General Chanel Chat

[Miss QQ]

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Too bad you don't have cdp, Hypathya. But you can save money for more Chanel.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I bought Genial ls today - its GORGEOUS!!! The prettiest pinky coral. I love love it. I loved the color so much, that I bought a skirt that had the same colors in it Darling was kind of a disappointment to me. It didn't look 'Pink' to me.

Glad you like Genial! Is it like Temptalia's swatch? I hope the summer collection will be launched early next month. I'm so excited.

I'm always looking for the next best concealer too! How long did you finish the cdp concealer? It looks like it can last me a long long time.

 

[Susanne]

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I have pre-ordered the new n/p 527 Nouvelle Vague

Should be released here at the beginning of May.

 

[Shypo]

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I very briefly checked out Super and Genial yesterday - I'm a bit on the fence about them. I was in a rush so didn't really spend much time with them. I'm due to go back this week to pick up some of the Pret a Papier items and will investigate further

. I did pick up Rose Comete RC and Pink Sand glossimer....couldn't resist!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Anyway, how did you found them???

The consistency seemed ok, but she couldn't find one that looked good with my skin tone

She did show me a concealer by La Mer & I really really liked it - it was $65

Anyone here tried it^? Seems like it gets pretty good reviews

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ Glad you like Genial! Is it like Temptalia's swatch? I hope the summer collection will be launched early next month. I'm so excited. I'm always looking for the next best concealer too! How long did you finish the cdp concealer? It looks like it can last me a long long time.

Its close to Temptalia's pic but not that bright, and a little deeper pinky coral on my lips. Verry summery pretty.

I'm not even close to finishing my cdp & I've had it awhile. It will last forever.

 

[Miss QQ]

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Oh no, if my cdp concealer last forever then I have no chance of picking up new concealer.

Thanks! I look forward to bringing Genial home.

I read good reviews on the La Mer concealer too but I don't dare to go to the counter to try it. What if I fall in love with it? Then I have to part with a lot of money for it. Maybe when my cdp concealer is finishing I can try it...

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ Oh no, if my cdp concealer last forever then I have no chance of picking up new concealer. Thanks! I look forward to bringing Genial home. I read good reviews on the La Mer concealer too but I don't dare to go to the counter to try it. What if I fall in love with it? Then I have to part with a lot of money for it. Maybe when my cdp concealer is finishing I can try it...

Your cdp will last like forever

The look of La Mer was very nice! But, that is in the store & not actually tried under my eyes

I wish they would make sanitary samples that you could take home to try out - especially when its that pricey. The really good thing about the La Mer is that it has the spf 25 & it suppose to be healthy & hydrating for the under eye area. Lots of gals liked it for covering up redness & spots too.

I hope you like Genial if it comes home with you!

On the La Mer price - it does come with a brush, so considering that I guess its not too pricey. I would rather that they left the brush out & made it cheaper.

 

[mac_aiken]

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OK, ladies, I need help and I am coming to the experts. Most of my experience with Chanel has been lippies. I picked up Poudre Douce in Almond when it came out and it has been sitting in my traincase waiting to be loved ever since. I am not sure how to use it. Is it a highlight powder or can it be used all over? Also, for those of you who recently purchased Genial l/s is it milky? I am looking for a hot, bright, more on the orange side coral.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by mac_aiken OK, ladies, I need help and I am coming to the experts. Most of my experience with Chanel has been lippies. I picked up Poudre Douce in Almond when it came out and it has been sitting in my traincase waiting to be loved ever since. I am not sure how to use it. Is it a highlight powder or can it be used all over? Also, for those of you who recently purchased Genial l/s is it milky? I am looking for a hot, bright, more on the orange side coral.

Hi Darlin!

I don't know a thing about Almond. Genial is not at all milky. Its vibrant without being neon or overly bright. Its more on the pink coral side than the orange coral side. You can make it more vibrant with a heavier application.

 

[mac_aiken]

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Elegant,
I thought of you when I bought Super. Do you have it? I get sticker shock when I pay $30 for l/s but this one just kept calling my name and my Nordies only got 6 of each shade so I knew I had to get it then or I wouldn't get it at all.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by mac_aiken Elegant, I thought of you when I bought Super. Do you have it? I get sticker shock when I pay $30 for l/s but this one just kept calling my name and my Nordies only got 6 of each shade so I knew I had to get it then or I wouldn't get it at all.

