I have previously blogged about Chanel’s Rouge Allure Laque back in 2009 and Glossimer in 2007 and 2008.  Both products are staples in Chanel’s make up line and you can expect releases of new shades every season. As a result, both products often discontinue shades from time to time. Be sure to stock up on shades that work for you.
Chanel Rouge Allure Lacque in #707Â
RRP AUD$55
Apologies with the blurry picture, my camera refuses to focus on the glossy wand. Chanel’s Rouge Allue Laque is packaged approximately the same size as Rouge Coco Shine, this compact gloss lipstick comes with an easy to  use application wand.
#707
This is a musty pink shade (very close to my natural lip colour) that goes on creamy and doesn’t accentuate any lip lines. Bonus points for tasting like lollies. If you are not much of a lipstick person, the Rouge Allure Laque would definitely hit the spot.
Chanel Glossimer #307
RRP AUD$44
Oldie’ but a goodie. This one gloss and shimmer like no other lip glosses.
#307
My lips are naturally blood red, more often than not the camera always catch my lips really red. Glossimer #307 is a translucent shimmery clear gloss. Recommended to apply on top of lipstick or on its own like my picture above. As you can see the finish to be quite shiny and the shimmer isn’t over the top tacky type of shimmer.
Both products are now available on Chanel counter
Rimmel – Union Jack Eyeshadow
RRP AUD$15.95 each
Every palette comes with 4 shades (from light to dark) in a Union Jack design. Love the design and packaging just be extra careful when picking up pigments to not mix the light shades and the dark shades together.
Chanel – Ligne Extreme Eye Liner #307Â
RRP AUD$45
Party gold liquid liner! You can see the expert – Lisa Eldridge working her magic with it here.
My personal way of doing it is starting my usual black eye liner and finishing the flick with this gold liquid liner.
Chanel – Illusion D’ombre #84 Epatant
(Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow)
RRP AUD$48
This is hands down Chanel’s 2011 best product for eye make up product. Comes in a range of six totally wearable and collectable shades, all Illusion D’Ombre comes with an individual brush that helps keep application clean and free of shadow cross contamination.
This jelly-gel like shadow surprisingly delivers intense shimmery pigment (which I love) and is super long lasting. Definitely double thumbs up and stock them up when you can.Â
 
Garnier -Â Youthful Radiance Anti-Dark Circles Roll-On Concealer
RRP AUD$18.95
Covers under eye dark circles and treats the eye areas (concealer + eye treatment) at the same time.
I have not met a person who have used this and don’t like it. Get on it.
Tom Ford – Eye Color Quad #08 Sahara Haze
RRP AUD$100
This is definitely one of those palettes I am keeping for myself and no amount of begging from a dear friend will let me allow to share with them when they come over to play make up. This unusual eye shadow quad comes with two matte shades (top row) and two shimmery (bottom row) shades. Gives the combination of smooth matte base/shading  shades and shimmery/glittery darker shades for crease and lining up party eyes.
 
NP Set – Rainbow Eye Palette
RRP AUD$29
Budget friendly palette that comes with 15 shades that are quite universally flattering from nude browns, smokey hues to the brighter playful shades. I use these shadows with my NARS eyeshadow primer and haven’t had any issues, the colours are medium pigment and are long lasting.
 
Maybelline – EyeStudio Hyper Diamond Eyeshadow Palette
RRP AUD$18.95 eachÂ
If you like intense shimmers paired with pigment shadows, these are some of the palettes you don’t want to miss. While I am not a big drug store brand type of girl, I must say Maybelline has eye shadows make up category mastered. They never fail to deliver and won’t cost you an arm and a leg for the quality of the products that release. Texture is always soft, very blendable and packed with pigments.
Clinique – High Impact Mascara
RRP AUD$38
Separates, defines and lengthens minus the clump and annoying flakes. Long wearing and enhances my existing curled lashes without weighing them down. Also one of Clinique’s best selling mascara, definitely worth checking out when you’re at a local counter next.
 
