Chantecaille Fall 2014 Color Collection and 15th Anniversary Celebration

15 years ago, Chantecaille Beauté launched its brand with the philosophy of making women feel beautiful and beautifully making a commitment to the environment through responsible practices and philanthropic endeavors. Chantecaille’s philosophies haven’t changed, and with that, the brand is celebrating its anniversary by launching another limited edition Eye Shade Trio as part of the Chantecaille Fall 2014 Color Collection.

Beginning with Chantecaille’s 15 Year Anniversary Eye Shade Trio ($68), which is housed in a refillable collector’s edition gunmetal palette and decorated with Sylvie Chantecaille’s signature, the trio embodies the iconic Chantecaille woman. Effortlessly complimenting the Fall 2014 runway trends, each sophisticated shade symbolizes an endangered species that urgently needs help.

• Elephant – a deep, earthy aubergine that can be applied wet or dry to the crease or lash line.
• Butterfly – a warm buttery vanilla that can be used to smooth and highlight the eyelid or brow bone.
• Sea Turtle – a delicate copper infused with light-reflecting rose gold pearl.

Proceeds from each Anniversary Trio sold will be proudly donated to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Monarch Butterfly Fund and WIDECAST to help protect our endangered elephants, butterflies and sea turtles respectively. To learn more about the plight of the beautiful creatures represented in the Anniversary Trio, please visit Chantecaille Philanthropy.

Chantecaille Beauté Fall 2014 Color Collection Further Includes:

Brown Le Stylo Ultra Slim ($34) - This sleek water-resistant liquid liner delivers intense, saturated color to the lash line. The innovative calligraphy brush-like tip allows for easy application. Thick strokes taper elegantly, sculpting and defining eyes to create a range of versatile looks. Shade: Brown – a deep mahogany. The defining accent when used with the Anniversary palette.

Bliss Cheek Shade ($38) - Embossed with the signature Chantecaille Rose, this limited edition cheek shade is housed in a portable and refillable pebble. Made with micro-particles, cheek shades create a subtle blush of color. Enriched with anti-aging vitamins, the color adheres beautifully to the skin and blends so well it leaves no perceptible surface. Bliss – a hint of petal pink. A delicate color to complement the fall look.

Fairy Moss Hydra Chic ($35) - The ultra-moisturizing, botanical formula delivers up to 6 hours of long-wearing color with a satin smooth finish. Natural papaya and orchid extracts help soften lips while simultaneously providing anti-oxidant and anti-aging protection. Raist, a natural sugar derivative allows the texture to melt onto lips with a comfort and hydration. Fairy Moss – the perfect nude with a touch of rose and a very on-trend fashion lip color for the season.

Mulberry Luminous Gloss ($34) - An extraordinary lip gloss formula that offers up to 6 hours of long-lasting shine. Rich texture, dramatic brilliance and innovative shiny polymers create a fluid 3-D glass-like effect for volume and shine with a superior adherence. Water-binding agents hydrate and smooth lips. Mulberry – a sheer burgundy with flecks of light-reflecting gold making for an approachable way to wear the bold berry lip seen on the fall runways.

Chantecaille Beauté products are cruelty-free, the Chantecaille Fall 2014 Color Collection is currently available online at Chantecaille and select retail locations. Check out this easy Fall 2014 tutorial from Chantecaille makeup artist Eddie Hernandez at Chantecaille.

read more...

Dree Hemingway's Chantecaille Look at the 2014 CFDA Awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held its annual CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday, June 2 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center and the stars shown brightly. There were a few fashion flops, but not for Dree Hemingway who looked absolutely stunning (making Vogue’s Best Dressed List) in a modish Diane von Furstenberg gown.

Created by celebrity makeup artist Nico Guilis, this year for the CFDA Awards, Dree Hemingway sported 1970s inspired brushed up brows and an orange lip, wearing exclusively Chantecaille products. Chantecaille offers such high-quality skincare and cosmetics, with the Chantecaille Family dedicated to social responsibility, what else would one choose? In a TME exclusive, Nico shares how to get Dree’s beautiful look!

Nico’s How To For Dree’s Look:

1. Moisturize the skin with Rose de Mai Cream. 
2. Brush Future Skin Foundation into the skin so it looks buffed and fresh.
3. Line eyes with a mixture of 24 Hour Waterproof Eye Liner in Storm and Nutmeg and smudge the liner with fingers to create a slept in look.
4. Apply Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara to the top and bottom lashes.
5. Fill in the brows using Brow Definer and brush them up.
6. Apply Geranium Lip Chic to the lips.

Products:

Face:

• Rose de Mai Cream ($210)
• Future Skin Foundation ($73)

Eyes:

• 24 Hour Waterproof Eye Liner in Storm and Nutmeg ($26)
• Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara in Black ($70)
• Brow Definer in Oak Brown ($22)

Lips:

• Lip Chic in Geranium ($35) – The Makeup Examiner has tried this shade and it’s gorgeous!

Dree Behind The Scenes Courtesy of Nico

Chantecaille products are available online at Chantecaille and select retail locations such as Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Frédéric Fekkai Salons, Neiman Marcus, Space NK, select Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstroms. Keep in the loop with Chantecaille and Nico via Twitter.

read more...

Chantecaille Spring 2014 Save The Bees Collection Palette and More

The mother and daughters’ team of Sylvie, Olivia and Alex Chantecaille, the brains behind Chantecaille Cosmetics, have again married luxury with social responsibility in the brand’s Spring 2014 Save the Bees Collection offering. The Collection brings the freshness of spring in soft, yet color-drenched hues and offers support to The Xerces Society. Chantecaille’s Spring 2014 line also includes Lip Chic, Brilliant Gloss, and 24 Hour Waterproof Liner in on-trend colors.

