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[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Yep, I agree, Tea Rose JC for a pinky peach JC. Narcisse is more like a MAC Well Dressed sort of pink, and is also discontinued (at least here in the US). If you scroll back a couple of pages you can find some discussion and a link to some very accurate pics of of Bikini Peach.

Thank you -- I will definitely check out Tea Rose. I love hearing everyone's recommendations -- it is so hard just going by the colors on the website. I wish they'd get a Chanel counter here (but then, that might be dangerous for me!!)

 

[Bonitinha]

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Narcisse is more pink than peachy, IMO. Tea rose, on the other hand, has the perfect balance between pink and peach, it's just absolutely gorgeous!!

From the long discontinued line Irreele, Chanel kept two shades and incorporate them into their Joues Contrast Blushes: Tea Rose and In Love. IMO the greatest Chanel blush shades ever.

Do tell us what did you ended with and how do you like it!!

Thanks for your ideas -- I was looking at In Love also. It is in my "cart" on the Chanel website (why do I love adding all kinds of things to my online shopping baskets??). What are your thoughts on Rose Petale or Tweed Rose for blushes?

 

[elegant-one]

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Anyone liking/getting the Orient liner shadow palette???

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Shypo, I doubt your Nordstrom has it (very few do so far), but if you can get your hands on a sample of Chantecaille Future Skin (try calling Saks in Naples FL or Neimans in Atlanta) you should really give it a try. It is heavenly!

Winthrop, that sounds great! I have relatives down that way so maybe I'll ask them to try to snag a sample for me.......ooo la la!!!

Thank you!!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Anyone liking/getting the Orient liner shadow palette???

I'm not familiar with this, so I have to come out from under my rock now......will definitely check it out.

I'm back in San Fran next week so am hoping my schedule will allow me some prowl time.....

I also swatched Muse RC today, and I have to say I'm starting to like it..... I already have 3 of these and need to stop now......

I went back to the CCO 'near' me (it's not really so close) and picked up BB Gunmetal and Pewter shadows, as well as MAC Violet pigment, The Perfect Cheek, Margin and Sweet as Cocoa blushes (more for a summer 'sunned' look) and some random other 'must-haves'.

Now I just have to sit down with my week's hauls to see what treasures await

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo I'm not familiar with this, so I have to come out from under my rock now......will definitely check it out. I also swatched Muse RC today, and I have to say I'm starting to like it..... I already have 4 of these and need to stop now...... I went back to the CCO 'near' me (it's not really so close) and picked up BB Gunmetal and Pewter shadows, as well as MAC Violet pigment and some random other 'must-haves'.

I hear ya, I think I have 4 now too

I LOVE BB Gunmetal & Pewter too!

 

[shimmergrass]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Anyone liking/getting the Orient liner shadow palette???

according to temptalia it isnt anything wow-worthy

on the other hand, i got my illusion d'or today and it is divine. i did the gift packaging thing... (why not) and it was awesome.. i felt so special

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by shimmergrass according to temptalia it isnt anything wow-worthy on the other hand, i got my illusion d'or today and it is divine. i did the gift packaging thing... (why not) and it was awesome.. i felt so special

Wow - I am excited to get my np! I never thought to do the gift packaging

I wondered why mine just came in a boring box duh!

I'm still thinking that gold in the eye palette would be so pretty - even thinly under the bottom lash line

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Shypo My skin is essentially 'normal', dry in winter, 'mature'. My usual go-tos are MAC Studio Sculpt and Revlon ColorStay. I just like something to even out my skintone - not so much because I need it, I just like the 'layer'. I must be the only one! I'm going to Nordstrom on Friday - my MAC MUA is good about recommendations too - I'm open to all suggestions! Thanks!

Hun, if you're thinking on a Chanel foundation and you only want one layer to unify and freshen up all, I think Pro Lumiere or Lift Lumiere are great choices for you!!! They both have awesome finishes, although I prefer Pro Lumiere. If my skin wasn't that oily that would be my dream foundation.

