I love summer makeup. Love it, love it, LOVE IT!
Dewy, bronzed skin; lids luxuriating with shimmery golds and other precious metals; slick, shiny corals on my lips…
I feel like Meg Ryan in that scene from When Harry Met Sally — “I’ll have what she’s having” — except that I’m, um, totally not faking it.
I really, really love summer makeup. 🙂
The beauty brands are laying down their beach towels on the warm, sandy beaches of Makeup Land right now with their summer makeup collections…
I recently added some new Chanel to my summer collection sandcastle, and I’m loving it so far. It’s Chanel’s new $30 Le Volume de Chanel Mascara in Prune, a do-it-all mascara in a blackish burgundy shade that lengthens, thickens and separates.
Basically, the whole shebang, and no flaking or smudging.
I’m wearing it here on bare lids.
I’m happy that Chanel showed some restraint with it (because they’re classy with a “c”). I think it’s super pretty on its own, but oh, boy — get it on a pair of shimmery gold or copper lids, and it’s gawgeous!
The way it contrasts with warm metallic shadows really cranks up the chocolatey volume of brown eyes, but I bet it would look just as ah-may-zing on blue, green, hazel and grey eyes.
I know it’s an overused term, but I do think Prune qualifies as universally flattering. I can’t imagine it not getting along with anyone. Plus, it’s a fun way to switch up your lash game on the weekdays while making sure that you still look professional at work…although I bet it would also look right at home at a Ga-ga concert (where we raise our lighters and belt out Speechless until our voices give out!). 🙂
PRICE: $30 for a 0.21-ounce tube
AVAILABILITY: Available now online and at Chanel counters
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A
Speaking of Chanel…
The new Chanel L’Été Papillon de Chanel collection is available now online. Warning: you may experience an elevated heart rate and alternating hot/cold sweats while viewing it.
The entire collection includes…
Eyes
STYLO EYESHADOW FRESH EFFECT EYESHADOW, $34.00 each
- MOON RIVER (PLATINUM), limited edition
- COOL GOLD (LUMINOUS GOLD), limited edition
- PINK LAGOON (FREESH PINK), limited edition
- JADE SHORE (TENDER GREEN), limited edition
- BLUE BAY (SILVERY TURQUOISE BLUE), limited edition
- BLACK STREAM (SILVERY BLACK), limited edition
INIMITABLE WATERPROOF MASCARA MULTI-DIMENSIONNEL, $30.00 each
- ZEST (BRIGHT YELLOW), limited edition
- LIME LIGHT (TENDER GREEN), limited edition
- AQUA BLUE (BLUISH GREEN), limited edition
- BLUE NOTE (ELECTRIC BLUE), limited edition
- NOIR (BLACK), repromote
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER, $30.00
- TRUE BLUE, (TURQUOISE BLUE), limited edition
Lips
ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE, $34.00 each
- IDYLLE (SOFT PEACH), limited edition
- PYGMALION (RASPBERRY), limited eidtion
LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER, $29.50 each
- ZEPHYR (BEIGE WITH SHIMMER), limited edition
- ENVOLEE (CORAL), limited edition
- EDEN (TRANSLUCENT RASPBERRY), limited edition
Nails
LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR, $27.00 each
- LILIS (INTENSE CORAL), limited edition
- AZURE (METALLIC BLUE GREEN), limited edition
- BEL-ARGUS (METALLIC BLUE), limited edition
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Happy Friday Karen!
I have a blue Chanel Mascara and LOVE it, so this is totally on my list. I’m really loving all the coloured mascaras lately!
Hi Tracy,
ME TOO! It’s like all my ’80s dreams have come true and then some.
Which blue mascara from Chanel do you have?
Gorgeous!!!
Hi Rebecca,
I know, right? Chanel does color so right.
What are you up to this weekend? Anything fun?
Prune looks great! I have fair colored lashes and sometimes I feel like I need something that isn’t black or brown, depending on my mood. I want to pick this up!
Hi Karen,
Your first photo was intense! I took me a few seconds to realize it was the wand! Prune looks gorgeous — I like how it’s more of a burgundy than a purple 🙂
I love chanel mascaras buttttt i was mainly focusing on your complexion! So jealous! Its so clear and a nice color. I totally dont understand when you say your worried about things settling in your fine lines… cuz I dont see any on you!
I think I will have to put that blue waterproof mascara on my wish list. And the Glossimers look so pretty too.
this is going to be a …”cruel, cruel summer” 😉 for my bank account with all these summer collections!! I have my list already made! i just discovered le volume and I LOVE it!!
This is beautiful, and the result on you is amazing. I love the burgundy touch, and you can actually notice the color.
lovely 🙂
Wow, they are bringing out a yellow mascara?! How on earth could that be used?
That first photo – wow! I was thinking .. oh, I put that goop on my eyes .. lol.
Monica
Le Volume in Prune is good, I love the brush and it’s really long-wearing. I am a huge fan of Bad Gal and They’re Real but the Chanel mascara formula is amazing. I will purchase again, maybe in Blue or I’ll wait for the summer ones to arrive here !
love the prune mascara!
Gorgeous colour, the prune makes yours lashes so natural. This look would go great with a cat eyeliner. If you use gel eyeliners to create a cat eye effect, a good tip is to always pick a thin and supple brush to create the look. Remember not to put too much liner on the brush, this will be the best way to prevent smearing and runs. Hope this helps!
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I have it in black, and I love this mascara, it’s amazing! <3 Unfortunately this color is not available here in Croatia! :/
Plum (Dior)and or prune (Chanel) is a great neutral for most skin types. Like blue the color softens the look for day and can be used with alot of eyeshadow colors. I have hazel eyes and plum shades really look fabulous on hazel eyes!