General Chanel Chat

[Shypo]

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Ok, now I am a bit annoyed. I thought I had remembered 'Active' and 'Nutritive' from the posts a few pages back (but alas, did not remember 'Hydramax')....the counter manager at Saks yesterday looked at me like I had 2 heads when I asked about a moisturizer with 'Active' or 'Nutritive' in the name, and she said, no, that's Estee Lauder. And I said, no, it's not - I'm pretty sure it's Chanel. So she escorted me over to the various displays they had with the skincare (it's not set up like a 'normal' dept store display) and said 'Sublimage?' and I said (somewhat emphatically, NO), and said I was certain there was an 'Active' or 'Nutritive' in the name. I then thought perhaps I had been mistaken about what I had read here (I'm not an Estee Lauder skincare person, so I couldn't deny her suggestion totally outright), but I see I am not, and since I have now google'd it, I will know what to ask for when I visit Nordstrom in the future.

I spent enough with her - no regrets, but sometimes I hate being made to feel I'm an idiot. I get enough experience with that elsewhere in life!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one ^ aw, that is so cute. Just tell hubby not to look - it will be easier for him Did she give you samples of the UCS - I hope. Its the only thing that I've used that I see immediate results. hubby said - isn't there some makeup you wanted to look at today? Nah, me??? so I guess we're off to look at some goodies & dinner

No samples, they don't seem to have samples of a lot of their products, and they aren't allowed to "make" samples. But if I have any adverse reaction, I can take it back. Otherwise, what she explained and your experience with it is enough for me to try! Can't hurt, atm I'm only using a basic moisturizer meant for acne prone skin, so it's not doing too much for me.

And could your hubby teach mine a thing or two? He is too sweet! Have fun!

 

[coconut]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Did she give you samples of the UCS - I hope. Its the only thing that I've used that I see immediate results.

What kind of immediate results?? I'm intrigued! Is it better than the Hydramax serum?

Elegant, you have the most amazing glowing skin in your profile pic and you are the ultimate Chanel skincare guru. I would love to know exactly what your skincare routine is - morning and night!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by coconut What kind of immediate results?? I'm intrigued! Is it better than the Hydramax serum? Elegant, you have the most amazing glowing skin in your profile pic and you are the ultimate Chanel skincare guru. I would love to know exactly what your skincare routine is - morning and night!

Oh, I agree!!

Please tell us - I will print it out to take with me when I go to the counter - I'm not unhappy with my skincare regimen (products and routine) but I am always willing to listen to people who have experience with results, particularly if skin-types are the same. Can you tell us that too?

This time I won't be a noodle-head when I ask for samples of something!

 

[kenoki]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Oh, I agree!! Please tell us - I will print it out to take with me when I go to the counter - I'm not unhappy with my skincare regimen (products and routine) but I am always willing to listen to people who have experience with results, particularly if skin-types are the same. Can you tell us that too? This time I won't be a noodle-head when I ask for samples of something!

3rd! inquiring minds...

 

[genduk26]

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Me 4th. Elegant, I admire your glowing skin too.

 

[Bonitinha]

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Elegant -- can't wait to hear about your makeup shopping (and your husband's idea at that -- SCORE!).
I'm off to a ballet recital with my 2 ballerinas -- finally done with their makeup (makes me feel like I am living out my dream of being a makeup artist LOL

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha Elegant -- can't wait to hear about your makeup shopping (and your husband's idea at that -- SCORE!). I'm off to a ballet recital with my 2 ballerinas -- finally done with their makeup (makes me feel like I am living out my dream of being a makeup artist LOL

Oh, that sounds awesome!! Lucky!! I know they look gorgeous! Take some pics and let us see your handiwork!!

I've done some minimal 'freelancing' but don't get to do it often enough - if I had life to live over again I probably would have done something in the field of makeup......my son's girlfriend shows some potential for head-shaping

as does my neice, who will be visiting in a few weeks - perhaps I can begin the brainwash (to my brother's chagrine, which will be a bonus!

). Just kidding

.....she really is destined to be a mini-me!

 

[elegant-one]

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ok, I came here to post my mini haul & I couldn't believe your posts! It made me cry

seriously - all of your comments are incredibly kind!

