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Sneak Peek: Chanel LA Sunrise Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Chanel LA Sunrise Collection Photos & Swatches

Here are a few pieces from the new Chanel LA Sunrise Collection. Everything I bought to review is included this post (if it's not here, I didn't buy it, sorry!), and the full reviews will come soon!

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Chanel Spring 2016 Collection -- LA Sunrise

Chanel Spring 2016 Collection -- LA Sunrise

Discover a colour collection that reveals the vibrant mood of an endless Los Angeles summer. Flashes of purple, teal and green capture the city’s carefree spirit, while a dreamy spectrum of pink, coral and raspberry shades evoke the California morning skies.

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Chanel L'Indomptable (54) Rouge Allure Velvet

Chanel L'Indomptable (54) Rouge Allure Velvet ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Milani Hot Pink Rage (P, $5.49) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Eccentrico (505) (LE, $38.00) is darker, glossier (95% similar). MAC Good Kisser (P, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Good Taste (P, $25.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC No Faux Pas (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Bite Beauty Framboise (DC, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Velvet Underground (P, $37.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel La Romanesque (50) (DC, $45.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Tats (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). Dior Popsicle (353) (LE, $38.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Caliente (DC, $18.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Anastasia Stargazer (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Sheer Anarchy (DC, $18.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Girl About Town (P, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Hourglass I Believe (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel L'Indomptable (54) Rouge Allure Velvet ($36.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish....

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Chanel Signe Particulier Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Signe Particulier Eyeshadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a limited edition palette for the holidays. I normally enjoy the formula Chanel uses with this type of imprint, but this year's wasn't as impressive--two shades were silky but powdery and two were drier on the...

Chanel Signe Particulier Eyeshadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a limited edition palette for the holidays. I normally enjoy the formula Chanel uses...

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Chanel Infiniment Chanel Illuminating Powder

Chanel Infiniment Chanel Illuminating Powder ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a soft, light-medium peach with warm, orange tones and a satin finish. Tarte Beaming (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Shy One (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Style (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Geller Cantaloupe (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Adrenaline Rush (LE, $29.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Corol #1 (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NYX Pink the Town (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Summer Fling (LE, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Trickery (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Sunny Surprise (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Nude Peach (DC, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel Infiniment Chanel Illuminating Powder ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a soft, light-medium peach with warm, orange tones and a satin finish....

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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

If you've followed my favorites, you'll know that I favor more shimmery blush, and specifically, luminous blush. The kind of shimmer that doesn't read frosted or metallic but more of glowing sheen. Here are some of my favorites of the moment!

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Chanel Golden Sun (280) Joues Contraste Blush

Chanel Golden Sun (280) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with a hint of warm rose paired with a luminous sheen. ColourPop Construct (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Buxom Seychelles (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Cheek Studio II (LE, $30.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Tint (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Cover FX Warm Honey (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Aphrodisiac (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Douceur (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Baby Don't Go (P, $23.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). bareMinerals The Close Call (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Takeover (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Burberry Earthy (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Revlon Naughty Nude (006) (P, $9.99) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop The Golden Child (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Cheeky (79) (DC, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Accent (84) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Grisaille (P, $32.00) is warmer (85% similar). Stellar Beauty Eclipse (P, $25.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). NYX Taupe (DC, $5.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Pressed Amber (LE, $29.00) is darker (80% similar). MAC Perfectly Lit (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel Golden Sun (280) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with a hint of warm rose paired with a luminous sheen....

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