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[Meryl]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Aggghh, it was awful & I have one very small (but it bugs me) discolored spot still til this day where it broke out. I read that many others had the exact same thing happened to them when they first used it Can those spots be lasered away? The MAC wipes are excellent for removing all makeup, but I have never used them on my face. Afraid too I think On the Clarsonic - I've been curious about it too but I'm also chicken. I read where it can break capillaries in the face. That would not be good. But, a lot of women love it.

I have extremely sensitive skin and use MAC wipes all the time.

 

[Miss QQ]

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Originally Posted by stv578 And finally, while at the counter, I played with the single e/s. Did some of you mention that this is new in the U.S.? I did get confused when you were all talking about it, because it's not new here. I ended up really liking Trace and Lotus. Trace is a shimmery deep chocolate brown. I think I may get these instead of the taupe duo for now. The texture on these is really nice. For any of you that have them, how do they wear in terms of staying power and slipping?

There are a few new single e/s now at the US. You can check out the Chanel US website. Trace and Lotus are not the new ones. My counters haven't gotten the new e/s and I hope we will get them but I'm not confident.

Anyone use the MAC wipes to remove eye makeup as well? I used them for a few days and they were too harsh, so I went back to using Chanel bi-phase eye makeup remover. elegant, I think you mentioned that perhaps the remover has nutrients and you may be right. My eye lashes seem longer. Used to have very short stumpy lashes. Too bad it can't curl and lift my lashes.

 

[Camnagem]

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I heard back from a Chanel rep from the website about the fall collection. After my quite specific question wondering when the fall cosmetics collection would be launched in-store and online, I got an amazing response with all kinds of detailed information including dates and specific items and looks...

........about the fall fashion line.

Oh well...at least I tried!

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Hypathya, welcome back!! We've missed you!

Cheryl dear, I missed you too!! I'm still catching up this thread along with your blog!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one SO Happy that you are back here!!!!

Hi elegant!!!

I'm SOOO happy to be back!! I've missed so much laughing with your posts.

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Originally Posted by bis IOn a related note, I wore Genial and luckily the smell and the taste are pretty nonexistent. But except wearing a black/brown liner, I have no idea what to wear it with. Do you girls have any suggestions?! TIA

Maybe a pastel e/s for a 60's look or a heavy winged eyeliner of two colors (black and gold, brown and turquoise or matte brown with frosty goldy brown) like the one on To the Beach promos??

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Originally Posted by stv578 II'm getting the bronzer! I went by the counter nearest to my home tonight and they were out. But they had the tester, and I love it! It's very similar to MAC's Golden bronzer in colour. Only thing is, the pot is smaller than I thought. On my hand (which is definitely darker than my face), the bronzer swatched a bit deeper in colour. I'm going to give it a try with the 130 first, seeing as it's firmer than the 168, which doesn't really seem like the best suited brush for this. I also can't see the 168 really fitting in the pot all that well, unless it's in different packaging in the U.S.. I called the counter by my work and they put the last one aside for me! (And Exquise!). And ya, I'm a mean mom!!! Honestly though, the amount of dents on our floors drove me to drink. And the new house will have deep brown wood floors, so dents will show even more. I'm really neurotic when it comes to things like that! And finally, while at the counter, I played with the single e/s. Did some of you mention that this is new in the U.S.? I did get confused when you were all talking about it, because it's not new here. I ended up really liking Trace and Lotus. Trace is a shimmery deep chocolate brown. I think I may get these instead of the taupe duo for now. The texture on these is really nice. For any of you that have them, how do they wear in terms of staying power and slipping?

Congrats on getting the bronzer and Exquise!!

Just to clear things out, the bronzer comes in a huge package almost as big as the loose powder. The little pot in the testers it's just that, a tester. Believe me, all the brushes you've just mention are going to fit in there and have lots of space to twirl around!!

 

[bis]

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Originally Posted by coconut bis - I don't have Genial (kinda wish I did), but I would think it would look good with a neutral bronzey colour eyeshadow - very summery. I like your idea of just a brown or black eyeliner too. Glad you like Nouvelle Vague too!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem I'm so glad the smell and taste aren't a problem for you! Genial is so gorgeous (yep, still want it!). I think it would look lovely with a wash of something along the peachy/pinky/nude gold tone (maybe Hey, Naked Lunch or All That Glitters), with black/brown liner and lots of mascara and a light pinky-coral blush (maybe Fleur Power or Marine Life with a light hand?).