Do tell us about your new foundation!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I just ordered Illusion D'or nail polish! I love free shipping Now I'm debating about the shadow/liner palette

You know you're going to get it!!

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha Thanks for your ideas -- I was looking at In Love also. It is in my "cart" on the Chanel website (why do I love adding all kinds of things to my online shopping baskets??). What are your thoughts on Rose Petale or Tweed Rose for blushes?

If Chanel.com would ship here, I'd do that too!!

I don't own any Tweed blushes, as the tweed effect it's only on the top layer, it's not an over spray but it vanishes away with use. The nice thing about it, it's you're left with a blush and a highlighter. Anyway, it just doesn't work for me. But, I do own Rose Petale and it's GORGEOUS!!! It's my third favorite blush shade from Chanel, it's the perfect pink shade for my skin. It's not too bright and not too pale, it's pure perfection!!

Do tell us how it goes...

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Shypo, I doubt your Nordstrom has it (very few do so far), but if you can get your hands on a sample of Chantecaille Future Skin (try calling Saks in Naples FL or Neimans in Atlanta) you should really give it a try. It is heavenly!

Nordstrom online has this foundation - I'm at a loss to determine the color I would need though - I'll have to figure something out. I could possibly visit Saks to try it out.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Nordstrom online has this foundation - I'm at a loss to determine the color I would need though - I'll have to figure something out. I could possibly visit Saks to try it out.

I'm gonna have a store send me a sample of that foundation

Oooh, I got BB Antigua & Maui this morning

They are so perfect & pretty - especially for our more mature skin

I cannot do a lot of shimmer so these are perfect!

Still lemmin the Chanel liner/shadow palette

 

[Winthrop44]

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Yes, if you're interested in the FS talk to someone at a counter on the phone about your skintone and try samples first. For that price you don't want to be buying something you won't use. Not all Saks carry Chantecaille in-store either. My closest one doesn't. Bummer. The counters I mentioned are the ones I found to be most cooperative about sending samples. The shades, from lightest to darkest in each category are as follows:

Cool: Ivory, Nude, Hazel, Suntan

Neutral: Porcelain (this is what I wear and I am a light NC15), Alabaster, Vanilla, Shea, Wheat

Warm: Camomile, Cream, Sand, Banana

Elegant, do the BB bronzers have bismuth in them or no?

 

[elegant-one]

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I figured that porcelain would be best for me, but maybe I'll have them send Ivory too. She told me on the phone that porcelain would be the lightest shade for me.
It sounds amazing. I did notice in the reviews that 1 person said it broke their skin out?

Does Lanolin break the skin out? not that its in this foundation - its in the BB skin tints

 

[Winthrop44]

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I think it's something that can break some out but - miracle of miracles - it's not something I'm aware of having a problem with myself. Thanks!

Are you referring to mskilicious's review of Future Skin where she said it's now breaking her out? That is a shame because I "know" her from MUA, and it was a real HG for her for a long time. I sure hope that doesn't happen to me because this and Alima MMU is about all I can use without problems. I haven't read all of the FS reviews in a long time as I've been using it for about 2 years now, but if only one person out of 228 reviewers mentioned breakouts I'd say that's pretty amazing, really. The colors are pretty forgiving if you wear it only where needed to even out your skin like I do. I've never before been able to wear a foundation "only where needed" despite always reading that rec, because others I've tried have just not been that blendable/looked more obvious. I wear this over my regular moisturizer (MD Forte Replenish Hydrating Cream) and MAC's Prep + Prime Skin (without SPF) and it is truly a my skin but better look.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I'm gonna have a store send me a sample of that foundation Oooh, I got BB Antigua & Maui this morning They are so perfect & pretty - especially for our more mature skin I cannot do a lot of shimmer so these are perfect! Still lemmin the Chanel liner/shadow palette

I am in awe of Antigua......oh my.

I think we need to have a thread started for us 'mature girls' - get a good conversation going about our 'special' needs ......

