Hi friends, What is your experience with Chanel makeup lately? I know a lot of you have been feeling the same way. With that being said, I worked a lot lately on a new video where I will show you the best Chanel makeup that hasn't been changed and that is worth purchasing. Of course, I will share also the all the fails that I had and what to avoid.
I agree 100%. I've been saying the same thing about Chanel. I haven't checked my Water Fresh Tint. I have a backup. But if those have gone bad I will never buy it again. I used the Complexion Touch yesterday, and it was still fine. I have a backup of that too. Again, if that has gone bad, I will be furious. These are expensive products and they should be reliable. I had to throw out the Kosas foundations in less than 3 months. So I will never buy that brand again. With the newly, obscenely high prices of Chanel and Dior, I want preservatives in my products. I don't use the same makeup every day because I work from home. So those expensive products have to last to be worth the investment. I got the new Abyss eyeliner, and it is hard to apply. It's hard and dry. I wondered why everyone said they loved them. As for the new face palettes, save your money Dear Lady. I've already seen them reviewed by other RUclipsrs. They are nothing special. I have better options with my 6 pan Hourglass palettes. And the eye shadow singles are a cash grab. Same with Dior. So I will take that journey, using other brands, along with you. I'm already doing it. I skipped the whole Spring launch. Incidentally, I feel the same way about Dior makeup. I used to buy their entire seasonal collections, in at least one color way, every year. Now I don't. They copy each other so much that they are releasing nothing new. The color stories are too trendy for a luxury line and the prices for throw-away products are ridiculous. I am enjoying brands like Cle de Peau. Excellent quality and they seem to understand luxe. My Chantecaille Future Skin and Skin Tint still seem OK after many months of occasional use. Although their color launches have been disappointing in the past couple of years. I'm exploring some Japanese and Indie brands. And I stay away from "clean beauty". Because as far as I can tell, that simply means that there are no preservatives. If you read this whole rant, I thank you. You struck a nerve with this video. I have been saying this for months and thought nobody was listening. I'll look forward to your new videos. They sound exciting. I'll be watching. Happy Sunday and thank you for your honesty.💚
I’ve been disappointed with every Chanel makeup that I’ve bought from within the last six to seven months, so I’m holding on to everything that I bought back in the “before time,” haha. I wouldn’t be surprised if their perfumes are going to be on the chopping block next, so I already have three backup bottles of “Coco Mademoiselle.” Basically, they have lost my trust.
I wholeheartedly agree with you. Luxury brands cannot continue to raise prices AND lower their quality, and expect people to continue to buy. I am definitely not on the "clean beauty" train. Those preservatives were there for a reason. I prefer them to be there rather than growing mold and mildew in my cosmetics. I agree that there are many interesting brands out there to explore. I have tried YSL and Prada more recently and the quality has been lovely.
"Those preservatives were there for a reason" - I agree with you, as the customers should be sure that the products are safe to use throughout their shelf life
It is brave of you to delve into this, Angela. And I applaud you for it. I stand with you in sadly admitting that makeup, and even Chanel's, is being subjected to the lean, clean, mean and green economics. I've had L'Oreal serum foundations turn in five months, eye shadows from Dior irritate my eyes and mascaras from both ends of the spectrum cause itchiness at the corner skin of my eyes. If Chanel insists on going this route, it simply means I spend less and more judicially than before. Surely that means buying only the bare minimum with the aim of using it all up before it goes bad. It does not make finiancial sense for Chanel to push us into reducing our spending. Chanel has always been consistently good, reliable, effective and fail proof. I never thought I'd live to see the day I pay luxury prices for sub par quality products made with recycled and biodegradable materials. Thank you for opening up the discussion that needs to be had about this matter, Angela. I hope others will appreciate that you have done this for us with our best interests at heart.
Hi Kate :) I am so happy to see you here and thank you so much for the support! I have been thinking of doing this video for a while and I am happy that I had the courage to speak up for everyone. It looks like a lot of people have been feeling the same way and have been noticing the negative changes. The truth has to be said. I have been very faithful to Chanel for years but now it just feels wrong to pay so much for makeup that is not the best quality. From now on I will be a lot more strict when I assess Chanel's makeup. We are all customers and we work hard for our money. We deserve good quality makeup. Have a wonderful day and once again thank you for the message. It means a lot.
While I completely agree that luxury prices should provide high quality products, why is it wrong that brands use recycled and biodegradable materials? It’s not about the so called “green beauty” ( because at the end of the day it’s not green at all) but about building a more sustainable brand For a more sustainable world which luxury brands should not be exempt from.
@@marianasantillantrejo1131 No excuses for higher prices then. Let's look at woollen jumpers. Why should I pay premium price for a woollen blend with 50% polyester? A 100% polyester jumper can be found for $20 at Kmart. A smarter move all round to buy the Kmart one. But I WANT wool. I choose premium. I buy Chanel FOR what they have provided with their makeup. I am finding others are trying to force my morals, my choices into theirs. Sustainability comes in many ways. I have a bike, I use PT, I bury our food scraps, reduce waste and so on. Leave me to my CHOSEN Chanel makeup, my woollen jumpers and wholefood rich diet. Don't make my choices for me. Please.
Chanel needs to honor their customer base and not chase the fickle youth base. Sophisticated and timeless should be Chanel's motto. In addition to highest quality. Chanel was the first luxury brand I bought way back in my 20's. Now I'm in my 60's and have continued to buy Chanel all these years. I hope they can right the ship.
I am 66 years old. I was a professional working woman for 35 years. Chanel for decades was my go to makeup. I would buy lovely quad eyeshadows, blush and lipstick and apply my makeup and be ready for my working day. I actually do not buy as much Chanel anymore. I do enjoy the Sublimage serum foundation and it has not gone bad, but I found the Cle de peau radiant foundation even nicer and it’s a few less dollars. I think YSL came out with lovely eyeshadows and I bought most of them. I have always loved Dior eyeshadows and blush, I do enjoy the new liquid highlighters. The prices over the years have gone through the roof.
I find that Chanel have become more teenage inspired. It saddens me that this heritage company seems to forget that people loved them for their classic elegance and quality. It's such a shame. 😢
I was just going to write something similar. They show they don’t care about loyal consumers. They care about being trendy on TikTok or whatever. Fast quick money. Good luck to them trying to stay relevant every year, every month even. These youngsters are fickle and all the companies are fighting for their attention.
I was flabbergasted when I saw their commercials for Chance fragrances before Christmas 2023: three teenage girls dolled up in Chanel clothing, giggling and jumping around in an amusement park. I just don't relate to Chanel as a youth-oriented company. I believe they've made a big mistake going "cleaner" in their formulations, compromising the longevity and quality their loyal customers depend on. And "little things" like omitting velvet pouches and little brushes will cost them eventually in customer loyalty and sales, as the prices have remained the same or higher. (Young people tend to flit from company to company in search of "newest" and "coolest". They won't hang around long.) I also think customers have the right to be told when formulations change.
I agree. For the most part, clean beauty is a marketing ploy. Chanel and Dior are decreasing quality and increasing prices. All of the colors seem to be warm toned and uninspired.
Thank you Angela for addressing this issue. I agree with your assessment. Chanel used to be my favorite and I stopped purchasing about 18months ago.. the quality is not the same,the appeal is not the same. I am disappointed in the changes, the colors….everything. Even their web site has changed. I think they are marketing to a young generation that do not want elegance and timeless looks.
Hi Cheryl ❤️️ Nowadays, the youngest generation is the most active on social media and that's why Chanel try to follow trends. But trends only last for a few months. One of the comments here said: Chanel became followers. I fully agree. In the past they were setting trends. They were timeless and reliable. I think that Chanel and other luxury brands didn't take into consideration that women who are 30+ and all the way up to 80+ are the most reliable customers. We are the ones who need to have good quality and we are willing to pay for it. We are the reliable customers and we want quality for our money. The youngest generation is very active because they are growing up and experimenting and trying to be different and shocking but this are not reliable customers, They live for the change; to jump on the next big trend. They grow up and they change quickly. So overall I think Chanel made some bad business decisions. I hope they will bring back the old quality and I hope they will become the timeless and powerful brand that they used to be in the past.
What a profound and honest video. I have felt drawn to Chanel and would sometimes buy entire collections and wear them over and over again. I'm so glad that you made this, and appreciate your loving honesty more than the brand. I know that you'll find high-performers out there, it's such a disappointment that the spreadsheet is dominating the decision-making at Chanel. Probably my favorite era of Chanel was the Peter Philips time, he had a real vision. To me, Chanel used to create trends - some of their edgier products had no competition. I'm looking forward to your new series.
After Peter Philips left I found I started buying less and less from Chanel. I found the products to be less inspiring and the colors to be always warm and redundant.
Dear Angela, well said! 👍 You nailed it. In general I notice high end brands suddenly focus on a new minority target group. Not every transition is for better. I am glad you spill it out. Let’s hope for Chanels reconsiderations. Thank you for your competent reviews. ❤️
Angela, you are the most intelligent, honest and caring person in the beauty community. This channel deserves a lot more subscribers. I will definitely share your channel with friends and I hope others will do the same. We need people like you. I think we all appreciate this video. I am sure it was not easy to speak about the negative changes. I know how much you love Chanel and the fact that you have the strength to speak up about their weaknesses deserves a lot of respect! RUclipsrs usually are focused on promoting new makeup and they never really care to stop and think how their videos affect us - the customers. There is always the new collection and there is always the rush to buy more new makeup. And they only use it once and they move on. Your channel is different and unique. Thank you on behalf of all of us. I myself, noticed that my new Chanel eyeliners started to become firm a month after I purchased them. The eyeshadows don't have enough pigment, some of them are too powdery and barely show. I think we have all noticed the poor quality lately. This applies not only to Chanel but also Dior. I think you would make a great creative director of Chanel Makeup. You are exactly what Chanel needs in my opinion.
