Long weekend which I was waiting for has already started *takes a sip from sparkling wine*. Cheers everyone! I made it to the end of April, now I have to pay the bills and *cough cough* there are so many of them due to brush and make-up overkill in Japan and Sephora haul in the States. But tonight I will try not to think about it, lol.
I would like to end the month with a super pretty piece which belongs to a make-up museum. I will try to talk about how it performs but seriously, do you bother? I mean, look at it, is there a way to skip it? Here are my thoughts about Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer and Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise.
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| Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer and Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise |
I would like to start this post by many many photos of the bronzer. I couldn't bring myself to touch it for days and after I did, I felt a big relief because the design is robust. Sometimes we give extra bucks for something which wouldn't look the same even after the first use, like the animal print over D&G bronzers. But Chanel gives you a design which would be preserved for a good amount of time. The powder is also not too soft. On one hand it is good because doesn't kick powder. And also your camellia will live longer. Oh and don't water this one, it is not a good idea ;-)
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| Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer |
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| Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer |
Once you look closer to Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Powder, you see that the surface is embossed with tiny lines. This gives the camellia a more realistic look but be aware that these will be the ones to vanish first.
Now the good news. Remember how tiny the spring blush was (3g!)? The bronzer doesn't disappoint in this aspect. Chanel Lumiere D'Ete has a generous 8 g/0.28 Oz of product. I haven't taken a photo of the box but it has a super cute small camelia embossed on it too. Lumiere D'Ete comes in a black velvet pouch and a small brush for touch ups.
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| Close-up: Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer |
I pulled out some bronzers from my stash to compare it to Chanel Lumiere D'Ete. I have to admit I hardly use bronzers but after a long winter, my face started looking like a ghost so maybe I should seriously consider integrating bronzer step to my daily make-up routine. One of my most used bronzers is Guerlain 4 Seasons 03 Naturel Brunettes from last year (reviewed here). It is matte and it can be used light or dark. Here all shades are swirled together and you see this bronzer is right now rather dark for my pale winter skin. I love Les Beiges Multi Color #02 from last year (reviewed here) because of its reddish undertones which look so sun kissed but not orange on me. You can see that it is also more red/less brown than Lumber D'Ete, which I prefer, but it doesn't have the lovely glow of it. I was rather disappointed with Guerlain Joli Teint 03 Naturel Brunettes (reviewed here), which was like an orange blush than something you can put all over your face. You can see why, it is almost peachy orange and very light once compared to other similar products.
The most interesting result of the comparison was to find out that the new Hourglass Ambient Luminous Light Bronzer (the lighter option of the two) is indeed a dupe for Chanel Lumber D'Ete, at least on the swatches. I picked up this bronzer during my travel to the States (Sephora Haul see?) after trying both of the options. The dark one pulled too dark on me and this one was really pretty. Now I am stuck with two bronzers with same tones, lol. This must be the life of a beauty blogger/make-up enthusiast. On the bright side, I don't need to spoil the design of my Lumiere D'Ete. I can just use my Hourglass one.
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| Comparison Swatches: Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer |
From all the sheer lipstick i this collection, I picked the most pigmented one. I think I have enough sheer lipstick (way too many) that it starts getting very hard to splurge on one. Each year they release a coral one for summer and I can't resist it. It is the same story all over again. This year it is Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise which won my heart. You have to always check if a Rouge Coco is a "Hydrating Colour Lipshine" or a "Hydrating Sheer Lipshine". It is written on its box. Color Lipshines have more pigment while still being hydrating. Insoumise is a colour lip shine with a touch of sheerness. I love this formula for summer, so hydrating and comfortable to wear.
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| Swatch: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise, |
Here is the look in context with Chanel Stylo Eye Shadows in #127 Laurier Rose and #147 Caroube on the eyes (reviews are coming up soon), Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Powder (Bronzer) on the cheeks with just a tad of Tom Ford Frantic Pink on the apples of the cheeks and Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise on the lips. Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer lasted all day long on me without fading. Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise doesn't last all too long (was gone after the morning coffee) but I still like the formula. I am happy that Chanel Lumiere D'Ete doesn't pull too warm on me. It is also not too dark so I think it is best suited to natural to warm skin undertones and light and medium complexions.
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| Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Bronzer and Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise |
Check out Sunny from Mostly Sunny wearing Chanel Lumber D'Ete here.
Final thoughts: I love almost al the pieces I picked up from Chanel Summer Collection this year. Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Powder is lovely, gives a beautiful natural glow to the skin. It is most suited to light to medium complexions with natural to warm undertones though. You can't go wrong with a coral lippie for summer, so even if Chanel Lumiere D'Ete is not for you, be sure to check out Rouge Coco Shine #507 Insoumise.
Are you getting Chanel Lumiere D'Ete Illuminating Powder? Do you like your bronzers matte or do you profit from a satin finish?
Disclaimer: The products in this post are purchased by me.