I'll check out the liner and see what the deal is - it would be nice if I'd start using some of what I just bought

!!

BTW, I'm not loving the La Mer concealer - it settled into my fine lines and looked yucky. I'm going to try it again, maybe setting it with some BB or Mally concealer powder or something

....

 

[jenntoz]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Anyone liking/getting the Orient liner shadow palette???

Me, cause I love gold shadow. But swatches I've seen make it seem kind of blah even though it is so pretty in the pan, the liner seems unremarkable as well. And the $45 can be better spent on some other goodies. I have happily killed this lemming of mine

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 I think it's something that can break some out but - miracle of miracles - it's not something I'm aware of having a problem with myself. Thanks! Are you referring to mskilicious's review of Future Skin where she said it's now breaking her out? That is a shame because I "know" her from MUA, and it was a real HG for her for a long time. I sure hope that doesn't happen to me because this and Alima MMU is about all I can use without problems. I haven't read all of the FS reviews in a long time as I've been using it for about 2 years now, but if only one person out of 228 reviewers mentioned breakouts I'd say that's pretty amazing, really. The colors are pretty forgiving if you wear it only where needed to even out your skin like I do. I've never before been able to wear a foundation "only where needed" despite always reading that rec, because others I've tried have just not been that blendable/looked more obvious. I wear this over my regular moisturizer (MD Forte Replenish Hydrating Cream) and MAC's Prep + Prime Skin (without SPF) and it is truly a my skin but better look.

That would be the only reason I would like it. Yep, but thats what I thought too - only 1 person had that complaint.

For me, any foundation cannot look like I'm wearing foundation. I really love the Smashbox Halo for that reason & its moisturizing. No breakouts & it looks completely natural on.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one That would be the only reason I would like it. Yep, but thats what I thought too - only 1 person had that complaint. For me, any foundation cannot look like I'm wearing foundation. I really love the Smashbox Halo for that reason & its moisturizing. No breakouts & it looks completely natural on.

I have SB Halo as well - I know you are shocked

- but I may not have the foundation....mine says 'Perfecting Powder' so I'm not sure......

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Hun, if you're thinking on a Chanel foundation and you only want one layer to unify and freshen up all, I think Pro Lumiere or Lift Lumiere are great choices for you!!! They both have awesome finishes, although I prefer Pro Lumiere. If my skin wasn't that oily that would be my dream foundation. Do tell us about your new foundation!! You know you're going to get it!! If Chanel.com would ship here, I'd do that too!! I don't own any Tweed blushes, as the tweed effect it's only on the top layer, it's not an over spray but it vanishes away with use. The nice thing about it, it's you're left with a blush and a highlighter. Anyway, it just doesn't work for me. But, I do own Rose Petale and it's GORGEOUS!!! It's my third favorite blush shade from Chanel, it's the perfect pink shade for my skin. It's not too bright and not too pale, it's pure perfection!! Do tell us how it goes...

I think you have me sold on Rose Petale and In Love blush. On the website, I couldn't find Tea Rose. Do you know if it has been discontinued? I have only ordered once through Chanel.com, but I was giddy with excitement as I opened the package. I would also love to order more glossimers, but the swatches are so hard to go by! Good thing I found this board . . . my obsession continues to grow!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha I think you have me sold on Rose Petale and In Love blush. On the website, I couldn't find Tea Rose. Do you know if it has been discontinued? I have only ordered once through Chanel.com, but I was giddy with excitement as I opened the package. I would also love to order more glossimers, but the swatches are so hard to go by! Good thing I found this board . . . my obsession continues to grow!

If you have questions about the glossimers, I'm sure between all of us we have them all - I have about a dozen of them - would be happy to describe colors to you.

I think Tea Rose is an older color, and yes, it appears to have been discontinued.

I've just been going through my Chanel collection, and wow. I have amassed quite a bit over the years - I've been so distracted by MAC I've forgotten these lovely creatures......they are now out of 'mothballs' and back in the arms of love

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