Chantecaille’s Spring 2014 look channels both the runway trends and the healthy freshness of nature in the spring. The look is soft, natural and glowing. The complexion is clean and radiant with a flush of flattering coral on the cheeks while eyes are softly illuminated by warm washes of golden honeys anchored by stormy grays. A delicate touch of clear-sky blue sharpens the focus on the eyes and plays against a burst of bold juicy color on the lips for a youthful look that is both sophisticated and refreshing.

The refillable Save the Bees Collection Palette ($83 with 5% of proceeds donated to The Xerces Society) includes:

• Sky – (New Shade) An eye-opening, delicate pale blue sheen that instantly brightens the eye area
• Honey - A glistening golden highlighter that adds a soft touch of radiance to both cheeks and eyes
• Beehive – (New Shade) A versatile and flattering grey beige that can be intensified when applied wet
• Nectar - A warm coral pink blush that delivers a cheerful pop of color to all skin tones

Chantecaille Lip Chic ($35), one of Chantecaille Cosmetics’ best sellers, is a highly emollient lip formula that offers the even coverage of a lipstick with the high shine and plumping effects of a gloss. Lip Chic Spring 2014 shades include:

• Primrose – a youthful pink rose
• Wild Rose – a sheer and sophisticated fuchsia

Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss ($33) is enhanced with antioxidant-rich green tea. The ultra hydrating formula protects and soothes lips while delivering long-lasting color and brilliant shine. Brilliant Gloss Spring 2014 shades include:

• Pretty – a glistening strawberry pink

Chantecaille 24-Hour Waterproof Liner ($26) is an innovative formula with waterproof pigments that deliver up to 24 hours of smudge-proof definition and lash thickening effects. The luxuriously creamy texture blends easily right after application then quickly dries leaving eyes expertly defined and contoured for up to 24 hours in rain, shine, or humidity. 24-Hour Waterproof Liner Spring 2014 shades include:

• Storm – a thundercloud gray

As with all Chantecaille products, the Spring 2014 Collection is cruelty-free and paraben-free, petrochemical-free, without lanolin and animal or mineral derivatives. The Chantecaille Spring Color Collection is available at Chantecaille and select retail locations.

Want to know what you can do to help save the bees? Chantecaille offers the following tips:

• Plant wildflower seeds.
• Eliminate pesticide and herbicide use.
• Purchase local honey from community beekeepers
• Sign the Pollinator Pledge!
• Bring back the pollinators. Click here to learn more.

Remember lovelies -- Ugly is not a physical flaw, but is of one’s character … choose beautiful!

©2014 The Makeup Examiner. All rights reserved. 

read more...

Chantecaille Reveals Holiday 2013 Collection and Beauty Guide

Chantecaille, the luxury beauty brand for stellar skincare and cosmetics, has revealed their Holiday 2013 Color Collection! And, oh my, is it classic and sexy! The exquisite holiday offering begins with Chantecaille Diamonds Eyeshadow Trio ($60) that is a limited-edition palette capturing the perfect balance of holiday festivity in a sophisticated shimmer.

The Makeup Examiner has to admit that she’d never tried Chantecaille eyeshadows and tends to frown at shimmery products. But, the mother-daughter trio at Chantecaille has masterfully created a shadow palette that is bound to become this season’s go-to kit for any occasion. The Diamonds Eye Shadow Trio is formulated for buildable color that one can either apply dry for a demure pop of shimmer or go for full-tilt glam by applying the shadow dampened. Colors included in the holiday 2013 palette are: Champagne Diamond - a pearlescent platinum; Onyx Diamond - a shimmering charcoal; and Cognac Diamond - a glistening brown sugar.

Moving onto what is always the finishing touch for any look … the lips. Chantecaille offers for the holidays Long Lasting Lip Definer ($24) in a brand new shade “Desire,” which is presented in a water-resistant formula to help create the perfect long-lasting look. Rounding out the Chantecaille Holiday 2013 Collection are three versatile lipstick shades, one of which is new for the holiday season! Chantecaille lipsticks ($33) are incredibly creamy, highly pigmented for long lasting wear, and enriched with vitamins to keep our pretty pouts perfect throughout the holiday season. Chantecaille Holiday 2013 lipstick colors include; Agave – a pink nude and brand new for their Holiday 2013 Collection; Cerise – a beautiful berry red; and Cassia – a perfect oxblood red.

Chantecaille has put together the perfect Holiday Look Application Guide that The Makeup Examiner is sure will become the best reference for an effortless and stunning holiday look for the entire season.

Chantecaille Holiday 2013 Application Guide:

Eyes –

• Apply Champagne Diamond along the base of the upper lashes to the brow brown.
• Apply Cognac Diamond to the outer third quarter of the lid blending inward.
• Saturate the base of the top lashes with Onyx Diamond.
• For added definition, apply Hematite Gel Eyeliner along the upper lash line.
• Finish with two coats of Supreme Cils Mascara

Face –

• Being be applying a thin layer of Future Skin Foundation to areas of the face that appear red or uneven, counting to build coverage as desired.
• Apply Biolift Concealer to areas in need of added coverage
• Set the foundation with HD Perfecting Powder.

Cheeks –

• Lightly dust the apples of the cheeks with Cheek Shade in Cheer and apply upwards toward your temples.
• For a light rosy glow, highlight cheekbones with Les Pétales de Rose.

Lips –

• Shape your lips with Desire Lip Definer
• Apply Lip Chic Lipstick in Cassia and you’re ready for any holiday event!

Chantecaille cosmetics are free of parabens, sulfate detergents, phthalates, and petrochemicals. Plus all Chantecaille products are not test on animals nor do they contain any animal derivatives, lanolin or mineral derivatives. Chantecaille Cosmetics are available at the brand’s website and select retail locations.

read more...