Hi Amy, Thank you so much for the kindest words and for watching my channel. And I truly appreciate that you are willing to recommend my channel and share with friends. It means the world to me! ❤️️
The first time I bought CHANEL makeup was in Bergdord Goodman when I was 18. It felt so special, sophisticated. Classy. I’ve worked for CHANEL as a MUA for years. I’m in my 60’s now. I’ve noticed such a change, also and it saddens me that the days of sophistication and class are one more indication of how society has changed. And not for the better. I use some Chantecaille, Sisley and DIor now. I don’t like trendy makeup, I enjoy timeless elegant makeup and always will. ❤
Hi Yvonne, it's pleasure to have you commenting under my video. Thank you so much! As an experienced Chanel makeup artist you are the real expert here because you've tried and used all Chanel makeup and you've seen how it develops and changes over the years. The fact that you are now using other brands speaks a lot. I hope Chanel will bring back the old quality. I feel a special connection to Chanel because when I was in my 20s, I remember this was the first luxury makeup that I started purchasing. It was expensive for me so going to the boutique and purchasing the makeup was such a special treat. I remember slowly building my Chanel makeup collection. There was a lovely counter manager who would always give me lots of samples and little gifts. She was so passionate about the brand and we even became friends. :)
Thanks Angela. You have articulated perfectly what I have been feeling about Chanel makeup with their recent changes. I have not purchased the brand as I normally would due to the issues you pointed out. Additionally, you have taken the time to be honest about the brand and and speak up about what is going on that impacts us as customers. Thanks for your truth. That honesty and willingness to share that honesty is rare, and appreciated more than i can adequately convey. I would love to hear your future reviews about the best makeup you have discovered. Lets hope Chanel will one day go back to the high standards they once had for their makeup.
I also love Chanel and have noticed lately the shift in the foundations. I do not want to be taken for granted by brands, especially the expensive ones and the expectation of high quality is real. What's interesting is that I have been dabbling in other brands without even consciously realizing that I am less happy with Chanel lately. Excellent video.
Well but we are all most definitely taken for granted by every single of these luxury brands. Just a walking wallet 🤷majority of reformulations are all with cheaper ingredients (call them clean if you want), shorter shelf life and often less product. Across the board we have seen that. And price increase over the last 3 years are around 30 % by now... More money for less. The only exceptions seem to be Japanese brands who seem to have a higher respect to their customers but also to their own brand name and reputation. Which is definitely very much a part of their culture too.
The formula on these palettes are dope it’s cream to powder sp first time loving this . And pigment on this is what we dark skin girls been asking . But agree on their aesthetics and getting more for money
Cheapening production under “clean” flag is infuriating. Every company is cutting corners but also raise prices. I love that you said: It’s my choice to decide!
You are the BEST. Thank you for this video! I think I am speaking on behalf of our whole community when I say that you are the most honest and reliable beauty creator. I know how much you love Chanel and I appreciate you doing this video. Your channel deserves a lot more subscribers. ❤
I have been using Chanel since 1978 and through all the changes over the years, I have 100% noticed a loss of quality in many areas, and I am glad I am not the only one who noticed! Some products just don't feel special anymore, and I also feel that with so many other brands really upping their game with quality, Chanel just isn't a stand out or relieably the best available. Not everything, but quite a bit.
I agree with you. Chanel's quality is just not the same. I recently purchase an eyeshadow quad that I thought was the old formula from Nordstrom. It was awful compared to the previous ones I purchased. No color payoff. I really should have returned it. I think it is all about the money at this point. If products go bad faster, they think we will buy more to replace. I firmly believe the green/clean makeup movement is just a money making scam because the product goes bad so quickly. Hence, you repurchase more. I am simply not wearing as much makeup these days and will not be buying more. Thank you Angela for your honesty and saying out loud what I have been thinking for a while.
I watched this post with great interest and I appreciate your honesty tremendously, especially as a loyal and longterm Chanel consumer as most of us here in your community are. Being disappointed in new releases has led me to be more discerning about my luxury makeup purchases and I have found myself passing them up if they did not offer an improvement on something I already had in my collection or was not an intriguing enough product. While I can cope with being let down by new products, it is being upset with the lack of quality with those trusted permanent items that have been repurchased for years that makes me upset. I have been a consumer of Chanel, Dior and Lancôme ever since I first started wearing makeup in my late teens (I'm now a grandmother), I don't ever recall being let down by the quality of these brands. Rethinking purchases, not rushing to quickly pick up new releases, exploring new brands, are all things I can see myself doing. Personally, what this shift in quality has also done for me, and this may be a little off-topic here, is to focus more and enjoy the products I already love. For example, every spring season there is an abundance of new bronzers coming onto the market, and as a makeup lover, I want to try all the ones that are cool leaning, and maybe offer a little glow, but how many of those do I already own? Too many are in my drawers and not one of them have ever been used up to the point of hitting pan. Can you really re-invent the wheel? So while I may be open to exploring new brands, I will show more appreciation for those items sitting in my makeup drawers.
I completely agree with you. I thank you for your honesty and openness. I thought it was just me. Chanel used to be unique and special. For me, they were the ones setting the bar and bought Chanel for their uniqueness with special formulas, finishes and amazing colors that were classic with a touch of magic. I’m disappointed as of late and I have to think about what I want to purchase where as I previously would buy on impulse not worrying about quality and products going bad in 5-6 months.
Thank you for your honesty. I have been a super fan of CHANEL makeup for more than 20 years and I agree that it has changed, and not for the better. The new collections are not excited, not even the nail polish. Something is happening. And the prices are really becoming steep. I am not a fan of the clean makeup trend. Also, it seems a contradiction to go clean if you are going to be wasting and buying more... I loved your video, I was not sure I was the only one with this perception.
My staples were the old Chanel blushes and the prior formulation Dior quints. Just beautiful products. Both were reformulated and ruined. I agree 💯 that these brands are now just chasing markets and $ and brand reputation is increasingly built around exclusivity vs the quality and originality that made us loyal. Just witness the astounding cost increases in handbags and fashion across the two iconic brands. They’re focused on fewer, wealthier buyers and products for the younger market and our demographic is no longer a priority. I’m sad but these brands aren’t the only game in town, as people have cited, Prada products are beautiful and Byredo recently released a fabulous 18 pan palette for $115. There is hope!
I did not like the last makeup artist who designed their collections. Too much warm colors, too many red eyeshadows. When I was young, every season a brand would come out with a color story in warm colors and cool colors. And I would replace my makeup with each season because I could always find something that suited me. I cannot wear warm colors. Then the blushes were reformulated - I bought many of the old formula before they were gone. But my worse Chanel experience happened during COVID. I wanted a few Chanel nail polishes. They were sold out online everywhere and in all my local stores - I called them all. I found out that a Chanel boutique near me had all the colors I was looking for. But they wouldn’t sell them to me because I wouldn’t go to the store in person and fill out some sort of questionnaire with all my preferences. During a pandemic. I stopped buying Chanel after that. Isn’t the purpose of any business such as Chanel to make sales?
I have cut way back on Chanel purchases, I will still purchase, but not like I use to. I moved to Estée Lauder, skin care and makeup. I get discounts from major stores and I have been very happy so far. Lancôme is another brand I like.
I have seen myself unconsciously moving towards midrange brands they just interest me more now after the disappointment of all the limited edition releases from brands like Chanel…..you’re so right young professionals like the young women running the creative direction of Chanel makeup need experience all young people need life experience to lead or it’s just the blind leading the blind.
Hi Rose ❤️️ I fully agree! Chanel is a multinational company with solid traditions and people have certain expectations. I support young professionals. The Cometes are cute and amazing! I have no doubt they are talented too but just too young and inexperienced to run a company like Chanel and their makeup division. They are still kids. They explore and grow up and have fun and honestly I think they don't even realize the important positions that they have been given. They are supposed to be leaders but they are still kids. They act like kids; when I see some of their photos together; they are modelling. They are flirting with the camera. They don't look like leaders or creative directors. And they can't be at that age. They need some experience. Plus, it's really hard to have a solid vision when there are three people who are "makeup directors". There is no responsibility here. Each one of them relies on the other two and the final result is Chanel makeup being all over the place.
I agree totally with Angela!! Something has changed and its not for the better. And in my humble opinion they are also dumbing down their advertising and fashion too.❤❤ ❤
Thank you for your honesty I bought the chanel no1 foundation it's a nice product but wore of my face in a few hours and I use very good skin care I can't powder I'm 60 and naturally dry skin. x
Agree. I’m disappointed in the Les Beiges oversized palette. I dislike oversized palettes as well. I’m glad they have a range of colors but they seem to be “off”. The lightest version is too warm. The highlighter of the medium rose gold is too dark. Most of the bronzers are very warm. Chanel used to make some beautiful bronzers in the past.
