5 February 2014

Chanel Spring 2014 Collection (Notes de Printemps) // REVIEW


Hey guys! I am here today with my review of the Chanel Spring 2014 Collection, also known as Notes De Printemps. I have reviewed the last few Chanel collections and the products are always of such high quality, so I was really happy to be sent some from this collection! 

This Spring Chanel have gone for very much a bold, feminine look as the key shades are pinks and purples! I I must say that when I first saw all of these new products I was a little wary of just how bold they are, because normally I like to stick with my "neutral basics", however Chanel have done an amazing job at making them not as scary as they may appear. As always the swatches of the three products are near the end of this post!


Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow - Diapason (92) - £24* The Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadows are a cream/gel hybrid I absolutely adore the formulation of them! From the first look you would think that Diapason would be extremely glittery and possibly a little too purple, but it is infact quite the opposit! It has a smooth, creamy texture which helps them blend into a gorgeous light aubergine shade with some silver shimmer. I could imagine it being used to make a lovely smoky eye look because it can easily be built up to look perfect.

It is really pigmented, and you do need the smallest bit on the end of your finger to cover your whole eyelid (or in the outer corners as I like to wear it)! The lasting power is amazing too - I've applied it at 10am, with a small amount of eyeshadow primer, and it has still been there at 10pm that night, completely uncreased and intact. I think you will agree, that is fairly good!


Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour - Melodieuse (136) - £25* I am a huge fan of Chanel lipsticks (especially the Rouge Coco Shine line), the formulation is probably the best of any of the lipsticks that I own! Melodieuse is a pigmented, bright corally red shade, and I must admit that at first I was a little worried that it wouldn't suit me in the slightest, however I was pleasantly surprised. It can easily be layered to create more of a bolder shade, or you can apply a lipgloss applied to the top to lighten it up a little!

The formulation is silky and creamy, and it applies effortlessly without any tugging on the lips. The finish is almost half matte-half satin, which I think looks really nice if you are one of those people who are a little indecisive about exactly what you like! I find that it can stay in pretty much perfect condition anywhere from 3 to 5 hours after applying it, depending on if you drink or eat. It does get a little drying around the 4 hour mark, but I just top it up with some lip gloss or lip balm and it's good as new!

I do have one slight negative which is that it isn't the best on dry lips, I did notice it clinging a bit to any dry patches that I had, so this is one of those lipsticks for a good lips day. Apart from that though it is a gorgeous lipstick and well worth the money!


Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer - Murmure (179) - £21* Murmure is a lovely sheer and glossy, salmon pink lipgloss that really makes my lips stand out! It gives the "your lips but better" look whilst adding a little bit of pink, and I just love that. I am normally a little wary of lipglosses, since I can't stand them making my lips feel sticky especially when my hair gets stuck to them, however with this it rarely ever happens and my lips never feel at all heavy!

I only need to apply a little bit to give my lips a completely glossed look and that is something I haven't really experienced with other lipglosses, as normally I need a few coats to make them look really glossy. The lasting power is probably one of the best bits though! It can go 6 hours easily without wearing off, and even drinking or eating doesn't really seem to effect it much. This has definitely become one of my favourite lipglosses, and it looks gorgeous by itself, there's no real need for a lipstick underneath!


I really enjoyed reviewing these three products, they all lived up to Chanel's reputation of gorgeous, high quality products! I loved all of them and I've definitely converted a little more over to the bolder makeup side of life. I would say that my favourite of the three is possibly the Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in Diapason because it is such a gorgeous eyeshadow and is so easy to apply!

I hope that you all liked this review and I would love to know your thoughts on this new collection. Also I have a very exciting post coming up on Saturday related to Hidden Beauty's first birthday (and it may involve a giveaway), so be sure to keep an eye out for that!

What do you think of the Chanel Spring 2014 Collection?

20 comments :

  1. I'm blown away by the lip products - gorgeous shades :o) Xx

    Makeup by Candlelight

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    1. Aren't they! I loved the lip shades in this collection x

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  2. I've got the blusher the illusion d'ombres and the lipstick in

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  3. 136 so pretty

    Libertylovesmakeup.blogspot.com great post with one of my fav brands xx

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  4. Absolutely loving this collection, I want everything!x

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  5. Love the look the of the red lipstick!
    One day I will own chanel :)

    DarlingSophie

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    1. It's a lovely lipstick! I hope you do one day :)

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  6. I got the gloss you got and the other gloss + the pink illusion d'ombre. Wanted the lipstick you got but skipped it as I have so many - kinda regret it now though he he! it's soo pretty!! xx

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    1. Awh they are lovely products! Haha you can never have too many Chanel products x

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  7. these colours are just divine - so fresh :)

    tie-dye-eyes

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    1. That's the reason I love this collection, it really suits Spring x

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  8. The Chanel spring collection looks so beautiful! I really like the look of the lipgloss. Thanks for the swatches! :) xo

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    1. It really represents Spring doesn't it. Haha you're welcome!

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