Yes

I did get Super.

that just made my day that you thought of me!
I also got Riviera - the matching nail polish. I LOVE both a lot!!!

I struggle with that $30 price tag every time I buy a Chanel ls - but you just have to have some of them.

I really, really am loving Genial.


I also just bought 2 Bobbi Brown Illuminating bronzers in Antigua & Maui

It was makeup day at Nordies yesterday & I was so excited to be able to see & play in all the colors. I am like a kid in the candy store around makeup.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I am like a kid in the candy store around makeup.

Oh, me TOO! It's like a new box of crayons or something!! So many pretty things!

I'm going to Macy's today to look at Super again.....and maybe one last Rouge Coco......hopefully one of my sons will marry a makeup junkie like me so I can 'will' her all of my stash!! That, or I have granddaughters with the gene.......

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by mac_aiken OK, ladies, I need help and I am coming to the experts. Most of my experience with Chanel has been lippies. I picked up Poudre Douce in Almond when it came out and it has been sitting in my traincase waiting to be loved ever since. I am not sure how to use it. Is it a highlight powder or can it be used all over? Also, for those of you who recently purchased Genial l/s is it milky? I am looking for a hot, bright, more on the orange side coral.

I'm pretty sure the Poudre Douces are meant to be used all over. I know several people who use the Rosee instead of loose powder, and have seen others say they can be used as a color corrector. Here's what Chanel says about it:

"The beauty of sheer loose powder in a convenient compact for application any time, anywhere. Sets and perfects makeup, while light-reflecting pigments enhance and highlight skin’s natural radiance."


I bought the ridiculously priced Hydramax lip balm. I've only used it 3 times but I like it so far. It melts into the lips and sort of feels like the texture of a Tendertone once it's on, despite looking waxy in the pot. It has a sort of florally-coco rouge like scent but I guess it can't be too bad since I can stand it!

I'll have to use it for a longer period of time before deciding whether it was really worth it or not.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 I bought the ridiculously priced Hydramax lip balm.

I bought that too a few weeks ago. I like it. I use it with the lip correct. Agh, sooo many products

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Oh, me TOO! It's like a new box of crayons or something!! So many pretty things! I'm going to Macy's today to look at Super again.....and maybe one last Rouge Coco......hopefully one of my sons will marry a makeup junkie like me so I can 'will' her all of my stash!! That, or I have granddaughters with the gene.......

wow, you & I should shop together

My daughter in law isn't quite into it like me - yet! She likes Bobbi Brown, but told me the other day she is really getting into Chanel

Yesterday, I bought her Bobbi Browns cheek tint in sheer pink - its soooo pretty. I send her makeup all the time. I even bought her a pair of those colorful mini tweezerman tweezers the other day. Since I only have a son - I LOVE sharing everything girly with her.

I looked at my stash this morning

 

[elegant-one]

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Here's some nail polish that looks good with Genial.

OPI
You're Such A Kabuki Queen
Party In My Cabana

MAC
Lola Devine

 

[shontay07108]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Here's some nail polish that looks good with Genial. OPI Party In My Cabana

Sorry. I had to.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one wow, you & I should shop together My daughter in law isn't quite into it like me - yet! She likes Bobbi Brown, but told me the other day she is really getting into Chanel Yesterday, I bought her Bobbi Browns cheek tint in sheer pink - its soooo pretty. I send her makeup all the time. I even bought her a pair of those colorful mini tweezerman tweezers the other day. Since I only have a son - I LOVE sharing everything girly with her. I looked at my stash this morning

Any time, any day my dear!! I've been known to road trip just to shop - and makeup shopping is my obsession......who am I kidding, any shopping is my obsession........

I know what you mean about sharing girly stuff - I have a niece, but she's young yet but getting there - I think though she's a tomboy she has a secret curiosity.....I'll convert her eventually.

My son wants me to take his girlfriend with me to see my fave MUA - I'm going to do that - I think it would be great fun! I'll have to learn as I go!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Sorry. I had to.

I wondered where you went

you do realize that you are responsible for talking us into Shontay's Lumiere

 

[purrtykitty]

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Originally Posted by Susanne I have pre-ordered the new n/p 527 Nouvelle Vague Should be released here at the beginning of May.

Good thing you got it! It's back-ordered on the US site. And the Shanghai Collection polishes are completely gone! So glad I nabbed Illusion D'Or when I did.