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Clarins Spring Breakfast in SF

(Photos: Courtesy of Clarins)

Last week I had a great time at MKT Restaurant at the Four Seasons in San Francisco getting a preview of all the new Clarins Spring and Summer skincare and beauty products.Nassima from Clarins came out from New York and gave us the skinny on all the new products. I've been working with Clarins and using their products for many years now so I'm always amazed when they just seem to top themselves with new and better things. It was great to have my friend Tami from Fete a Fete at the breakfast as I missed seeing her at SF events since she moved to Seattle a few years ago. I also loved the new breakfast format as I got a better chance to get to know my fellow SF beauty bloggers as we ate breakfast and talked beauty!

I'll be trying these products out over the next month and will of course post my reviews for you here on Coquette. I've linked some of the recent reviews to some of the products here that I've already tried.

I love the new Clarins Hydra-Essential skincare line (my review from Feb) and have been using it daily since I received it earlier this year.

What I didn't know that was that there were so many different versions of the cream, including a Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel ($48) which will be perfect when the weather gets warmer!

I'm so excited to try the new Clarins Body Fit Anti-Cellulite Contouring Expert ($70). It's a new formula that helps visibly smooth, firm and lift the skin on your body. It's time to get ready for swimsuit season!

Now on to makeup! I love Clarins makeup because they bring their skincare benefits to their makeup products. I received one of their new 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette ($43) in Smokey to try out. I am currently using the Face Contouring Palette ($42) everyday. There are 3 colors in one compact perfect for contouring your face. The blush color is perfect on me and I love that the highlight isn't sparkly for daytime wear. (review here).

I also love the Clarins 4-Colour All-in-One Pen ($30). This has been a bestseller for Clarins and looks like they will continue to have this special 4 liner in one ongoing with new colors to come out in different seasons. It's perfect for your makeup bag and when you're traveling to have your essential eyeliner and lipliner in one! (review here)

The new Clarins Pore Perfecting Matifying Kit with Blotting Papers ($48) is going to be my new spring/summer essential! The compact is too cute and I love how under the sponge there's a secret compartment for the blotting papers.

There is also a new Pore Perfecting Matifying Foundation ($38) that comes in 5 shades. It feels so light on the skin and it's matte, so it's really shine free!

The Ombre Iridescente eyeshadows ($25) are my favorite. You don't need a primer with them and you can also easily apply them with finger tips. I have two shades I wear all the time (Silver Pink and Silver Plum) so I am excited to try the new colors: Silver White, Silver Rose, Silver Grey.

There are some new shades of the Joli Rouge Brilliant Lipsticks ($29). I have it in 31 Tender Nude.

Here I am with Danielle on my way out armed with lots of new Clarins products to try. Thank you to Clarins for the wonderful breakfast!

Review products received from Clarins

Gorgeous Long-Lasting Color with YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stain

I went to my favorite YSL counter at Bloomingdales a few days ago and picked up my two must have items - Babydoll mascara and Touch Eclat Radiant Touch that I use as a concealer. Of course, since I was there, I needed to try something new. And if you didn't know by now, I"m a total lipstick junkie!

My SA Quaid recommended I try the Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain ($36 at Sephora). I have been really wanting to punch up my lipstick game for this year and not go to my safe zone of nude shades. He picked 412 Rose Mix for me and it's a beautiful bright rose pink color that just brightens up my complexion.

The lip cream is very easy to apply thanks to the unique soft diamond-head shaped applicator. You really can apply the lip cream seamlessly, especially at the cupid's bow of your lips. Sometimes I apply a little bit of lip balm before I apply the lip cream if my lips are really dry. The good news is that the color really lasts! The only time it comes off is when I up wiping my mouth while I'm eating so usually I just have to reapply the lip cream it after lunch. That's pretty much it. The texture is not sticky at all. It's like a smooth cream that goes all over your lips and it has such a beautiful shine to it too. Your lips don't start looking dry at all hours later either. I feel like it's a perfect lip color to have for spring/summer because you can just apply it and go.

You can also get your lipstick case engraved for free if you are at a YSL counter!

Purchase the Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain at Sephora.com.

January Favorites: Clarins, Dior, Adidas + More

I spent most of January really working on my skin. I did a 7 day face mask challenge that really helped to rehydrate my skin after all the holiday travel and food. I outlined most of the stuff I used in my 2016 favorites which you can still check out if you missed it. The one thing I did switch out from recently was moving from SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence to Korean brand Missha's Facial Treatment Essence (post here). I've only been using this for a week so we'll see if it makes my February favorites list.