THANK YOU all most kindly! Ya know how to make an old lady feel good

So I got my Rose Petale - man you guys are so right it is beautiful! I also got In Love - that is seriously the prettiest peachy coral soft blush ever.
And Mythic

I guess we all like similar colors because the recommendations you guys gave are perfect!

So my dears, here's what I use with some updates.

First of all - no sun! ok very little with sunscreen if any sun. I've always been a stickler about no sun & I must say it works because at 50, I have no wrinkles. I have normal to dry areas skin.

Lotion Purete (the green toner) I use this all over my face before I wash.
Gel Purete Foaming Gel Cleanser
They recommend the above for more oily skin which I don't really have, but It really keeps the pores clean imo.
Gommage Microperle Eclat Exfoliating Gel (pink) only like 1 every 3 months, because my skin hates exfoliating

In that pic I was using the Hydramax Active, but now I use the Hydramax Nutritive
Ultra Correction lip, eye, Serum
I LOVE the Serum for my neck chest area!

The immediate results I noticed from the Ultra correction line is firmer, softer, tighter, hydrated, youthful looking skin - like a soft focus look

Makeup in my avatar pic
Bare Minerals Multitasking in Bisque which I use under my eyes & then concealer over it.
Mac Root cream color base (dicontinued) with Bobbi Brown Fog es over it & Bobbi brown Espresso gel liner (love this)
Bobbie Brown Pink Raspberry powder blush (palette)
An older Estee Lauder no color face powder which I now use MAC's Prep & Prime powder, or Chanels translucent powder.

Always use some highlighter around your outer eye area & high on the cheekbones!

wow, again thank you all for so much love!

Oh, hubby smiled when I mentioned his tolerance for my addictions

He is just a kind & loving guy & knows how much I love makeup & pretty things. Seriously, this guy sits for hours while I try 32987597647 swatches of makeup

Even the MAC artists love him & think he is so cute for doing that. He's adorable. I would never have that kind of patience - with me

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Ok, now I am a bit annoyed. I thought I had remembered 'Active' and 'Nutritive' from the posts a few pages back (but alas, did not remember 'Hydramax')....the counter manager at Saks yesterday looked at me like I had 2 heads when I asked about a moisturizer with 'Active' or 'Nutritive' in the name, and she said, no, that's Estee Lauder. And I said, no, it's not - I'm pretty sure it's Chanel. So she escorted me over to the various displays they had with the skincare (it's not set up like a 'normal' dept store display) and said 'Sublimage?' and I said (somewhat emphatically, NO), and said I was certain there was an 'Active' or 'Nutritive' in the name. I then thought perhaps I had been mistaken about what I had read here (I'm not an Estee Lauder skincare person, so I couldn't deny her suggestion totally outright), but I see I am not, and since I have now google'd it, I will know what to ask for when I visit Nordstrom in the future. I spent enough with her - no regrets, but sometimes I hate being made to feel I'm an idiot. I get enough experience with that elsewhere in life!

ok, that is just crazy...she should know those words in the skincare line regardless if you use Hydramax or not! tsk tsk

And - she should know it because - its NEW!
pft - I hear ya on the idiot thing

 

[stv578]

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Elegant, thank you so much for all the info you provided! I am so going to get that serum, for starters. I also agree about using cleansers that may not be geared towards drier skin. I also have dry skin, and back in the day, people would always push cream cleansers on me, but I learned very quickly that many still have the tendency to not clean out the pores, some are actually quite cloggin. Only problem is, a lot of gel cleansers can really make my skin feel tight... how do you feel after using gel purite?

At the moment, I have been using Clinique's Acne Solutions Cleanser. It is the type that foams and has salicylic acid in it, but suprisingly has never made my skin feel tight or dried it out. That plus Retin-A atm is keeping my super angry chin relatively clear.

I agree about the sunscreen as well. I am fanatic about it on my face, but far too lazy else where unless I'm on vacation!

 

[kenoki]

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Can I just take a moment to say, that... 50 isn't old, but elegant-one, based on your avatar, I was guessing a decade younger. I hope my aversion to sun pans out half as well! :furiously scribbles down your skincare routine:

 

[Bonitinha]

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Elegant -- You look fabulous. I was a sun worshipper growing up -- Now, I curse myself for it! My husband was looking over my shoulder and I said how old do you think she is (pointing to your avatar) and he said "35?"

