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A moisturizing multi-purpose balm that illuminates the face, lips and eyes.
Color: Dragee
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Details & care
What it is: A moisturizing multi-purpose balm that illuminates the face, lips and eyes.
What it does: BAUME ESSENTIEL creates a glimmering effect that sculpts the face, enhancing both sophisticated makeup and the most natural looks. Its texture melts onto the skin and reflects the light. With its on-the-go format and elegant, understated design, it is easy to use on the face, lips and eyes all day long.
How to use: Apply alone or over makeup where desired to sculpt and highlight the complexion. For precise, controlled application, sweep onto the face with a highlighter brush.
- Made in France
- Item #5782243
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Cera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Mica, Bs000041a.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Most helpful positive review
May 8, 2020
Incentivized review
splendid in many ways
Transparent- glassy, glossy, super hydrated moisturized aesthetic. It looks so fresh. Great if you’re not afraid of that borderline grease glow. This one really can get a little greasy looking, not like ew I haven’t taken a shower in weeks greasy, but whoa I used one too many drops of face oil greasy. Gorgeous I love it and I’m not afraid of the occasional grease. It’s so fun to apply it’s hard to stop.
Sculpting- arguably more practical than transparent due to the less greasy look. This does not leave a cast on my skin. It just has a really nice dewy glow with the most subtle touch of shimmer. I actually find myself loving this a little more than transparent. I feel it’s easier to not go overboard, it’s a bit more forgiving. Similar formula but not as slick as transparent.
Golden hour- it took me a few tries to really appreciate this one, but now it’s one of my favorites. It is just so pretty and peachy, golden, touch of tan, glossy level is closer to sculpting. I really enjoy this as a highlight and almost as a very subtle bronzer. This is a very special color and effect. Great for daytime use, nighttime I would be very strategic and careful how it’s applied or maybe only use in flattering ambient lighting.
All of these have serious luxurious packing, formula, colors and performance are all different but of course share similar stick form and methods of allocation. For all of these I prefer to apply by using my fingers to tap in product. I’ve tried swiping the stick onto my face, transparent would be the only one that doesn’t really drag the skin. Excellent for no makeup or minimal makeup days. Excellent for those who just don’t like to wear a lot of makeup. Also these do not dry down, none of the formulas do. They do travel on your skin depending on the climate, activities, etc. but it’s not like it’s runny mascara, you’ll just notice that anything below the product might end up getting a bit of a balmy glow.
Also I have sensitive skin and these products do not cause any irritation, tiny bumps, rashes etc for my skin. Also these formulas wear well over skincare and other makeup I’ve even worn over powder and it’s fantastic.
Please Chanel, don’t change this original formula, feel free to add more colors but please don’t mess with this formula.
trishthedish87
Verified purchase
211found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
Nov 9, 2019
Incentivized review
Wish it was better...
Returning, but sad about it. It is so pretty on the skin and a nice alternative to shimmer highlighters. However, it creeps around and moves your makeup; settles into fine lines and makeup wears off with this product. It even migrated into my eyes when I only put it at the top of my cheekbones and outside of my orbital. I wish it would have worked out, the idea is great, but execution not so much.
Vw1098
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trishthedish87
Verified purchase
May 8, 2020
Incentivized review
splendid in many ways
Transparent- glassy, glossy, super hydrated moisturized aesthetic. It looks so fresh. Great if you’re not afraid of that borderline grease glow. This one really can get a little greasy looking, not like ew I haven’t taken a shower in weeks greasy, but whoa I used one too many drops of face oil greasy. Gorgeous I love it and I’m not afraid of the occasional grease. It’s so fun to apply it’s hard to stop.
Sculpting- arguably more practical than transparent due to the less greasy look. This does not leave a cast on my skin. It just has a really nice dewy glow with the most subtle touch of shimmer. I actually find myself loving this a little more than transparent. I feel it’s easier to not go overboard, it’s a bit more forgiving. Similar formula but not as slick as transparent.
Golden hour- it took me a few tries to really appreciate this one, but now it’s one of my favorites. It is just so pretty and peachy, golden, touch of tan, glossy level is closer to sculpting. I really enjoy this as a highlight and almost as a very subtle bronzer. This is a very special color and effect. Great for daytime use, nighttime I would be very strategic and careful how it’s applied or maybe only use in flattering ambient lighting.
All of these have serious luxurious packing, formula, colors and performance are all different but of course share similar stick form and methods of allocation. For all of these I prefer to apply by using my fingers to tap in product. I’ve tried swiping the stick onto my face, transparent would be the only one that doesn’t really drag the skin. Excellent for no makeup or minimal makeup days. Excellent for those who just don’t like to wear a lot of makeup. Also these do not dry down, none of the formulas do. They do travel on your skin depending on the climate, activities, etc. but it’s not like it’s runny mascara, you’ll just notice that anything below the product might end up getting a bit of a balmy glow.
Also I have sensitive skin and these products do not cause any irritation, tiny bumps, rashes etc for my skin. Also these formulas wear well over skincare and other makeup I’ve even worn over powder and it’s fantastic.
Please Chanel, don’t change this original formula, feel free to add more colors but please don’t mess with this formula.
211found this helpful
Vw1098
Nov 9, 2019
Incentivized review
Wish it was better...
Returning, but sad about it. It is so pretty on the skin and a nice alternative to shimmer highlighters. However, it creeps around and moves your makeup; settles into fine lines and makeup wears off with this product. It even migrated into my eyes when I only put it at the top of my cheekbones and outside of my orbital. I wish it would have worked out, the idea is great, but execution not so much.
111found this helpful
Czarm
May 8, 2020
Incentivized review
Glass skin achieved!!!
I’ve been searching for a perfect highlighter that will give me a very natural glow. I’ve tried Becca, it’s nice but you can tell glow is from the make up. With this one it’s effortless, not too shiny just perfect to make you look flawless. I bought another one as a gift and my friend loved it!
102found this helpful
KLB529
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Verified purchase
Jan 18, 2020
Incentivized review
Sculpting Color is Superb
Bought this in the “Sculpting” color. Wonderful, subtle pale gold shade for highlighting browbones, cheekbones, lips or anyplace you want a subtle bit of highlighting. Perfect for fair to medium skin tones and lighter colored hair. Nice, moisture rich formula. Prevents the overly dry, wrinkle accentuating look of many powder highlighters. Highly recommend, especially for more mature skinned people.
70found this helpful
youremyvitamins
Verified purchase
Jan 22, 2019
Achieve glass skin with this
This is the best thing I've ever put on my face. I highly recommend the "sculpting" color with a slight champagne pop, this is the dewiest highlighter ever! It's so subtle and gorgeous. Total "glass skin" effect. Don't waste money on the "transparent" color - it basically looks the same as using a lip balm or vaseline on your skin.
55found this helpful
Clanman34
Mar 15, 2019
Incentivized review
Stunning glow!
I purchased this in the Sculpting shade, and when I saw the effect, I quickly bought a back up, as I believe it’s limited edition. I’m in my 6O’s, take good care of my skin, but I’ve never used a highlighter that gave me such a gorgeous glow...no sparkle or shimmer, just a look of healthy, vibrant skin! A little goes a long way, and it lasts throughout the day. Subtle and beautiful!
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