| Review | Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush

| Review | Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush

I have been anxiously awaiting for these blushes to arrive to the United States! It took just about forever after it was released in other part of the world and I had attempted to hunt them down but I was wary about getting them from other sellers. The Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint (full review here) has been one of my go-to as of late and I have been anticipating this launch for so long. As a minimalist beauty lover, this formula is one of the pinnacles in genre. I really hope this formula lives up to it’s reputation and popularity. Read on to learn more about this formula. 

The Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush retails for $50.00 USD and is available at Chanel and other retailers. This formula is housed in the same packaging as the skin tint, a rectangular clear plastic bottle with a pump, which allows you to see the unique texture of the product. The pump is the ideal dispense system for a watery liquid formula like this because it will easily run out of a tube, even one that has a fine tip and jars are not as practical or sanitary. Plus, the plastic packaging makes it easy to travel with. I have always been a fan of this packaging. 

SHADES 

I am glad I waited for the US launch of these blushes because it seems like they added more shades to the range. This is, of course, important because we have a very diverse population in the US and will require a wider range of shades. This formula currently comes in six shades, ranging from a light peach to a bronze. Since the formula is on the sheer side, I gravitated towards the deeper shades in the line. However, I imagine I might pick up some of the lighter shades too. 

Intense Coral – This shades is a soft medium pink with a subtle warm undertone but I don’t consider it a coral shade. This is a very pretty and universally flattering shade that will suit most skin tones. 

Deep Apricot – This shade is a warm orange-terracotta shade with a subtle reddish tone to it. This shade really gives you a sun flushed look. This shade will work for all skin tones but it will definitely flatter medium to deep skin tones best. 

Deep Bronze – This shade is a warm medium bronze with a subtle reddish tone. It doesn’t appear very reddish in the swatch but when applied to the face, it does appear a bit warmer and more red. Depending on your skin tone, you can use this as a liquid bronzer but many people will like this best as just a bronze blush shade. 

Straight from the bottle from left to right: Intense Coral, Deep Apricot, Deep Bronze
Heavily swatched from left to right: Intense Coral, Deep Apricot, Deep Bronze

Lightly blended swatches from left to right: Intense Coral, Deep Apricot, Deep Bronze

FORMULA 

This unique formula is a clear gel-like serum with pigment pearls suspended throughout the gel. The clear serum is what gives this formula its water-like texture and it’s fresh finish while, the pearls deliver the color. This is a one-of-a-kind blush formula that I haven’t seen among any other brand on the market. The product spreads quite easily and quickly so, less is more! You really need to only pump out a small dot of product then, work it into the back of your hand to break open the pigment spheres. This will prevent you from over applying the blush or applying the blush on unintended areas. If you apply it directly on the cheek, it spreads and the pigment pearls break randomly, which gives you a very imprecise application. The best way to get a precise application is to apply the product to the back of your hand first and breaking up the pearls before applying it to your cheek. I find using my fingers or a dense brush is best because you need to break open the pigment pearls. I like to use my fingers to tap the color on and then use a brush to blend the blush out. 

The liquid blushes are very pigmented so, the less you dispense the better. You can easily waste product by pumping too much out. Even when I’m being careful, I still find that I pump out too much. The nice part of the very pigmented formula is that it allows more skin tones to wear each shade. The color is quite vibrant but it also appears very natural on the skin due to the clear gel that the pigment is suspended in. 

This gel texture also creates the very fresh and natural finish of the blush. When the clear gel mixes with the pigment, it creates a translucent flush that blends seamlessly into the skin, looking very natural and makes it appear as if the flush is radiating from within. The finish is very dewy and a bit glossy but it doesn’t have sticky or tacky texture. The glossy texture will make your complexion significantly dewier, even if you are applying it over a fairly matte base. It feels very fresh and water-like, as the name implies. This is a formula that remains glossy and wet on the skin so, it does not set down. This means that if you touch your face or if something touches your face, there will be transfer and removal of makeup. 

Despite the fact that this formula that doesn’t set on the skin, it actually wears really well on the skin, as long as you’re not touching your face. I have worn these blushes long past eight hours and they still looks quite fresh. I have a dry skin type with a bit of oiliness through the t-zone but overall, my skin doesn’t produce much oil. I imagine if you have a more oily skin type, this blush will not only look dewier on your skin and it will not last as long. 

THE LOOK 

You can see how glowing and fresh my skin looks with these blushes on. I used the Deep Bronze as a bronzer on the lower part of my cheeks and on my temples. I then applied Intense Coral on the apples on my cheeks. You can see how natural it looks on my skin and how it fuses with the texture of my skin. 

FINAL THOUGHTS 

I love cream and liquid blushes but no formula compares to this unique one! The formula is something unlike other blushes on the market and it does take just a little more effort to apply but it is well worth it. I think for the most part the formula is pretty easy to use and applies beautifully on the skin. The pigment of these blushes is rich and vibrant, which means you don’t need much product. So, you get a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to this pricey product. These blushes make your skin look so healthy, glowing, plump, and luscious. It really will look great on all ages because it just makes your sin look healthier and more youthful. This liquid blush formula lasts a surprisingly long time and that makes this formula even better. The shade range is lovely and I hope they will continue to expand the shade range because the formula is so beautiful! This is one of the most natural looking blush formulas and it makes your skin look very healthy. I can’t recommend these enough and I really want to own them all! This is a formula well worth trying out!