I'm getting old. I used to smoke. These two things don't work well together in the lip area if you want lipsticks and glosses that stay and don't stray. Tiny little lines around the margins of my lips mean an unattractive creeping and crawling sprawl of lip product in tiny little stripes. Tiny, but quite apparent in that Crazy Cat Lady way.
Since I consider myself infinitely more sexy that nutty Aunt Louise and her slapped-on lipstick, a solution needed to be found. My beloved MACPrep + Prime Lip holds lipstick in place (let it set before topping- that's the trick) but wasn't the solution for the creepy bleeding issue.
I admit it: I covet me some gorgeous Chantecaille products. Their items look so luxe and pretty! It's not just the pricey embossed items (they help animals, yo - I could totally rationalize them!). It's the whole line, from foundations to shadows to lipsticks!
Are you like me? I prefer to try new lines at the counter when possible, to get a feel for the products. Kinda feel out the mojo, if ya know what I mean. I don't have a Chantecaille retailer near me or near my former home in MD. There's a place I could get it downtown in DC, but I so rarely go down there... I may have to make a special trip.
But I may break my Peep It First rule and order one of these Lip Contour Fillpencil jobs. Take a look at what one of my favorite bloggers, Gaia (AKA The Non-Blonde), had to say about it here. Insta-Lemming, guys and gals! If it can fill the scar on my lip and even partially obliterate the lines that I just can't dodge, I'd be completely thrilled. I don't care if it extends wear. I've got a product for that. I want SPACKLE! ;)
Only $28 for what looks like a pretty chubby and sizable pencil.
Whatcha think, folks? Tried it? Want it? Got any other suggestions for me? Share some of your recent lemmings!
I do not buy cosmetic products just to keep them and look at them. I do not. I can't afford it, nor do I think it's practical. However, if I won the lottery today (even a fairly small one), I'd buy these next two products in a heartbeat and never touch them: just display them somehow. They're so pretty I'm not shrinking these images for this post. Take a look:
Maybe it's the Pisces in me, but I love the imagery on these. Don't you!?
Chantecaille has made these gloriously delicious compacts for the upscale line that focuses on using healthy, natural and organic ingredients. In the words of the founder, Sylvie Chantecaille, "If you're going to have a luxury makeup line, the least you can do is to make it do something good for you."
5% of the proceeds go to the Pew Institute for Ocean Science - so you can have this gorgeous makeup and help support marine conservation efforts! (For those who really want the details: the money specifically goes to "five $150,000 awards to ocean experts around the world each year to develop solutions to critical ocean challenges." Who can't get behind that!?)
Both compacts are made with incredibly finely milled pigments supported with silk proteins and silicones that help it feel extra silky and sit nicely on the skin.
The green compact is for the eyes. The green you see is actually an overspray - the shadow is gray underneath. Chantecaille suggests using the Aqua fish to line the eyes and the coral one, Rose Gold, to highlight.
The pink compact is for the face. The main color is Pink Sand, perfect for lending a gentle and brightening glow. The small fish is Sunrise, and great for highlighting the cheeks, while the bigger fish is Coral, a lovely cheek color.
Each compact is $90 USD and can be purchased through Bliss or Neiman Marcus (the Chantecaille website is, as of this writing, not live, but may offer the products later-- who can tell?)
Don't have the desire to own these compacts? Or maybe the pricetag is more hefty than you can swing? Donate to the Pew Institute directly, here.
Take a look at these amazing tips I found on the Pew Institute site. Learn how you can better take care of those glorious oceans we know so little about:
Modern industrial fishing
practices and other significant human activities are destroying ocean
ecosystems at an alarming rate, depleting our fish populations and
devastating coral reefs. Consumers can take several steps to help
protect the marine environment, conserve ocean biodiversity, and give
threatened fish species a better chance of long-term survival. Here are
a few to consider:
Purchase
a Protected Paradise compact from Chantecaille Beaute. Five percent of
the proceeds from the sale of each eye and face makeup compact will be
donated to support the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation program.
The mission of the program, administered by the Pew Institute for Ocean
Science, is to advance protections for the ocean environment by
providing fellowships to outstanding individuals across the globe who
are working to identify and implement solutions to critical challenges
facing marine waters, wildlife, and habitats.
When
eating out or purchasing fish, send a text message to FishPhone at
30644 with the message “fish” and the name of the fish you are ordering
(i.e., fish sword). Within seconds, you will receive a reply affirming
the sustainability of your choice or an alternate suggestion. The text
message will let you know of any human health advisories against
consuming the fish, and the extent of environmental concerns over the
fish’s harvesting.
Support
the creation of a network of marine reserves by writing to the
Secretary General of the United Nations and demanding that 40 percent
(and no less than 20 percent) of the high seas be designated as marine
reserves in each ocean. These reserves are vital to ensure the
preservation of our seas for generations to come.
Reduce
the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change
and coral reef destruction by considering alternative transportation
options, such as public transportation, bicycling, and walking. You can
also maximize the fuel-efficiency of your automobiles by keeping your
tires inflated, which improves gas mileage.
I am SO putting that FishPhone number in my phone and using it when I'm ordering fish. And I'm telling everyone I know to do the same! What will you commit to doing to conserve our marine resources!?
