy looking to set my foundation for the spring and summer months. 

So what's so amazing about this powder? Well as I say it's very sheer and lightweight, super finely milled so you can barely feel anything on the skin, there is no heavy cakey feeling with this whatsoever which is lovely when you already have a face full of foundation. This is great for the warmer months especially because it doesn't mattify the skin it leaves a lovely healthy glow but still sets everything else in place, (I use a different powder to set under my eyes as I prefer a matte finish in that area) and this can be touched up as many times as needed throughout the day because instead of separating the make up underneath it seems to blur everything back to perfection so I have been keeping this in my bag for this exact reason. This powder has the signature Chanel scent which I love but is worth noting for those who don't like scented products. Also worth noting is that these powders, even though sheer, are very pink toned (I have yellow toned skin and it still works for me) which is a shame as the shade range isn't very wide. There is no shimmer or glitter in these powders they just manage to keep the skin looking healthy by some Chanel magic. Finally as for the packaging, of course it's gorgeous, a sleek cream compact (as opposed to the usual black) with a large mirror which comes in a velvet pouch to protect it in your bag. Love.

I would say this is an overpriced product but considering how much you use at a time (and there is barely any fallout) I think it will last forever which technically makes it worth the extra pennies.

Have you tried these powders?

Chanel Classic Cardholder in Black Caviar Leather with Gold Hardware £245.

As a girl, I of course love anything Chanel, and I would love to own a J12 or a 2.55 but at the moment I definitely cannot afford anything that extravangant, however I had been contemplating getting the classic card holder but talked myself out of it a bunch of times. I then found out I would be getting a bonus from work, so I decided I would get it anyway as a treat for myself because work has been really crazy lately and I really thought I deserve a treat so why not.

I had a card holder from Prada that I picked up in Bicester Village (a discount designer outlet) for my birthday 2 years ago and I used it every day and really got my money's worth so I plan to do the same with this one. This is the Classic Black Caviar Leather Cardholder, this also comes in Lambskin Leather but the caviar is more durable and long lasting so I decided on that instead. This has gold hardware which I always prefer for everything and the logo is just small and understated which is perfect for me. This has a popper opening with one large pocket and one card slot pocket and I use this as my entire wallet now, I keep all my cards in the thin card pocket at the front and then any cash, vouchers and recipets in the bigger pocket and everything fits perfectly. Even if I swap this one for my bigger one if I need to or if you are contemplating getting this and think it's not big enough, this would be great for using with clutches in the evening. 

I bought this from the Chanel boutique on New Bond Street and the service was impeccable as you might expect, everything was 1st class, no over the counter payments here... I was taken to a seperate office for my payments (even when purchasing my beauty bits) which was a nice touch. The packaging and wrapping is also gorgeous, a typical black bag with the White ribbon and the white camellia flower, then inside and all black box wrapped in more ribbon and another camellia and the actual cardholder comes in a velvet dust pocket for protection when not in use.

I know to some this seems extravagant but I didn't buy this on a whim and I always work hard and save for any expensive items that I buy because that is just what I prefer to spend my money on at this time in my life. This was just a review to show anyone who might be looking into buying any Chanel items. 

I realised recently that I actually haven't given this beauty a full review yet, and it's about time I did...

Chanel Le Blanc De Chanel (£31/ 30ml)

This just might be the most luxurious primer ever, but even if it isn't it is still amazing. It comes in a glass bottle with a mini CC engraved spatula to apply it with, it is a thick white fluid which dries to an almost powder finish, not tacky at all which I love. One my pale skin there is no visible 'white cast' but with the small amount needed I can't imagine there would be on any skin tone. A little truly does go a long way so this bottle should last forever (almost), it's a bit pricey but I think considering what you use each time it's definitely worth it. This primer is lightly scented like all Chanel beauty products.

The effect is a soft natural glow which is perfect for me as I usually use matte or satin finish foundations so it keeps the skin looking healthy. It is a very lightweight formula which dries in quickly on the skin and leaves a velvet finish. This primer can be used alone, under foundation, mixed with foundation or added on top in certain areas that need an extra highlight. I have been using it mainly under my foundations but I have also tried it as a highlight a few times and it gives such a nice blurred effect with no glitter or shimmer whatsoever. Also note, my skin type is Oily/Combination and I love this, so don't be afraid if you're any oily girl, this is very sheer and natural and won't add to your problems.

