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Reija(admin) I'm all of sudden stuck on Chanel makeup. I like it and used it a lot more when I lived in Finland because I it's cheaper there. I've been looking at Chanel's new webstore online and thinking about getting a new foundation and possible the automatic eye liner. I just wish they weren't so expensive! I don't care for their mascaras but other products I've had good luck. Any opinions on Chanel ladies? Reija, as a former MA for Chanel Cosmetics (although I may be slightly biased
...hehehe)I can't say enough good things about this brand! Although you're paying a lot for the products, the high quality make-up that you receive definitely makes up for it. Also, try on ebay for discounted Chanel make-up. My favorite produts are the "irreelle duos" (an eyeshadow duo that adds gorgeous color with a velvety finish), the "ombre unique creme illuminating eyeshadow" (smooth, easy-to-blend cream shadow with a non-creasing, iridescent finish), the classic glossimers, and the "irreelle blush" (sheer glowing blush). I could go on forever--lol.
Because Chanel has so many different types of foundations, I wouldn't be able to recommend one without knowing your skin-type and what kind of finish you want. My personal favorite however, is "Tient Fluid Universel (sorry, I'm used to the French names...in plain English, the "Multi-Vitamin Natural Makeup"). This one comes with SPF 15, is oil-free, and has sheer to medium coverage with a natural looking finish. Sometimes I like to mix it with Chanel's "Sheer Brilliance" liquid (similar to MAC's hyperreal) in "Bronzelit" for a dewy, sun-kissed finish.
As for eyeliners, I like "Le Crayon Kohl--Intense Eye Pencils" (smooth, shimmery, easy to blend and smudge-- colors are limited though!
). I agree with envymi on the automatic liners... they're not my favorite, I much prefer the pencils.
Hope this helped!