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Thoughts About Chanel Eyeshadows and Blushes

Lally — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:53:56 GMT

I've never tried this line, but am considering a splurge. I always come to you all for guidance and to learn about new products you are loving.

There was a thread about blushes and someone posted her favorite was Chanel Jersey. That spured me to look at Chanel's pricey quad shadows as well.

I'm cool to neutral skin toned with blue/green eyes. I can't wear anything warm/golden.

My eyes, age, and contacts hate glitter and sparkles.

Can't wait to read your replies. Keep my thanks.

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Janey2 — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:04:07 GMT

I have many eyeshadows and blushes from Chanel. I love their color choices. As far as the staying power the eyeshadows are fine. For some reason the blushes disappear on my normal skin after about an hour. I find Westmore blushes far superior, not even close.

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:41:40 GMT

Any time I'm tempted with truly high end mu like Chanel, Tom Ford, etc., I always hit eBay first for a travel or gwp item.

Has saved me a lot of grief when my gotta have it self meets my budget minded self. 😉

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Trix — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:05:49 GMT

@Lally If you are spluring on eyeshadow my suggestion would be Tom Ford. The eyeshadow color range in Ford's brand is spectacular. Chanel blush is ok, but again for splurging, in that price range I would steer you to take a look at Guerlain. You're going to have to go to one of the high end stores for the Chanel, so while you're motivated give yourself a treat and check out these, and a few other brands not frequently mentioned in ths forum while there. You may decide the Chanel is the best option for you, but I'd hate to see the mood to spend ($$$) pass without checking out other brands.

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Jacie — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:26:52 GMT

I agree with @Trix about the staying power of Chanel blushes. Zero, gone with the wind! The only thing Chanel I use these days is lipstick and Chanel No.19 perfume.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 03:33:23 GMT

@Lally I only worn their lipstick and it was top notch and purchased their nail polish. I know if you purchased their cosmetics and were not pleased you would be able to return. I have never heard any complaints about Chanel.

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CHIP62 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 06:38:59 GMT

@Lally,

My mother, now 82, loves Chanel and so do I. From their perfumes Chanel 5, Crystal, Coco...their skin care, lipstick and eye shadow palettes. For mascara Lancôme, they deliver very good quality.

Can never go wrong with Chanel or Guerlain🌻

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mimi5775 — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:29:14 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Any time I'm tempted with truly high end mu like Chanel, Tom Ford, etc., I always hit eBay first for a travel or gwp item.

Has saved me a lot of grief when my gotta have it self meets my budget minded self. 😉

@SnowpuppyI always do that too if I havent been in the store to try it! which lately is the case.

I love it as a sample size or refill display these people sell on ebay.

Works out well .

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Lally — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 11:25:19 GMT

Many thanks to each of you for your thoughtful answers. I went to a department store yesterday who carries Chanel. I ended up with the Camelia quad eyeshadow. Will give it a turn this morning. I confess that paying $61 for a small quad was hard to rationalize. It had better wow me to the moon.😀

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Jtdmum — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:18:56 GMT

I have a couple chanel shadows, nail polishes and lip glosses. The colors are beautiful, their staying power is eh, especially the eyeliner. Nail color is beautiful but wears terrible.

I watched some Wayne Goss youtube videos yesterday on his idea of Best of 2017. Check him out if you have a chance. In one (i think it was lipgloss) he specifically states he's not a huge Chanel fan. Honestly, I think I'd go with Charlotte Tillsbury (she isn't cheap either) or Tom Ford (my most favorite designer)

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laraffinee — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:49:19 GMT

I love Chanel makeup and used to wear it regularly when I wore makeup everyday. Chanel, Guerlain, and Dior were my main makeup in those days. i had the luxury of getting a makeover at Guerlain boutique on the Champs Elysees in Paris 10 years ago and walked out of there like a movie star! Those brands wear beautifully! The Chanel blush never faded on me, but I did the whole shebang so maybe having the foundation underneath helps with the staying power. Chanel nailpolish lasted longer on me than any other nailpolish I ever tried.