Shypo -- how fun that you've done some freelance work! I wish I would have done something in the makeup field also. Do have gorgeous glowing skin in your avatar pic too -- do you use Chanel skincare or something else?? I need a new regimen. My skin has gone a little wacko in the last little bit. I am 37 and it reverted back to being oily and prone to breakouts (ummm, I thought I was done with that after my teenage years!).

 

[Miss QQ]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Hun you're gonna need a wallet on a chain nice haul!

Hopefully that will keep me from spending for a long time!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one hubby said - isn't there some makeup you wanted to look at today? Nah, me??? so I guess we're off to look at some goodies & dinner

Have fun! Your hubby is very sweet!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one First of all - no sun! ok very little with sunscreen if any sun. I've always been a stickler about no sun & I must say it works because at 50, I have no wrinkles. I have normal to dry areas skin. Ultra Correction lip, eye, Serum I LOVE the Serum for my neck chest area!

You don't look 50! All that care you do for your skin is worth it!

Thanks for sharing that the serum is good for neck. I thought Chanel doesn't have any neck creams so I use the neck cream from Clarins. My neck got really dry since last year that it itched. It is now better after using the cream consistently.

Maybe I will post my haul pics later.

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by stv578 Happy haulin' ladies! I still have a few items on my wish list, but I'm going to wait it out at leat till my next pay cheque!!! (I'm currently working overtime as I type this, lol!). The following items still need to come home with me... Bleu Celeste quad Precision Ultra Correction Serum (i had a fairly lengthy discussion the other day with the Chanel sales rep, and this sound perfect for my needs!). Marine blue e/l The purple'y new duo (Misty?) For the fall... Enigma quad The lightest pink glossimer (though I gotta see it irl first) Both polishes On a side note... my daughter today was pulling stuff out of my make-up drawer, and DH noticed the boxes of quad and JC's neatly lined up in there! Made a comment, naturally, thinking I had bought all of it recently. But in my defense, everything in there is between 3 months and 4 or so years old!!!

Please let me know if you get the Bleu Celeste quad. It looks right up my alley! I think I would get more use out of it in Fall/Winter -- so it is on my "to buy" list!

 

[Miss QQ]

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^^ Blue Celeste was launched for the Spring 2008 collection although it is smoky blue. Very wearable!

Here is my haul pic.

Left to right: Bondi Beach, Bikini Beach, Constellation

, Pop, Genial, Mythic, mini Legende, Rose Petale.
At the top is Dior Golden Spotlight

Does anyone love the JC rose scent? I personally love the smell of a new JC.

The scent fades after a while and becomes hardly noticeable.

 

[Camnagem]

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^ Thank you for posting that picture!!!!!!

I could look at Chanel make-up pictures all day long.

Elegant, you're so gorgeous inside and out. If I turn out anything like you at some point in my life I'll be thrilled! Thanks for the skincare rundown, I'm really interested in trying almost everything you use.

Shypo, I hear you on the annoying under-informed sales associates. Nothing makes me want to spend less money than asking a question and getting a tude in response...and with less info than I already have at that. Pffft.

Bonitinha - I haven't tried a Chanel lip pencil yet, but I've heard good things. I'm excited to get Pink Sugar and try it out!

Ladies who have hauled recently/are about to haul...enjoy your new stuff! I hope everyone's having a great weekend.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one ok, I came here to post my mini haul & I couldn't believe your posts! It made me cry seriously - all of your comments are incredibly kind! THANK YOU all most kindly! Ya know how to make an old lady feel good So I got my Rose Petale - man you guys are so right it is beautiful! I also got In Love - that is seriously the prettiest peachy coral soft blush ever. And Mythic I guess we all like similar colors because the recommendations you guys gave are perfect! So my dears, here's what I use with some updates. First of all - no sun! ok very little with sunscreen if any sun. I've always been a stickler about no sun & I must say it works because at 50, I have no wrinkles. I have normal to dry areas skin. Lotion Purete (the green toner) I use this all over my face before I wash. Gel Purete Foaming Gel Cleanser They recommend the above for more oily skin which I don't really have, but It really keeps the pores clean imo. Gommage Microperle Eclat Exfoliating Gel (pink) only like 1 every 3 months, because my skin hates exfoliating In that pic I was using the Hydramax Active, but now I use the Hydramax Nutritive Ultra Correction lip, eye, Serum I LOVE the Serum for my neck chest area! The immediate results I noticed from the Ultra correction line is firmer, softer, tighter, hydrated, youthful looking skin - like a soft focus look Always use some highlighter around your outer eye area & high on the cheekbones! wow, again thank you all for so much love!

