Chanel Le Blanc review (and quick OOTD)

I am surprised that I love this:



a) I felt a bit bamboozled at a Chanel makeover and bought it on a whim;
b) I am not really a "primer person". I either don't like the texture/don't feel that they do anything noteworthy/feel that they make my makeup appear heavier.

But love it I do. This is the Chanel Le Blanc Light Revealing Whitening Makeup Base SPF35 PA+++ and out of the three shades I was prescribed Rosee to awaken my tired, dull skin.

The reason the makeup artist/salesman extraordinaire told me to get this was as follows: whilst it is a white base, and slightly lightens the skin on application, when you put a foundation over the top you end up with luminous and glowing skin. Simple colour theory. And I have to say this kind of works.

The "whitening" scared me slightly at first but I haven't noticed any removal of pigmentation (more's the pity) since using it.  I love the SPF 35, I love the smell and texture - no greasy silicones but instead a smooth and light liquid formula - and I love the fact that it stops the gathering of product between my eyebrows and nose. It seems to just fill in all the pores and help the subsequent products glide over the skin.

I am not sure on the distribution of this - I haven't seen it in the UK before but I have seen Le Blanc de Chanel which when I think about it, is extremely similar to this in effect but without the whole "whitening" feature which is more appealing to Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Neither would be fantastic for oily skins - zero mattifying -  but for those with dry/normal skin types who want to amp up the glow factor then I think you would enjoy a dabble.

The packaging is exactly the same as the Vitalumiere Aqua which although diddy and compact also makes it impossible to know when the product has run out. When it does however, I will probably be back for more.

Unless there are any other primers that you can recommend of course...? :)

Onto the OOTD...

I thought I would whack in a quick OOTD for you as a "bonus extra". This is also to make up for my blogging absence this weekend :)

I did wear jeans today. I am in denial and pretending that the weather is cool enough to do this. Seeing as I practically live indoors I think I can just about get away with it - it just makes the process of taking photos outdoors slightly sticky and uncomfortable.

Jeans: Current/Elliott
Top: Topshop - Link!
Necklace: Banana Republic
Sunglasses: Celine
Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim mini Pashli - Link!
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

This outfit counts as a sneaky introduction for my new bag. I wanted something black, structured and small enough to serve well as a day/night bag. I am in love with it. The leather on Phillip Lim bags is textured so can withstand some serious wear and tear.

I am going to enjoy bashing this about and if you think it's a good idea, can do a separate handbag post showing it in action :)

See you soon!