For those who are wondering what “inimitable” means, it basically means something that is incapable of being imitated or copied.

In a single stroke, this mascara delivers it all: volume, length, curl and precise separation. A sophisticated formula and unique brush design combine to deliver lush, long-wearing colour so precisely that each lash, even the finest, is perfectly defined and separated. Pro-Vitamin B5 hydrates and conditions lashes to keep them supple and healthy-looking.

Chanel Inimitable retails for $30 and comes in three shades — Noir Black, Noir Brun, and Noir Obscur. It promises volume, length, curl and separation. The wand is white at the tip and tapered on the end to help you reach those tiny lashes on the inner and outer corners. The bristles are spiked little rubber combs and the formula is silky and smooth. Noir Black is very black, the blackest mascara I’ve used. Check it out.

PROS

• Very smooth formula
• No clumps after 2 coats
• Noir Black is very black!
• Easy to remove
• Non-flaky (after about 8 hours of wear — haven’t worn it longer than that)
• No harsh and/or chemical scent even after having this for 4 months
• The wand is great and easy to use, even for a mascara novice
• Volume? yes
• Length? yes
• Curl? I wouldn’t doubt it
• Lash separation? yup!

CONS

• Pricey

OVERALL

I absolutely love this mascara, and after I try a few more that have been on my list, I will be buying another one. I love the formula, I love the color, I love how it makes my lashes look fuller and thicker. My lashes are already naturally curly so I can’t really tell if it holds a curl well, but I have no reason to believe it doesn’t. Sure, it’s pricey — but it’s Chanel so you should probably expect that lol. Chanel Inimitable gives me everything I need in a mascara — a wand I can really work with for both top and bottom lashes, and no crusty coating like other mascaras. Love it!

*Here’s a ‘common-sense’ truth about mascara shelf life, most people will tell you to toss it after 3 months. In most cases, you should — however, that really only applies if you use it every single day for 3 months. One, you’ll probably run out and two, because you’re using it every single day for 3 months — more and more air is getting to it, drying it out. If you have a million mascaras (okay…maybe 5-8), you’ll probably rotate their usage and find that 3 months later, one is still pretty full and smells just fine. If your mascara has passed the 3 month mark, and it smells fine and the formula isn’t gross and clumpy, it’s probably fine. I’ve had a mascara for over 6 months that was JUST FINE. Bottom line, some mascaras only last a month, some can last 6 months and more…it all depends on the formula and how fast it goes bad. Throw away any mascara that smells like battery acid and looks like paste.

RATING

Availability:  Chanel

However, I had a talk with a co-worker who basically assured me that because I’m single and I don’t have any kids that this is the time to be selfish and spend my money on things I want — because when I get tied down, I won’t have that freedom. She’s right, but still…I have to exercise responsibility lol. I went to the counter just to swatch Paris again and walk away and that’s when it happened. I said to myself, “Screw it, I’m gonna buy this so I can stop lemming”. Now she’s all mine and I’m good on Chanel lipsticks for a while. I probably won’t pick another one up for another month or so.

CHANEL introduces a modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of ‘Coco’ Chanel. New lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips – even boosting their ability to hold in moisture – for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

Paris is beautiful. She’s a clean, bright seriously blue-based red and I think she’d look fabulous on anyone bold enough to even wear red lips to begin with. I reviewed Gabrielle not too long ago, and she’s more of a bright neutral red with small bits of blue whereas Paris is completely blue based. A color dupe for Paris would be MAC’s Ruby Woo — but Ruby Woo is completely matte. If you want this color and don’t wanna shuck out $30 for it, pick up Ruby Woo and wear a clear gloss over it. Paris is way more hydrating and moisturizing than Ruby Woo though, so be aware that they’re two completely different formulas despite the shade similarities. Blue-based reds also help make the teeth appear whiter, so that’s something to keep in mind.

Let me tell ya’ll something kind of embarrassing (but I honestly have no shame)…I put this lipstick on, wore it for about two hours and ate dinner. Well no, that’s not true — I didn’t “eat” my dinner, I wolfed it down like it was my last meal. Lip smacking, finger-licking…all manners were thrown out the window. I ate my meal like I forgot I had this lipstick on — because I did forget I had it on! When I put my plate away and went into the bathroom to wash my hands I said “Oh snap! It stayed on!”. I’m serious when I say it STAYED ON. I didn’t even have to touch it up (except remove a crumb from my bottom lip lol). I was very amazed and happy to see that because nobody likes reapplying their lipstick after every single sip of water, kiss on the cheek, etc. That can get annoying and before you know it, your lipstick is down to a nub.

Again, these lipstick’s are not cheap. They’re a nice to have luxury. If you’ve got the extra money to spend, then pick one up. There are a lot of different shades for all types of appetites. I just happen to be drawn to the reds

*Remember, any lipstick looks best on freshly exfoliated, supple lips. Remove any dead skin flakes, and moisturize prior to application for the best appearance.

Availability: Chanel and Chanel counters at Macy’s

-Stay beautiful

CHANEL introduces a modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of ‘Coco’ Chanel. New lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips – even boosting their ability to hold in moisture – for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

*wow, I look really tired here…

I would describe this color as a bright slightly blue-based red. There are bits of yellow in this too, but not nearly as much blue. This is one of those colors you can wear alone with nothing else on your face but maybe eyeliner and mascara.

This beautiful, creamy, smooth and long-wearing lipstick has crawled its way into my top 5 favorite red lipsticks. I adore the packaging, the signature Chanel logo engraved on the top, also engraved into the lipstick itself — its beautiful. Richly pigmented, this isn’t one of those colors you have to smear on twenty times to build up color. It’s perfectly opaque and feels really good on the lips. It also has that expensive scent lol, I can’t describe it…but it’s nice. It also has a beautiful sheen to it, I don’t think you’d need a gloss at all but you’re absolutely within your rights to use one if you’d like. I like it without a gloss, personally.

It’s pricey, but it’s Chanel. If you’re on a budget it’s by no means anything you’re going to die without, but it’s a beautiful luxury to have if you’re looking for something high-end. The next red shade from the Rouge Coco line I’m dying to get is Paris. I swatched it at Macy’s and almost died LOL! So pretty!

*Remember, any lipstick looks best on freshly exfoliated, supple lips. Remove any dead skin flakes, and moisturize prior to application for the best appearance.

Availability: Chanel and Chanel counters at Macy’s

-Stay beautiful