Monday 25 March 2013

SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL REVIEW






Hello lovelies! Hope you're all good and are having a nice start to the week. It's still massively miserable and not at all spring like here in the UK, sob. So this product came at just the right time for me. Soleil Tan De Chanel translates to Chanel Sun Tan, so something as luxurious and gorgeously summery as this is definitely the perfect pick me up when you have a case of the Winter blues. That's my excuse anyway!

I feel like we all need a little bit of luxury in our lives at times and that's exactly what this product is. It's £31, which seems like a lot and sort of is. BUT, it's a 30 gram product and you only need the teeniest, tiniest amount of it, so it's going to last for ages so you'll definitely get your moneys worth (don't you just love blogger maths?). I was in desperate need of a new bronzer as my old Rimmel one was coming to an end and I knew I wanted to try something a little more high end, as by the end of the day, my bronzer was always pretty much completely gone.

After reading through a ton of blog reviews, I decided on Soleil Tan De Chanel as I've never tried a cream bronzer before and have always found that cream blushes last longer on the skin than powder ones do. It was an exciting day when this arrived in the post, you may have seen my various excited tweets (well it is fancy). At first, I did wonder how to use it, but to be honest, I just use it as I would any other bronzer, I love using my real techniques contour brush or buffing brush. I actually find it pretty easy to use and think you could even use your fingers if you wanted.

I really love the colour of this, its pretty light when blended out as you can see in the photo, but definitely buildable depending on your skin tone. I do think this might be a bit light for darker skin tones, but it's definitely great for pale to medium tones, as it can be blended out the be very light and subtle, or built up for a deeper look. I absolutely love the colour of this, it literally is a 'bronze' colour, not too orangey or muddy looking. It is definitely true to it's name as you literally look as though you just have a bit of a sun tan! This is perfect for contouring, or just a little all over colour if you feel you need it. I love using this to contour, but I also apply a little to the areas of my face the sun would naturally hit, so I look a little more summery!

Overall, I'm very impressed with this product, it's lasting power is fantastic, it literally lasts all day long. The colour is gorgeous, it's really easy to use once you get used to it and the packaging is just gorgeous. I'd definitely recommend giving this a go if you fancy treating yourself. If you're unsure, you could go to your nearest Chanel counter and swatch it to see what you think. I'm sure you'll fall in love just as I did.

Have you tried this? Would you like to? Let me know your thoughts!

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28 comments:

  1. Love your timing with this review, I'm looking to buy it with some birthday money soon and whilst I've wanted it for a while, it's always nice to see a positive review! xx

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    1. I'm sure you'll LOVE it! It's amazing! xx

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  2. ahhh was so excited when I saw this title! this is like my favourite bronzer ever! i love just setting it on on my vanity when doing my makeup and admiring it haha! it's fantastic! very much agree on the longer lasting!

    -ariel* xoxo
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    1. Ahh I know what you mean, I spent quite a lot of time just staring at it when I first opened it!! xx

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  3. Ooh I am so tempted by this! I am extremely pale which has put me off before but I really want to try this! I will definitely be swatching it soon :) xx

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    1. It can be blended right out so I'm sure it'll be absolutely fine! I'm naturally pale and have tried this both with fake tan on and without and it's great with both! xx

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  4. great review,thank you!
    xoxo Vesi from Bulgaria
    http://mykaleidoscopeeyes.blogspot.com/

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    1. You're welcome! Thanks for reading! xx

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  5. I've been wanting to try this for forever! Nice review Chloe!

    XO
    aly

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    1. Eee you definitely should if you want to treat yourself!! xx

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  6. I'm in two minds whether to pick this up! Some reviews I've read said its very orangey, youve given it a great review though

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    1. Ooh how strange, I don't find it orangey at all, maybe it's the tone of my skin though, I think the best thing to do would be to swatch it against your skin tone to see how it looks :) xx

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  7. mmm lovely! Nice to see another positive review of this product, I'm going to buy it soon!
    Nice blog btw, cheers from Italy xx

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    1. Oooh I'm sure you'll love it if you do!! xx

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  8. I really want to try this, keep seeing rave reviews about it! x

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    1. So so glad I took the plunge, so worth it! xx

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  9. For some reason I have NOT been able to get this out of my head recently, and you've definitely just pushed me over the edge, I'm getting it!! It sounds great :)
    Eleanor x

    www.porcelaineleanor.blogspot.com

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    1. Going to be a total enabler here but, do it!!! xx

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  10. This sounds and looks lovely, Must try!,

    great post & lovely blog. Follwed.

    My Fashion/Beauty Blog.
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    1. Thanks so much lovely! Definitely worth a go! xx

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  11. This bronzer looks amazing! It's been on my wishlist for a while now :)

    AddictedtoOPI

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    1. Definitely give it a go if you fancy treating yourself! So worth the money xx

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  12. Looks like a good colour - but I am oftent stinge when it comes to makeup. I need to treat myself more!

    Now following you on GFC and would be great to get a follow back, if you would like to follow each other? :)

    Be great if you could check out my latest NOTD post: Ombre Nails by Nail and Beauty, Park Lane, Cheshire

    Thanks! Charlie xx LurchHoundLoves.com | UK Fashion Blog

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    1. It's gorgeous! Definitely worth it for a treat! xx

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  13. What a beautiful bronzer!!
    I've actually never used one, but this post makes me crave this beauty :)
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    Alona

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    1. Gorgeous isn't it? I'd have it purely for the packaging! xx

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  14. I've been wanting this for ages, its so beautiful! I was going to save up my Boots point to get it, but that works out at having to spend another £609, so I think I'll just save and get it with money instead of points ha! Great review and your pictures are lovely!xxx

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  15. love chanel products! :*

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