Thank you for your honesty, and I look forward to watching you review new brands. From 2020 to 2023, I wore Chanel almost exclusively. Now, I only have a couple of products that I am repurchasing. I want timeless, high-quality, reliable makeup. An occasional fun holiday or seasonal splurge is great, but I see this going the way of "fast fashion." We can hope this is short-lived. Again, thank you ❤️
I have 2 blush brushes I was given in 1984 for my 17th birthday. The bristles are still perfect it’s only the gold lettering which has disappeared from the handles
I think the same ! I hate this focusing on fast trends, they're fine for young/cheep brands. Also, oversized products are impractical for me, I travel a lot and like You, I'm strict on expiration date.. so I will never finish the product. If they want to make something special maybe the mini size is the solution.
Qualtity is defently getting down and is very disappointment that the colours range is running always warm. I remember Collection /Looks in cooler Colour Story’s (fall/winter). There is no neutral rose rosewood Lipstick besides Madmoiselle…..In years now!!! The price range ist getting higher&higher and even less product inside for less quality. I had high hopes for the new Director Team but is definitely a big disappointment. The Blushes (Joues Contraste) are a bad quality since there are into clean beauty and less inside and much more expensive…..Is all a big disappointment! Thank you Angela for you video!😊
Hi Tatjana, Thank you so much for the comment and for watching my video! I agree with everything you said. I feel like lately there are not enough good cool toned makeup from Chanel. In the past they used to have the best blushes... sadly they ruined a gorgeous product. Have a great day and once again thank you for sharing your experience. It's really valuable to me to see that I am not the only one noticing the changes. xoxo
@@sammuis01 Yes, I have dream. It's a nice neutral color. I also like chance, opportunity and radiant but the last two are a bit dark on me but beautiful! I have a lot colors from the Rouge Coco bloom line. Most people consider them to be too shiny but I love them.
Thank you for highlighting this. I noticed that the powders also have started to hard pan so much quicker. I paid a lot for two of the limited edition face powder and larger blush product and they were unusable within 2 months. I haven't bought any since. What is concerning is, I hadn't noticed the foundations but I just tried my no1 and it does smell funky. I wonder since Chanel have scaled back the fragrance in their products, we are now noticing this. The preservatives are being taken out and sadly, this is going to shorten off SL. My Les Beiges foundation is older and has the Chanel scent is still fine and the complexion touch is to.Phew! I think most brands are losing their special touches, brushes and pouches and feeling more high street than high end. The large Les Beiges trio powders look great but are similar to some I had years ago. I want the medium coral pallet but I also like the look of the medium rose gold to.
Hi lovely and thank you so much for commenting! I am noticing the same with the newest Les Beiges sheer powder that I ordered. It's starting to get a hard pan. I think the problem with the foundations is not connected to less fragrance but more that they started to remove preservatives that keep makeup bacteria free and make shelf life longer. Overall, I am all for improving makeup quality and the idea of sustainability sounds good but if we have to start repurchasing foundations every 6 months or so how is that sustainable? About the new Les beiges: I also want the the light coral, medium coral and and medium rose gold. I hope I can get them soon. I tried ordering from Harrods last night but they only deliver to UK so I have to wait.
Oh this is wonderful news Angela!!! Yayyy!!! ❤🎉❤ I absolutely agree!! I love Chanel so much, however, when I'm completely honest I've been reaching far more often for Guerlain, Dior (some), or other brands. I have been so confused, my Sublimage L'Essence de Teint foundation is expensive and after about 10 months I noticed it is all of a sudden looking darker than my other foundations and the only thing I could figure out is that it has oxidized. Also I do have both old and new Chanel eyeliners and the older ones feel softer, my newer ones are feeling dry and like they tug a bit at my eyes. I did not buy the new Spring Eyeshadow palettes because they were not something I would wear to work, and this is where I spend 5 days per week. I am super excited to explore other brands to find great products with you and I can't wait!! This is wonderful news!! 😊😊😊
Thank you so much, Sara ❤️️❤️️❤️️ I still love Chanel and I have high hopes for the upcoming makeup collections but I will be very careful when I assess the quality and I'm so happy to explore other brands that offer high quality makeup too. Have a wonderful day! xoxo
100% agree. I have suspected this of Chanel for the last few years, starting with the unannounced and unadmitted reformulation of Vitalumiere. It used to be called 'satin smoothing'. I wore it practically every day for over 10 years. Then I bought a new bottle and saw it was 'moisture rich'. The SA assured me it hadnt changed...when I put it on, it might ad well have been a different brand, and barely six months later it separated into an oily gloopy mess in the bottle! Then they reformulated the beloved bronze universalle. Then the blushes. Then the concealer. They had a BEAUTIFUL Les Beiges tinted moisturiser that was around for, what, two years? Then discontinued that, too. Incidentally I have noticed things vanishing in their skincare, too. The beloved nutrition cream is no more. (And when you spoke about a strange 'off' scent in your bases, I have to admit, I might be smelling it too in the most recent hydra beauty lotions..) Such a shame. These products were non-negotiables for me for so many years. So many older Chanel products were.
As a long time Chanel makeup lover, it is disappointing yet sadly inevitable that they are moving in the direction they are. Chanel products used to be absolutely reliable. I very rarely buy Chanel makeup now. The exception was the winter Les Beiges collection. That was absolutely beautiful but again, has been the exception. The brand that I have been consisting turning to for the last few years has been Sisley. Yes, they are expensive but the quality is exceptional and is definitely geared towards the more mature beauty customer (which I definitely am!) I very much trust your judgement Angela so am looking forward to seeing what other brands you recommend 💖
Makeup has gotten so expensive, that now I don’t want to declutter any of my makeup bc it’s too expensive to go out and repurchase it. I’m looking forward to seeing the different makeup that you will be recommending.
Completely agree. I quit buying most Chanel and Dior, which were my staples. I still buy my Chanel foundation since it works well for me, but I have now gone back to MAC eye shadows. I am refusing to pay the price for Chanel eyeshadow. My last Chanel eyeshadow purchase was one of the tweed palettes, and after the quality of that one - I was done. It was like sand. I buy the MAC pro palette and the refill eyeshadows. I find the quality to be very good and the price is amazing.
Angela, I am so glad you did this honest video, one reason why I love your channel. I stopped buying Chanal eyeshadows when I realized they give us 2 grams of product for 60€, whereas the US customers get double the amount for less money in a higher pigmentation.
Good morning Angela. You are so Beautiful and the top is Gorgeous. I only buy chanel lipsticks and Dior Forever liquid lipstick. Foundation I am currently wearing Dior forever glow. I would like to try laura mercier Sisley Gurlain and sheshido skincare in time. I'm looking forward to all your videos and reviews on any make up/skincare/fashion you put your heart and soul into it. 🌸🩷🌸
@UmmBinat I’ve also noticed this with Dior. The eyeshadows barely show up, even with a primer, and I have to REALLY dig my brush into them in order to even pick anything up.
Agreed, Angela! I noticed when Chanel took the spf out of their Les Beiges foundation a couple (?) of years ago. I am eeking out the last few drops and found the newer formula wasn't an exact colour match or quite as pleasant to use in terms of texture and wear. Watch this space, I am very interested to see how their new launches turn out... Plus, if these luxury brands keep raising their prices the way they have been, the beauty products should be absolutely wonderful and last well in every sense.
Hi Angela!!! Thank you so much for addressing this. Very brave of you, and I have even MORE respect for you now, since I know your love & loyalty for the brand, this could not have been an easy video for you to make. It is so unfortunate, and sad, that these powerhouses, and LEADERS in the industry, are now actually becoming the FOLLOWERS :( Trends are exactly that. Trends. It may last a minute or a few months, but a trend is not timeless. Chanel was the epitome of "timeless". A brand that stood for quality and sophistication, and made me feel special and "powerful" wearing my Chanel products. It was the full experience, from the packaging to application and longevity. I recently bought the Chanel No 1 foundation and I literally ran now to sniff it LOL!! I have noticed the decline in quality and overall customer experience with DIOR aswell. Recently purchased a quint, and there was no dust bag with it? I queried it with the SA at Dior and he said they no longer come with dust bags... but we are paying more now than we did last year, and the year before that, so where is my damn dust bag!!! haha! It is infuriating that 2 of the leaders in the beauty industry are following trends now and compromising their quality by going "clean". I want my preservatives because I want my makeup to last as long as I need it to, especially when I am paying premium prices! I will no longer be purchasing from Dior or Chanel. Dior was at least vocal and upfront about their reformulations, so the customer had the power of making a better, informed decision of purchasing products, whereas Chanel is being sneaky by not disclosing it, and that doesn't sit right with me. Chanel has lost their sparkle. They used to be an enigma, and I wanted to be part of that world, since I can't afford the clothing, being able to purchase the makeup is the next best thing. Truth be told, if they wanted to make such big changes within their brand, I would rather them have gone Cruelty Free than "clean" . Thank you Angela for keeping true to your principles and keeping us informed! Excited for your next series! Sending much love from Cape Town xxx
Hi, my dear Angela! Due to the busyiness of my life, I have not been able to watch your recent videos, which has been disappointing for me. With that being said, when I sat down to watch today's video with my delicious latte, I felt like I was spending time with a dear friend and not a stranger. Thank you for always being honest in your reviews of skincare and make-up. I have purchased many of your recommended products, and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I will look forward to your new series, as well as joining you on your journey of finding new and fabulous products. Thank you, my lovely, and God Bless You! 💜🌸
Hi Carol Ann ❤️️ I am so happy to read your comment today. I have been missing you and your lovely comments. ❤️️ But I know how life and work can be sometimes it takes all of our time. I hope you are doing fine and I'm sending much love. Have a wonderful day! xoxo
Very well said. My first luxury makeup purchase, aged 16, was a Chanel eyeshadow quad - Les Mats 1. It was perfect - the product was smooth, highly pigmented, blendable and had staying power. 4 matte shadows - rich dark brown, a mid grey, sheer pink and sheer white. It came in a beautiful pouch. There were so many looks that could be created with that palette. My best friend also bought one and teamed it with dramatic red Chanel lipstick while I preferred the browner tones, the palette suited us both. We are 51 now and we STILL talk about that palette, truly a timeless piece and worthy of the Chanel logo. This mermaid reformulated rubbish is not worth buying.