Thank you for the tips - I agree with all of the ladies here on all aspects! You look great, but more than that, you're a beauty inside and an inspiration!

I'm so glad you like your new goodies!

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Originally Posted by kenoki Can I just take a moment to say, that... 50 isn't old, but elegant-one, based on your avatar, I was guessing a decade younger. I hope my aversion to sun pans out half as well! :furiously scribbles down your skincare routine:

And kenoki, YOU are right! 50 isn't old! (That's how old I am too, so maybe I'm just a bit biased

) - age is a state of mind, and beauty never gets old! IMHO, anyway

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha Shypo -- how fun that you've done some freelance work! I wish I would have done something in the makeup field also. Do have gorgeous glowing skin in your avatar pic too -- do you use Chanel skincare or something else?? I need a new regimen. My skin has gone a little wacko in the last little bit. I am 37 and it reverted back to being oily and prone to breakouts (ummm, I thought I was done with that after my teenage years!).

I have used various things over the years, but have ALWAYS worn sunscreen on my face/neck/chest. Good genes help too - my mom has always had good skin. My biggest gripe is hyper-pigmentation (age spots, also hereditary) but I'm considering seeing a dermatologist to see if I can get something to either lighten or laser them

.

I too had a breakout problem a couple of years ago, and had to see a dermatologist then to get things back under control. Darned hormones!!!

But over the last few years I've been using Philosophy Real Purity cleanser (which I love, and always replenish as it also removes eye makeup without irritation - I haven't found a good substitute yet), and Olay's Regenerist sculpting cream over Dr. Denese serum and her firming pads (which I get from QVC). I use either Dr. Denese neck cream, or one from Bare Escentuals - I like both. For my eyes, I've been recently using the Clarisonic Opal (with its included serum - eye area only) and Bobbi Brown's eye balm. When that is gone, I'll probably find something else to use - maybe Chanel? For my sunscreen, I use Neutrogena Age Shield Face SPF 90.

I decided last night to splurge on the Ultra Correction Lift serum, and will likely pick up the Hydramax cream today......quite an investment, but I'm hoping for great results!

I also picked up Red Shine glossimer and Rose Diamond AL gloss....couldn't resist a bit of color......I'm hoping to also get In Love today - I keep looking at that one.......

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ ^^ Blue Celeste was launched for the Spring 2008 collection although it is smoky blue. Very wearable! Here is my haul pic. Left to right: Bondi Beach, Bikini Beach, Constellation , Pop, Genial, Mythic, mini Legende, Rose Petale. At the top is Dior Golden Spotlight Does anyone love the JC rose scent? I personally love the smell of a new JC. The scent fades after a while and becomes hardly noticeable.

VERY nice haul! You guys are making me want Mythic now - I didn't see it last night during my Saturday Night Beauty Bash....but I'm hitting Nordstrom today to see if they have it!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem ^ Thank you for posting that picture!!!!!! I could look at Chanel make-up pictures all day long. Shypo, I hear you on the annoying under-informed sales associates. Nothing makes me want to spend less money than asking a question and getting a tude in response...and with less info than I already have at that. Pffft. Bonitinha - I haven't tried a Chanel lip pencil yet, but I've heard good things. I'm excited to get Pink Sugar and try it out!

I know,

....

I have Pink Sugar - it's really pretty!!! I had to wait for it - it was on backorder....but worth the wait!

 

[Bonitinha]

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Miss QQ -- those pictures are fabulous! Let us know how you like Mythic. Does it lean on the pink-y nude side or is it a true nude? Looks gorgeous in the pic! I want all of those glosses

 

[PinkBasset]

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I love the Hydramax + Active Serum in winter especially, it makes my skin feel so deeply hydrated and fresh!