Spotlight : Le Blanc de Chanel

Chanel surely knows how to create an icon - from the very glamorous Les Beiges compacts to the ever-so-timeless N°5 fragrance, splurging on some Chanel beauty products feels like collecting gemstones really. The Le Blanc base is one of those fairly popular products that the brand is known for that to my opinion doesn't get enough real love. Chanel addicts will surely own it, others will drool at the price tag and pass. To me, everyone should give this base a go, regardless of its name and reputation . It completely confused me at first as it is one of those product that definitely makes you look better but you can't quite put your finger on how nor why. If you look at it closely, it doesn't seem like anything special, except that it smells nice - as anything Chanel . It says "illuminating" base on the pot, yet doesn't have a trace of shimmer like most other illuminating primers on the market. It's white, but sheers out as you apply it on your skin and disappears. So what does it do ? Nothing and everything. Nothing you can see right away like you would with a tinted primer or a silicone product that significantly fills up your pores. However once you have applied your foundation on top, you realize a magic trick has been played on you - sort of. You definitely look more awake and glowy-er than if you hadn't used it, yet won't ever risk the disco-ball effect that you might get with other primers. It truly gives you that lit-from-within look. I also like to mix it with some of my foundations if I want to sheer-out a formula and go for a more natural finish (think Estée Lauder Double Wear). It's also excellent at priming your skin, no matter your skin type; it'll add some moisture to cuddle dry skin types without greasing up oiler complexions. It somehow smoothes everything out and allow your foundation to glide on effortlessly. I know, seems a bit hard to believe, but give it a go and see for yourself - it's magic in a bottle. Expensive magic, granted. The only flaw I can think of is that despite the fact that I adore the very chic glass bottle, it doesn't come with a pump - hence the pouring can get a little bit messy if you decide to go wild and not use the tiny spatula it comes with (*spoiler alert* don't do that. Be a doll and use the damn spatula). There's nothing quite like Le Blanc on the market, it is unique in the way it somehow works for everyone and can cheer up any complexion on a bad day as it can glam up your look and make you feel fabulous when you want to dress up. 

So, yeah, it's pricey, it's pretty to look at, it smells lovely, it's satisfying to own and hold - it's Chanel. But don't buy this one for its fame nor its name; buy it for it's game-changing properties. This one is so much more than an icon.