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Elle Sundberg's avatar

a creme de la cremes post from my most trusted beauty writer... this is worth it's weight in GOLD to me! looks like I need to do some dabbling in Chanel beauty. and agree that Westman atelier contour is theeeee bestttttt. when does the post haircare drop?!?

Allison's avatar

This comment is worth its weight in gold to ME! Thank YOU for inspiring this! Okay you *absolutely* need to dabble in Chanel. I feel like you would equally love the clear lipstick that’s essentially fancy Chapstick. We both appreciate a high low moment 💅 Hair is COMING. You already know the MVP🤭

Margarite's avatar

Haha. Gemini 15 personalities. So accurate. Same here.

Allison's avatar

For me, the Chanel lip in nature perfectly captures my personality's lack of focus 🤭 Us Geminis are multifacted 💅

Margarite's avatar

Definitely buying.

Allison's avatar

You'll never go wrong with a Chanel lip <3

Katelyn | Fiber Artist's avatar

I loveee ilia! I’ll have to try their skin tint. I’ve been using Summer Friday’s / tinted La Roche-Posay Sunscreen Skin Tint. I feel like Ilia is similar

Allison's avatar

Oh that sounds like a nice combo! The Ilia skin tint is actually quite different than the LRP sunscreen. It’s a lot thicker (in a good way) and bit more coverage (but not full coverage). Where the LRP feels almost more like sunscreen with a bit of foundation Ilia feels like the reverse 💖

abby rothwell's avatar

I think it’s time to add Beauty Editor to the resume

Allison's avatar

Alexa play “what dreams are made of” by Hilary Duff

Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

This is… SO helpful!! 💄

Allison's avatar

YAY! That makes me so happy 🤍

Lisa Candel | Indie Author's avatar

I read the entire thing with great interest as if I wasn’t the type to put on mascara and call it a day cause I’m lazy af

Very interesting post though, and I’m taking notes

Allison's avatar

LOL! Get that and respect it 100% — save it for a rainy makeup-y day!!

LF's avatar

I tried the Dior stick but it separates on my oily skin, so I had to go back to Merit! Have you ever tried the Lisa Eldridge skin tint? That’s my real ride or die!!

I love the coverage of the Erborian, but the second tube I bought was so scented I had to return it. I’m hoping that was just a one off!!!

Allison's avatar

Ah that is interesting on the Dior stick! I run more on the dry side (and Merit is always a bit matte on me) so this all makes complete sense! I have NOT tried that skin tint but I will add it to my list – I just looked it up and it has rave reviews!

On Erborian, that is SO odd. I’m just about to buy my next tube so here’s to hoping it doesn’t stink!!!

Traci Landy's avatar

Damn, this was good!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allison's avatar

THRILLING right????! I love a good SHOWDOWN

anieca ayler's avatar

as always, love reading you! love the structure of top 3 and the best, very smart. my takeaway: i clearly need to try more chanel.

Allison's avatar

The way I patiently await my Anieca gold star ⭐️🥹As a reward for my good work, PLEASE buy a Chanel lip and/or/preferably and the highlighter stick. I know you equally appreciate Merit but it has to be said…Chanel is playing in an entirely different league. Oops I said it!

anieca ayler's avatar

OOPS i mean i would expect nothing less from chanel? i will try it i promise because your recs are actual literal gold.

Jess's avatar

What a great post. And here is my confession: I have tried thousands of products in my life and I own over 300 hundred but I have never tried Chanel's skincare or makeup. This article made me feel a bit of FOMO, I must really be missing out. But you know what stood out the most? Your amazing haircut. GIRL!

Allison's avatar

Omg JESS! The time for Chanel is NOW!!!! Start with the highlighter baume - it’s a no brainer. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t LOVE it. If you’re feeling shoppy, get yourself a lippie too💋 A good starter is the Coco Rouge in dreamy white - I like to say it’s basically just fancy chapstick hehe

And THANK YOU! I’ve been about the bob life for the past few years and I’m never looking back. My hair is incredibly curly and coarse so it’s a real labor of love🥰

Allison's avatar

Also omg I just saw your bio re. Scottish heart! My husband is Scottish and I’m going there tomorrow for a week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Jess's avatar

#tearsinmyeyes most beautiful country in the world with the most amazing people. You are so lucky! Do enjoy!

Jess's avatar

The good thing about Chanel is that you can find it at every airport. Mentioning this because in my side of the world, I cannot really purchase beauty items but when I do travel… , it’s my largest suitcase! Thank you for the recommendations and for just being so kind, much appreciated!

Allison's avatar

International Chanel - I can’t imagine a better souvenir! You must get a little something for yourself next time you travel. And yes yes, Scotland is simply the best. I connect with the country and people on a soul level 🥹 I’m sure I’ll post a few photos once I get there! Xx

Natalia Cropper's avatar

We need all of your skincare. Love love love your glow!

Allison's avatar

It’s coming it’s coming!!! There are a few products doing some real heavy lifting for that glow… stay tuned 💋💋💋

Anna Newton's avatar

Westman drop and cicalfate you say?! Colour me intrigued!

Allison's avatar

Oh YES my girl. I feel like I unlocked some secret code when I combined them…dewy, tan powers will be MINE 🔮🔮🔮

Elin Strong's avatar

YOU'RE SO PRETTY. The chanel lip while out in nature??? Okay, you icon. Plz do skincare next. But also hair. Tysm.

Allison's avatar

Chanel lip in nature is pretty much ALL anyone needs to know about me 🤭Hair and skincare COMIN RIGHT UP!!!! 🛎️

Elin Strong's avatar

I will be waiting as patiently as I possibly can

Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Here for this all day!!!!

Allison's avatar

Have I told you lately that I love you

Madeline Rose Nachbar's avatar

giving us the Beauty Olympics and I was seated for every event!

Allison's avatar

Hell yes girl!!! We’re going for the GOLD 🏆

Hannah's avatar

OMG I love this post. The organization. The commentary. The picks!!! So good, and I got great recommendations from this too! Thank you for sharing 🤩