I really recommend this product, I think it really is worth it's high end price tag.

I recently got hold of a slightly older Chanel release which I was pretty happy about because I have tried this before when I was a lot younger and had no idea how I would like it now so I've been giving it a little test run recently and here are my findings.

Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smooting Fluid Make Up (RRP £36 for 30ml). This foundation has an SPF of 15 and says it is an "Anti-Fatigue" foundation hence the luminous finish, I would say this is a light to medium coverage foundation and I personally wouldn't say it was buildable because of the finish. 

It is definitely a very luminous finish foundation and I wouldn't really recommend this for people with oily skin (I have oily skin myself and of course if that is the dewy, glowy look you are going for like I do when I am tanned then by all means it is a great foundation) I would say this is more aimed at slightly mature skin which needs a youthful glow and for those more oily I would suggest the Perfection Lumiere Velvet as the finish is matte but the formula still has Illuminating properties.

The luminosity is this foundation is very natural looking, no glitter or shimmer at all, just a very healthy finish. It is an easy to blend formula (with either a brush or a sponge), sinks into the skin well without creating those 'foundation pores' and overall is a very seemless natural looking foundation.

I hope this was helpful.

I have been after a decent brush to keep in my hand bag at all times (oily girls who need a powder fix frequently will understand) and after visiting my local Chanel counter quite frequently for the last few months I got extremely attracted to their Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush (£35), which as you can tell from the name is actually designed to be used with their Les Beiges Powder (which is also on my wanted list).

The lady on the counter also showed me the other Kabuki Brush in the line but I was swayed in the favour of the Les Beiges brush because it is retractable which is perfect for the purpose I required, the other brush she showed me was a gorgeous quality but very standard kabuki which was not retractable but did come with a little velvet pouch to keep it in, I decided on the Les Beiges purely for practicality. The Les Beiges brush comes in a metal case with a lid which is perfect protection for on the go.

It is a very high quality brush with extremely densely packed synthetic bristles which helps it to pick up the perfect amount of product, because the bristles are so dense it does make it tricky to cover large areas quickly but as I don't use this as my main powder brush this doesn't effect me greatly as it is great for touch ups to the T zone or cheeks. Before buying this I read quite a few reviews that said it was very difficult to wash and took forever to dry out again, but I can safely say that in my experience this is not true, I wasn't his brush the same way I wash all my brushes (with Dr Bronner original scent liquid soap and warm water) and at the same time and it cleaned up like new and dried in the same time as the rest of my brushes.

Overall I would say this is an extremely luxury product and I know I could probably picked up one a lot cheaper, like maybe the Real Techniques Retractable Kabuki, but I felt like a treat, so this is definitely not something you need in your life but I do recommend it if you are a Chanel junkie or just generally feel like treating yourself to something really high quality and long lasting.

I have been coveting the Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche fragrance for ages now but I have already bought 4 perfumes this year (slightly excessive I know, but perfume is my weakness) and so I didn't know whether I could justify £55 on the Fifth one.

I was scouting around in the Chanel section on the Boots site and saw that they actually sell a Moisture Mist which is £28.50 for 100ml, so of course I caved.

I'm actually known by the Chanel representative in my local Boots now (whoops!) so when I popped in to pick it up she actually threw in some cute samples for me to try.

I purchased the Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche Moisture Mist 100ml and the samples I received were a miniature Imitable Intense Mascara in black which came in a really cute little toothpaste-like tube (like the Eyeko ones) I have only used this once so no reports yet, but keep an eye out for a review. I also received a mini Hydra Beauty Creme which I was really excited about because I have always wanted to try the Chanel Skincare and the full price version of his is a whopping £50, I have actually nearly finished this little tube so I will pop a mini review up soon.

Over all I love shopping for Chanel beauty products, the service, the samples, the products and the gorgeous gift wrapping are all what you would expect from such a high end brand.