Now my makeup is toned down, since I don't wear it professionaly any more, but i do still use some of each of those brands with more of Bobbi Brown, which gives me the more natural look I want now.

You can't go wrong with the quality of those lovely brands. i do recommend going for a makeover and seeing how it looks and lasts on you. It is a big investment and you can not be expected to drop a wad of cash on a whim. I often had several makeovers before choosing the final set of colors for me. That is the sales person's and makeup artist's job, to help you find what is perfect for you.

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Lally — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 01:02:36 GMT

@laraffinee wrote:
I love Chanel makeup and used to wear it regularly when I wore makeup everyday. Chanel, Guerlain, and Dior were my main makeup in those days. i had the luxury of getting a makeover at Guerlain boutique on the Champs Elysees in Paris 10 years ago and walked out of there like a movie star! Those brands wear beautifully! The Chanel blush never faded on me, but I did the whole shebang so maybe having the foundation underneath helps with the staying power. Chanel nailpolish lasted longer on me than any other nailpolish I ever tried.

Now my makeup is toned down, since I don't wear it professionaly any more, but i do still use some of each of those brands with more of Bobbi Brown, which gives me the more natural look I want now.

You can't go wrong with the quality of those lovely brands. i do recommend going for a makeover and seeing how it looks and lasts on you. It is a big investment and you can not be expected to drop a wad of cash on a whim. I often had several makeovers before choosing the final set of colors for me. That is the sales person's and makeup artist's job, to help you find what is perfect for you.

How cool that you got a make over in Paris. I really enjoyed reading your review and your advice is great. I use a variety of brands too. Geller, BBrown, Kat, Lancome on and on. I havent used Dior or Chanel, and thought I would dabble. 😀 Im going to check out Ford as well. Thanks again.

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philogirl — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 12:25:28 GMT

Hi Jacie,

I love Chanel 19 too! I also went back to Cristalle too.

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Jtdmum — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:21:24 GMT

Lalley--Check out Zulilly today--Had some nice upscale items you may be intereested in.

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Lally — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:13:00 GMT

@Jtdmum wrote:
Lalley--Check out Zulilly today--Had some nice upscale items you may be intereested in.

Thanks for that great idea. 😀

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Chi-town girl — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:09:01 GMT

@Lally - I love Chanel eyeshadows, eyeliners, nail polish (love the limited denim collection from several yrs ago) and lippies. Excellent quality & beautiful colors.

As others suggested, call & schedule a makeover & ask for samples

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Marybella — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:58:59 GMT

I love the Chanel quad eyeshadows. I bought my first one about ten years ago and my second about a month ago. First one is still good, even though there is only half left!

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VaBelle35 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:03:39 GMT

I was the one who posted about the Jersey Chanel blush. I wear primer, so my blush stays on.

I started with Chanel foundation in my 20s and Chanel No. 5. I wore that for years before switching to BEand Philosophy.

I then got into their Nail Polish as I love their colors and usually buy one a season.

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Lally — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:03:00 GMT

@Chi-town girl wrote:
@Lally - I love Chanel eyeshadows, eyeliners, nail polish (love the limited denim collection from several yrs ago) and lippies. Excellent quality & beautiful colors.

As others suggested, call & schedule a makeover & ask for samples

Hey Chi, Happy New Year. Thanks for writing about your Chanel experiences. I had a mini make over done a few days ago. I didnt let them do my eyes because my optometrist forbids after I got an infection from testers. Ugh. Anyway, I had the shadows swatched on my wrist and had the blushes applied directly to my cheeks. The two counter artists were super nice and talented. This is definitely an impressive brand. Hope things are good with you.

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Lally — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:07:01 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
I was the one who posted about the Jersey Chanel blush. I wear primer, so my blush stays on.

I started with Chanel foundation in my 20s and Chanel No. 5. I wore that for years before switching to BEand Philosophy.

I then got into their Nail Polish as I love their colors and usually buy one a season.

Many thanks for posting about the Jersey blush. It was one of the shades I asked the Chanel rep apply. You are right. The color is soft and so flattering. It holds true all day, too.