Sabrina, Author at The Beauty Look Book

Chanel

Chanel Les Beiges Summer To-Go 2023

June 11, 2023

This year’s Chanel Les Beiges Summer Collection features repromoted summer staples in travel sizes. There are two new lip colors alongside minis of the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Illuminating Oil, Water-Fresh Tint and Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream.

Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint

The Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint Travel Size ($47 each) comes in a .5 fl oz format in 8 shades. Formula seems to be the same as the original Full Size Version ($70 for 1 fl oz). Lightweight, hydrating, glowy with a subtle hint of pigment and glow. I can wear either Medium or Medium Plus. For those who want a natural veil of hydration I think this is perfect.

I always set with a powder since I prefer a matte finish so it’s hard to see the product’s final effect on the skin in photos. This demo will help show the coverage and finish on the skin. I’m applying it with the Hourglass Vanish Foundation Brush and for my moisturizer underneath I used Chanel’s La Solution 10 De Chanel.

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Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream

The Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream has been a long time favorite and the new Travel Size ($40 for .5 oz) is available in three colors but the shades in travel size have slight variations and the formula feels different. Colors pull just slightly different but on the skin once blended they look the same. Formula on the travel size has a blurred effect on the skin. It’s not quite matte but it feels a bit more pigmented and matte compared to the full size.

I like applying this with any foundation brush, love the Chanel Brush 101 or Brush 100. The Hourglass Vanish Foundation Brush or the Ambient Foundation Brush also work well.

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Illuminating Oil

I really love that Chanel brought back the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Illuminating Oil ($63 for 1 fl oz) in travel size. I was able to buy this in one of the boutiques before it launched while traveling and I really loved having it in my travel bag! Having it in a smaller option I can easily hold in one hand or bring with me on travel is much more convenient. (Last year’s bottle was SO big I could barely hold it with my hands.) It smells like a slightly more floral version of the les beiges line with jasmine and it’s just beautiful.

The shimmer is subtle on the skin but more visible in direct sunlight.

UV Essentiel – NEW formula

Chanel reformulated their UV Essentiel with SPF 50 and I picked this up in Miami last month. As a long time fan of the previous formula my first reaction was to panic, but rest assured the new one is better! It has a texture that combines a gel and cream in one so it’s not as fluid/liquid. The formula leaves no white cast on the skin and works well with the Chanel foundations on top. The texture is lightweight and blends easily. I like the newer formula because now it doesn’t creep or slide into my eye corners (sunscreen often does that and it stings!). Active ingredients include Avobenzone 3.0 % | Homosalate 10.0 % | Octisalate 5.0 % | Octocrylene 5.0 %.

Rouge Coco Flash

Last we have a look at the new Rouge Coco Flash shades. Destination is a neutral beige pink. This sometimes pulls a little too pale on my lips and skin tone, sometimes I can pull it off, sometimes I can’t. Escapade is a muted reddish shade – semi bold but not too bold. Both have that glossy finish, smooth texture and hydrating feel. They’re creamy and I love applying these! They don’t have the best lasting power but I don’t mind reapplying.

Swatched below. Also added a couple other shades for reference/comparison.

Below wearing:

Foundation – Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint in Medium Plus
Concealer – NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Ginger
Powder – Givenchy Prisme Libre
Bronzer – Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream 392
Eyeshadow – Chanel Ombre Premiere Laque Rayon + Les Beiges Eyeshadow Palette Intense
Brow – Benefit Precisely My Brow Shade 2.5
Nail Polish – Chanel Le Vernis in Premiere Dame

Destination

Escapade

Overall a very edited collection with mainly repromotes in travel sizes. I would have loved to see new colors for the eyes, nails and perhaps a new blush or highlighter for summer. At the same time I do really like these travel sizes and wish I had them a month ago when I was traveling.

I also think having the smaller options at lower price points might be better for those who don’t want to commit to the full size right away.

You can find these out now at Chanel.com and all Chanel Beauty retailers.

