Les Beiges de Chanel

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I'm NC 44 and I purchased 30 & 70. Both work as overall face powders (photos here of me wearing 30,
recently & 70 a few pages back). 70 gives me more color, and 30 is as perfect as it gets.

though i was the only one here with 70! cheers to my 70 partner!

 

[Prettypackages]

Ugh, please excuse the condition of my skin and messy hair (it hair wash day) just wanted to upload pics of me wearing No 50 over AJ Crimson BB + D cream (No. 5)

beautiful, tell me more about this bb cream?

 

[Prettypackages]

Right back at you

You're my fav!!!

I'm in love with this powder. My No 30 arrived today and I love it just as much as No 70, both of which I've worn as all-over face powders. The formula is magical in that I can wear these extreme shades for the same purpose. For color purposes only, I compared LB 30 to MAC MSFN Med Deep & Dark, and MAC Mystery Powder in Dark Secret. The shades are pretty close. I also love that the brush washes so nicely---I'm a bit OCD about my brushes being clean.








Fantastic Creme Blush, under Perfection Lumière 64 Beige Ambre foundation,
Delice to highlight high points, face set with Les Beiges No 30, powder set with
Naturopathica's Lavender Honey Balancing Mist to set powder, NARS Schiap lipstick.

 

[Prettypackages]

I guess, it's like my need to have bb cream/tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation, powder foundation, and mineral powder. Depending on the weather, and coverage I want, I want options.... I haven't been able to transfer that same thinking to powders like these and the Hourglass ones.

 

[Teger]

Here's a comparison between the Chanel retractable kabuki, the hourglass retractable kabuki, and for the heck of it the hakuhodo G543 DR (which is goat, not synthetic)

 

[Prettypackages]

which do you prefer?

 

[Medgal07]

I guess, it's like my need to have bb cream/tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation, powder foundation, and mineral powder. Depending on the weather, and coverage I want, I want options.... I haven't been able to transfer that same thinking to powders like these and the Hourglass ones.

 

[bis]

[COLOR=0000FF]     Thanks for your kind words Bis & Bonitinha. [/COLOR]:bouquet:

It's the truth!

Oh thank you -- I was so excited to rip open that package!  I keep sniffing that compact.  Yum

Happy to hear you like it! How do you apply it?

 

[Bonitinha]

Happy to hear you like it!

How do you apply it?

Hi Bis! I am using mine as a setting powder. I need to get a kabuki to really buff it into my skin. Right now I am using a powder brush for an all over powder. I do like that it isn't as matte as most pressed powders.
Did you get one?
How are you doing?

 

[NYCBeautyJunkie]

I Returned my No 50, may keep my 60 or 70 but will return whichever I don't. I kinda found another product that has a very similar finish, is a bit more pigmented and is slightly cheaper. But overall, I'm choosing the other product because the undertone is so right on me. (Its the Marc Jacobs Perfection Powder. I'm loving all these skin like powder products coming out! Lorac has/will have one too.)

 

[Teger]

which do you prefer? 

Between the Chanel and Hourglass I definitely prefer the Chanel. It's much more versatile in that you can control how dense it is (by sliding the cover up), but it's large enough to quickly powder/bronze the face whereas the hourglass isn't conducive to that (its more of a buffing/stipping brush) I haven't tried the hourglass retractable foundation brush, although I'm guessing the fibers are longer than their kabuki, it's diameter is also smaller than the Chanel. And I've noticed the hairs on the Chanel are super-fine, unlike any other synthetic brush I've used. Yes, more so than the Hourglass.

 

[sss215]

Here's a comparison between the Chanel retractable kabuki, the hourglass retractable kabuki, and for the heck of it the hakuhodo G543 DR (which is goat, not synthetic)

Thanks for comparing. How do you like the Hakuhodo? Can I use it for powders?

 

[Ingenue]

Thanks for comparing. How do you like the Hakuhodo? Can I use it for powders?

You can use that Hakuhodo brush for powders, but it's really designed to pick up liquids (or mineral foundations which will have a denser coverage than Les Beiges). It'll really sheer out anything that it touches because it's VERY dense. It's really good for heavy or thicker cream formulations (think: Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer), because it buffs those creams out to a flawless finish.

I prefer the G527 for the Les Beiges Powders, which is also Goat (but the hairs are dyed) but is specifically designed for use with powder. If you use that one for liquid, you run the risk of ruining the dye job. They specifically recommend against it.



I communicate regularly with the Hakuhodo folks here in LA, and they've been pretty diligent about teaching me how to get the maximum use out of my brushes..

 

[Prettypackages]

And I've noticed the hairs on the Chanel are super-fine, unlike any other synthetic brush I've used. Yes, more so than the Hourglass.

thank you!! but now you have me looking at getting it.
How is compared to the Hakuhodo?

