Chanel Les Impressions de Chanel Collection: The Roundup
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Chanel Les Impressions de Chanel Collection: The Roundup
OVERALL, I like, but I don’t *love* Les Impressions de Chanel. There are some great products, but there are also some good-but-not-worth-the-price-tag products as well. I think Chanel did a good job mixing a more neutral, softer color palette with edgy darkness (e.g. Imprevu and Kaska Beige).
My favorites out of the bunch were the lip products and the Kaska Beige eyeshadow quad (and hey, make sure you saw the look I did with it!). I think the lip products are prettily subtle; like they’re shades that work on a variety of skin tones and work with dramatic looks or for everyday wear. They also layer incredibly well; so far, I’ve fallen in love with every combination of glossimer + Rouge Allure I’ve tried thus far.
For those who aren’t Chanel fans, I don’t think too many of these products are “exciting” enough to induce you over to the double-C side of things, even though everything is incredibly wearable and looks lovely on. I just think if bold is what you’re after, this collection is not for you. On the other hand, if you’re looking for easy-to-wear shades that can be worn for a special occasion or to work in the same palette, this is a collection you may enjoy.
Temptalia’s Recommendations
Must-Haves: Futile Glossimer, Delicieuse Rouge Allure Lipstick, Kaska Beige Eyeshadow Quad
Nice-to-Haves: Maline Glossimer, Incognito Rouge Allure Lipstick
Skip: Tendresse Le Vernis (easily duped; Chanel’s formula is not so beyond-compare that it warrants a $23 price tag!)
Product-by-Product Reviews
- Empreinte de Chanel
- Glossimers: Futile & Maline
- Imprevu Joues Contraste
- Kaska Beige Eyeshadow Quad
- Nail Lacquers: Inattendu, Tendresse
- Rouge Allure Lipstick: Delicieuse, Impertinente, Incognito, Insouciante
P.S. – I ordered Particuliere from Saks, so hopefully that’ll arrive later this week, and I’ll review it then 
Disclosure
This review contains a sample product sent for consideration by the brand or its PR firm. Our priority is to you, and we honor that commitment by being honest! We don't do paid reviews or guarantee reviews. We're going to give you the truth and nothing but! For more information, please read our editorial/review policies.
I blame YOU for going in my lunch break and buying the quad and the lipstick (shade unknown yet). :-D
LOL! Sorry :P
WOW~~~ this is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to buy them.
My favourites from this collection are the eyeshadow quad and the blush. The quad is gorgeous and I am considering picking these warm brown neutrals over the MAC Warm and Cozy ones.
Discussion and debate are highly encouraged, and we expect community members to participate respectfully. When asking a question, please check the FAQ section (above) for information about purchasing, price, dupes, and the like. If you have general feedback or need technical support, please contact us.
Comments that include advertisements, self-promotion, insults, etc. may be in violation of our comment policy and subject to deletion. Please see our comment policy for more information.