Have you checked out any of the new collection items yet?

Chanel Les Beiges items provided for review.

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Chantecaille Summer 2023 – Cosmos Collection

June 7, 2023

Sharing a look at the summer launch from Chantecaille with their Cosmos Collection today! The summer items are repromoted colors in limited-edition packaging. If you’ve been a long-time Chantecaille lover you may want to shop your stash to recreate their summer look. I own two of the items from previous launches and there are slight differences but they are pretty much the same (more below).

Real Bronze and Real Glow

There are two cheek products in this launch. The Real Bronze Bronzer ($84) in Sirena is a gel to powder formula with a super soft texture. It almost feels like it melts into the skin in a really beautiful way. The color in this new launch has a more golden brown undertone compared to the original (in the red packaging). The differences are so subtle though I cannot tell the difference on the face but the original one does pull more neutral/cool. Their bronzers have a subtle glow/sheen that is super flattering on the skin.

The Real Glow Highlighter ($84) in Stella is a soft pearly champagne. It has some slight peachy undertones with a pearlescent golden shimmer. I’ve read that it’s also a repromoted from a previous launch but I don’t have it to compare. This one is smooth, ultra fine in texture, doesn’t emphasize pores and has pretty impressive pigment. You can sheer it out for a more subtle glow and it doesn’t give frosty metallic vibes at all.

Lip Chic

The Chantecaille Lip Chic ($52) formula is well loved by many of you and I 100% agree it’s top notch! The two shades are repromotes as well. Freesia is a soft pink with mauve tones although it pulls warmer and almost rosy beige compared to the previous one (more mauve/cool/muted). Ceylon is a plum orchid shade. This is a new to me color so I can’t compare it to the existing lineup.

Both colors glide onto the lips with absolute perfection. I love the glossy finish, medium buildable pigment and the colors are flattering for year round. They have a soft vanilla scent to them. Formula is hydrating and feels very comfortable on the lips.

Lip Chic in Freesia

Below Lip Chic in Ceylon

Looks wearing:

Foundation – NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vanuatu
Powder – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in Medium
Bronzer – Chantecaille Bronzer in Sirena
Highlighter – Chantecaille Real Glow in Stella
Blush – Pat McGrath Divine Rose III (also reviewed here)
Eyeshadow – Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Golden Hour
Eyeliner – Tarte Quick Stick in Rose Gold Luster/Brown
Mascara – Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Top – Free People Tank
Nail Polish – Chanel Le Vernis Insomniaque (also reviewed here)

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Overall thoughts are a bit mixed. The products are beautiful and perform well. I think they’re easy to wear for an effortless polished look. If you splurge I don’t think you’ll be disappointed – I splurged on Sirena in the previous red compact format and while my wallet was not happy, I really enjoy using that bronzer still. The colors are so wearable and naturally flattering I think they are shades you’ll reach for frequently.

I will 100% use these (especially the Sirena bronzer and Freesia lipstick) because I think the shades are beautiful, quality is excellent and the colors are easy to use for a polished look. That being said I’m not sure I would call any of these must-haves given the extremely high price points and the fact that they’re repromotes. I usually love Chantecaille’s aesthetic for something fresh, new and polished. I would have really loved to see new colors alongside their best sellers instead of just repromotes.

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You can find the collection out now at Chantecaille. Have you checked out the new collection yet? Do you already own the other colors?

Chantecaille summer colors sent for review.

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NARS

New Summer Launches from NARS

June 5, 2023

I have a roundup of some new things I’ve been testing from NARS. It seems as though brands are doing more mini launches versus seasonal looks/collections and I’m not sure how I feel about it. I love the smaller edited launches but kinda miss having a more cohesive look for each season.

I have some of the new Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipsticks, Laguna Collection and Afterglow Liquid Blushes reviewed today.