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Originally Posted by stv578 I would probably wear it with a very neutral eye, cream/taupe type combo and either a light coral shade on the cheeks or just some bronzer.

Thanks for all your suggestions, I will def try them.
And I am really happy I am ok with the smell/taste.
I think I will wear Genial a lot when I am on vacation.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I can't remember what it was called. I only saw it on a commercial. Why does everything have to break our skin out I won't even bother to try it. Actually the Chanel UV essentiels is supposed to help fade discolorations but I don't think I've used it enough times yet to notice a difference.

YMMV, so you might be fine. Maybe you can get a sample?

 

[Miss QQ]

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The jar of cream bronzer is really huge, which is part of the reason why I didn't buy it. I don't think I can ever finish up the jar before it turns rancid.

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by stv578 And finally, while at the counter, I played with the single e/s. Did some of you mention that this is new in the U.S.? I did get confused when you were all talking about it, because it's not new here. I ended up really liking Trace and Lotus. Trace is a shimmery deep chocolate brown. I think I may get these instead of the taupe duo for now. The texture on these is really nice. For any of you that have them, how do they wear in terms of staying power and slipping?

Slate and Lily go back a year to May 2009. Lotus and Mahogany were repromotes at that time, no idea when they originally came out.

The Beauty Look Book: Les Naturels de Chanel

Heather Rose, Deep Taupe and Vanilla are new here.

I have Lotus and agree about the texture but don't wear it enough to really answer your question about staying power. Sorry!

 

[Miss QQ]

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The cotton pads are LE! I just read from this beauty blog, and the way she describes it sounds heavenly.

Blogdorf Goodman

 

[Winthrop44]

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I use the Shiseido cotton pads for my eye area and think they are well worth it. I'd be curious to try these, but not sure they'd be worth double the price of the Shiseido to me....just assuming the packages have similar quantities.

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one ^ I laughed because I am the same way, even though it did/does me no good Some of the colors are new in the US - Heather Rose, Deep Taupe, Vanilla, Lily, & couple more that I cannot remember. Great! I thought the 168 may not be the best. I have a large brush that I may try. I think you'll like Exquise. You crack me up

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ There are a few new single e/s now at the US. You can check out the Chanel US website. Trace and Lotus are not the new ones. My counters haven't gotten the new e/s and I hope we will get them but I'm not confident.

Thanks for this info ladies! I understand now, lol! We didn't get the new shades either then, but I've decided on Trace and Lotus!

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Just to clear things out, the bronzer comes in a huge package almost as big as the loose powder. The little pot in the testers it's just that, a tester. Believe me, all the brushes you've just mention are going to fit in there and have lots of space to twirl around!!

Oh good! I was wondering about that teeny tiny pot (although now I'm wondering what the price will be!). I'll be going today on my lunch to pick it up!

 

[coconut]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one It may be exclusive to QVC for a limited time? They were the first to launch it. So, they have it & maybe Smashbox.com but I'm not sure. EDIT: Nope, Smashbox.com does not have it. That must mean its a QVC only for right now.

I don't even know what QVC is! Haha. Is that a US exclusive thing? How long does it take for something to come to Sephora usually?

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ The cotton pads are LE! I just read from this beauty blog, and the way she describes it sounds heavenly. Blogdorf Goodman

Oh my goodness. At first I laughed at the thought of Chanel cotton pads, but these sound pretty heavenly! I actually wouldn't mind getting my hands on a pack of these (might be the perfect excuse to try out a toner to use with them), but sounds like they will only be available at boutiques, online, and NM...none of which are easy for me to access.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ The cotton pads are LE! I just read from this beauty blog, and the way she describes it sounds heavenly. Blogdorf Goodman

OHMYGOODNESS - did we not say that we weren't going to get addicted to Chanel's eye pads!!!

we're so funny....I'm off to check them out

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty You're killin' me! And I'm now lemming a bunch of things from Paul & Joe Beaute. Gotta figure out how to budget it all. :/

Ahh...I cannot even look at another brand. ok, what are you getting from Paul & Joe

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Originally Posted by Meryl I have extremely sensitive skin and use MAC wipes all the time.

