My Body is Loving the Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre in Féérie but my Face Say’s No Glow
I don’t think I’ve ever taken this long to review a product. Not because it’s a troublesome product but because I wasn’t exactly sure if this product was best suited to me…you know how that goes.
When my wonderful Chanel SA showed me the Poudre Universelle Libre in Féérie I oohed and ahed at the gorgeousness of it all. Unfortunately, this was the only item that she didn’t have a tester for so I picked up the product by sight alone.
She told me how enchanted she was with this product specifically from the holiday collection – she even shared this was the one item on her personal wish list – given how it was demonstrated at her meeting for the collection. Well say no more, I told her. I was sold!
It was only after bringing the powder home that I noticed this product was loaded with sparkly bits. I know you’re thinking to yourself, so what’s the problem Liz? After all, if it shimmers and shines I’m all over it.
The thing is, I’m not a huge fan of sparkles on my face. On my eyes and lips, no problem. On my face however, I prefer a luminous, pearl-like shimmer. So when I saw the sparkles (although they are very fine versus chunky) I felt certain I made a tragic makeup mistake.
Photo taken in natural daylight. You can see the micro-sparkle on my bare arm.
After playing with this silky soft, finely milled, faintly pink (you can see a light pink shade in the jar but on my skin, it’s transparent in color) loose setting powder I decided that on me, it is best used on the décolletage and shoulders.
On the body, it leaves a delicate sprinkling of micro-sparkles that hits the light in the most magical way and is perfect for the holiday’s.
Availability: Chanel counters and chanel.com (limited edition)
Price: $52US, 1oz
3/5 Smooches: If only it had more glow
❤Liz
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Hi Liz,
Yes u r right!
Me also can’t takes a glitter on my face…but it’s ok on eyelid or lip, NOT on the face!
I decided to pass this one!
XX
Nice to hear from you Gee! I definitely don’t think this is a must-have item. I’ll use it on the body and as you say, on the lids, etc. but not my face.
xoLiz
Thanks for the honest opinion. I would hate to look like a disco ball (even though I am young), I prefer a matte, or rather “natural” look. This is the first time reading your blog from a random re:chanel google search and I really appreciate a discerning opinion. I feel like a lot of beauty blogs these days are giving a pass on chanel and dior these days (cafe makeup and the beauty look book in particular — do they ever give a bad review?). I love me some chanel, in fact, most of my makeup is chanel, but I have been super underwhelmed with the aforementioned brand products these days.
So happy you fond my blog Mackenzie! I love Dior and Chanel and it’s rare that I don’t like a product from either brand. But, this powder – as beautiful as it is – just isn’t doing it for me. Stop by again soon!
xoLiz
Is the glitter chunky? it looks so beautiful in the jar
Hi Kriselie!
So sorry I’m only now getting back to you – tech issues with posts, etc.
The glitter is *very* fine (micro glitter) and the powder itself is also finely milled. If you don’t mind a glittery twinkle on your skin you may find this delightful. In the jar it is stunning but for me, I can’t pull off glitter (no matter the size) on my face.. ;-(
xoLiz
I’m sorry I love Chanel alot but what were they thinking? i tested this in the store and i could not imagine why someone would want to put this on their face? Only is you want to look like a glittery, sparkling christmas ornement. Could hardly get it off. Really think this is a misser and do not think your sales lady was really being honest and I do not like that because you buy stuff that you afterwards regret.
Hi Nawi!
This was the only item she didn’t have a tester for. Had I tested it first, I would have passed. She loved it and her skin is flawless so I could see this looking very pretty (ethereal) on her but me…not so much.
xoLiz