NARS Laguna Eyeshadow Quads

NARS launched a mini Laguna Collection with extended shades of their Laguna Bronzer in a talc-free formula and new eyeshadow quads. I picked up the two Eyeshadow Quad Palettes ($49 each) and think those are both worth checking out. It’s rare that I find new eyeshadow palettes where I truly love ALL the shades or that are unique enough to really like.

Laguna Eyeshadow Quad has the perfect mix of neutral tan bronzy tones. This quad has the colors I think of when I think of a good summer eye. It has a sparkling white champagne, a tan shimmer, soft warm tan matte and a soft deeper bronze. If you don’t wear a lot of eye makeup or want something super easy to apply for a soft polished look, GET THIS ONE. It’s neutral and slightly warm on my arm but on my eyes and skin tone it pulls more neutral.

Laguna Sunset has all sparkly shades I think are just beautiful. I was a little worried it would be too metallic or have tons of fall out. It pulls warm but it’s really very wearable and does look like a beautiful summer sunset. On my eyes there is minimal fallout with application but the shadows stick well to the eye lids.

Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick

The Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipsticks ($32 each) have quickly become a favorite in my makeup stash. Formula is smooth, hydrating, glossy in finish. They have the perfect amount of pigment in them. I love that they’re not too sheer but at the same time they don’t look or feel thick. I reviewed a couple shades from a Sephora haul earlier this year. I immediately bought more colors. I do think they’re very small (product wise) for the price. They only have 1.5 g of product for $32 while the Afterglow Lip Balms are 3 g for $28.

Colors I have include Breathless (beige nude), Orgasm (pink gold), Devotion (mauve brown), Dolce Vita (rosy brown) and On Edge (bright coral).

Afterglow Liquid Blush

Last we have a look at the Afterglow Liquid Blush ($32 each). There seems to be a blush explosion on the beauty market right now. This is the first new formula I’ve tried but I will be testing out the ones from Pat McGrath and Makeup By Mario soon.

I really like the Afterglow Liquid Blushes but they will be hit or miss for you depending on how much pigment you prefer. These have a similar vibe to the Tarte Maneater Blushes which I love. They have a sponge tip applicator, they’re super easy to apply, blend and layer. They do sheer out quite a bit when you blend but I actually like the pigment level. They aren’t quite as sheer as the Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks (swatched here). If you’re a blush wearer that needs more pigment or color payoff the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blushes (review here) are more pigmented and the original NARS Liquid Blush formula also has a lot more color payoff.

Lasting power has been pretty good on my skin. It doesn’t fade or slip off quickly. On me it stayed put and lasted all day.

Behave is a pretty soft pink (on me it doesn’t really show up once blended out), Brazen is a coral peach (my favorite), Orgasm is a pretty pink gold, Dolce Vita is a plum brown.

On the face below wearing:

Foundation NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Vanuatu
Powder NARS Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder in Creek
Eyeshadow NARS Eyeshadow Quad in Laguna Sunset
Brow Too Faced Superfine Brow Detailer Pencil in Medium Brown
Mascara Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Nails Chanel Insomniaque Nail Polish
Top Citizens of Humanity Tank Top

NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush Behave and Lipgloss in Chelsea Girls

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NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush Brazen and Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick in On Edge

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NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush Orgasm and Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick in Orgasm

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NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush Dolce Vita and Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick in Dolce Vita

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I bought my items from Nordstrom and Sephora. Have you tried any of the new NARS launches? What did you think? Hit or miss?

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Beauty Favorites Packing

Summer Beauty Edit: Travel Favorites

June 1, 2023

Today I’m sharing a roundup of summer beauty favorites I packed for a two-week trip! Covering everything I brought with me and favorites I used!

Travel Cases

I pack beauty items in separate cases to keep things organized: one case for makeup, one bag for brushes and another case for skincare/body/hair care. I wish there was a one-size-fits all packing option where all my cases were coordinated or matched, but I haven’t found the perfect set yet.

