Le Blanc de Chanel - Heaven Scent

I picked up Le Blanc de Chanel on a recent impromptu shopping trip - as always I go for one thing and walk out with another. I'm quite new to primers so when I heard about Le Blanc de Chanel I thought it would be as good a place as any to start!

The product retails for £29 in the UK (in Selfridges), and, from my limited internet research, around $45 in the US. So not exactly a bargain product. However, it oozes luxury. First off, the smell. Oh my, the smell. I can't even describe it properly - it's sweet and perfumed, just heavenly scented - "peachy" as described much more accurately by my boyfriend!

The product itself is a pure white liquid, rather like the consistency of single cream. You get a little spatula with which to scoop out the product from the glass container - unfortunately no squeeze pumps will be found here.

This can be used in a number of ways, firstly as a primer to foundation and other make up products. It may be too liquid in texture for oily skins. I have combination skin and found that when initially applied, this product tends to sit slightly on the skin until it has a chance to work its way in. I can't say I have seen a noticeable improvement in the longevity of my foundation, however I tend to wear dewy foundations which aren't known for their staying power. My favourite way to wear it is to apply it with a stippling brush (I use the MAC 187) in a swirling motion until it sinks into the skin, and then apply concealor where needed and a little dusting of Chanel Poudre Universelle to set it. The real wonder of this product is how it tackles redness and uneven skintone. I've tried this out on a few people and have been quite astonished by its ability to cover redness and uneven skintone. However I must admit that part of its ability to cover redness so well is the fact that when applied this product can look ashen and "mask-like" on the skin, especially if applied more liberally. This is coming from a very pale girl! So I start with a small amount over the whole face, and then spend a little more time and product on my redder areas. This means I don't have to look ghost like.This can also be applied over foundation to create a glowy, dewy effect and highlight certain areas, although I've found a similar effect from putting it underneath, and still getting the benefits of the primer.

I came home tonight from work and found my skin looked healthy and nourished, without looking ashen. My skin tone was mainly even, although the uneven skin tone around my nose and chin were just starting to peek through. Oh well! It can't work miracles!