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Xtreme Lashes – Hydrating Gel Patches
RRP AUD$30
Of course with all the late night parties, it is crucial to replenish what’s loss. Xtreme Lashes does some really well fitted Hydrating Gel Patches that keeps the eye area well moistured and to prevent early signs of ageing.
When one think of Chanel beauty, make up and iconic nail polish shades naturally comes to mind. As a skin care fiend, my love for Chanel skincare dates back to 2008. Not many people know this but Chanel much like their luxury goods and make up products; pour years of research and testing into their skincare products.
Their latest’s Sublimage Essential Comfort Cleanser is a clear winner. Don’t be duped by the name it is actually a make up remover for both face and eyes (yeap even the toughest of all eye make up residues). Made in France with camellia kissi seed oil (derived from Chanel’s iconic Camellia flowers), hydrophilic, glycerin, jojoba seed oil this oil based gel-like cleanser goes onto skin quite thickly.
Once massaged all over face, the silky oil spreads through evenly. Next, I warm up a cotton cloth (comes with purchase, score!) and press all over face and  gently exfoliate in circular movements to remove residues. The experience is very comforting and almost felt like a mini facial.
Utilising sugar derivatives, this cleanser gently dissolve make up and gives skin a supply, radiant and squeaky clean. Oh and let’s not forget about the scent – ah the scent, it is a mixture of delicate green scent of linden, sweet floral scents of lily of the valley, cyclamen and violet and a woody, powdery and vanilla notes finish. Definitely a sensory experience while cleansing the face.
The cleanser also comes in a big tube (props for the packaging) and makes the cost per use actually very affordable as you truly only need very little each use. Although it is oil based, this cleanser is non comedogenic so it’s safe to use even if you have oily skin.
Chanel Sublimage Essential Comfort Cleanser $116.00
Available on Chanel counters and selected pharmacies nationally now
Left: #407 Blazing Gold, Right: #417 Beige Lame
Why I love it:Â
- Luxe, sturdy packaging that is easy to open
- Each eye shadow shade comes with a sponge tip applicator (which is my favourite way of applying eye shadow)
- Both powder shades are really soft to touch and is easy to apply
- Can be used wet or dry (I am lazy so I’ve always stick with dry application)
- #407 Blazing Gold – is a very sheer shade with a very faint hint of gold sparkle, you probably won’t get much of a colour pay off from this colour unless using wet application. Personally, I use this as a base/overall shade all over the lid to brighten my eye area.
- #417 Beige Lame (Limited Edition) - A gorgeous everyday shade with a hint of sparkle that is guaranteed to make any lady feel special. The colour is quite pigmented and is a cross between beige and brown with a hint of shimmer. The finish is a sophisticated understated but beautiful shade. I am currently obsessed with this shade and wear it a minimum of 3-4 times a week. It is a the eye shadow I wore to the recent MBBE 2011. This is a shade that will guarantee to break my heart since it is limited edition and when they do discontinue this I’d cry myself to bed when I run out of this eye shadow. Definitely a HG eye shadow shade for me and I am stocking this one up for sure.
RRP AUD$44 each
All shades are available in Chanel counters now
The very smart people at Chanel came out with a traveling pack complete with Chanel goodies.
Complete with:
- Chanel sleep mask
- Hydramax + Active Serum Active Moisture Boost
- Soin Tendres Levres Hydra Treatment Lip Care SPF 15
- Pro Lumiere Correcteur Professional Finish Concealer in Medium
- Inimitable Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel in Noir-Black, and
- a mini Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Seashell.
On top of that you get your own Chanel makeup bag and a clear bag for all the spill-able stuff. Perfect for heavy travelers or as a Christmas gift. Don’t you think?
If you are in your 20s and want to fight the early signs of aging; this is a great way to start. Our peepers stands out the most from our face so why not treat it with care?
Besides of getting sufficient amount of sleep daily, healthy lifestyle, minimum caffeine/alcohol intake, wearing sunglasses during sunny days to protect the eyes and the surrounding areas and drinking heaps of water daily. Sometimes dark circle still find ways to creep around the eye area.
For the less fortunate (heredity) you might just have to invest in a good concealer/plastic surgery to remove dark circle. As for the rest, these two simple step might just cut it.
Step 1:
Roll this eye tonic treatment over your eyes in circular motion 5 times for each eye. Pat dry with your ring fingers. This way you apply less pressure on the delicate eye area.
The purpose of this eye tonic is to visibly diminish the appearances of dark eye circle. By rolling the cool and refreshing tonic over the eye area stimulates circulation to the eye area. It also works to help brighten and prevent dark spots around the eyes.
Step 2:
Apply a very tiny amount of this eye cream twice a day correctly. This cream is fairly nourishing for the eye area and it helps to reduce puffiness and fine lines. It absorbs really quick into the eye area without ever feeling greasy or uncomfortable.
I have been using this for a little more than a month now and I am very happy with the glowing result it leaves around my eye area after applications. It did not annoy my sensitive eyes either.
Perfect base for makeup too.
Alternatively, give your eye a little massage during night time and press on the pressure points around your eye area and temples in order for better results. Gently pinch your brows and eye lids 3 times for circulation. And gently tap the cream into your eyes until thoroughly absorbed and see the difference yourself.
This Le Crayon Gloss is insane. Draws on literally like gloss and stays on forever. Incidentally this shade is very similar to my lip color and it matches most of my lipsticks. Some days I draw it on top of my lip stick, some days under. Don’t ask me why.
Some days I have this alone on my lips, some days I put some shiny lip gloss over. Au natural.
Only downside is that because it draws on like gloss, it also finishes up pretty quickly. I almost have to sharpen it every 1-2 application. Nevertheless, I had funny fooling around with the Chanel’s sharpener.