The Calpak Clear Cosmetics Case (small) has been my go-to for several trips now and I love how much I can fit inside the smallest one. (It used to be called the mini but is now called the small.) It has two zip compartments that are the same size and it folds and zips to a compact size that’s easy to pack. So far the clear plastic has held up pretty well even though clear plastic can be hard to maintain. You can see WHAT FITS INSIDE here.

I own two luxury vanity from Louis Vuitton. The Nice BB and Nice Mini were quite the splurge but I really love them. I’ve found the BB size to be the most ideal for travel. A number of you expressed concern about keeping it clean from spills or leaks. I haven’t had any issues yet with product leaking (keeping fingers crossed). If I have any liquids I’m super concerned about I’ll pack it in a Ziploc before putting it in the case.

For brushes I’ve been using Stephanie Johnson Zip Cases. I’ve tried brush rolls but find they can be bulky and the separators are rarely the right size for what I need. Having a separate slightly longer bag is perfect for me to keep brushes, pencils, mascaras etc. The color I have isn’t made anymore but there are different colorways at Nordstrom and Saks for the same shapes.

I was just introduced to Cadence and love them! They recently added some larger container sizes and I found them perfect to store my cleanser and some hair serums. They were 100% leak-proof for me and had plenty of space for 2 weeks worth of cleanser and hair serum. I also used some of the smaller sizes for pills. They sent me a set with pre-labeled tops for shampoo, cleanser and a few other symbols. I love these so much I plan on ordering a few more for our next trip. They’re magnetic so they stack together and won’t move around in your beauty case.

You can create your own custom set with different sizes and labels. 100% recommend.

Other travel case alternatives you might want to check out for different sizes and options: Mark & Graham, Leatherology, Truffle Jetset Clarity Cases, Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Cases.

Travel Skincare I Packed

For skincare I tend to pack more than the average person because Andrew also uses my skincare when we travel and he uses a lot. This is what I packed with me:

Cleanser La Mer Cleansing Foam and First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser (in one of my Cadence pods)
Cleansing Balm Colleen Rothschild Radiant Cleansing Balm
Makeup Remover Bobbi Brown Instant Long-Wear Makeup Remover (this is the best bi-phase makeup remover I’ve tried)
Toner La Mer The Tonic
Essence/Serum La Mer Treatment Lotion and Concentrate
Moisturizer La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream and Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
Eye Cream La Mer Eye Concentrate
Sheet Masks La Mer Treatment Lotion Masks
Bronzer Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops
Body Shimmer Loving Tan Bronze Shimmer Luminous Cream in Medium
Body Lotion Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream
Deodorant Native
Lip Balms La Mer, Bobbi Brown and Summer Fridays
Setting Spray Urban Decay

Quick shout out for Loving Tan self-tanners if you’re looking to self tan before a vacation. I tried Loving Tan for the first time this year and am obsessed. It’s the only self-tanner formula I’ve tried that doesn’t have that terrible chemical smell and it looks super natural. You can see the before and after transformation with their 2 Hour Express Formula in Medium + their Deluxe Applicator Mitt. Application was super easy and effortless. Results were pretty impressive and completely streak free. On me it lasted around 2 weeks before it started to fade.

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For hair I packed my ghd Platinum+ Styler and Dyson Supersonic. The ghd Flat Iron also doubles as a curling tool! In terms of styling products I packed the Kerastase Elixir Ultime (mini) and the Chronologiste Heat Protecting Leave-In Treatment (in one of the cadence capsules). I forgot to pack dry shampoo but picked up the Olaplex and Living Proof formulas at Sephora. Of course also packed the R&Co Dart Stick which is an essential for flyaways. The only complaint I have is that it’s semi-thick so if you’re vacationing in hot humid weather you will have to wash your hair daily but it’s the only product I’ve tried that truly tames my baby hairs that have started to grow near the top of my head.

If you’re looking for some great Travel Sets I brought and used a few from Colleen Rothschild. The Quench and Shine Travel Essentials Set has everything you need for hair care (really loved these and will be purchasing some full sizes soon). The Discovery Collection is also great to take care of everything from your morning to night routine, I have been really impressed with the Radiant Cleansing Balm, Clarifying Detox Mask and Extreme Recovery Cream.

