Chanel Jalousie Glossimer Review, Photos and Swatches!

Chanel Jalousie Glossimer 

When you're looking for a picker upper, what's better than indulging in sparkly and needless material things? Or maybe taking a stroll through Godiva or See's Candy for a piece of ridiculously overpriced, yet completely delicious chocolate. I like browsing the Chanel counter, and that's how I came across this little gem. Absolutely necessary? Absolutely not. Gorgeous? You bet.

Chanel Jalousie Glossimer ($29.50) is a vibrant pink with a purple pearl. You could also call it a glistening fuchsia. (Jalousie means Jealousy in French, btw!) This shade launched in the Roses Ultimes De Chanel Collection earlier in the year. As far as I know, it's limited edition, but is still available online.

If I was rolling in money bags, I'd love to own every shade of this angelic gloss, but for now I only own a few, and I don't wear them daily because they are just that precious.

Glossimers differ in terms of color payoff, some are sheer, but Jalousie is opaque with one swipe. As it wears down, the color sheers up slightly, but it still provides full on color.

It of course looks great on it's own, and it pairs really well with other pink lipsticks to make them a little brighter and pinker. You could also layer it over a similar fuchsia lipstick, such as MAC Lickable Lipstick or MAC Girl About Town for an intense pink lip. 

Chanel Jalousie Glossimer on my lips.

Glossimers are slightly thick, but due to their texture, they last really well on the lips in comparison to other lipglosses. With one layer they are very comfortable, but if you build it a few layers, it tends to feel a little heavy on the lips.

The formula is really smooth and moisturizing - even after several hours my lips remain soft.

It lasts at least three hours on my lips before I need a touch up, which I think is great for a gloss. Most glosses are gone after a maximum of two hours.

A single swatch of Chanel Jalousie Glossimer

Have you tried Chanel Glossimers? Do you like them? If so, which is your favorite?

The Round-Up

Pros:

• Opaque color
• Doesn't accentuate dryness
• Creamy and smooth on the lips
• Moisturizing 

Cons:

• Can feel heavy and a bit thick and uncomfortable on the lips if too much is applied.

Price: $29.50, Chanel, Macy's, Bloomingdales.