I've been really into highlighters but ones that don't have all that shimmer. (I'm looking at you Becca!) I don't want to see myself all glittery in natural light. So far, there are two in this list that I really love so read on for some of my reviews.

1. Clarins Face Contouring Palette ($42 at Clarins USA)
I don't know where this contour palette has been all my life! It's limited edition so I'd recommend you stock up fast on this. Don't be afraid of the word "contour". These three colors will easily help you get the best angle on your face! I use the middle bronzer color to accentuate my cheeks and the blush color on the right is so flattering! The highlight color is my favorite because you can subtly get the pretty highlights on the tops of your cheeks without any shine. The soft powder blends perfectly into your skin. The entire look gives me a warm glow. I have been using it pretty much everyday.

2. Pony Effect Strobing Luminizer ($21 at Memebox)
I have never used a liquid highlighter before and this one surprised me. It doesn't have that crazy sparkly shine. If you want that really natural dewy look, this luminizer is the one for you! I read the comments and some gals had issue with it melting off with their makeup. I think that may be the case with more oily skin. I have more dry to normal skin and have worn this all day with no problem (wearing a cushion compact instead of foundation). The great thing is you can really dab it over the apples of your cheeks with your fingers and blend it in.

3. Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum 1.0 oz Eau de Parfum Spray ($74 at Sephora)
My husband got me the J'adore Dior perfume when he was away on a business trip. I like to rotate using my fragrances and just started picking this one up again a few weeks ago. It's wonderful floral scent with a mix of Comoro Islands ylang-ylang, Damascus rose and sambac jasmine. For some reason, it's the perfect smell for me now in winter, making me feel all warm and cozy when I spritz it on each morning.

4. Marin Bee Honey Polish ($38 at Marin Bee)
Winter skin just feels rough so when I came back from France, I had to definitely exfoliate my dry rough feet and elbows. I love Marin Bee's products and their Honey Polish does the trick when I'm in the shower. I also had to use it on my hands to exfoliate some of the dry skin around my fingertips, especially around my thumbs. It really does the trick to get those dead skin cells off and when I add my body lotion (the Marin Bee Honey Butter), it just locks all that moisture in! Marin Bee uses natural and organic ingredients which is always a plus in my book!

5. Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers ($74.99 at Footlocker)
I love this sneaker trend so much! I bought these sneakers last fall and have been wearing them on repeat most of January when it wasn't raining. I love how instantly stylish they look with any outfit and when paired with warm socks, they keep your feet nice and toasty too. I got the all white version because I wanted a cleaner look without colored stripes. I was worried they would get super dirty but they actually haven't! The white leather has held up really well. I'm totally going to get another pair when I wear these ones out. Much more affordable than any other designer sneaker now and they are more on trend.

Clinique Limited Edition Crayola Chubby Sticks

Just launched this month is a special collaboration between Clinique and Crayola. Yes, your favorite crayons as a kid gets a beauty update. The Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm features ten different limited edition shades at just $17 each. (You can also purchase some cute mini sets online at Clinique.com.) Clinique worked closely with the crayon maker to color match some of Crayola's gorgeous colors. These exclusive shades use some of Crayola’s most unique names like Mauvelous, Razzmatazz, Mango Tango, and Tickle Me Pink.

I have three shades: (from top) Wild Strawberry, Marvelous and Chubby Stick Intense in Red Violet. I love the deep color payoff in the Intense version!

These Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick are making me so excited have for spring and summer! These sticks are perfect to take on the go. I love how moisturizing the formula is. These are limited edition, so pick one up before they are all gone!=

Shop the limited edition Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm at all Clinique counters and online at clinique.com.

Review products provided by Clinique

Clarins 4-Colour All-in-One Pen

Remember those four color Bic pens you used as a kid in school? Clarins got inspired and created the new limited edition Clarins 4-Colour All-in-One Pen ($30 at Clarins USA). There are four colors total: three eyeliners in black, brown and blue as well as one nude lip color perfect for any shade of lipstick. I love this pen so much because I'm usually trying to fish through my eyeliner pencils to find the right color. Since this pen is thicker, I can find it right away. I also find I have a better grip on the pen when applying my eyeliner. The eyeliner and lipliner work just like most non-sharpening liners. Just choose the color you want by clicking the color at the top of the pen and then twist (follow the arrows on the pen) for the liner to be at the right length from it's protective plastic tube. This Clarins 4-Colour All-in-One Pen is pure genius! It's perfect for travel or to keep handy in your makeup bag for touch ups!

