Tuesday 5 June 2012

Bronzer Review: Chanel's Soleil Tan De Chanel- Bronze Universel

Hello :) Sorry it's been a while, usual excuses, college, exams, work etc! Tonight I'm reviewing a product I've actually had for about a month, the Soleil Tan de Chanel makeup base/bronzer. This is what it looks like...

Excuse the little brush hairs, it seems to attract them and I don't fancy sticking my fingers in it to get them out.
I either use it after foundation and concealer but before powder, or on top of all 3 depending on how bronzed I want to be! I actually really like the colour of this bronzer when used in moderation. It has a peachy orange tone to it but if you use too much it can be just orange, I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with super pale skin. I'm MAC NC25, Clinique shade no.3 and Chanel shade no.30 at the moment just to give you an idea. I also wouldn't say it's the best for anyone with oily skin as it is a cream product so it could end up sliding right off!

Thats the colour it comes out on the left. And that's the brush I use to apply it. I bought it in Ibiza but I'm sure Real Techniques do one really similar if not better for the job and you can buy them in Boots for a fairly reasonable price.
I'm not normally a fan of cream based products but recently I've been loving this and a cream blush from Maybelline.
I also love the packaging. It looks gorgeous just sat on your dressing table. Although, it is a bit bulky for travelling, it fits in my makeup bag which is average sized but everything has a specific order to fit around it!
Another downfall, at first glance, is the price. The RRP is £29. Ouch. But, you get a massive 30g of product (96p/g), whereas you're lucky to get 10g in a bronzer for about £8 (80p/g) so if you've got the money to spend it doesnt work out that much more expensive in the long run. Plus it lasts forever as you only need the tiniest bit.
I love the smell of it, it smells just like suncream.
I think this is perfect for summer when you dont want to wear a full face of makeup but just want a little colour that will last nearly all day.
I'm wearing a little on my cheeks here
Let me know if any of you have tried it and what you thought cos I know it's had mixed reviews online :) Also if you have any other cream cheek products to suggest i'd love to try them! Thanks for reading guys :) Grace xxx