Chanel Sublime de Chanel Waterproof Mascara

What a surprise, I have another mascara review for you! I managed to get my hands on Chanel's new Sublime de Chanel Waterproof Mascara.

Per Chanel's website, it promises to give: "Infinite length and curl. An innovative, precious mascara for every-day wear, SUBLIME DE CHANEL expresses a timeless and ideal vision of femininity down to the tips of the lashes.Infinitely lengthening and intensely curling, SUBLIME DE CHANEL gives lashes an ultra-feminine look: reshaped, lengthened, curved and streamlined."


I will tell you that once I saw the wand I was pretty skeptical, not my favorite kind. The curl power of this mascara was pretty impressive. My lashes looked like I had used an eyelash curler, and held their curl all day. It gave a little bit of lengthening, but not much volume. It took several coats, and I still wanted it darker and thicker. I did love this layered with my waterproof Dior Show mascara, gave me dark, thick lashes, with length and curl. The Sublime mascara does wear well, the waterproof formula never flaked or smudged. Overall, it was OK for me, better when used with a volumizing mascara.


Item was purchased by me.

Stila Perfect and Correct Foundation - Swatches and Review

Just saw this new Stila Perfect and Correct Foundation online and HAD to try.  This is a new foundation that is similar to their One Step Correct primer released last year.  This is a lightweight foundation that offers build-able coverage but has unique ingredients to benefit your skin.  

From Sephora: Combining an advanced emollient system to hydrate and moisturize the skin, a unique multimineral complex, and an array of skin-soothing ingredients, Perfect and Correct delivers a luxurious, high-performance, and high-definition foundation. Infused with Stila's exclusive Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex™, Perfect and Correct reads and reacts to the skin's needs and targets skin imperfections to correct them. 

Sounds really good! Plus I love the swirled look of the foundation.  It comes in 8 shades from Fair to Deep.  I am reviewing Fair which Sephora describes it as 'for porcelain to fair complexions'.

Compared with my favorite foundation above

The texture is super soft, but not heavy at all! The color looked a little too yellow for my skin tone, but decided to try on my face.  I normally have combination skin, very oily in my t-zone but also have dry patches.  I moisturized my skin like normal and applied the foundation without any primer.  The foundation just blended right into my skin.  No dry spots and provided good coverage where I need it most.  The color did not seem as yellow once I applied to my face and I didn't feel like I was wearing any makeup at all.  I set the foundation with Bare Escentuals' Mineral Veil.  I am going on 7 hours and have no break-through oiliness!

Overall, even though the color was a little yellow for my skin tone - it still applied perfectly!  I love the lightweight texture and the feeling of no makeup on.  Also, there is no need for a primer because this has it built in. This is my new favorite foundation, which is a bold comment because I am picky and haven't found anything I really like since Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk.


This was purchased by me.

Sephora V.I.B Chic Week - April 14th to 21st

Sephora V.I.B members - Don't forget today starts Chic Week at Sephora!  


You get 15% off all purchases this week - online and in store.  Enter code CHICWEEK at check out to use the coupon!  You can use as many times as you want!


Coupon runs from April 14th to April 21st!

Estee Lauder/Nordstrom GWP-Photos

I was finally able to pick up my Estee Lauder/Nordstrom GWP! Below are photos of all the goodies!! YEA!

With your $32.50 Estée Lauder purchase, receive:

-DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 (0.5 oz.) or Resilience Lift

-Extreme Ultra Firming Creme SPF 15 (0.5 oz.) -Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex (0.17 oz.; a 10-day supply)

-Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Intensity 2 (0.33 oz.)

-Pure Color EyeShadow Compact with shades Sandbar Beige, Sepia Sand, Ivy Envy and Lavish Mink

-Two Full-Size Pure Color Lipsticks in Nectarine and Sugar Honey

-Full-Size Cosmetics Bag

For a limited time, with your $60 Estée Lauder purchase you'll also receive:

-Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (1.7 oz.)

-Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara in Black (0.1 oz.)

-Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer SPF 10 in Light/Medium (0.06 oz.)

-Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Onyx

-Mini cosmetic pouch

Below are close-ups of the eyeshadows and lipsticks:

Items were purchased by me.

Bite High Pigment Matte Pencil Swatches and Review

Another Bite product!  This time I am trying out the High Pigment Matte Pencil.  This is a lip pencil that gives a long lasting matte color.  I am loving all these lip pencils, so easy and portable for spring and summer.  This Bite product, like all contain resveratrol, an antioxidant.  Price is $24 USD.


The lip pencils come in 6 shades, and I am reviewing Bouquet (a peachy-pink) and Velvet (a vibrant rose pink).

I didn't realize the two colors would be the close in color to each other.  These is a definite peach tone to Bouquet compared to Velvet.  Bite products are sold online only, so it hard to tell exactly what color. (Thank you Sephora for your amazing return policy!)

The pencil glides on so smooth and stays on.  My lips never felt dry while wearing, but didn't feel sticky or greasy either!  The pencil tip is smaller, so it allows for a more precision application.  The color just twists up from the bottom - so no sharpener required.

The color is matte and the color of the pencil is pretty much the same color as it applied on my lips.  I think Bouquet looked better for my skin tone, as Velvet was a little too pink and has a blue base to it.  Bouquet is great for a light peachy lip.  This is a low-maintance lip color, so I recommend for spring and summer!  Another great product from Bite - just wish they would release more colors.

* This weekend only there is 20% off at Folica.com.  They sell my absolute favorite flat-iron - the Sedu Revolution.  Good until 4/11/11 *

This product was purchased by me.