Purchase the Clarins 4-Colour All-in-One Pen at Clarins USA.

Review product provided by Clarins

New Clarins Face Contouring Palette

I am loving the new Clarins Face Contouring Palette ($42 at Clarins USA) that lets you contour, sculpt and highlight your face all in one. This limited edition palette is so amazing. The texture is a cream powder and I love that there is no glittery shine in any of the colors. The formula is super blendable! I have been loving this to give myself a natural warm glow since it's been raining non-stop here for the past two weeks. The blush color is really beautiful on it's own and gives you a warm, healthy glow on your cheeks. I also love finally having a highlight on my cheeks that's not sparkly or iridescent. This is such an essential palette for me now that I don't know what I'd do without it! The small brush that comes with it is really handy if you take it on the go. It groves perfectly to your cheekbone so I love getting the perfect highlight with it. I also use my angled bronzer brush and blush brush with this palette.

If you don't know anything about contouring, don't worry. The palette comes with an illustrated map to show you where you can add which color to sculpt and contour your face. You don't have to do all of this -- just figure out what areas of your face you want to accentuate and sculpt.

For $42, this palette is completely worth it because you are getting three colors in one. Everything you need for your face to give it a natural glow or sculpt. Hurry and pick one up before they are gone!

Purchase the new Clarins Face Contouring Palette at Clarins USA.

Review product provided by Clarins

Top 15 Beauty Favorites of 2016

Hi Lovelies!
Welcome to my top skincare and beauty favorites from last year!

Last year, I discovered the world of Korean Beauty and have incorporated a lot of Korean products into my daily beauty routine. For me it's all about masks, masks and masks! They have really help to keep my dry skin hydrated (as well as drinking more water). Right now, I just started doing a 7 day mask cleanse to really give my skin a clear boost. At the end of the week, my skin will be more hydrated and have that healthy bounce.

I also tried a lot of cushion compacts this year, but my favorite by far is the AMOREPACIFIC Age Correcting Foundation Cushion Broad Spectrum SPF 25. It give me medium to full coverage but feels super light. it's a great everyday cushion because they look is just flawless looking skin!

Here's the top 15 products that I have loved this year and that I use all the time.

Enjoy!

1. AMOREPACIFIC Age Correcting Foundation Cushion Broad Spectrum SPF 25 ($80 at Nordstrom)
This is the perfect everyday cushion. I love the whisper light texture that is really buildable if you need more coverage. I am shade 204 light/medium and it works perfectly with my skin tone. It's pricey for the cushion but it comes with an extra refill so one of these compacts should last you all year. You can flip the sponge over after a couple of months to really use up the foundation. This cushion is fortified with AMOREPACIFIC's wonderful skincare and has SPF 25. They don't have this anti-aging cushion version at Sephora but they do at Nordstrom. If you happen to have an AMOREPACIFIC counter at your Nordstrom, I recommend you try it out. I told my girlfriend about it and once she tried it at the counter, she bought it right away! (full review)

2. Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo ($37 at Chanel.com)
I have this lipstick in 3 colors now. My first one in 214 Message I got back in March. Message is such a pretty rose/red. The texture is amazing. It glides on the lips so easily and the colors are gorgeous. It's the perfect mix of lipstick and lipgloss so you have shine without any stickiness. They don't last as long on the lips after you eat or throughout the day but the colors are just gorgeous. I also have it in 216 Lettre, a perfect everyday rose shade and 218 script, a wonderful nude. (full review 1, 2)

3. Drybar Hair Products: Drybar Let it Blow!The Ultimate Travel Essentials Kit ($135 at Sephora) and Drybar The 3-Day Bender 1.25" Digital Curling Iron ($135 at Sephora)
I'm consistently impressed with all of Drybar's hair devices as well as hair styling products. I bought their hairdryer earlier in the year in a special Sephora box set. Looks like this Let it Blow! boxset is available now but for the travel dryer and comes with the small brush (love!) and styling products. It's such a good deal for $135! This is limited edition so hurry. The curling iron has been great at giving my hair some large wavy, loose curls. My hair also feels extra soft after I apply some of their Shine Cream. (full review 1, 2, 3)

4. Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil ($48 at Sephora)
I have been using this cleanser regularly everyday since I bought it back in July. I massage this on my face dry to loosen all the makeup. I love that it gets rid of all my makeup (even eye makeup) and doesn't strip my skin when I rinse it. The cleanser emulsifies once it touches water and clears away all the dirt and makeup. It's truly hydrating and my skin has been really clean and clear because of this. This is great for sensitive skin. I loved this cleanser much I also bought the travel size (0.8 oz) ($15) for my recent trip to France.
(full review)

5.Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow Pomade 0.4 oz ($33 at Sephora)
This is a oil-gel lip balm that works with your pH to give you a natural, rosy tint. I love the shine so to me, it's like a beautiful lip gloss. You can wear it alone or over your favorite lipstick. It's really nourishing and I found it hydrated my lips wonderfully i cold weather when I was on vacation in France. (full review)

6. Yves Saint Laurent Souffle D'Eclat Finishing Veil ($60 at Nordstrom)
This is the perfect loose powder to finish and set your makeup. I sometimes just wear this over my moisturizer on days I don't need a lot of makeup coverage. It's light and feels really good on the skin. It also helps to even out my skin tone too. It also looks pretty on my bathroom counter next to my perfume bottles! (full review)

7. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color in 09 Rose Stiletto ($37 at Nordstrom)
This is my favorite everyday neutral/nude lipstick! My SA at YSL Beauty says it's one of the most popular colors and is frequently sold out. I think what makes this color so appealing is that it doesn't wash out your face. It's got a pretty hint of berry. I used this everyday for a long time and need to buy a new one soon to replace it. (full review)

8. Dior Diorskin Nude Air Glow Powder in 002 Fresh Light ($56 at Sephora)
I have been using this almost everyday since I received it. I use it like a bronzer but I feel like it's much more than a bronzer. It gives my skin a nice warm glow that I like to use not only on my cheeks but also as a base for my eyelids. I can't imagine my makeup routine without this. The silver compact with Dior cannage pattern is really beautiful and luxe. It comes with a small brush that works pretty well. I only use the small brush when I'm traveling. (full review)

9. La Mer Creme de la Mer ($170 for 1 oz at Bloomingdales)
I have been using this famous La Mer cream since June as a night cream and I love how my skin feels with it. The cream contains it's secret "miracle broth" that is made with sea kelp harvested off the shores of Vancouver. It's a rich cream so a little goes a long way. Use the scoop that comes with the jar and scoop a small amount. You'll need to warm it in your hands first and then gently pat it on your face to apply. (full review)

10. Kiehl's Apothecary Preparations ($95 at select Kiehl's boutiques)
Kiehl's goes back to it's apothecary roots with this special customized to you serum that you can only purchase in select Kiehl's boutiques. I have been using mine every night since I received it and it's made a difference in my skin. I love the light soft scent from the essential oils and I plan to go back to Kiehl's to get a new one once this serum is finished. So far I am not even halfway through since using it from late October. (full review)

11. Korean Face Masks
I love using Korean face masks and usually purchase them at Japantown in San Francisco. (See my Korean Beauty Map on Racked SF.) I love Tony Moly and The Face Shop mask the best and I find that they really keep my skin at their best if I use them regularly. Prices for masks are really inexpensive -- anywhere from $2 up to $10 each. Beauteque just rebranded themselves as a Korean Beauty e-shop into a e-commerce Korean face mask shop so you can find lots of brands online there. Pictured above is Tony Moly's I'm Real Coconut Face Mask (2 pack for $7.50).

12. Korean Beauty Secrets: A Practical Guide to Cutting-Edge Skincare & Makeup ($16.60 on Amazon)
This book was written by beauty bloggers Kerry Thompson and Coco Park and goes in depth on skincare and makeup brands and their benefits. It's a great overview into Korean Beauty and to discover how to get really clear, flawless skin. There are example skincare routines for different skin types and makeup tutorials. If you'd like more reading, I also really liked The Little Book of Skin Care: Korean Beauty Secrets for Healthy, Glowing Skin by Charlotte Cho ($16.46 on Amazon).

