If you didn't know I was a highlighter fiend then you are obviously new to this blog. So- Welcome! I love highlighters more than most things in this world. I use highlighters every day and have numerous highlighters in my collection. You can find a post here on my current favorite Summer Highlighters. But today we are talking about the newest addition to my happy highlighter home. Have I said 'highlighter' enough in this post yet?
Chanel Poudre Lumiere Perlee - Pearl Glow Powder - $60.00
Chanel Pearl Glow Powder comes in the standard Chanel black lacquered case. A soft sponge applicator takes the place of the usual brush that sits next to most Chanel blush or highlight products. I was a little confused when I saw the sponge, I tend to not like sponges in general because once used they start looking dirty, I prefer the brush. The powder in the pan is a warm off-white/cream color sprinkled with gold sparkles/glitter. CHANEL is embossed into the powder, I have used the powder a few times now and the embossing is still there.
I was a little scared when I first saw the powder in person. It looked a little overly glittery in the pan, the huge chunks of glitter almost scared me off completely. But the sales associate convinced me it wasn't that glittery once applied to the skin. Surprising the powder is very smooth despite it's grainy appearance, I thought with everything going on the powder might be chunky or hard to work with. That is not the case at all, the powder is smooth and applies easily on the skin.
I applied the highlighter as recommended by Chanel using the “C” application technique. I first used the sponge applicator on one side of my face and then switched to a soft blush brush for the other side of my face. Both sides of my face had a wonderful and beautiful pearl effect, which ever method you use whether you use the sponge or a brush the powder will still look stunning on the skin. The question comes down to do you really need this? I don't know, for me the answer is yes. The answer is "yes" because first and foremost I love highlighters, second I love and collect Chanel, third- I have issues, forth- I have fall more in love with this highlighter the more I use it. If you fit into this category then you will need this.
**I am editing this post, after a few days of using this product I can't find a reason why you shouldn't buy this- sorry, to those ladies hoping to save money by skipping this product.**
Update: I received this comment today and thought it was insightful and something everyone should read.
Eileen said...
I had not originally planned on getting this, but when I went to pick up my Le Blanc order at Nordstrom's pre-sale, one look was all it took to have me swiping this beauty across my pronounced cheekbones. In the words of the SA and the other women standing around, "Wow!" It goes on as an exquisite wash of white gold and glows like light being reflected off the finest white pearls. For those of you who might be worried about bits of gold, don't be. This is Chanel; not MAC! This is elegance; not disco! I'm in my mid-sixties and pulled it off with class and aplomb. If you have a Nordstrom's card, go and check it out while it is still available. It won't be around for long especially seeing as how beautiful it is when used with the JC Rose Tourbillon.
To see this product in action, you can check out my previous post where I am wearing the Chanel Pearl Glow Powder.
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| This was hard to swatch. On the left is applied using finger, on the right is applied using sponge. |
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| Comparison to some other similar highlighters |
My name is Diane, and I am a highlightaholic.
24 comments:
Beautiful pictures!
Oh, I'm a blush & highligter adict too!
LOL Highlighter issues! Loved the way you wrote this post. This Chanel highlighter is so pretty, thanks for the swatch. It's so pretty up close.
I'm addicted to highlighters too and this one is gorgeous! :D x
@PerilouslyPale, Thank you!
@Biba, Highlighters and blush- my 2 favorite things!
@Kalmo, Thank you! It's even prettier in person. =)
@Vanity-Fashionista, I'm glad I'm not the only one addicted to highlighters. What is is about them? They are so much fun.
thanks for introducing us to the highlighter world, so far i only use benefits gal meets pearl.
This chanel one look utterly gorgeous.
What lighting are you using for taking pics of the item, its so clear & bright!
What a lovely item to add to your collection. :D I don't own a highlighter...but I think highlights give the face an extra brightening effect. ^^
I love highlighters too! This is so pretty! I might have to ass this to my list! :)
It looks gorgeous! :)
this highlighter is so gorgeous!! i love highlighters too but i think whenever i put them on i'm borderline between looking glowy and greasy haha so i guess that's a good thing so i don't end up buying most of them! i'm still surprised i resisted the armani one last time we went shopping
Love this!! But where did you get yours? I can't seem to find it!!! Help! :)
Stacy
Ahh, never mind! I just figured it out! Looks like I'll have to wait until the 15th! :)
Stacy
@Stacy, Sorry I am replying so late. I'm glad you found it. Just in case anyone else is reading this and has the same question.
I find the Pearl Glow Powder at Nordstroms, it was only available to Nordstrom Credit Card Holders, if you are not a Nordstroms card holder you must wait until the pre-sale is over which is July 15th.
I had not originally planned on getting this, but when I went to pick up my Le Blanc order at Nordstrom's pre-sale, one look was all it took to have me swiping this beauty across my pronounced cheekbones. In the words of the SA and the other women standing around, "Wow!" It goes on as an exquisite wash of white gold and glows like light being reflected off the finest white pearls. For those of you who might be worried about bits of gold, don't be. This is Chanel; not MAC! This is elegance; not disco! I'm in my mid-sixties and pulled it off with class and aplomb. If you have a Nordstrom's card, go and check it out while it is still available. It won't be around for long especially seeing as how beautiful it is when used with the JC Rose Tourbillon.
Beautiful pictures, Diane.
@Eileen, you took the words right out of my mouth. I have been using this product for the last 4 days straight and I am in love! The bits of gold almost disappear once they hit the skin, all that's left if that pretty glow. Thanks for the comment! I want to edit my post and add in your insight if you don't mind. Let me know!
Be my guest. It's always a pleasure to enable a fellow highlighter addict--oops--I mean enthusiast :-)
Wow add not ass! Lol
Why oh why did I have to read this before my trek to Nordy's?? I was smitten when I saw the pic in the catalog but after your review, it's true love!
wow i love highlighters too! although the chanel looks stunning, but the mac seems to be more pigmented isnt it
xoxo elle
@LipGlossGossip, lol I knew what you meant. =)
@Cindy, It is true love for me, I love this product! I am actually thinking of getting a backup just in case.
@Wifluvelle, I guess it depends on what you are looking for. MAC is more pigmented but it also is going to give you a different look. I love my soft and gentle, but in my opinion when I wear it, it's obvious I'm wearing a highlighter. The Chanel highlighter gives a natural look that makes it seem like I am not wearing anything that I just naturally have that glow.
Hi Diane! Would you mind sharing the "C" application technique? I haven't heard of it and would like to know more about it! Thanks! :)
@Mrs.S, Hello. The "C" application is a traditional technique used to apply highlighters to the face. Most makeup artist I have talked to recommend this method as well as Chanel recommends it on their website.
Basically I start at the mid point of my eyebrow, I apply the highlighter from the mid point down my temple and onto my upper cheek bone area. Creating a "C". I use this method on both sides of my face. I focus the highlighter more on the cheekbone and eyebrow area than on the outer portion of my face.
Hope this helps!
That is great! Thank you so much! I will try that tomorrow! :)
aww this highlighter is gorgeous!
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