I packed so much sunscreen with us and we used everything up in two weeks. If I could only use one for the body the Shiseido Ultimate Protector Lotion is hands down the best. For the face I love the Supergoop! Glowscreen the most right now. The new Chanel UV Essentiel is also excellent.

Makeup Favorites for Summer

I overpacked on the makeup but I used every single thing I packed. For a more edited version I’ll list the items I used the most during our trip:

Best Foundation Tint Too Faced Healthy Glow Skin Tint in Warm Beige
Best Foundation Stick Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Shade VI
Favorite Concealer Huda Beauty Glowish Concealer Medium
Best Glow Product Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Mini Shade 3
Most Used Powder Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Powder in Medium
Bronzers Tower28 Sculptino in Getty and Westman Atelier Bronzer in Soleil Riche
Blush NARS Orgasm Blush
Eyeshadow Palettes Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Golden Hour and NARS Eyeshadow Palette in Laguna
Best One and Done Eyeshadows Charlotte Tilbury Cream Eyeshadow in Rosegold or the Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Shadow Sticks
Favorite Eyeliner Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Eyeliner
Brow Tom Ford Fiber Brow Gel
Best Mascara Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Lipglosses Hermes Lip Oils and Dior Addict Lip Maximizers
Tinted Lip Balm Chanel Rouge Coco Balm in Flirty Coral
Most complimented lip color NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lip in Orgasm

I’m going to be hosting some giveaways on the blog and social this summer! Kicking if off today with a Summer Beauty giveaway with some travel cases, my beauty favorites, skincare minis and more.

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Fashion Florida Packing

What I Packed For Miami

May 29, 2023

We had such a great time in Miami Beach this past month! We packed up a few suitcases and drove from Tampa Bay to South Beach and had so much fun we nearly extended our trip another week! This trip we stayed in an Airbnb so we could bring Ollie and also work part of the time. I shared some outfit snaps on Instagram stories and the highlights. I know many of you don’t always catch them since they expire within 24 hours but I’ve saved them to my MIAMI VACAY highlights and tagged all the places we ate and visited.

I’ll have an updated roundup of our favorite places to stay, eat, shop and relax. For today I have a highly requested roundup of what I packed and what I wore during our trip.

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Beach Essentials

1 sunscreen spray / 2 jack black sunscreen / 3 glow screen / 4 uv essential / 5 sunglasses / 6 water bottle / 7 aloe gel / 8 shiseido spf / 9 clear sunscreen stick / 10 favorite hat / 11 brown oval sunglasses / 12 slides / 13 woven tote medium / 14 yellow basket / 15 green swimsuit & bottoms / 16 ivory one piece / 17 black one-piece / 18 cooler / 19 cooler tote / 20 beach towel / 21 after sun balm

I packed a ton of sunscreen for the beach and for every day. My personal favorite for the body is the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion with SPF 50+ because it’s the longest lasting, stays on the skin the best through sweat, water and heat, and it’s not thick or sticky. Andrew’s favorite is the Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard with SPF 45. For him this is the best sweat-resistant sunscreen.

Other favorites include the Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick, new Chanel UV Essentiel, Supergoop! Glowscreen, Vacation Classic Spray (now in SPF 50). We also really love the Vacation After Sun Gel (it’s alcohol free) and I love the new Dior Solar After-Sun Balm (this one does have alcohol but it’s not as high on the ingredient list).

For swimsuits I love Montce Swim and Hunza G for more conservative swim wear that covers a lot. Since we stayed at an Airbnb I packed my own towels from Business & Pleasure and I really love them. They have matching coolers and cooler totes too!

