Sunday 16 February 2014

Chanel Variation Collection: Cheri, Irresistible & Mutine

Another collection for Spring from Chanel, Variation's main focus it on lips, though there is one nail polish, #609 Coup de Coeur (which is a pretty plummy red). The lip shades are organised in colour groups of peach/nudes, pinks and purples.

There are a few repromotes, along with new shades and some limited editions. I found the Rouge Allures and Rouge Allure Velvet's either too bright or too intense for my tastes so I bought the below shades (all £24 each):
Rouge Coco #61 Cheri, creamy peach. The colour is so pretty, it doesn't look orange and has a really soft, almost pastel (but wearable) look to it.

Rouge Coco #62 Irrésistible, describe as frosted rosewood, for me this is more of a shimmery pink with touch of plum (Limited Edition). I really love this shade, it has the right level of brightness which really perks up the complexion without looking overdone.

Rouge Coco Shine #90 Mutine, very sheer pink with a silver reflection (Limited Edition). Whilst I love this shade I think a lot of people will find it quite sheer so its worth testing out in store if you have pigmented lips.

The Rouge Coco formula for me is inconsistent, some are drying and apply patchy, whereas others feel creamy and apply like a dream. Cheri is not drying, though does accentuate any non smooth areas.
Irrésistible really has all the best attributes of a Rouge Coco, great pigment, long wear and a creamy, moisturising feel.
Mutine has an extremely light, hydrating feel, though with a short wear time.

I am really pleased with all the shades I bought and think this collection has such a good selection of shades that you are sure to find at least one that you need to take home with you.
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I bought these from Boots.

12 comments:

  1. I have Cheri and I really like it! Haven't checked out the other shades though. I'm afraid I'll be too tempted. My lipstick drawer is just about full to the brim now!

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    1. Its a very enticing collection isn't it :) I hear you about the lipstick drawer, I had a clear out as had accumulated so much yet seem to be buying as many new ones as I got rid of! ;)

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  2. Oooh, all three look lovely! The swatches are gorgeous :-)

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    1. I really am pleased with all the shades I got, quite fancy getting some of the glosses from the collection as well :)

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  3. Rouge Coco Irrésistible looks amazing!! <3

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    1. I think that will be one of the most popular ones :)

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  4. I like the look irresistible too! What lovely picks my dear!

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    1. I always home in on the more wearable "every day" shades, irresistible is truly a lovely shade :)

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  5. Oh gosh Clare! I want them all! *sigh*

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    1. well I am still wondering if I should go back and get the beige coco shine as well, its just too tempting a collection :)

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  6. I think I will end up getting Cheri... It looks like the kind of shade I'm usually drawn to and wear the most :) thank you for the great swatches!

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    1. Thank you :) Cheri is a very you type of shade, you wear peachy shades so well
      xx

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