Friday 27 May 2011

Chanel Blush in Rose Petale.







So I splashed out on a Chanel blusher in 99 Rose Petale after a massively awful day at work! If you follow me on twitter you will know all about this but it was basically a rude man asking about ingredients who told me he "came from a science background which I clearly didn't know a thing about" needless to say, he was put in his place when I told him I had a degree in forensic science and also study cosmetic science on the side. I WIN.

You can't even see the beauty of this blush in my picture, but it is absolutely gorgeous. Such a lovely texture, and so easy to use. By swirling my blusher brush over it, it turns into such a fine powder which means it goes on so smoothly and looks really natural.
The packaging is amazing and obviously iconic, I will happily get this out on the train/at work/everywhere to reapply.

I chose this colour because for my first Chanel blush, I wanted something versatile and a "go to" blusher which would work with any look. I also chose quickly because its a big spend and I didn't want to a) back out or b) change my mind when I looked closer at the other gorgeous colours.
You can see from the swatch that its a lovely rose pink with a slight natural shimmer (although I still use my highlighter for a bit more of a glow).

I'm so happy with this product, and I can see myself getting a lot of use out of it. It's easy to apply, blends incredibly well and lasts all day. I was actually surprised when I saw myself after an 8hour day and my blusher was still in place and I still looked ALIVE.

You must all buy. What's your favourite Chanel product?

24 comments:

  1. I agree, the chanel packaging is absolutely amazing. I have yet to try this blush, but from what i can see on your cheeks, i want it :P

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  2. Wow, beautiful color and it's soo pigmented! Amazing <3
    My favourite are probably their lipglosses, amazing quality :)

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  3. Like you didn't have enough blushers already ;) although now I want one. Sorry to hear about your crappy day. I am hungover though so you probably aren't as rubbishy as me right now! x

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  4. Sorry to hear about your bad day. My fave Chanel product is the Rouge Coco lipstick in Gardenia...gorgeous :)
    Makes me feel like something from the 1940s everytime I get it out :)

    Love the blush, what a beautiful shade x

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  5. I've always wanted a Chanel blush...but always backed out! Haha, I'm a cheapskate! x

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  6. My all time favorite from Chanel is their blush named Reflex. I am also a sucker for their eye shadow quads. The quad that I have repurchased the most is (that isn't discontinued) Nymphea.

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  7. Chanel nail varnish!

    What a rude man. What was his science background explicitly anyways? Taking a few courses doesn't count!

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  8. It suits you so much! xx

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  9. It looks lovely on you - glad it made you feel better about your bad day! x

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  10. This blush is beautiful! Your skin also looks incredibly flawless - very jealous!!

    Lois xx

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  11. I have this too and isn't it super gorgeous!

    Shifa
    x

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  12. Oh excellent comeback with the customer Kate ;) I hate rude customers so much. I've never bought a Chanel blush, but my Mum has a few and the packaging is beautiful. I might just have to splurge on one of these, can you believe I don't actually own a pink blush?! xx

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  13. That's so funny that you picked quickly, I'm the same way at the Chanel counter.. everything is just so gorgeous that if I don't go with my gut instinct I will stand there forever trying to choose! And more often than not I talk myself out of whatever I had wanted! haha It's a gorgeous blush!!
    xx
    B

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  14. This colour would never work on me but it looks so fantastic on you, you've teamed it with such a great lip!

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  15. Love this colour on you! The shade of pink is just perfect, + im v.jel that its Chanel haha. Good for you for putting that man in his place though, what a snob Xxx

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  16. That is such a gorgeous colour and really suits you! :) x

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  17. omg i want this now... love this post!!!
    you look amazing!

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  18. what lipstick are you wearing?

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  19. ooooo my i think i might have to look into purchasing this!

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  20. This blush is on my wish list :)

    I currently have their vitalumiere aqua foundation which is the best foundation I have used yet!

    Great post, the colour looks so lovely on you xx

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  21. OOOh this is so pretty, I need to man up and buy some Chanel make up the price is quite scary though :/ xx

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  22. This blush looks a lot like the blush I use, the Revlon mineral blush in the colour 'petal' You should check it out!

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