Which of course begs the question, are Chanel products worth their hefty price tags? We asked TotalBeauty.com readers and got an almost resounding yes. Check out the products they loved below and click here to see which Chanel product is most definitely not worth your cash.
The Best: No. 12:
Chanel Exceptionnel De Chanel Intense Volume and Curl Mascara,
$35
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.6 (out of 10)
Why: Readers praise this mascara because it
"is silky smooth and does not clump, which makes it easy to
layer" and "it does not ... splatter, flake, or irritate
my contact lens-wearing eyes." One reader adds, "I have
pretty short lashes but this lengthened them like no other! Even
though it's a little pricey, for me it's really worth
it!"
No. 11:
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, $40
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9
Why: Readers love that this blush is "super soft,
pigmented and long lasting." "This powder is silky enough
that it doesn't go anywhere else except where you apply
it," one reader says. Others like that this "gives my
cheeks a great natural color ... [it] goes on smooth for a great
silky look that doesn't clump or look chalky."
No. 10:
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum, $80
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9
Why: "Sex in a bottle" and "sexy" are
common terms associated with this citrus-y, floral scent. "Too
often perfumes that claim to be sophisticated are overpowering and
overstated. This scent is anything but. It's sexy, refined, and
very seductive," a reader says. Another adds, "Not only
does it last days, yes days, on you, it also catches the attention
of everyone, male and female around. Well worth every
penny!"
No. 9:
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum Spray, $80
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3
Why: "Men always comment when I wear this
scent," readers say. "I just can't find another
fragrance that has the same sexiness to it," a reader says.
Other readers shares a story about the seductive past of the scent,
"Marilyn Monroe supposedly started a craze for No.5 when she
said that it was the only thing she slept in; it seems now that
people think of it as something tacky -- wrong; contrary to its
image, it's as fresh as powder, the way a classy male would
want his lover to smell like, in bed or out."
No. 8:
Chanel No.5 Eau de Toilette Spray, $65
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3
Why: "A classic beauty, worth its scent in
gold," says a reader of the classic Chanel scent. "I have
been using this perfume many years now and it is a scent I have
never grown tired of. It is fresh and spicy and I love it,"
another says. One women proves her loyalty to the scent over the
years by explaining, "this is still one of my all-time
favorites. Enjoyed it more when it only cost $18
though!"
No. 7:
Chanel Collection Essentielle de Chanel Multi-Use Make-Up
Palette, $85
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4
Why: The reason readers love this multi-use product:
"the colors all coordinate beautifully and this palette comes
with a soft storage pouch that also includes blush and lip brushes
and an eye shadow applicator, so it's great for purse or
travel." And though readers admit that it is expensive, they
argue "after all it is Chanel and the consistency and
application is flawless!"
No. 6:
Chanel Chance Parfum, $95
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5
Why: "This is my favorite Chanel parfum," claim
readers. "I love the sensual feeling it gives me," says
one reader. "I love its sweet yet, gentle fragrance. It
reminds me of flowy flowery dresses and spring," says another.
One reader sums it up: "Every time I wear it I get compliments
left and right, both from females and males, old and young. It is
quite timeless."
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