Thursday, April 26, 2012

Chanel Summer 2012 Collection

The Chanel summer collection has finally appeared on their website, I haven't seen it at the counters yet but I am very excited to see what products and shades this company come out with this season.  Chanel normally creates one of the best collections of the season and I am really hoping that this company has a great bronzer or two this summer.  When I first look at the products, I can see bronzers however it also appears that almost every single lip shade is very warm and therefore none of them will work out for me.  This collection is named Summertime de Chanel, this collection is a very typical summer collections with lots of bronzes and warm shades for the face.  We will see how this collection treats me this season!

Here is the Summertime de Chanel collection!

Soleil Tan de Chanel - This unique powder formula lends subtle hints of warmth and shimmer to every complexion.  It is comprised of seven unique shades - including a luminous gold - while can be applied separately to highlight and sculpt facial contours or blended together to achieve an overall bronzing effect that replicates the natural glow of sunbathed skin.
- Sable Beige - medium warm bronze/pale champagne shimmer/deep warm bronze shimmer/true gold shimmer
- Sable Rose - medium cool pink bronze/medium rose shimmer/pale pink champagne shimmer/true gold

Ombres Contraste Duo - This foolproof pairing of complementary shades - in two unique textures - is housed in one convenient compact.  The softly shimmering light shade is a creamy powder, which can be worn alone for a luminous effect, or as a base to extend the wear of the accompanying deep-toned shadow.  The dark shade has intense micronized pigments for true colour application, and a matte finish to create depth and contour.  Two applicators are included: a foam tip to apply the shadows and a brush to blend.  Available in six essential shade harmonies designed to take the guesswork out of harmonizing and applying eye shadow.
- Sable - Emouvant - deep bronze shimmer/light gold shimmer

Le Crayon Yeux - Line eyes quickly and easily with an eye crayon that achieves a variety of effects, from a subtle yet precise look, to a more dramatic definition.  The built-in smudge applicator perfects a smoky eye look, while a companion sharpener ensures the pencil is always ready for lining.
- Brun Intense - deep warm brown

Le Crayon Kohl - Perfect for the smoky eye, this soft pencil quickly achieves a dramatic look.  A special blend of colour and pearl pigments provides a rich, intense line with a semi-matte finish.  Specially formulated to glide gently over the eyelid, the liner is safe for use in the inner rim of the eye.  A companion sharpener ensures the pencil is always ready for lining.
- Peche Cuivre - true medium gold

Rouge Coco Shine - Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine provides lasting moisturizing shine in a water-light texture.  The formula glides on for easy application, and a unique Hydratendre complex hydrates and softens lips, giving them a healthier and fuller appearance.  Available in a complete range of shades, from delicate beiges to dazzling berries, with a hint of shimmer to enhance a glossy finish.
- Empreinte - glossy warm peach
- En Vogue - bright coral cream

Levres Scintillantes - Gorgeous shimmer and a high shine glow is delivered effortlessly to lips with just one stroke of this best-selling lip gloss.  A wide range of shades, from sheer and natural to sparkling and rich, look beautiful on their own, or over your favorite Chanel lipstick.  Equally beautiful: the conditioning formula's comfort and long wear.
- Sirocco - neutral light beige
- Calypso - bright coral

Le Vernis - Classic and trend-defining shades from the runways of Paris.  State-of-the-art formula strengthens and moisturizes nails as it delivers long-wearing, high-shine, chip-resistant colour.  Applies evenly without streaking.
- Island - warm sandy beige
- Delight - warm medium bronze
- Holiday - bright coral

Inimitable Waterproof - The mascara that delivers it all - volume, length, curl, and precise separation -  in a longwearing, waterproof formula that won't flake or smudge.  Pro-Vitamin B5 hydrates and conditions lashes to keep them supple and healthy-looking.  A unique brush design provides definition of lashes, even the finest.
- Noir - black

Vitalumiere Aqua - The tiniest drop of this new hybrid fluid creates a fresh, natural complexion.  Skin looks refined and feels refreshed, creating an exquisite makeup experience.  The fluid formula haas a soft, water-light texture, and comes in 10 shades that match perfectly to skin's undertones, whether pink or beige.  Dermatologist-tested.  Non-comedogenic.  Oil-free.

Soleil Tan de Chanel - Sheer, weightless liquid instantly brightens skin and evens out skin tone.  Light-reflecting pigments provide radiance and luminosity.  Botanical extracts soften, smooth, and moisturize.  Oil free.  Fragrance free.
- Sunkissed - light to medium bronze

Rouge Coco Baume - A moisture-rich lip balm with an advanced Hydratendre Complex, this formula hydrates and softens lips, for a healthier and fuller appearance.  It's sheer, lustrous texture glides on smoothly with a sumptuous, high-gloss finish.

The majority of the shades in this collection are much too warm for me and overall this collection would not flatter my skintone at all.  I am interested in one item and one item only, the Soleil Tan de Chanel in the Sable Rose shade.  This product contains enough pinks that I could use it for a blush or a bronzer (depending on the level of pigmentation in each shade).  I will have to try this product out at the counter first and see how it works as blush and a bronzer.  The second piece that I would like to own in the collection is the duo eye shadow, I often wear golds and bronzes on my eyes and I would love another version of these shades.  The last piece that I would like to own from this collection is another one of the of eye products, Le Crayon Kohl in the new gold shade.  This liner will really flatter the eye shadoe duo and create a professional look for the daytime or a dramatic nighttime look.

The major issues that I have with this collection are in the lip and nail shades, all of these shades are made for someone with a warm skintone.  None of these brights will flatter me and therefore I will have to skip over this entire part of the collection.

This isn't one of my favorite collections as yet since next to nothing in it will be flattering for my skintone.  I can see that this will sell well this summer since it contains many of the traditional best-selling shades for warm weather months.

photo courtesy of Chanel

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