The theme for this collection is: "A quintessential makeup collection of universally wearable, natural colours designed to enhance and flatter the face. . . and ensure a woman's best look is naturally her own." Les Naturels de Chanel includes the following items:
Here are some close-ups of the collection:
Left to right: Curious Rouge Allure (63), Unity Glossimer (41), Waterlily Glossimer (112), Bel Air Glossimer (147), Naive Rouge Allure (25)
Orchid Rose Joues Contraste (15)
Left to right (matte shades): Lily Ombre Essentielle (84) & Slate Ombre Essentielle (83)
Left to right (repromote shades): Lotus Ombre Essentielle (46) & Mahogany Ombre Essentielle (51)
Some comparisons for Bel Air Glossimer:
1) Chanel Curious RA
2) Chanel Naive RA
3) Chanel Bel Air Glossimer
4) Chanel Giggle Glossimer
5) Chanel Glass Quartz Aqualumiere Gloss #69
6) Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect Satin Pink #657
7) Laura Mercier Blush Lip Glace
8) MAC Ample Pink Plushglass
Overall thoughts: I am a huge Chanel fan and am so happy I finally got my hands on the Bel Air glossimer since I missed it when it first came out and was exclusive to Chanel Boutiques and online. The matte shadows are gorgeous, but are on the sheer side for me. I need to use a cream base like Laura Mercier's Metallic or Satin Cream Shadows or MAC Paint Pots. And even with a base, I need to layer it heavily with a stiffer brush. I'm crazy about the natural no-makeup look, but the new matte shadows are a bit "too natural" for me to be absolutely in love with them. Still, they are great for layering over other shades to softly blend colors together.
Luckily, I already have all the other items featured in this collection, so I felt this was nice to give me some ideas on how to incorporate some staple products with new shades. If you don't have Orchid Rose Blush, it's a definite must have, it goes with just about everything. I'm a Chanel Shell/Beige = MAC NC30-35 for reference. At one of the Chanel events I went to, the makeup artist used this on one of my friends who is a couple shades lighter than me and it looked gorgeous on her too!
* Promotional images from Chanel.com
this looks like a very classy collection! thanks for the info :)
ReplyDeletefunny enough that i had borchid rose and gave it away. i can't wear that shade as it makes me looks muddy. i was hoping to see new JC but there is none. I guess I'll have to check out the glosses them, i bought the 2 LE ones from the last collection but they were too red for me. i have stopped using them and my MIL took them gladly since they were tested and so not swap worthy.
ReplyDeletei have not bought a thing for myself from chanel for some time and that;s rather odd...
anyway, i am glad i found out about your blog. i didn't know that you blog or else i'd follow it long ago!
love what you are doing. all so detailed and beautiful pictures as when i knew you back on MUA.