Deal Of The Day: Clinique Moisture Surge

I trust most U.K readers will have no doubt already stocked up on the generous Clinique/Glamour Giveaway - but when it comes to grabbing a bargain, there's one you REALLY don't want to miss...

Whilst some of the freebies don't work out too well (For instance, The Liquid Facial Soap actually costs MORE per 100ml in this deal) the main star of the show is without a doubt Moisture Surge, a multi purpose hydrating lotion that can be used as a nifty make up base or refreshing gel mask. In the shops this retails for the equivalent of £60 per 100ml. With Glamour magazine you can pick up 120ml for £8.

NEED I SAY MORE?!

If you're looking to make the most savvy savings by stocking up on mags then this is definitely the way to go. I mix it in daily with my foundation to help minimise my pores and add extra, subtle hydration. Suitable for all skin types, this is definitely a freebie not to be missed!

What Clinique goodies have you all stocked up on? That Lipgloss is just a little bit amazing...

Glamour Magazine is available from selected retailers nationwide priced at £2.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua SPF 15 Foundation

Ah Chanel.

I've literally lost count of the number of times you've sat there looking tempting with your interlocking Cs, taunting me with your gorgeous fluid foundations. As someone with very pale skin I've often walked away with nothing but an orange swatch and a heavy heart. However, I'm glad to say that's finally all changed...

Vitalumiere Aqua is a sheer and delicate watery base that feels truly weightless when applied against the skin. Packaged in a plastic squeeze bottle, the product must be shaken thoroughly before each use to insure the fluid is dispensed with both a thick texture and even colour.

Vitalumiere Aqua B10 swatched/ sheered out

I genuinely love this base. Offering a radiant, buildable finish that lasts all day, this formula instantly lifts my skin tone making my overall appearance noticeably more polished and glowy. The colour applies incredibly sheer and builds up quickly to reveal a more intense medium coverage, however this is the part where I always seem to get a bit stuck...

Vitalumiere Aqua B10 applied to bare skin

Chanel have limited their release of the rose toned shades and are currently only stocking the beige collection in UK retailers. B10 - the palest shade - possesses dramatic yellow tones, and for this reason alone I am unable to build the coverage up beyond two layers. If you can get a perfect colour match with one of the five shades available then you're definitely onto a good thing - this foundation looks INCREDIBLE when built up. However, if like me the shades run too warm for your complexion, you'll simply have to make do with a lighter and sheerer application. Great for young skin, but perhaps not ideal for those of you who like a bit more oomph and coverage to your base.

Extreme close up of product applied to skin

I've no doubt the rose toned version of Vitalumiere Aqua would provide me with my holy grail base. The formula applies smoothy, dries quickly, looks healthy, leaves no residue, feels weightless...literally, the list of plus points is as long as my arm; I adore the way it blurs out my pores providing an almost airbrushed effect. I love the way it looks like my skin but better. I bizarrely enjoy using the squeezy bottle. I just wish it wasn't so darn yellow.

If you're interested definitely head down to your local Chanel counter and swatch away. This is honestly a fantastic product and one that I highly recommend - just be cautious of the rather limited tonal choice for those of us with pale or dark skin. Seriously, when will brands realise all the women of the world don't fit into their lack lustre efforts of 5 shades? If you're a fan of light weight, natural looking breathable bases than this will be right up your street; the perfect choice for delicate spring skin.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua is available from Chanel stands worldwide and boots.com for £31.

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*

Chanel Holiday 2010

Oh mama. It's finally landed on UK soil...

Does anyone else feel slightly weak at the knees?

Magnolia Rouge Coco

Magnolia Rouge Coco swatched

Pulsion Nail Le Vernis

Blush Duo Effect in Tweed Fuchsia

There are already literally hundreds of reviews for this collection online so I'm not entirely sure I can bring anything new to the table here. If you're a Chanel Junkie then most definitely get your hands on the Tweed Blush - not only is it absolutely stunning in the pan, but the powder is pigmented enough to provide you with a whole array of looks depending on what kind of brush you use. I've been trying it out with the Benefit Fan brush and the subtle result is perfect for those who favour the natural English rose look.

Magnolia is easily another stand out from the range but do note that the formula does contain quite a lot of glitter particles, albeit them very, very small.

Did anyone else stop by their local stand today? Which product are you most loving?

Chanel Holiday 2010 is available from Chanel counters across the UK.

Chanel Rose Dentelle Rouge Coco

Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, but most certainly not for Chanel fans. Today finally saw the UK launch of their highly anticipated autumnal collection; featuring the much blogged about Paradoxal. Amongst the glittery blushes and sultry varnishes stands two new lip-shades, one of which being the stunning Rose Dentelle Rouge Coco.

Somewhat similar to Chintz (also launched today) when swatched, Rose Dentelle comes across far pinker when applied directly to lips. Containing tiny particles of silver and lilac shimmer, the finished result is an extremely happy medium between glossy and glimmer - making an extremely wearable shade indeed.

When it comes to the formula, what else can we say? This product is Chanel - and that mean's one thing: great quality. Long lasting, non-drying and extremely comfortable to wear, if you're already a fan of Rouge Coco then Rose Dentelle will certainly not disappoint.

Rose Dentelle swatched

Moderately opaque when layered, we found this colour to be pretty good at covering our heavily pigmented lips.

Rose Dentelle applied to heavily pigmented lips

All in all, Rose Dentelle meets every expectation you'd have in a Rouge Coco lip colour. If you're comfortable spending over twenty quid on a lipstick, then this is certainly one to have in your collection.

Chanel Rose Dentelle Rouge Coco is available for a limited time from Chanel counters nationwide priced at £21.50.

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*

Chanel Nail Colour - 15 Beige Naturel

This is - without a doubt - our ultimate go-to polish.

We've struggled for years to find a pale nude that doesn't streak, and it seems this little liquid loveliness finally decided to come to our rescue. Requiring no more than 2 coats to achieve an even finish; this often lasts up to 5 days chip free.

Honestly, we can't remember life before it's name.

Chanel Nail Colour is available worldwide and at boots.com for £16.50

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*