I recently repurchased all three of my Chanel foundations, Water Fresh Tint, Complexion Touch and No1. I will be very disappointed if they go bad in less than 6 months. I want my foundations to last a year and I don't want to pay luxury prices for poor quality. I know that Chanel is not cheap and yet I have been willing to pay the higher price to get a good quality, luxury experience. I agree with you whole heartedly, Angela. I know it is crazy but I have old palettes that I can still use without issue! I don't have sensitive skin, eyes or lips but I have the old Chanel Venetian palette that I just recently used a color from it and it still smells fine, applies great and wore just as it did when I first purchased the palette, many, many years ago. I also just purchased three of the lipsticks and love the colors that I purchased. I am a lipstick girl so if they go bad quickly, I won't purchase anymore lipsticks from Chanel!! I have seen a couple of review videos for the newly released mono shadows. I have a couple of the older mono shadows and still use them. I really only use mono shadows when I am looking for a very specific color as using a quad or quint works better for me. I also travel and don't want to take a bunch of mono shadows along. It just becomes unwieldy and there is more chance of shattering. If I take two quads with me, I have everything I need for several looks and most can be dressed up or down for whatever you might need on a holiday. I also agree with you about the oversized palettes. The size of the packaging gets bigger but the amount of product goes down. There are so many good drugstore brands and Indie brands that make exceptional products and I have stayed loyal to Chanel and Dior because I was willing to pay for that luxury experience but not if the product is inferior. It will be interesting to see what happens over the course of the rest of the year. I purchased the last e/s palettes primarily because I wanted the one with the lovely coral/pink to use as a blush and not on my eyes!! I look forward to your upcoming announcement. So exciting!!
Good for you for speaking out, I agree and you are always graceful and kind even when you don’t like something. It’s upsetting to spend good money on a luxury brand and feel like the quality is lacking and you’re not getting extra special treatment, like with the pouch or brush included. Thank you for your honesty and for being so knowledgeable. I greatly appreciate it and benefit from watching you! ❤
I have the same feelings toward Chanel. It’s unfortunate because I use to love Chanel. I think its transition is toward the younger generation . It use to be so classy and timeless but now it just seems like every other brand. Love this video.❤
Dear Angela, thank you so much for being honest and sharing your thoughts with us. To be honest, last months I had a feeling that Chanel products I’m using aren’t impressing me as much as they used to. I even had a bad feeling for cheating 😝and buying Guerlain products which are fantastic. It is a real shame that the brand is experimenting so much, increasing prices and improving the products. I very much this will change and we will get back our favorite make up in its luxurious quality.
Hi Angela! You are such an honest, genuine, and classy woman. I appreciate your heartfelt analysis of the gradual changes being made at Chanel and other luxury beauty companies. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. I’m excited to hear about your new venture into other beauty brands who are more transparent with customers and value quality over quantity. Count me in on that!!😊 Susan
Thank you for making this video! I have been thinking this was only my experience.no one is talking about the decline in the quality of these products. These are very expensive products and to have them last half the time is frankly a waste. This is not the definition of clean beauty given it’s twice the waste.
Highly respect your attitude. I totally agree with your point of view of today's Chanel. I went to the Chanel counter to check the new Les Beiges products yesterday, not very impressive. I thought I would spend some money to purchase Chanel products yesterday but I didn't. Now I am very excited and I can't wait to hear your new adventure. I am looking forward to your sharing. Take Care! Thanks!
Like every other brand out there, I feel Chanel has some good things, and some things that don’t impress me at all for the price. Probably more of the latter for me. I don’t care for Chanel lipsticks, eyeshadow, powder face products, or most of the skincare, and I’ll never understand the love for their mascaras…but love the foundation, nail polish, pencil liners. Too bad if any of those things are changing, maybe I’ll stay away until I know more. The whole “clean” thing just annoys me. From everything I have read, it’s a scam, just another sales and marketing tactic. Guess I better use up my Water Fresh tint before it goes bad.
Hi Geslina, Thank you so much for watching my video. The nail polishes were reformulated a year ago but they made them better. The shape of brush is flat and more comfortable now and they are more long lasting (I am referring to the permanent nail polish collection). Some eyeshadows have been changed, along with face powders. These are reformulations that I didn't like. Sadly, the lip liners and eyeliners now dry out quicker than before (the newest ones that I purchased dried in a few months. This was disappointing. I will make a separate video with more information on what has been changed along with demo and swatches. Have a great day! :)
Hi Angela, thank you for bringing this up. I simply cannot tolerate poor quality in luxury make up. I shouldn’t have to worry about the quality if I’m paying 5-10 times as much. It’s really annoying. We no longer can walk into a store and select a palette with a color story of our choice any more. Do we have to be on a constant hunt to make our money’s worth?
Totally agree with you!! Makeup and cosmetics created under the umbrella of “Clean Beauty”, “Vegan”, etc. which works very well on young skin and virgin hair, not on mature skin and gray hair and chemically processed hair! They invested so much money in research and testing, currently with the knowledge they have I believe they can continue the good work without throwing away the previous one, but taking advantage of it and improving it and continuing without archaic testing processes that involve animal suffering and without harming the environment . But for whatever reason they opt for "winding" paths and prefer to lose the quality of the product, which keeps customers loyal, for quantity without quality! The market is saturated with brands, all doing the same with weekly launches of more of the same! Currently, everything is made to be consumed quickly without even thinking about it, from television series (one season is consumed in a weekend) to cosmetics and makeup that we cannot work with properly or that last 2 months and we have to throw away (packaging practically intact ) because they take on a questionable smell or color! Excellent video and reflection! Thanks for sharing! Continued good work!
I have worn Chanel, Dior and YSL for about 50 yrs. I can no longer justify the price and the change in quality of many products, especially those that have a liquid/ cream base, even the nail polishes. I have worn the lonh-lasting lipsticks for years and my last purchase was very disappointing. So sad but I will not be purchasing in the future.
Hi Angela. The Chanel le beige summer collection isn’t calling me but I still want to see your review. I look forward to hearing your reviews on new products from other brands. Everything I have purchased on your recommendation has been a winner for me. ❤ x
Hi Heidi ❤️️ Thank you so much for watching! Chanel still have great products but I had to share also some disappointments. I am excited for the new Les beiges powders but I already saw a couple of comments saying the quality is not great. Also a friend wrote to me saying they were not great. I hope they will come to Europe soon. xoxo
Thank you for your honesty in this video. There are a few high end makeup items that I rely on. These are usually either CHANEL or Dior. I have been happy to pay for the quality and consistency of these products. Like you, and many others who have commented here, I am very disappointed that I can no longer be sure that my money will be well spent. I am really looking forward to watching your reviews of some other brands and this will certainly help inform my own future purchases.
Hi Janice ❤️️ Thank you so much for watching my videos! I'll do my best to find the best products that are worth the splurge and of course I will keep testing Chanel makeup. There are always ups and downs. I hope they will bring good products.
As a professional makeup artist for nearly THIRTY years I agree completely. It's happened to Dior too. Literally smelled mold in some new lipliners recently. I would way rather the preservatives over mold. If you want clean beauty buy PUR. Chanel was one of the first lines I worked for as a very young artist, and this pains me. Their eyeshadows were so beautiful back in the day. Now Natasha Denona is my favorite eyeshadow formula.
I believe that you (and us) should return the foundations or other items if they don’t smell good! It’s not about refund (which isn’t bad) but rather making a statement! If everyone did it then they would listen and not be so hasty to follow a trend (clean) which I think will eventually fade away cause it’s not sustainable! That trend is better for the indie or drugstore brands because people aren’t paying that much money! 😊❤
Thank you for this video. I have been thinking the same about Chanel makeup in the past couple of years. I look forward to hearing about the new lines you are interested in.
I don’t wear makeup every day so if the foundation is going bad in 6 months then I need to find a new company for my foundations. Or are they all the same? As for mascara, I started getting the small mascara samples with my orders because they last a couple of months and then I dump them. At least I didn’t pay extra for them. I hardly ever ‘use up’ any makeup so throwing it away after 6 months is not good for my wallet. Am I going to have to abandon Chanel? I hope not
I have had the same experience with the Chanel foundation. I was frustrated so the last foundation I replaced it with is actually from Lancôme and I am enjoying it very much.
@@NailedbyDe RÉNERGIE LIFT MAKEUP FOUNDATION SPF 27 for when my skin is dryer & I also like the TEINT IDOLE ULTRA WEAR FOUNDATION in summer. It's very humid where I live, and this can be sheered out, but will last.
I agree! Teint idole ultra wear is one of my favorites too. I also love the concealer. I have to try Renergie lift. I'm not sure if we have this one in Europe... but I will look for it.
