It pains me to write this as I have already mentally deleted this shopping experience out of my memory, but I had to do a review, how could I not?! I caved.
When the Chanel Spring 13 collection came out the illuminating powder was on my list to swatch, but I quickly discovered it's price tag and told my self NO WAY. Then I found out Amelia had it, then she told me how amazing it was, then I swatched it.... then I bought it. I am well aware that £46 for a powder is obscene and I can't justify it at all. I didn't even enjoy the moment the pretty Chanel bag was handed to me over the counter. I quickly shoved it in another bag so Rich wouldn't see it and faint.
Ok ok enough guilty ramblings, onto the product. As you can see it has the most incredible embossing detail which lasted about four or five uses before it disappeared (sad day). The powder itself is a light pink shade and the product is so soft that you can apply it with your finger if you wanted to. It's the perfect highlight shade and I mainly use it on my cheekbones using a small fluffy brush to apply it.
Of course it's not worth the price tag, it never is, but I'm happy I got it... it is a beaut. Luckily it's limited edition so if this post made you frantically need it like I did, you probably won't be able to find it now anyway - phew!
So did anyone else give in to the prettyness that is Chanel?
Chanel Illuminating Powder £46
It is beautiful! Shame about the price tag...
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So beautiful! One day I hope to afford make-up like this without any guilty feelings - oh to win the lottery!
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It's soo goregous, I'd love to see how it looks on the skin. It is extremely expensive though but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooooooooooo I want! =D
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It looks amazing! The price tag is crazy, though!
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Beautiful packaging!
ReplyDeleteGenevieve x
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It's looks super pretty but I'm afraid it's a little (much) above my budget haha!
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£46?! But it ~is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJanuary Girl ♥
Looks like a great product. I love Channel but they are usually too expansive for me
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha I love the fact that you don't hide your feelings about buying such an expensive beauty item! But hey, it's Chanel, doesn't happen everyday does it? :) I love the embossing and I wish I could try it! Xx
ReplyDeleteGuilty! I caved as well! :/ But it IS perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous! I did a review on Channel sheer illuminating fluid yesterday have a look if you want :) xx
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They always look so beautiful but the price oh my!!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I've walked past a Chanel counter in the last few months I've swatched this and ummed and ahhed about buying it. But at £46 it is just too expensive. I still have little part of me that really really wants it though!
ReplyDeleteLottie x
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This is so beautiful, almost too pretty to use!
ReplyDeleteIf only, but we think this is worth the money, the detailing is to die for! Couldn't bring ourselves to use it, the powder detailing is incredible!
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This looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBecca @ Beccaclare / Lifestyle & Beauty Blog xx
It is so pretty ♥_♥ but I think the price tag would give me a heart attack, but there's always one way to justify a purchase like this: 'Cos it's Chanel.'
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It's beautiful! Admittedly yes, it is far too much for a powder, but it is a special purchase, you can justify b/c you're not constantly spending that amount on products :) I can see why you had to hide the bag, my boyfriend would have a fit!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty is the embossing? Such a shame it disappears but then products are there to be used!
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nice!
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So pretty, I love the detail of the imprint. If only I could afford it :(
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The price is just obscene isn't it? i wish Chanel would make their products a little bit cheaper, as not alot of people could afford to spend £50 on a highlighter xx
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I got so excited when I saw this review as I've been looking for a pretty highlighter for ages, but the £46 price-tag?!! :(
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Lovely packaging... too expensive haha
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How pretty, not sure it's £47 worth of pretty though, haha :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThe imprints on the powder are so pretty! I don't think I'd spend that much on it though!
ReplyDeleteEmily x
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It look super glamorous! Love your blog btw! xx <3
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I've resisted three times now even today I swatched again but I'll keep it that way... I feel I still want it though :/
ReplyDeletei got it too!!!i paid 50 euros but i am not ashamed of it because i adore it,but the chanel logo is almost erased sniff
ReplyDeleteAh Lily, you and your enabling ways! I couldn't justify the price when this collection came out (but somehow picking up two lipsticks and a nail polish was ok...)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could afford this!! It's really beautiful!! It just looks so perfect!
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So pretty, I don't think that I could bring myself to use it though! xxx
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This is so gorgeous!:) x
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Beautiful madness! I would faint if I had to fork over the $$$...but it is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI just cant get over how pretty it looks untouched! :) Oww cant wait to get my hands on one!
ReplyDeletePipp xx
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God I wanted this powder SO bad, now I want it even more. Haaa my bank balance will probably cry!
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I love chanel, their foundation is amazing!
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Wow, this is a beautiful powder!
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It's so pretty - but that's it, I would never spend that much money on one make up object. x
ReplyDeleteMy mum bought it and i swear this is the best I've ever tried
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lovely packaging! looks lush xxx
ReplyDeleteAmy | http://amysbeautyjournal.blogspot.co.uk/
I haven't caved in and bought this yet, but Lily you may have tipped me over the edge. Oh my poor poor bank account.
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so so stunning! x
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Its so pretty, I wouldn't want to use it ha :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sad I didn't get a chance!
ReplyDeleteI feel that chanel products may be a expensive
But they last longer than most other brands
Like my Chanel bronzer is still going strong and its been since summer I think!
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The powder detail is sooo pretty! Xx
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Wow, the detailing on the powder is so beautiful! It's a shame about the price tag but the product sounds great! :) xx
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Gosh, this really is so stunning! I was able to resist this because of the price, but I did pick up Frivole Joues Contraste blush from the Spring collection and I'm obsessed with it! The prettiest coral-orange shade. And I just picked up their new Fascination eye shadow quad, featuring some pretty wearable blues. Guess you're not the only one splurging on Chanel lately :)
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There's still 4 left in Brighton Debenhams, got mine today. What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThere's still 4 left in Brighton Debenhams, got mine today. What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI VERY NEARLY BOUGHT THIS! I couldn't decide on that or a limited edition YSL one then literally had to drag myself away and back to my not so expensive MAC Soft & Gentle which was waiting at home for me x x x
ReplyDeleteMy Chanel treat is the Precision Eye Makeup Remover. €30.00 is a lot for an eye makeup remover but I love it! It's the best one I've ever used.
ReplyDeleteIt look gorgeous! But how brightening is it really? I find a lot of cremes and powders don't last all day!
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