Accessories and Bags

1 woven tote (medium size) / 2 shell basket / 3 brown oval sunnies / 4 black sunnies / 5 square sunnies / 6 scrunchies / 7 small jewelry case / 8 mini raffia tote / 9 zip pouches / 10 hat / 11 towel / 12 hair clip / 13 slides / 14 sunscreen / 15 sunscreen / 16 white bag / 17 sneakers / 18 white sandals / 19 chloe slides / 20 fendi slides / 21 black sandals

Outfits I Packed

I didn’t get outfit snaps of everything I wore on the trip but I here’s what I did get photos of throughout our trip! Also linking what I packed for tops, dresses and bottoms.

Tops Linked

Dresses & Bottoms

What I Wore

Top Reformation / Shorts Agolde / Shoes Chloe / Bag Prada / Sunnies Celine

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Top Free People / Shorts Moussy / Shoes APL / Bag Loewe / Sunnies Celine

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Tank Free People / Shorts Agolde / Bag Loewe

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Top Free People / Shorts Agolde / Bag Loewe / Sunnies Celine

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Dress Free People / Slides Chloe / Bag Loewe / Sunnies Chanel

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Top Free People / Shorts Moussy / Shoes Chloe / Bag Loewe/ Sunnies Celine

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Top Free People / Skirt Isabel Marant / Shoes Chloe / Bag Bottega / Sunnies Celine

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Shoes Linked

That wraps up my packing post part 1! I’ll have a summer travel beauty edit coming soon with a giveaway this week so stay tuned!

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Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury Pinkgasm + Pinkgasm Sunset

May 25, 2023

Charlotte Tilbury added some new items in the Summer of Lovegasm Collection with new shades of Jewel Lips lip gloss and a new shade of the Beauty Light Wand. The team also brought back the Glowgasm Face Palette in Lovegasm.

I have a look at both Jewel Lips and Beauty Light Wands today. I passed on repurchasing the highlighter contour palette since I already own the original and found the shades a bit frosty for my taste. (If you search videos on YouTube you will see there are slight variations in color and undertone between the original and newly re-released version.)

I have all 4 items applied in action from Instagram which I’ll link below. For more thoughts, keep reading.

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Beauty Light Wands

I really love the Pinkgasm Beauty Light Wand. It’s been one of my favorite shimmery pinks since it originally launched. I often top it with the Dior Rosy Glow Blush for a bit more of a pink pop.

The new Pinkgasm Sunset is a shimmery deeper reddish pink. I really like it because not too deep or dramatic and it’s also not as shimmery/frosty.

Both have a noticeable shimmer finish but blend out easily on the skin. On my skintone (Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in Shade 6N) these work as a blush with a highlighter sheen.

Jewel Lips

There are two new shades of Jewel Lips lip gloss and as a gloss lover, I really love these. Pinkgasm is a pretty baby pink with subtle shimmer and Pinkgasm Sunset is a sheer jelly red. They both have a sheer finish – to me they apply a lot sheerer than what I see on the models. I love both colors as they are but kinda wish they had the pigmentation you see on the stock swatches and on the model lips. Even with layering I cannot get the level of brightness or vibrancy as what I see online, but both are still stunning.

They both have some level of shimmer in the tubes but on my lips I don’t really notice any shimmer. Texture is smooth and glossy. Lasting power is pretty good for a gloss. They’re supposed to be plumping but I really didn’t notice any plumping effect or sensation.

They have a soft sweet vanilla-like scent to them. It’s pleasant and not overpowering.

Below looks wearing:

Foundation – Beautiful Skin Foundation in Shade 6
Concealer – Beautiful Skin Concealer in Shade 7
Powder – Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in Medium
Eyeshadow – Eye Palette in Bella Sofia

Pinkgasm below

Pinkgasm Sunset below

Overall love the new additions. I think they’re pretty shades I’ll reach for often. I don’t usually wear reds but I love a good jelly red gloss for some color, especially during the summer months.

The shades appear to be exclusive to Charlotte Tilbury’s website for now. I’m not sure if we will see them at other retailers at a later date.

