Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel Review, Photos, Swatches
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel
Chanel Spring 2012: Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel
Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel ($58.00 for 0.53 oz.) is a new and limited blush for springtime. It’s described as an “elegant highlighting face powder” with “subtle gradations of rose, coral, and peach.” Though Chanel says you can apply them on their own or applied together, you’ll tend to use at least a few strips at a time, as they are very skinny and won’t accommodate most blush brushes in just one of those little strips!
If you stay on the upper half, you’ll get a pinker look, and if you stay on the bottom half, you’ll get a peachier look. When you swirl, it’s a pink-coral with a peachy sheen. Tarina Tarantino Parasol is a more pigmented pink-coral. MAC Stunner doesn’t really have any coral to it, but it is similar to the upper portion of this blush. Chanel Pink Cloud is similar but less pink and subtler on. Benefit Bella Bamba is pinker but with a light hand, similar enough on.
At first glance, this was very reminiscent of Guerlain’s Blush G Serie Noire, and for the most part, it is. The strips in this product are much, much skinnier, so it’s difficult to focus on particular shades, but the shades of each strip are very similar to Blush G. Chanel’s doesn’t have the darker orange shade (which you’ll find at the top of Blush G), but everything else is similar, so the end result can be similar. If you tend to prefer a darker, more coral blush, then you’ll prefer the Blush G, since you have that darker orange shade to yield those results. Chanel’s is more of a pink-coral to pink-peach. The other major difference is Guerlain’s has a stronger golden sheen, while Chanel’s appears a bit softer. Blush G has more pigmentation overall, due to that darker orange shade, and Chanel’s is less intense. If you missed out on Blush G, this is a good substitute, though.
The texture is really nice–soft, smooth–and the finish looks lovely on the skin, as it’s luminous and glowy without being frosted or emphasizing pores or imperfections on the skin. Given that it’s not supposed to deliver a lot of color, it’s true-to-form; it gives a subtle flush but tends to yield more luminosity. I expect on fairer skin tones, you’ll see this as more of a blush and highlighter combination, while deeper skin tones will find it works mostly as a highlighter. A nice bonus is–despite the high price tag–it’s a good value, because it’s over half an ounce of product (most blushes are between 0.15 to 0.30 oz.). On me, it wore for around seven hours and started to fade; it was noticeably faded after nine hours.
Where to Buy: Nordstrom, $58
The Glossover
Given that it's not supposed to deliver a lot of color, it's true-to-form; it gives a subtle flush but tends to yield more luminosity. I expect on fairer skin tones, you'll see this as more of a blush and highlighter combination, while deeper skin tones will find it works mostly as a highlighter.
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Nordstrom, $58.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
Tarina Tarantino Parasol is a more pigmented pink-coral. MAC Stunner doesn't really have any coral to it, but it is similar to the upper portion of this blush. Chanel Pink Cloud is similar but less pink and subtler on. Benefit Bella Bamba is pinker but with a light hand, similar enough on.
hi! Unfortunately, this is sold out everywhere :( no gurantee :( sad. I know you already mentioned about Tarina Tarantino in Parasol, but would you still recommend Parasol? What is the most difference between two? Looks like Parasol is more pigmented, but if I lightly blend it, will I get a same result as Horizon Blush? Let me know! Thank you, and I lovelovelovelove your chanel look :)xoxo
Parasol is much more pigmented and has a different shimmer.
hi christine, which wouldyou prefer bella bamba or horizon de chanel ?
For a blush, Bella Bamba. For a highlighter, Blush Horizon de Chanel.
gorgeous! <3 what lipstick are you wearing in the very last picture??
Hi Christine. I've recently bought this 'cause I missed Dior Coral Riviera and I thought this could be a good alternative paired with...and this is my question: Dior Rose diamond or Amber? My skin tone is similar to yours (I'm Spanish)and I'm looking for your exact look on your Dior Bronze Harmony blush in Coral Riviera post. Thanks a lot!
I think if you want something more coral, then I'd go Amber. Rose will give it more of a pink look!
Thank you very much Christine. You can't imagine how useful your reviews and tutorials are for people like me who live in a country where it's nearly impossible to swatch some brands and we literally depend on others experiences. Thank God I discovered both Temptalia and ebay... Thank you very much for your work and for being my muse, you really inspire me.
Thank you, Patricia!