Thank you sooooo much for this honest review! I’m so happy to hear your honest opinion and see that we share the same opinion! I’m a working women in my early 40s and I love luxury makeup but lately I feel that the quality isn’t what it used to be, I’m paying extra money to buy my favorite brands but the experience isn’t what it was before unfortunately! So my strategy is to pick and chose between the collections. I’m not interested at all with the upcoming beige collection and I don’t like the oversized palettes at all. And I find myself reaching more to other brands such as Kjaer Weiz and others! So yes, I’m starting to loose interest with my favorite brands 😢
I have always been a huge fan of Chanel. I have also experienced some not worthy neither timeless editions. Now I have switched to Sisley makeup which I love much better. What other brands could replace Chanel? Ps: I have always hated dior make up especially eyeshadows due to constant fall out over my under bags.
Great video. I feel blushes were ruined. Also, I used to be such a big purchaser of the brand and buy full collections but now CHANEL is not made for me. I am light blonde with green eyes. The line is made for brunettes and ladies of darker complexion. There are no light nudes lipsticks for me so I have transitioned to Gucci and Anastasia for pale nude lipsticks and I am very happy with the tones.
I am light blonde light blue eyes and agree about the collections not being suitable for me as well. I still use Cecille as a nude but have ventured everywhere else for lipsticks.
Angela, I couldn’t agree with you more and appreciate you for speaking out knowing how much you love Chanel. I haven’t bought much from Chanel except couple of limited edition items but no where as much as I used to and that is the same with Dior, Chantecaille. I look forward to what new beauty products you have been trying out. And what new changes you are going to be making. Thank you for always being honest with your reviews and how you feel about various topics like RUclips, beauty industry, etc. 😊❤️
Angela I agree with you 11%. The quality is not there anymore. Even Dior. I got the last two quints and I have to work with the shadows to make them work for me. This are very pricey palettes. I did order a couple of the Chanel monos. Keeping my fingers crossed. Have a wonderful weekend. Lots of love to you both ❤❤❤❤❤
Angela, thank you for your honesty and sharing your thoughts about Chanel. I completely agree with you. As you mentioned, this seems to be the trend and I know of a few other luxury brands following this trend as well. It's very unfortunate. Again, thank you!
I totally agree. I bought a Chanel lip liner but after only a couple of months it hardened and shrunk so much that the entire core came out of the wood. Of course, I was very disappointed, because this had never happened before.
I totally agree with you. I am expanding my make up to more brands and I am very happy with that, not all the products from Chanel perform as they used to do. I am sad, because as you said, it used to make my feel special.
I look forward to seeing your reviews and take on other makeup brands, I must say, the Chanel website is often out of stock for long periods of time and I have sort of lost interest because of that in the brand. We all work hard and skincare and makeup, especially high end is certainly a lovely treat, so if we we keep our side of the bargin we want to be rewarded for our loyalty by our favorite brands to keep the quality of the products.
Good for you for you, and thank you for your honest and brave review! Overall, Chanel has been adrift since Karl Lagerfeld's death. Most of the clothes are dowdy, unflattering or downright ugly. They are just coasting on the brand's legacy and prestige, but they now need a visionary, talented designer to revive the brand and make it desirable again. As for the beauty and makeup - they probably have no choice but to jump on the clean bandwagon. But they should then make the bottles smaller, or people will stop buying the products after they lose half of a very expensive bottle that went bad. If they don't - before long everyone will begin exploring other brands, like even you, a diehard Chanel fan, are now doing.
I totally agree, the main issue is the change in preservatives. They are following this " natural " sourced ingredients trend and that's why products don't last as before. I've mainly switched to Sisley and i don't have this kind of problems.
I have been a Chanel makeup lover like you for years , and I am very sad what has happened recently! One of the things that I don’t like is the oversized makeup products, so I am not going to pick up the new healthy glow bronzer palettes. The thing that makes me the most said is the change in the way we buy makeup. I used to be friends with my Chanel makeup SA’s . They would show me the new collections and how to use the products. Now I cam bot able to purchase all of the products in store to try. The stores don’t have testers most of the time and don’t have stock either. This has really changed my makeup experience unfortunately.
It is not about bad quality. It is about changes that Chanel with full awareness have from a marketing perspective moved towards behaving in a fashion that can be interpreted as more “clean’ or more environment friendly. Before they used great preservatives like parabens and other ingredients that offer longevity but might be more controversial from a “clean” perspective that kept their products with a very long shelf life. But now they use very poor performing or no preservatives. And that gives a bad shelf life, and makes them change faster and work less. Therefore Chanel is to be viewed as a lot more expensive compared to before. As there is a difference between a product that can last you for years and a product that will stay fresh for a few months. And that too should be reflected in the price…
@@karinross6244 I totally agree. My point is that it’s not about lessening quality for the sake of lowering costs or earning more money due to financial problems within the company. But a result of choices made to seem more environmentally friendly and perhaps if lucky attract more customers who are into “clean beauty” and the environment… A consequence for the consumer however is always when brands choose to quit using good preservatives is that bacteria will begin growing faster in products and cause them to decay and turn faster… I am in no way a fan of this development!!
Angela, I appreciate your candid thoughts on the Chanel brand and agree with your comments. I'm now retired, but back in the day, Chanel's mascara and the magical Eclat Les Ombres quad in cooler plum taupe shades were my go to. I was never able to find a Chanel foundation that matched my cool skin tone. I look forward to your comments about brands like Dior, Charlotte Tilbury, Haus Labs, etc.
Dear Angela, I agree with you 100%! Chanel is not the same quality , it doesn't deliver the luxurious, phenomenal "wow" factor quality. I am so heartbroken by this :((( I am a long - 20 years CHanel makeup enthusiast and I know so many products that have been changing lately. I' m so disappointed with that especially their complexion products. The le beiges healthy compact powder after the formulation is very far from being the same product- it is hard as a rock in the pan and it takes hercules strength to apply it with the brush to the face. it doesn't spread easily. It's hard to pick up from the container. mine broke after about 3 weeks of use. Doesn't hold to even a mediocre quality. I purchased two of them in different shades. and they both behave the same. Sadly, the new Le Beiges oversized healthy glow sun kissed powder that you've mentioned are also so disappointing. I have one in shade of Medium Rose Gold. It is just a mediocre powders , all three in the palette. Doesn't give my face anything particularly beautiful. They are hard to spread, and do not apply effortlessly , seamless look its quite impossible. I wanted to buy more colors- but I will not. It is not worth the price. So if I may , I will advise you and other buyers to try just one palette and see if you like that new quality. it is not the same as the previous gorgeous powder with the plisse pattern that were in the previous years. They were absolutely beautiful. and this product is nothing like it. I am so sad about Chanel latest concept of changing what was their number one landmark- exceptional quality that I saw my face getting , and it translated to gorgeous results of how my face looked. now- it is just ok. I know I will not be buying any more powders from them, no blushes, no bronzers, ,even if they look on the photos as something I know from the previous editions. The new formula - talc free is something I dislike due to lack of reliable quality. Thank You Angela for speaking about this issue and for your honesty on that beloved by many brand. It is so important to share honest , truthful opinions! all the best!!
That’s just sad. It seems like they’re using “clean beauty” as a cover for reducing quality, and reducing the luxury feel. So many brands have done this, almost shaming the customers for wanting that little extra. For example, from an entirely different product, Apple no longer included a new charger with iPhone, saying well it’s wasteful, you already have one. This is after paying almost $1000 for a phone. Similarly, evidently Chanel is using the same strategy, no dust case, no brush. Almost scolding the customer, oh that’s wasteful! Why a company would abandon a niche they have control of, such as delivering a luxury product, to switch to basic! If you make a product that is only going to last 6 months before spoiling, then make a smaller size, that’s truly wasteful!
Watched this fantastic channel for years without commenting, but this video is outstanding... Thank you for saying what we've all been thinking. Looking forward to your future content, and many more purchases based on your recommendations :)
Hi friends, What is your experience with Chanel makeup lately? I know a lot of you have been feeling the same way. With that being said, I worked a lot lately on a new video where I will show you the best Chanel makeup that hasn't been changed and that is worth purchasing. Of course, I will share also the all the fails that I had and what to avoid.
I agree 100%. I've been saying the same thing about Chanel. I haven't checked my Water Fresh Tint. I have a backup. But if those have gone bad I will never buy it again. I used the Complexion Touch yesterday, and it was still fine. I have a backup of that too. Again, if that has gone bad, I will be furious.
These are expensive products and they should be reliable. I had to throw out the Kosas foundations in less than 3 months. So I will never buy that brand again. With the newly, obscenely high prices of Chanel and Dior, I want preservatives in my products. I don't use the same makeup every day because I work from home. So those expensive products have to last to be worth the investment.
I got the new Abyss eyeliner, and it is hard to apply. It's hard and dry. I wondered why everyone said they loved them. As for the new face palettes, save your money Dear Lady. I've already seen them reviewed by other RUclipsrs. They are nothing special. I have better options with my 6 pan Hourglass palettes.
And the eye shadow singles are a cash grab. Same with Dior. So I will take that journey, using other brands, along with you. I'm already doing it.
I skipped the whole Spring launch. Incidentally, I feel the same way about Dior makeup. I used to buy their entire seasonal collections, in at least one color way, every year. Now I don't. They copy each other so much that they are releasing nothing new. The color stories are too trendy for a luxury line and the prices for throw-away products are ridiculous.
