Chanel Spring 2013 Poudre Signée de Chanel Review, Photos & Swatches

The Chanel Printemps Précieux Collection for Spring 2013 includes the Chanel Poudre Signée de Chanel ($68 USD / $72 CAD), the exclusive creation for the Spring 2013 collection. This collection combines playful shades with natural elegance and is available now at Chanel counters!

This limited-edition illuminating powder is the signature piece of the collection; it has a stunning embossed detail on the powder, with a lightweight, finely-milled texture. The compact resembles the traditional Chanel compact, with a black case and interior mirror. The powder comes with an oversized velvet pouch, which also houses the included sponge applicator. I was pretty surprised to see a sponge applicator for such a luxurious product, but after using it… I actually think I prefer it more than a brush for this product.

Chanel Poudre Signée de Chanel with pouch & sponge applicator

Chanel Poudre Signée de Chanel (Note the size & packaging)

Chanel Poudre Signée de Chanel (isn’t the detailing absolutely stunning?)

The powder itself is a beautiful soft, peachy beige shimmer. It’s so finely-milled, it really just gives a glow to the skin instead of a noticeable sparkle. It blends beautifully into the complexion, so you can wear this on top of your makeup or even on bare skin.  It’s truly a gorgeous collector’s piece, but one that is of high quality and superb texture for functional use.  The hardest part is taking your first swipe at the lovely double-C design, but once you do (and  you see how flawless your complexion looks), it’s worth it.

I like to wear this powder on the tops of my cheekbones, using the sponge applicator to gently press the product where I want it. It also looks stunning with a bit down the bridge of your nose (avoid the tip of your nose so you don’t look oily) and the cupid’s bow of your top lip.  I love how the peachy-beige shade is so universal as well, and I think this product would look stunning on a wide variety of skintones.

While it does last on the skin for several hours, I did find that by the end of the day it had faded. It is quite subtle in comparison to other highlighters that I’ve tried.. but I like that, because it leaves my skin with a much more natural glow than one that looks like makeup.

Chanel Poudre Signée de Chanel

Included applicator sponge

Chanel Poudre Signée de Chanel, Swatched (heavily on left, blended out on right)