I am in love with this blush, truly, but I am really curious how it compares to the Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks. I want to buy it but not if they are comparable products- especially, since the shimmer bricks are cheaper. Thank you for any help :)
Christine - just ordered thru Nordstrom. I clicked thru your site - so, I hope you get the 'credit" - your site has saved me money by preventing multiple purchases, AND I've gotten some GREAT things I had not heard about. Thank you!! Your research and attention to detail are superb, and I really enjoy reading your columns! Can't wait for my blush, and I got a lipstick, too (giggle). I have dark-ish skin (Russian/Hungarian heritage, but soooo wanted this!! It looks GREAT on you!!
Thank you so m uch, Pamela! :)
Does anyone know how this compares to the Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks? Thanks:)
Christine! I really want your opinion this time! I'm not a blush fiend and only owned NARS Organsm and Deep Throat, is this one has enough difference from the said two NARS blushes and hence worth purchasing? I'm struggling between this one and NARS Oasis! I want a new blush for new year!!
This is pinker than Orgasm and much lighter than Deep Throat. Oasis is more plum :) If you are very fair, you could use this as a blush, but if you are medium to dark, you might prefer Oasis!
What eye/lip makeup are you wearing in this photo? Looks great
Breakdown - http://www.temptalia.com/look-chanel-spring-2012
Hi, could you tell me the name or number of the shade that you're wearing on the lips in the last photo? It looks beautiful on you and I'm in love with it!
Please wear this blush on your wedding day. You look so radiant with it! It's probably my favorite blush on you I've seen in months and months and months :)
I don't think I will, but thank you for your suggestion! Not really my favorite on me!
One of your prettiest looks! You look divine in these colors!
Thank you!
ooh nice! It's perfect for bridal make-up, I must say.
I just picked this up today. I'm on the fairer side so this works well as both a blush and a highlighter, like you said. I'm enjoying it a lot so far, like the formula. I really like the way this looks on you too, Christine!
Thanks, Diana!
i caved in and ordered it today. :-)
Thanks for the review. It is so gorgeous! I've just started the process of re-building my MAC collection now that my kids are old enough to know better than to throw my makeup in the toilet. ;) But I think that instead of buying a few different shades of MAC, I may splurge on this one given that it is so generous in size and versatile. (How am I doing at justifying the price tag? lol!) By the way - thank you for your reviews and swatches - they have been very helpful to me in the past few weeks!
Thank you, Dana!! :) It's a very nice product by Chanel, and if it's something you'll reach for often, definitely worth it!
oh my goodness! that blush looks beautiful and it looks GORGEOUS on you. but it might not look good on me.. do you think it's worth the money to try? /:
I own Guerlain Blush G Serie Noire so this one is definitely a pass for me.
It's the first time I see it, and it looks so marvellous ! What a nice mix they done.
Holy crap, this is GORGEOUS! Both in the pan and on you :) sooo pricey, but maybe I can treat myself to a nice early half-birthday present? Pushing it, I know. ;D
Do it! ;)
I agree with the other posts, Christine~that blush/lipstick combo looks perfect on you! You said that you didn't like the formula very much of that lipstick; is there a similar color out there with a better formula? People are already talking about your wedding makeup. We would all love to see it afterward if it's not too personal for you to share.
I'm so glad you love the blush! It looks amazing on you! I picked up quite a few items from this collection, the blush and eye quad included, and have been LOVING them! My go-to quick and easy spring-type look has been wearing the perfection lumiere foundation, an inky black mascara, this blush, and either the "bagatelle" glossimer or the "flirt" rouge coco shine. :D
That blush looks so beautiful on you, Christine! :)
Very nice! I'm going to have to get this.
Woww...this looks soo beautiful!!!!!
I'm obsessed I absolutely love everything about this blush, except the price lol it's beautiful on you.
What foundation are you wearing? I love it!
Chanel Perfection
Love, love, love this look on you Please do a "What we're wearing" post on this! :) :)
This color is stunning on you, Christine: soft, feminin, classically springtime. It is another finely milled, super soft, highly pigmented, soft glow powder from Italy. It is similar in texture and pigmentation to Chanel's hit from last summer--Bronze Rosé I hope we see more of these beauties from Chanel. Italy is definitely producing some fantastic powders for Chanel.
What do you have on your eyes in that photo, if I may ask? They look lovely :)
The blush looks so gorgeous and feminine on you. I think I am going to pass as I want blushes that are more pigmented. ;-)
Christine,this should be your wedding look...you look soft,elegant and ethereal.
Thanks!
Your entire look is absolutely fabulous. What a gorgeous combination on you! One quick question, would you mind sharing what blush brush you use? Whatever you use seems to apply flawlessly! Thanks!
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