I am enjoying brands like Cle de Peau. Excellent quality and they seem to understand luxe. My Chantecaille Future Skin and Skin Tint still seem OK after many months of occasional use. Although their color launches have been disappointing in the past couple of years. I'm exploring some Japanese and Indie brands. And I stay away from "clean beauty". Because as far as I can tell, that simply means that there are no preservatives.
If you read this whole rant, I thank you. You struck a nerve with this video. I have been saying this for months and thought nobody was listening. I'll look forward to your new videos. They sound exciting. I'll be watching. Happy Sunday and thank you for your honesty.💚
@@beautygirl9981 You are a kindred spirit. I agree with everything you said.
@@beautygirl9981 Did you try 7:00? That was a beautiful fresh pink but it sold out quickly.
I’ve been disappointed with every Chanel makeup that I’ve bought from within the last six to seven months, so I’m holding on to everything that I bought back in the “before time,” haha.
I wouldn’t be surprised if their perfumes are going to be on the chopping block next, so I already have three backup bottles of “Coco Mademoiselle.”
Basically, they have lost my trust.
@@DeborahCarlstonditto!
I wholeheartedly agree with you. Luxury brands cannot continue to raise prices AND lower their quality, and expect people to continue to buy. I am definitely not on the "clean beauty" train. Those preservatives were there for a reason. I prefer them to be there rather than growing mold and mildew in my cosmetics. I agree that there are many interesting brands out there to explore. I have tried YSL and Prada more recently and the quality has been lovely.
I really enjoy Givenchy too 😊very nice lip product offering and I personally love their eyeshadows too.
I agree!😊
"Those preservatives were there for a reason" - I agree with you, as the customers should be sure that the products are safe to use throughout their shelf life
Absolutely 👍
They just want us to keep buying more when the products grow mildew.
It is brave of you to delve into this, Angela. And I applaud you for it. I stand with you in sadly admitting that makeup, and even Chanel's, is being subjected to the lean, clean, mean and green economics.
I've had L'Oreal serum foundations turn in five months, eye shadows from Dior irritate my eyes and mascaras from both ends of the spectrum cause itchiness at the corner skin of my eyes.
If Chanel insists on going this route, it simply means I spend less and more judicially than before. Surely that means buying only the bare minimum with the aim of using it all up before it goes bad. It does not make finiancial sense for Chanel to push us into reducing our spending.
Chanel has always been consistently good, reliable, effective and fail proof. I never thought I'd live to see the day I pay luxury prices for sub par quality products made with recycled and biodegradable materials.
Thank you for opening up the discussion that needs to be had about this matter, Angela. I hope others will appreciate that you have done this for us with our best interests at heart.
Hi Kate :) I am so happy to see you here and thank you so much for the support! I have been thinking of doing this video for a while and I am happy that I had the courage to speak up for everyone. It looks like a lot of people have been feeling the same way and have been noticing the negative changes. The truth has to be said. I have been very faithful to Chanel for years but now it just feels wrong to pay so much for makeup that is not the best quality. From now on I will be a lot more strict when I assess Chanel's makeup. We are all customers and we work hard for our money. We deserve good quality makeup. Have a wonderful day and once again thank you for the message. It means a lot.
I also have YSL, Dior and Suqqu irritating my eyes... terrible
While I completely agree that luxury prices should provide high quality products, why is it wrong that brands use recycled and biodegradable materials? It’s not about the so called “green beauty” ( because at the end of the day it’s not green at all) but about building a more sustainable brand For a more sustainable world which luxury brands should not be exempt from.
@@marianasantillantrejo1131 No excuses for higher prices then. Let's look at woollen jumpers. Why should I pay premium price for a woollen blend with 50% polyester? A 100% polyester jumper can be found for $20 at Kmart. A smarter move all round to buy the Kmart one. But I WANT wool. I choose premium. I buy Chanel FOR what they have provided with their makeup.
I am finding others are trying to force my morals, my choices into theirs. Sustainability comes in many ways. I have a bike, I use PT, I bury our food scraps, reduce waste and so on. Leave me to my CHOSEN Chanel makeup, my woollen jumpers and wholefood rich diet. Don't make my choices for me. Please.
Chanel needs to honor their customer base and not chase the fickle youth base. Sophisticated and timeless should be Chanel's motto. In addition to highest quality. Chanel was the first luxury brand I bought way back in my 20's. Now I'm in my 60's and have continued to buy Chanel all these years. I hope they can right the ship.
I am 66 years old. I was a professional working woman for 35 years. Chanel for decades was my go to makeup. I would buy lovely quad eyeshadows, blush and lipstick and apply my makeup and be ready for my working day. I actually do not buy as much Chanel anymore. I do enjoy the Sublimage serum foundation and it has not gone bad, but I found the Cle de peau radiant foundation even nicer and it’s a few less dollars. I think YSL came out with lovely eyeshadows and I bought most of them. I have always loved Dior eyeshadows and blush, I do enjoy the new liquid highlighters. The prices over the years have gone through the roof.
Can you use the Sublimage serum? I found the gardenia parfum in it so overwhelming. I threw out a nearly full bottle, a very expensive bottle!
I LOVE Cle Peau!
I find that Chanel have become more teenage inspired. It saddens me that this heritage company seems to forget that people loved them for their classic elegance and quality. It's such a shame. 😢
It’s all about the money.
@@NailedbyDe aiming at youngsters with more money than sense
I was just going to write something similar. They show they don’t care about loyal consumers. They care about being trendy on TikTok or whatever. Fast quick money. Good luck to them trying to stay relevant every year, every month even. These youngsters are fickle and all the companies are fighting for their attention.
I notice this will all brands,the packaging and coloring is def very teen !
I was flabbergasted when I saw their commercials for Chance fragrances before Christmas 2023: three teenage girls dolled up in Chanel clothing, giggling and jumping around in an amusement park. I just don't relate to Chanel as a youth-oriented company. I believe they've made a big mistake going "cleaner" in their formulations, compromising the longevity and quality their loyal customers depend on. And "little things" like omitting velvet pouches and little brushes will cost them eventually in customer loyalty and sales, as the prices have remained the same or higher. (Young people tend to flit from company to company in search of "newest" and "coolest". They won't hang around long.) I also think customers have the right to be told when formulations change.
I agree. For the most part, clean beauty is a marketing ploy. Chanel and Dior are decreasing quality and increasing prices. All of the colors seem to be warm toned and uninspired.
Also Vitalumiere Aqua is my holy grail and I will be so sad if they mess it up😪
Its too much all the time and doesn't feel as special. 😢
Thank you Angela for addressing this issue. I agree with your assessment. Chanel used to be my favorite and I stopped purchasing about 18months ago.. the quality is not the same,the appeal is not the same. I am disappointed in the changes, the colors….everything. Even their web site has changed. I think they are marketing to a young generation that do not want elegance and timeless looks.
Hi Cheryl ❤️️ Nowadays, the youngest generation is the most active on social media and that's why Chanel try to follow trends. But trends only last for a few months. One of the comments here said: Chanel became followers. I fully agree. In the past they were setting trends. They were timeless and reliable. I think that Chanel and other luxury brands didn't take into consideration that women who are 30+ and all the way up to 80+ are the most reliable customers. We are the ones who need to have good quality and we are willing to pay for it. We are the reliable customers and we want quality for our money. The youngest generation is very active because they are growing up and experimenting and trying to be different and shocking but this are not reliable customers, They live for the change; to jump on the next big trend. They grow up and they change quickly. So overall I think Chanel made some bad business decisions. I hope they will bring back the old quality and I hope they will become the timeless and powerful brand that they used to be in the past.
What a profound and honest video. I have felt drawn to Chanel and would sometimes buy entire collections and wear them over and over again. I'm so glad that you made this, and appreciate your loving honesty more than the brand. I know that you'll find high-performers out there, it's such a disappointment that the spreadsheet is dominating the decision-making at Chanel. Probably my favorite era of Chanel was the Peter Philips time, he had a real vision. To me, Chanel used to create trends - some of their edgier products had no competition. I'm looking forward to your new series.
After Peter Philips left I found I started buying less and less from Chanel. I found the products to be less inspiring and the colors to be always warm and redundant.
Dear Angela, well said! 👍 You nailed it. In general I notice high end brands suddenly focus on a new minority target group. Not every transition is for better. I am glad you spill it out. Let’s hope for Chanels reconsiderations. Thank you for your competent reviews. ❤️
Probably because these are groups especially loud on social media whereas you don't hear from the average customer. We just quietly buy make up 😅
Yes what they said.
Angela, you are the most intelligent, honest and caring person in the beauty community. This channel deserves a lot more subscribers. I will definitely share your channel with friends and I hope others will do the same. We need people like you. I think we all appreciate this video. I am sure it was not easy to speak about the negative changes. I know how much you love Chanel and the fact that you have the strength to speak up about their weaknesses deserves a lot of respect! RUclipsrs usually are focused on promoting new makeup and they never really care to stop and think how their videos affect us - the customers. There is always the new collection and there is always the rush to buy more new makeup. And they only use it once and they move on. Your channel is different and unique. Thank you on behalf of all of us. I myself, noticed that my new Chanel eyeliners started to become firm a month after I purchased them. The eyeshadows don't have enough pigment, some of them are too powdery and barely show. I think we have all noticed the poor quality lately. This applies not only to Chanel but also Dior. I think you would make a great creative director of Chanel Makeup. You are exactly what Chanel needs in my opinion.