13. SK-II Pitera Essence Set ($99 at Sephora)
This year I decided to splurge again for the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. I like this set because it also comes with a face mask and a travel size clear lotion. The smaller bottle works for me because it's perfect for traveling. I also found the larger bottle heavier and harder to store because it's taller. I use this twice a day - in the morning and night right after I clean my face.

14. AmorePacific Intensive Vitalizing Eye Essence 0.5 oz/ 15 mL($95 at Sephora)
Don't think you don't need any eye cream or eye serum. The key is to start using these in your 20's so you can avoid wrinkles in your 30's and 40's. This AMOREPACIFIC Eye Essence is amazing. You click the top of the "pen" so the clear gel serum can come out and then you use the cooling roller ball to apply this under your eyes. It feels so good! It works to de-puff your eyes and helps brighten and moisturize the eye area. (full review)

15. Cocokind Organic Chlorophyll Mask($18.99 at Cocokind) and Cocokind Organic Baby Oil ($13.99 at Cocokind)
Cocokind is a brand that is dear to my heart. I use their products everyday in one way or another. This year they launched two products that I use regularly. I love that their products are organic and natural. Their Chlorophyll Mask helps detox and clean your skin (see my mask face on Instagram). It contains natural chlorophyll from chlorella, spiraling and wheatgrass. Their baby oil is something my daughter (8 years old) and I both use out of the shower to moisturize our skin. She has really sensitive skin so it is perfect for her. For me, I love how it makes my skin so darn soft and the light coconut scent is wonderful. It's not greasy and absorbs quickly! (full review 1, 2)

The New Rouge Dior Lipsticks + Dior Beauty Haul

Hi Lovelies! I'm back from France and back to posting my beauty favorites on the Coquette. I'm still trying to get over my jet lag. Ugh! It's the worst! I brought my laptop to France totally planning to blog, but once I was there among family in Paris and in the French Pyrenees, I just couldn't do it. It was nice to be away from technology and just enjoy my family. I also spent some time trying as much French chocolates and desserts as I could! ;) (See my Instagram for proof!) I hope to have my 2016 beauty and skincare favorites up on the blog soon.

A photo posted by Natalie Zee Drieu (@coquettenatalie) on Dec 19, 2016 at 1:14pm PST

Before I left for France, I placed an order on Dior.com for some beauty products. I mainly planned my order for the 5 Couleurs Splendor Limited Edition 2016 Holiday Eye Palette in 776 Precious Embroidery. I got sucked into the beauty vortex and decided to up my purchase game to be over $100 so I could get a minature J'adore perfume bottle. (Cute, right?) Needless to say, I got sucked into the whole Natalie Portman Dior Rouge marketing campaign. I was on my way to France, so I needed to have the French red lip. I actually called customer service and asked if I bought a lipstick and tried it on but didn't like it, could I exchange or return it? They said absolutely so I abandoned my fear and ordered the classic Rouge Dior Couture Color in 999. I have it in the satin version but there's also a matte version. I love the wild color range and the variety of satin and matte finishes.

When I received my tried on the lipstick, the red was so flattering to my skin tone I realized that I didn't need to wear this lipstick only for a special occasion. The color was just the perfect red and it brightened my whole complexion. I'm going to try to be more daring in 2017 to wear more than just my everyday nude shades in the day.

My final purchase in my Dior Beauty order was this Dior Addict Lip Glow Pomade ($33). I wore it non-stop in France as it gave my lips hydration but also a natural pinkish lip color and shine. I also have the Dior Addict Lip Glow balm and I love this pomade so much better because the shine is just gorgeous. It's a oil-gel formula enriched with shea butter.

The Dior Beauty shopping experience on Dior.com is stellar! Your products come boxed up so beautifully and you get to choose some beautiful beauty samples too. I didn't take a picture of it but they folded the tissue paper at the bottom of the box that looked like beautiful pleats. The whole process just felt luxe, more than Chanel.com. I loved their study signature white box. I also signed up for their email list and received a sample jar of the Dior Prestige Eye Cream as additional gift with my order. The whole experience was amazing!

Shop Dior Beauty at Dior.com

Korean Beauty: Memebox's Pony Effect Cosmetics + Beauty Products

Memebox recently sent me some more cosmetics and beauty products from Pony Effect. I'm in Korean Beauty heaven! For those of who who don't know, Pony is a makeup artist and K-Beauty icon. She's the Creative Director for Pony Effect and designs makeup products that are really cutting edge and so gorgeous. The packaging is so beautiful. I love the rose gold for the palettes. See below for more details on the products shown above.

