Chanel Sheer Illuminating Fluid

I'm having a truly awesome day!  I just ordered 3 of the Sleek Blush by 3 blush palettes and I'm so anxious to get them.  I'm also putting my vacation makeup list together and it would be great if these would arrive before I leave.

It's been pretty gorgeous over here in Germany and I've been obsessed with that glowy skin look and of course bronzer but I also have been very much into highlighting my cheekbones.  I was watching youtube one day and one of the girls I watch featured this Chanel product in a haul.  I thought it looked pretty good so I went ahead and made the splurge.

Doesn't it look gorgeous!


Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Sheer Illuminating Fluid
Shade:  Sunkissed
Available at MACYS
$48.00 USD

Loves:  The color is gorgeous on my complexion and it gives the right amount of sheen without being overpowering.  I love how easily it blends out but doesn't disappear.  This also lasted about 8 hours on me before I washed my face so it could have lasted longer!

Hates:  The dispenser.  For $48, I would expect some sort of pump.  I don't like having to pat out product on my hand or sticking a q-tip in it to get the product out.  Also, with the glass container, it won't be very travel friendly.

Patted on skin (taken w/o flash)

Blended out (taken w/o flash)

On the cheekbone (taken w/o flash)

It really does look gorgeous on the skin but I wish it had better packaging.  I think I want to try out the Nars Laguna Illuminator next.  

CHANEL MAT LUMIÉRE Foundation - First Thoughts

So, I am on the hunt for the perfect foundation even though I love my Make Up For Ever HD Foundation and my Nars Sheer Matte, I still keep searching to see if I can get an even better finish.  Kinda sad really since I love the other two but what kind of makeup hoarder would I be if I didn't keep buying?!  I have heard so much about this foundation from watching youtube and reading beauty blogs that I just had to try it.  My first impression is that this foundation is AMAZING and for $54 it better be!  I've worn it twice this week and it had an incredible finish.  The lasting power hasn't been put to the test yet, but my hubs said that it looked good but a little light on my skin. I bought the Walnut color because that was the darkest color that they had online at Macy's, which is where I purchased this one from.  They have a darker color available at Neiman's but I think that this one will work for me...I think my hubs was focused on the highlight that I did.  So, overall, I think that I love this foundation but I will wait to see if this is long wearing before I make a final verdict!  Oh and random thought, I love the pump action on this one as well.  It comes with a pump that distributes a good amount of product without wasting any.