Hi Amy, Thank you so much for the kindest words and for watching my channel. And I truly appreciate that you are willing to recommend my channel and share with friends. It means the world to me! ❤️️
The first time I bought CHANEL makeup was in Bergdord Goodman when I was 18. It felt so special, sophisticated. Classy. I’ve worked for CHANEL as a MUA for years. I’m in my 60’s now. I’ve noticed such a change, also and it saddens me that the days of sophistication and class are one more indication of how society has changed. And not for the better. I use some Chantecaille, Sisley and DIor now. I don’t like trendy makeup, I enjoy timeless elegant makeup and always will. ❤
Hi Yvonne, it's pleasure to have you commenting under my video. Thank you so much! As an experienced Chanel makeup artist you are the real expert here because you've tried and used all Chanel makeup and you've seen how it develops and changes over the years. The fact that you are now using other brands speaks a lot. I hope Chanel will bring back the old quality. I feel a special connection to Chanel because when I was in my 20s, I remember this was the first luxury makeup that I started purchasing. It was expensive for me so going to the boutique and purchasing the makeup was such a special treat. I remember slowly building my Chanel makeup collection. There was a lovely counter manager who would always give me lots of samples and little gifts. She was so passionate about the brand and we even became friends. :)
I guess we are lucky to have these fond memories . ❤
The last 2 Dior eyeliners have broken very easyly, With the first I thought I was unlucky but happened with the second also
Thanks Angela. You have articulated perfectly what I have been feeling about Chanel makeup with their recent changes. I have not purchased the brand as I normally would due to the issues you pointed out. Additionally, you have taken the time to be honest about the brand and and speak up about what is going on that impacts us as customers. Thanks for your truth. That honesty and willingness to share that honesty is rare, and appreciated more than i can adequately convey. I would love to hear your future reviews about the best makeup you have discovered. Lets hope Chanel will one day go back to the high standards they once had for their makeup.
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for this comment. ❤️️ It means a lot to me to know that I am not the only one seeing the changes. Have a wonderful day!
I also love Chanel and have noticed lately the shift in the foundations. I do not want to be taken for granted by brands, especially the expensive ones and the expectation of high quality is real. What's interesting is that I have been dabbling in other brands without even consciously realizing that I am less happy with Chanel lately. Excellent video.
Totally agree...was nearly 'shocked", that my Chanel products are not the majority anymore...😢
Well but we are all most definitely taken for granted by every single of these luxury brands. Just a walking wallet 🤷majority of reformulations are all with cheaper ingredients (call them clean if you want), shorter shelf life and often less product. Across the board we have seen that. And price increase over the last 3 years are around 30 % by now... More money for less. The only exceptions seem to be Japanese brands who seem to have a higher respect to their customers but also to their own brand name and reputation. Which is definitely very much a part of their culture too.
@@exomake_mehorololo well-said
@@exomake_mehorololo Yes! I am buying Japanese brands too. For the same reasons.
The formula on these palettes are dope it’s cream to powder sp first time loving this . And pigment on this is what we dark skin girls been asking . But agree on their aesthetics and getting more for money
I agree with you it is sad to see Chanel following trend's and moving away from the classy elegant makeup we all love
Cheapening production under “clean” flag is infuriating. Every company is cutting corners but also raise prices.
I love that you said: It’s my choice to decide!
You are the BEST. Thank you for this video! I think I am speaking on behalf of our whole community when I say that you are the most honest and reliable beauty creator. I know how much you love Chanel and I appreciate you doing this video. Your channel deserves a lot more subscribers. ❤
She is THE BEST and most trusted because she tell the truth (Plato reference)
Awww thank you so much, Ann! ❤️️❤️️❤️️
Charlotte, you made my day! ❤️️ Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️️❤️️❤️️ You made my day!
No idea why Angels doesn’t have more subscribers. Intelligent, articulate, and actually helpful content.
Angela. Typo; sorry
I have been using Chanel since 1978 and through all the changes over the years, I have 100% noticed a loss of quality in many areas, and I am glad I am not the only one who noticed! Some products just don't feel special anymore, and I also feel that with so many other brands really upping their game with quality, Chanel just isn't a stand out or relieably the best available. Not everything, but quite a bit.
I agree with you. Chanel's quality is just not the same. I recently purchase an eyeshadow quad that I thought was the old formula from Nordstrom. It was awful compared to the previous ones I purchased. No color payoff. I really should have returned it. I think it is all about the money at this point. If products go bad faster, they think we will buy more to replace. I firmly believe the green/clean makeup movement is just a money making scam because the product goes bad so quickly. Hence, you repurchase more. I am simply not wearing as much makeup these days and will not be buying more. Thank you Angela for your honesty and saying out loud what I have been thinking for a while.
Thank you so much for this honest video. You just saved me hundreds of pounds in make-up that I was going to buy at Chanel. Such a shame! X
I watched this post with great interest and I appreciate your honesty tremendously, especially as a loyal and longterm Chanel consumer as most of us here in your community are. Being disappointed in new releases has led me to be more discerning about my luxury makeup purchases and I have found myself passing them up if they did not offer an improvement on something I already had in my collection or was not an intriguing enough product. While I can cope with being let down by new products, it is being upset with the lack of quality with those trusted permanent items that have been repurchased for years that makes me upset. I have been a consumer of Chanel, Dior and Lancôme ever since I first started wearing makeup in my late teens (I'm now a grandmother), I don't ever recall being let down by the quality of these brands. Rethinking purchases, not rushing to quickly pick up new releases, exploring new brands, are all things I can see myself doing.
Personally, what this shift in quality has also done for me, and this may be a little off-topic here, is to focus more and enjoy the products I already love. For example, every spring season there is an abundance of new bronzers coming onto the market, and as a makeup lover, I want to try all the ones that are cool leaning, and maybe offer a little glow, but how many of those do I already own? Too many are in my drawers and not one of them have ever been used up to the point of hitting pan. Can you really re-invent the wheel? So while I may be open to exploring new brands, I will show more appreciation for those items sitting in my makeup drawers.
I completely agree with you. I thank you for your honesty and openness. I thought it was just me. Chanel used to be unique and special. For me, they were the ones setting the bar and bought Chanel for their uniqueness with special formulas, finishes and amazing colors that were classic with a touch of magic. I’m disappointed as of late and I have to think about what I want to purchase where as I previously would buy on impulse not worrying about quality and products going bad in 5-6 months.
You are so honest. That’s why I love watching you - you are so trustworthy!
I know you are speaking your truth. Thank you ❤
Hi Betty, Thank you so much for watching my videos. It means a lot to me. ❤️️
Thank you for your honesty. I have been a super fan of CHANEL makeup for more than 20 years and I agree that it has changed, and not for the better. The new collections are not excited, not even the nail polish. Something is happening. And the prices are really becoming steep. I am not a fan of the clean makeup trend. Also, it seems a contradiction to go clean if you are going to be wasting and buying more... I loved your video, I was not sure I was the only one with this perception.
No u r not
My staples were the old Chanel blushes and the prior formulation Dior quints. Just beautiful products. Both were reformulated and ruined. I agree 💯 that these brands are now just chasing markets and $ and brand reputation is increasingly built around exclusivity vs the quality and originality that made us loyal. Just witness the astounding cost increases in handbags and fashion across the two iconic brands. They’re focused on fewer, wealthier buyers and products for the younger market and our demographic is no longer a priority. I’m sad but these brands aren’t the only game in town, as people have cited, Prada products are beautiful and Byredo recently released a fabulous 18 pan palette for $115. There is hope!
I did not like the last makeup artist who designed their collections. Too much warm colors, too many red eyeshadows. When I was young, every season a brand would come out with a color story in warm colors and cool colors. And I would replace my makeup with each season because I could always find something that suited me. I cannot wear warm colors. Then the blushes were reformulated - I bought many of the old formula before they were gone. But my worse Chanel experience happened during COVID. I wanted a few Chanel nail polishes. They were sold out online everywhere and in all my local stores - I called them all. I found out that a Chanel boutique near me had all the colors I was looking for. But they wouldn’t sell them to me because I wouldn’t go to the store in person and fill out some sort of questionnaire with all my preferences. During a pandemic. I stopped buying Chanel after that. Isn’t the purpose of any business such as Chanel to make sales?
I have cut way back on Chanel purchases, I will still purchase, but not like I use to. I moved to Estée Lauder, skin care and makeup. I get discounts from major stores and I have been very happy so far. Lancôme is another brand I like.
I have seen myself unconsciously moving towards midrange brands they just interest me more now after the disappointment of all the limited edition releases from brands like Chanel…..you’re so right young professionals like the young women running the creative direction of Chanel makeup need experience all young people need life experience to lead or it’s just the blind leading the blind.
Hi Rose ❤️️ I fully agree! Chanel is a multinational company with solid traditions and people have certain expectations. I support young professionals. The Cometes are cute and amazing! I have no doubt they are talented too but just too young and inexperienced to run a company like Chanel and their makeup division. They are still kids. They explore and grow up and have fun and honestly I think they don't even realize the important positions that they have been given. They are supposed to be leaders but they are still kids. They act like kids; when I see some of their photos together; they are modelling. They are flirting with the camera. They don't look like leaders or creative directors. And they can't be at that age. They need some experience. Plus, it's really hard to have a solid vision when there are three people who are "makeup directors". There is no responsibility here. Each one of them relies on the other two and the final result is Chanel makeup being all over the place.