Pony Effect Customizing Lip Palette ($30 at Memebox)

Can we talk about this Pony Effect Customizing Lip Palette? I have never seen anything like it. It came in a large palette with 5 base colors (white, black, purple, blue and yellow) and 5 neutral, warm, and cool colors. There's a handy mirror and applicator brushes (dual ended with one silone end for mixing and lip brush for applying) and a small "window" where you can open so you can hold your palette like an artist's palette. The kit also comes with a sheet of really cool stickers. Don't think you are going to straight up wear yellow lipstick. You mix one of the base colors with one of the lipstick colors and create the right color tone of lipstick that works for you. Just like how an artists mixes their colors. The lipstick possibilities are endliess. I am going to play around with this so much this holiday season.

See their You Tube video that shows you some examples of the color combinations:

Pony Effect Radiance Glow Hydrating Starter ($21 at Memebox)

You can wear the Radiance Glow Hydrating Starter alone or under your makeup as a primer. This gives your skin an illuminating glow. I used it this morning and decided not to wear my cushion compact over it because I felt like my skin had a natural healthy glow to it and I wasn't really going out. It's very light feeling and hydrating. It also has a nice soft scent. There are also anti-aging properties in this product to take care of fine lines and wrinkles.

Pony Effect Strobing Luminizer ($21 at Memebox)

The Strobing Luminizer is a liquid highlighter. I had never used one before this and I really liked how it absorbed well into my skin. This has a nice champagne glow that's really flattering to my skin tone and I'm looking forward to wearing this for holiday events. It's currently sold out but hopefully be back in stock soon.

Pony Effect Favorite Fluid Lip Tint ($16.50 at Memebox)

I'm addicted to lip products and this lip tint is wonderful! It is glossy and doesn't clump or feel too gloopy. The color lasts I have it in the color #Be Agape which is this fantastic red with pink undertones. Right now on the Memebox site, there is this color #Fatal Allure which looks beautiful too!

Pony Effect Conceptural Eyes Quad ($29 at Memebox)

I have the eye quad in #Be Romantic (see photo at the top of this post) and I love all the colors. They are soft rose colors with some warm gold tones. Right now on their web site they have the quad #Embrown but it's currently sold out. Hopefully these will be back in stock soon because I really love the formula and colors for these shadows. They are also really affordable too.

Review products provided by Memebox

Chanel Beauty Collection Libre Gel Eyeliner + Rouge Coco Stylo

I was a little underwhelmed by the holiday makeup "Collection Libre" by Chanel. The Architectonic eyeshadow palette inspired by architecture featured glittery light and concrete grays and dark blue. I watched a few You Tubers test it out and for $80 it wasn't worth it for me. (I ended up getting the Dior holiday palette which I will share soon.)

But what did intrigue me was the Calligraphy De Chanel Longer Intense Cream Eyeliner ($35 at Chanel.com). I tried this on the morning I received the box and I am surprised at how long wearing it is. It lasted me from 10am to 8pm when I cleaned off all of my makeup. What I love the most about this eyeliner is the accompanying tiny brush. It caps like a pen so it's easily stored in your makeup bag. The brush is really sharp so you can really get a good line that's close to your eyelashes. I also found it easier to make that cat eye wing shape at the ends because of this brush. Previously with other eyeliner pots, I have been using my Chanel Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush #13. That works ok to get close to your lashes, but this small brush lets you do your eyeliner quickly as well as precisely.

I have been carrying around really small bags lately and loved using my Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo ($37 each) in Message. It's a bit more color (red) than what I want to wear for everyday so I picked up two more neutral everyday colors. I love that this basically is the size of a pen and fits perfectly inside my mini bags. I bought 218 Script, a nice nude and 216 Lettre, a soft rose. What I love about this formula is that it feels super light on the lips and has a really pretty shine so that I don't need to add (and carry) a lip gloss.

Here is a swatch of the colors. At top is 216 Lettre and bottom is 218 Script.

Order Chanel beauty or fragrance on Chanel.com right now and get it beautifully wrapped for the holidays. I love seeing the pretty Chanel box under the tree. You also get to pick two free samples!

Shop Chanel Beauty and Fragrance at Chanel.com.