Well that is really good to know. I've only used them on the back of my hand. They really do remove makeup fast. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ I went back to using Chanel bi-phase eye makeup remover. elegant, I think you mentioned that perhaps the remover has nutrients and you may be right. My eye lashes seem longer. Used to have very short stumpy lashes. Too bad it can't curl and lift my lashes.

I really believe that it conditions my eyelashes. At least I've noticed a big difference since using the Chanel remover.

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Originally Posted by coconut I don't even know what QVC is! Haha. Is that a US exclusive thing? How long does it take for something to come to Sephora usually?

QVC is a home shopping channel that is on 24/7. They feature a lot of the new products from some of the Cosmetics lines. Its usually (I think) about 6 months until Nordstroms or Sephora gets the item. But I'm not sure thats always the rule.

Where are you located?

 

[Miss QQ]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one OHMYGOODNESS - did we not say that we weren't going to get addicted to Chanel's eye pads!!! we're so funny....I'm off to check them out

I'm thinking of getting my first P&J lip gloss, and the new nail polish from the summer collection, Oasis looks pretty.

 

[stv578]

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Made it to the counter at lunch! Picked up the bronzing base and exquise today!

As mentioned, the pot for the bronzing base is pretty big, but it's not all that deep. I was kinda surprised at the price ($50), until I considered what they charge for a single l/s!!!

I also asked about the single e/s, but decided to hold off till next month!

 

[purrtykitty]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Ahh...I cannot even look at another brand. ok, what are you getting from Paul & Joe

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ I'm thinking of getting my first P&J lip gloss, and the new nail polish from the summer collection, Oasis looks pretty.

I got all three summer polishes, two Eye & Face Colors (essentially eye shadows) from the spring collection, and one of the summer lipsticks. The Mirage nail polish is on backorder, so I may not get it at all.

I also want a couple of the glosses, but they're not online, yet. Now I wish Sephora still sold P&J.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by stv578 Made it to the counter at lunch! Picked up the bronzing base and exquise today! As mentioned, the pot for the bronzing base is pretty big, but it's not all that deep. I was kinda surprised at the price ($50), until I considered what they charge for a single l/s!!! I also asked about the single e/s, but decided to hold off till next month!

Did you test it out?

I'll be happy with ya

 

[elegant-one]

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Hubby just said I was a reallllly bad girl (even though he told me to do it

) I just ordered some very cool Chanel eyeglass frames. They're just sleek black with a medium width arm with the double cc on the sides in silver.

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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Originally Posted by stv578 Made it to the counter at lunch! Picked up the bronzing base and exquise today! As mentioned, the pot for the bronzing base is pretty big, but it's not all that deep. I was kinda surprised at the price ($50), until I considered what they charge for a single l/s!!! I also asked about the single e/s, but decided to hold off till next month!

Yaay! so glad you got the Soleil de Tan! Please let me know how it works for you when you try it out, since I am NC25 like you

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ The jar of cream bronzer is really huge, which is part of the reason why I didn't buy it. I don't think I can ever finish up the jar before it turns rancid.

If it helps, I'm a total Blanc de Chanel addict. Now it comes in a bottle and they changed the texture. But 3 or so years ago, it used to come in a package and texture very similar to the ST bronzing base. It never turned rancid, although I did finished 2-3 jars. But I have one still being used from 3 or so years ago (I love the new fluid better) and it's still in perfect shape!!

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Originally Posted by stv578 Made it to the counter at lunch! Picked up the bronzing base and exquise today! As mentioned, the pot for the bronzing base is pretty big, but it's not all that deep. I was kinda surprised at the price ($50), until I considered what they charge for a single l/s!!! I also asked about the single e/s, but decided to hold off till next month!

So excited for you dear!!

Let me know how you like them over the days!!

I know it's pricey, but you get lots of product, I feel, much more than you do with MAC. Besides, it's matte and that's not that easy to find!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Hubby just said I was a reallllly bad girl (even though he told me to do it ) I just ordered some very cool Chanel eyeglass frames. They're just sleek black with a medium width arm with the double cc on the sides in silver.

Enjoy your new glasses dear!! I always say "if you have to put anything in your face, it better make you look prettier" I'm sure those new frames, will. You'll be soo pretty and chic!!

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Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84 Yaay! so glad you got the Soleil de Tan! Please let me know how it works for you when you try it out, since I am NC25 like you

Don't worry that much, the base it's buildable, so you can make it as light or deep as you want!!