Le Metier de Beaute Swatches

I just wanted to do a quick post.  I was thinking about doing some swatches of the Le Metier de Beaute line as I know there aren't that many online resources with swatch photos for that particular line.  I have swatches of pictures which I will post soon of everything I have, but I was wondering if there was any part of the line in particular that you guys wanted me to photograph first. 

Leave a comment if you have any requests!

Thanks,
Christina

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #3

I must admit, I don't really use highlighters that often.  I own a few, Dior amber diamond, one from my Fresh memoirs of a geisha palette, but they are just so darn pretty.  I was lucky enough to swap for the Armani fluid sheer in #3.  I wouldn't really consider it a highlighter on my skin tone, more of a bronzer or a bronze blush/shadow.  I use it on my cheeks under blush or on my eyes built up for a sheer wash that makes my blue eyes really stand out. 

The bottle has a pump applicator which is nice and sanitary but can be kind of a pain as it usually dispenses more than you really need.  A little of this stuff goes a long way.  It is sheer and shimmery and an orangey bronze color.  I certainly wouldn't grab 3 if you have cool toned skin.

Here is a dollop for you, which is about how much it pumps out. 

sheered out you can see how orangey bronze it is.  It makes my cheeks really glow and pairs well under a peachy blush.  I will definitely be pulling this out more in the summer months.  I have a sample size of this color that I keep at the boyfriends house and use quite a bit more than my full size (oops). 

Overall, I would definitely look into the fluid sheer.  They look gorgeous and last a pretty long time.  I could see this working as a great highlighter for darker skin tones.  If 3 isn't for you, there are plenty of other colors, both in a more highlighter type color and in other bronzer type colors.

Sunday Stuff You Can't Have

Laura Mercier Blush in Opera is long discontinued.  Its a really lovely light blue pink color.  Laura Mercier does some nice blushes.  I really like Fresh Ginger as a neutral blush.  They go on really smooth and deposit lovely glowy color.

How will you be spending your sunday?  Mine will be spent writing a paper and studying for an exam.  Finals are approaching quite fast, I can't believe I am graduating in January!

Product Fails

Today, I decided to post about some products that disappointed me.  Now, I have very high expectations.  I do not like to keep a giant stash, so if I don't love it, I won't keep it. 

First up, Chanel ombres perlees palette from Spring 2010.

Really pretty right?  Yea, it's gorgeous, and when I swatched the middle purpley shade in Nordstroms, I was sold.  However, when I got it home and tried it, the colors were sooo creasy on me, even with a base.  I hate creasy eyeshadow, so, this went back. 

Next up is Lipstick Queen Medieval.  This product has a serious cult following.  Those who love it tout it as being like a sheer red balm kind of product that leaves your lips in better shape than they started.  Well hello, love that idea.  I just did a post yesterday and something that does that same thing, the lip chics. 

So I swapped for it.  Gorgeous packaging right? 

So perfect.  I'm a serious sucker for a soft red lip.

And we get to what I didn't like.  I believe I have mentioned before that I have seriously dry lips.  This product did not leave them in better shape, it actually dried them out!  This is not the usual reaction, so don't be put off.  It may still work for you, but this is just me explaining some products that I didn't personally like.

Have you had any personal product fails lately?

Chantecaille Lip Chic in Sari Rose and Tea Rose

Chantecaille lip chics are among my favorite lipsticks.  I used to be one of those people who wouldn't wear lipstick because I thought all lipsticks would dry out my lips.  I do still have quite dry lips, but I have since found formulas that suit my lips.  The lip chic is one of them.  The texture is somewhat like a thick balm.  They actually leave my lips in better shape then they started in, something I never thought I would say in relation to a lipstick. They aren't super pigmented but still impart color in my medium pigmented lips.  They are so fuss free and easy to use, I'm fairly certain most people wouldn't need to use a lip liner.  However, I cannot comment for those with lip lines as I am fortunate as to not suffer from that yet.

This beauty is tea rose.  I would call it a medium rose color that doesn't lean to warm or too cool.

I think this color would work on most skin tones, definitely worse at least a swatch.

This is sari rose and it is an orangey nude color.  When I first tried it, I wasn't sure I particularly liked it on me but I have really grown to love it.  Its such a mindless color.

I think this color would work best for those with warmer skin tones.  Those with cooler skin tones should look for a nude with more pink in it.

Overall, I think everyone needs to own one of these.  They are just one of those effortless items you can slap on while running out the door. I have since acquired a third color, heirloom, which I will swatch and post soon.

In other news, I have added some new items to the blog sale, so be sure to check that out here. 

Sunday Stuff You Can't Have

Giorgio Armani eye palette from Fall 10

And this is my best friend's dog Bronson....whom you also can't have (hehe). Here he is attempting to prevent her from packing and leaving him again.

Le Metier de Beaute Peche creme lip gloss

This gloss was my first Le Metier de Beaute purchase, ever.  I picked it up from Nordstroms in San Francisco and have been obsessed ever since.  The texture of this gloss is amazing, creamy but not sticky and super moisturizing. 

The color is an extremely gorgeous milky peach with slight shimmer.  I love this color both on its own and for layering.  It has already gotten so much love, but I think its absolutely perfect for spring. 

My verdict?  Everyone needs one of the creme glosses...seriously!