Chanel Les Ornaments de Chanel is the brand's holiday 2019 collection, which features an eyeshadow quad, highlighter, six lipsticks, two lipglosses, two single eyeshadows, and two nail lacquers (not swatched).
Hard to say, since obviously a good deal is kept that has nothing to do with my personal preferences! That being said, I want for nothing, and I have so many fantastic products at arm’s length with the majority of it well-organized, so I’d say pretty happy! The only way to be happier would be...
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If it’s a totally new formula, then I try it with and without primer (or whatever helper may be reasonable with that product type) to get an overall gauge at what longevity looks like as a standalone product and how it might be extended (if necessary). I’ll also try different application...
The real rant is the price point — just really, really expensive. The recent price increase on the lipsticks has really pushed the brand into an even higher tier. I love the smaller, six-pan palettes, which I feel are a better value/proposition, than the larger $125 palettes. The brand has some exceptional formulas, and I love the color stories in most of their palettes.
— Christine
I like to test a foundation over a couple of weeks as I often find that a formula applies beautifully one day and looks less flattering on another day, so it’s good to see it on different days (at random) to see how consistent application is. I also like to try it without different products on...
Matte eyeshadows are popular because they are often more forgiving than shimmers when it comes to emphasis of lid texture and lines, while they're a classic way to add definition and depth to any eyeshadow look. Previously, I published my tips on working with shimmery eyeshadows, and now, I'm...
Drier lips need a little extra attention--TLC, if you will--and prep to get the best lipstick application. Lipstick simply goes on more smoothly and sits better on hydrated, more supple lips. In order to apply lipstick to dry lips, the key is proper preparation and ongoing maintenance of your...
Powdery eyeshadows are the type that have a lot of excess product that gets kicked up in the pan whenever you go to use it. They'll often look messier when housed in a palette, so you may feel like you have to wipe away excess to avoid colors mixing. Sometimes, this powderiness results in...
Firmer eyeshadow formulas are pressed more firmly into the pan, and it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing, but firmer eyeshadows require some modification of techniques and tools in order to get the most pigmentation and blendability out of them.
One upside is that firmer formulas tend to...
