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Unsung Makeup Heroes: Chanel 505 Particuliere Le Vernis Nail Colour

September 6th, 2013 by Karen 7 Comments

Chanel Particuliere 505 Le Vernis Nail Colour
Sabrina of The Beauty Look BookAbout the Author
The following guest post was written by Sabrina of thebeautylookbook.com. You can also find Sabrina on Twitter, Instagram, Bloglovin and on her new lifestyle blog stylednotes.com.

Chanel Particuliere 505 Le Vernis Nail Colour ($27 for 13 ml/.04 fl oz) is a classic taupe putty grey cream. Former Creative Director of Makeup Peter Philips designed the color for the spring 2010 collection (read about how he chose the name in his interview with the LA Times here), and years later it’s still a classic, universally flattering staple.

I love it for its no-fuss polished look. Particuliere is an office appropriate neutral with a little bit of edge to prevent it from looking boring. It applies smoothly with just one coat; two coats give fully opaque coverage.

It’s one of those go-with-everything shades, and whenever I can’t decide what to wear on my nails, I end up going with either taupe Chanel Particuliere, or another classic, deep red Dragon.

On me, Chanel Particuliere pulls more neutral-to-cool. Depending on your skin tone you may find that it looks cooler on you than it does on my olive Chanel B30 skin. Compared to other taupes, it’s one of the more neutral toned greys out there.

You can find a similar look for less with OPI You Don’t Know Jacques and Over the Taupe (see comparisons here), but Chanel Particuliere is the more grey-based of the three, while Over the Taupe is warmer, and you Don’t Know Jacques is darker.

The long-running Makeup and Beauty Blog Unsung Heroes series features much-loved permanent collection products from a variety of bodacious beauty brands.

Chanel Particuliere has a naturally glossy finish that doesn’t really need a top coat, but using the right one helps extend the life. I apply with Chanel’s base and top coat to get the best results. Lasting power is about 5-6 days before I start seeing any wear at the tips. I make sure to cover the ends and tips of my nails with an extra swipe of top coat to make it last longer.

Bottom line: you need this color. It’s a timeless neutral shade, easy to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe, and it also looks just as good on fingers as it does on toes.

Sabrina of The Beauty Look BookAbout the Author
This guest post was written by Sabrina of thebeautylookbook.com. You can also find Sabrina on Twitter, Instagram, Bloglovin and on her new lifestyle blog stylednotes.com.

Chanel Particulière 505 Le Vernis Nail Colour / Originally published September 6th, 2013

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  1. Dovey says

    September 6th, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Hi Sabrina,

    I certainly remember the splash that Chanel Particulière made when it came out! I love your photos here, especially the color coordinated shot with Calvin 🙂

    Reply
  2. hanna says

    September 6th, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    I love how this nail color looks. Great review.
    hanna recently posted … Behind a Bus, Class, Nap, Class

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  3. Sunny says

    September 7th, 2013 at 12:26 am

    Haha, Calvin has that “what do you want from me?” face that Tango gives me when I approach him with my camera 😉

    I don’t have this one, but I think Dior Trench might be reasonably similar!

    Reply
  4. Gowthami says

    September 7th, 2013 at 3:18 am

    shade looks elegant and lovely!!
    Gowthami recently posted … Review : Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Foaming Face Wash

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  5. Sarah says

    September 7th, 2013 at 3:58 am

    I think this is one of the BEST Chanel nail polish shade ever.
    Sarah recently posted … NOTD: Gradient with Maybelline Apple Candy and ArtDeco

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  6. Lorraine says

    September 7th, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Sabrina, I am a huge fan of your site and am excited to see you guest post on Karen’s. Your nail lacquer reviews and comparisons are unmatched. thanks for all your superb work!

    Reply
  7. rachna says

    September 7th, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Thats a pretty shade!

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