 

[Prettypackages]

You can use that Hakuhodo brush for powders, but it's really designed to pick up liquids (or mineral foundations which will have a denser coverage than Les Beiges). It'll really sheer out anything that it touches because it's VERY dense. It's really good for heavy or thicker cream formulations (think: Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer), because it buffs those creams out to a flawless finish.

I prefer the G527 for the Les Beiges Powders, which is also Goat (but the hairs are dyed) but is specifically designed for use with powder. If you use that one for liquid, you run the risk of ruining the dye job. They specifically recommend against it.



I communicate regularly with the Hakuhodo folks here in LA, and they've been pretty diligent about teaching me how to get the maximum use out of my brushes..

what have you learned so far? What brushes do you have? Would you recommend their 187 like brush?

 

[Ingenue]

I've honestly lost count of how many Hakuhodo brushes I have. I've spent years building my collection. I have the Kokutan Series, the S-Series, and the J-Series... and some random brushes in between.

They are incredibly sturdy, with little to no shedding. The only 'blended' brush (synthetic and goat) brush I have is the foundation brush from the G-Series. Otherwise all the other brushes are natural hair. I MIGHT have a synthetic one that I don't know about (I sometimes find a little brush buried somewhere in a case), but as far as I know they're all natural hairs. I prefer them for cream and powder application. I find them incredibly kind to clients' faces... someone always comments on how using those brushes feels like I'm taking care of their skin. That's reason enough to me to continue investing in Hakuhodo.

I've learned how to clean them (tedious, but worth it) so that they retain their shape and softness. Hakuhodo makes a brush 'detergent' that you have to use with scalding hot water (I use rubber gloves). But it works, and it gets EVERYTHING out of the brushes... especially the goat ones from the J series.

My favorite collection remains the Kokutan brushes (I prefer them even to the S-Series) because the handles are so user friendly. They're weighted perfectly and I've been able to do more with them than any other Hakuhodo brushes. The J series is good for every day (I tend to use them a lot on myself), and the S-Series is for special occasions. Brides love them... so I tend to pack those for the 'fancy' bride who wants everything in her photographs (including the makeup brushes) to look amazing.

I don't know anything about the MAC 187 'long term' beyond my first impression (it went back) because honestly, I detest that brush, and those types of duo fibre brushes in general. I find them to be wasteful in terms of product, and substandard in terms of performance. It's a personal preference. I will always prefer a denser brush when it comes to base application. You use less product, and you control distribution a lot better. The Hakuhodo version is much denser than the MAC version.




I have this one. That teeny 'second layer' that you see at the top is the synthetic fiber. They have variations of this brush, with the goat hair shorter ... and longer synthetic fibers (I have the most dense mix), but this is the general shape and idea of the brush. I prefer this to the MAC 187, but whether or not it's 'better' is a matter of personal opinion. I'm not a fan of the 187 brush, or any type of brush like it, so I'm probably the wrong person to ask.

 

[sss215]

You can use that Hakuhodo brush for powders, but it's really designed to pick up liquids (or mineral foundations which will have a denser coverage than Les Beiges). It'll really sheer out anything that it touches because it's VERY dense. It's really good for heavy or thicker cream formulations (think: Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer), because it buffs those creams out to a flawless finish.

I prefer the G527 for the Les Beiges Powders, which is also Goat (but the hairs are dyed) but is specifically designed for use with powder. If you use that one for liquid, you run the risk of ruining the dye job. They specifically recommend against it.



I communicate regularly with the Hakuhodo folks here in LA, and they've been pretty diligent about teaching me how to get the maximum use out of my brushes..

I actually use the Kevyn Aucoin SSE everyday and was looking to use the Hakuhodo G543 DR with it but wasn't sure. Thanks for letting me know that the G543 will work with it. I read that because the G543 is so dense, it kind of has a powder puff effect where you can press powders in. I am looking to try that as well.

 

[Prettypackages]

I appreciate the alternative. I don't care for teh 187 type brushes either. I'll add that one to the list.

 

[Ingenue]

I actually use the Kevyn Aucoin SSE everyday and was looking to use the Hakuhodo G543 DR with it but wasn't sure. Thanks for letting me know that the G543 will work with it. I read that because the G543 is so dense, it kind of has a powder puff effect where you can press powders in. I am looking to try that as well.

If you've got that brush then you're golden. I prefer to 'emulsify' the SSE with Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer (totally liquifies the formula without sacrificing coverage) and really buff it in with the G543. Works like a charm. Happy to help!

 

[Ingenue]

I appreciate the alternative. I don't care for teh 187 type brushes either. I'll add that one to the list.

I hope you love it Prettypackages. It's really one of my favorite foundation brushes because it's nice and dense.