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Chanel Nail Polish

New Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colors

May 22, 2023

I’m back! We’ve been away on a two-week vacation in Miami. We had so much fun with Ollie. He was such a good boy! I’ll be sharing more on the blog soon but if you want to see more from our trip, you can find more on my Instagram Miami Vacay highlights. I’ll share more soon but first wanted to share a look at the new Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colors.

Chanel revamped their Le Vernis Nail Colors ($32 each) with an updated brush and new colors. Some of the classics are still in the collection but there are lots of new shades. There are 24 total. The Chanel PR team sent a handful of beautiful colors for me to try. While in Miami I stopped by one of the beauty boutiques to check out the rest of the shades and picked up the new La Base Camelia and Le Gel Coat to try.

Also tried on these sunglasses and was tempted but did not pick them up this trip.

The new Le Vernis formula has definitely improved with better pigment, coverage and application. I think it’s actually just as good as the original version but the new brush makes application much easier with just a few brush strokes. According to Chanel they’ve made the pigment more concentrated. I wore my favorite shade Premiere Dame while we were on our trip and it lasted nearly a full seven days on the tips and on my toes they look fresh like the day I applied.

Normally on trips my nail polish is destroyed within a couple of days because of all the sunscreen I apply. It doesn’t seem to matter what kind of formula I use, sunscreen can be fairly destructive to clothes, polish, the car seat etc. The gel coat and new nail polish formula combination held up remarkably well for me this trip though!

I did quick swatches in this video linked here (in case you want to see them in different lighting or in action). Each one applies with full perfect smooth coverage with two coats. Ballerina has significantly improved this round but for me still requires 3 coats.

101 Insomniaque is a pure neutral white

111 Ballerina is a beautiful sheer milky pink

103 Legende is a pale beige brown

113 Faussaire is a neutral creamy nude pink

121 Premiere Dame is a pink coral

125 Muse is a cool toned sky blue

135 Immortelle is a stunning lilac

137 Sorciere is a beautiful purple

139 Activiste is a plum mauve

147 Incendiaire is a warm red

155 Rouge Noir is a blackened plum (new version seems a little bit deeper in the base color)

131 Cavalier Seul is a beautiful soft sage green

So many of you wanted to know how Faussaire compares to Organdi so I’ve swatched it on a nail wheel below. They are similar but on my fingers Organdi is lighter in color while the new Faussaire matches my skintone more. I pulled what I could find in my stash to compare below.

I’ve been such a long time fan of Chanel nail polishes. I know they can be hit or miss for some of you, but I’m really loving the new formula and brush. The base and top coat are listed as “new” but I’m not sure I can tell the difference from the previous formulas. They do have the newer wider brush. I really like how they perform.

Overall lots of pretty colors to choose from. A few of you commented on my video you’re happy to see more bright colors in this launch and I agree! It’s nice to see some brighter shades especially for summer. I still have my eye on a few more shades but I have so many to play with I think I’ll be set until the next seasonal launch.

Out of all the ones I tried I’d say my top 5 favorites are Premiere Dame, Muse, Cavalier Seul, Immortelle and Incendiaire.

You can find the shades out now at Chanel.com. Have you tried any of these new colors yet? What did you think?

Chanel Le Vernis nail colors gifted from Chanel for review. A few select shades purchased by me as well.

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Chanel Les Beiges Summer To-Go 2023

Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Illuminating Oil

UV Essentiel – NEW formula

Rouge Coco Flash

Chantecaille Summer 2023 – Cosmos Collection

Real Bronze and Real Glow

Lip Chic

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New Summer Launches from NARS

NARS Laguna Eyeshadow Quads

Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick

Afterglow Liquid Blush

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Summer Beauty Edit: Travel Favorites

Travel Cases

Travel Skincare I Packed

Makeup Favorites for Summer

What I Packed For Miami

Beach Essentials

Accessories and Bags

Outfits I Packed

Dresses & Bottoms

What I Wore

Shoes Linked

Charlotte Tilbury Pinkgasm + Pinkgasm Sunset

Beauty Light Wands

Jewel Lips

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