@@Frenchforaday couldn’t agree more! ❤️
Thank you for straight facts. I vote you as head of Chanel. 🦋
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I agree totally with Angela!! Something has changed and its not for the better. And in my humble opinion they are also dumbing down their advertising and fashion too.❤❤ ❤
Thank you for your honesty I bought the chanel no1 foundation it's a nice product but wore of my face in a few hours and I use very good skin care I can't powder I'm 60 and naturally dry skin. x
Agree. I’m disappointed in the Les Beiges oversized palette. I dislike oversized palettes as well. I’m glad they have a range of colors but they seem to be “off”. The lightest version is too warm. The highlighter of the medium rose gold is too dark. Most of the bronzers are very warm. Chanel used to make some beautiful bronzers in the past.
Thank you for your honesty, and I look forward to watching you review new brands. From 2020 to 2023, I wore Chanel almost exclusively. Now, I only have a couple of products that I am repurchasing. I want timeless, high-quality, reliable makeup. An occasional fun holiday or seasonal splurge is great, but I see this going the way of "fast fashion."
We can hope this is short-lived. Again, thank you ❤️
I truly hope Chanel sees and listens to this and corrects their approach as this is concerning, disappointing, and a fall from grace
I have 2 blush brushes I was given in 1984 for my 17th birthday. The bristles are still perfect it’s only the gold lettering which has disappeared from the handles
I agree with you ; I being a channel customer for 40 years now it’s so bad
I admire you for addressing this issue.
Looking forward to your future recommendations!!
Well done.
I am tired of the Chanel Limited Editions that are around for a week or two and in limited countries so we all have FOMO.
I think the same ! I hate this focusing on fast trends, they're fine for young/cheep brands. Also, oversized products are impractical for me, I travel a lot and like You, I'm strict on expiration date.. so I will never finish the product. If they want to make something special maybe the mini size is the solution.
Qualtity is defently getting down and is very disappointment that the colours range is running always warm.
I remember Collection /Looks in cooler Colour Story’s (fall/winter). There is no neutral rose rosewood Lipstick besides Madmoiselle…..In years now!!! The price range ist getting higher&higher and even less product inside for less quality.
I had high hopes for the new Director Team but is definitely a big disappointment. The Blushes (Joues Contraste) are a bad quality since there are into clean beauty and less inside and much more expensive…..Is all a big disappointment! Thank you Angela for you video!😊
Yes - thank you for mentioning the warm color trend too. Cecile and Mademoiselle are the cooler neutrals only.
Hi Tatjana, Thank you so much for the comment and for watching my video! I agree with everything you said. I feel like lately there are not enough good cool toned makeup from Chanel. In the past they used to have the best blushes... sadly they ruined a gorgeous product. Have a great day and once again thank you for sharing your experience. It's really valuable to me to see that I am not the only one noticing the changes. xoxo
Have you tried the shade "dream" in the Rouge Coco Bloom range? You might like that one.
@@sammuis01 Yes, I have dream. It's a nice neutral color. I also like chance, opportunity and radiant but the last two are a bit dark on me but beautiful! I have a lot colors from the Rouge Coco bloom line. Most people consider them to be too shiny but I love them.
Thank you for highlighting this. I noticed that the powders also have started to hard pan so much quicker. I paid a lot for two of the limited edition face powder and larger blush product and they were unusable within 2 months. I haven't bought any since.
What is concerning is, I hadn't noticed the foundations but I just tried my no1 and it does smell funky.
I wonder since Chanel have scaled back the fragrance in their products, we are now noticing this. The preservatives are being taken out and sadly, this is going to shorten off SL.
My Les Beiges foundation is older and has the Chanel scent is still fine and the complexion touch is to.Phew!
I think most brands are losing their special touches, brushes and pouches and feeling more high street than high end.
The large Les Beiges trio powders look great but are similar to some I had years ago. I want the medium coral pallet but I also like the look of the medium rose gold to.
Hi lovely and thank you so much for commenting! I am noticing the same with the newest Les Beiges sheer powder that I ordered. It's starting to get a hard pan. I think the problem with the foundations is not connected to less fragrance but more that they started to remove preservatives that keep makeup bacteria free and make shelf life longer. Overall, I am all for improving makeup quality and the idea of sustainability sounds good but if we have to start repurchasing foundations every 6 months or so how is that sustainable? About the new Les beiges: I also want the the light coral, medium coral and and medium rose gold. I hope I can get them soon. I tried ordering from Harrods last night but they only deliver to UK so I have to wait.
I really appreciate you making this video and your honesty. I am excited to see you review more of other brands!
Oh this is wonderful news Angela!!! Yayyy!!! ❤🎉❤ I absolutely agree!! I love Chanel so much, however, when I'm completely honest I've been reaching far more often for Guerlain, Dior (some), or other brands. I have been so confused, my Sublimage L'Essence de Teint foundation is expensive and after about 10 months I noticed it is all of a sudden looking darker than my other foundations and the only thing I could figure out is that it has oxidized. Also I do have both old and new Chanel eyeliners and the older ones feel softer, my newer ones are feeling dry and like they tug a bit at my eyes. I did not buy the new Spring Eyeshadow palettes because they were not something I would wear to work, and this is where I spend 5 days per week. I am super excited to explore other brands to find great products with you and I can't wait!! This is wonderful news!! 😊😊😊
Thank you so much, Sara ❤️️❤️️❤️️ I still love Chanel and I have high hopes for the upcoming makeup collections but I will be very careful when I assess the quality and I'm so happy to explore other brands that offer high quality makeup too. Have a wonderful day! xoxo
100% agree. I have suspected this of Chanel for the last few years, starting with the unannounced and unadmitted reformulation of Vitalumiere. It used to be called 'satin smoothing'. I wore it practically every day for over 10 years. Then I bought a new bottle and saw it was 'moisture rich'. The SA assured me it hadnt changed...when I put it on, it might ad well have been a different brand, and barely six months later it separated into an oily gloopy mess in the bottle!
Then they reformulated the beloved bronze universalle. Then the blushes. Then the concealer.
They had a BEAUTIFUL Les Beiges tinted moisturiser that was around for, what, two years? Then discontinued that, too.
Incidentally I have noticed things vanishing in their skincare, too. The beloved nutrition cream is no more.
(And when you spoke about a strange 'off' scent in your bases, I have to admit, I might be smelling it too in the most recent hydra beauty lotions..)
Such a shame. These products were non-negotiables for me for so many years. So many older Chanel products were.
As a long time Chanel makeup lover, it is disappointing yet sadly inevitable that they are moving in the direction they are. Chanel products used to be absolutely reliable. I very rarely buy Chanel makeup now. The exception was the winter Les Beiges collection. That was absolutely beautiful but again, has been the exception.
The brand that I have been consisting turning to for the last few years has been Sisley. Yes, they are expensive but the quality is exceptional and is definitely geared towards the more mature beauty customer (which I definitely am!)
I very much trust your judgement Angela so am looking forward to seeing what other brands you recommend 💖
Look at the amount of likes your honesty is much appreciated I havent bought Chanel since August last year im trying different high end house's
Makeup has gotten so expensive, that now I don’t want to declutter any of my makeup bc it’s too expensive to go out and repurchase it. I’m looking forward to seeing the different makeup that you will be recommending.
Thank you so much for being an honest RUclipsr. I really really appreciate it .
Completely agree. I quit buying most Chanel and Dior, which were my staples. I still buy my Chanel foundation since it works well for me, but I have now gone back to MAC eye shadows. I am refusing to pay the price for Chanel eyeshadow. My last Chanel eyeshadow purchase was one of the tweed palettes, and after the quality of that one - I was done. It was like sand. I buy the MAC pro palette and the refill eyeshadows. I find the quality to be very good and the price is amazing.
Angela, I am so glad you did this honest video, one reason why I love your channel.
I stopped buying Chanal eyeshadows when I realized they give us 2 grams of product for 60€, whereas the US customers get double the amount for less money in a higher pigmentation.
Europe and the US have gotten the same formula and amount of product in the eyeshadow quads for years now.
Good morning Angela. You are so Beautiful and the top is Gorgeous. I only buy chanel lipsticks and Dior Forever liquid lipstick. Foundation I am currently wearing Dior forever glow. I would like to try laura mercier Sisley Gurlain and sheshido skincare in time. I'm looking forward to all your videos and reviews on any make up/skincare/fashion you put your heart and soul into it. 🌸🩷🌸
Not just Chanel, several other high end makeup brands have lost quality. 😢
Yes Dior certainly as well. Did another company buy them up?
@@NailedbyDe LVMH owns Dior now.
@UmmBinat
I’ve also noticed this with Dior. The eyeshadows barely show up, even with a primer, and I have to REALLY dig my brush into them in order to even pick anything up.
@@AllezVous222I buy Dior from 2000s their eyeshadows always been with barely any color only Dior backstage was and still good
Agreed, Angela! I noticed when Chanel took the spf out of their Les Beiges foundation a couple (?) of years ago. I am eeking out the last few drops and found the newer formula wasn't an exact colour match or quite as pleasant to use in terms of texture and wear.
Watch this space, I am very interested to see how their new launches turn out...
Plus, if these luxury brands keep raising their prices the way they have been, the beauty products should be absolutely wonderful and last well in every sense.
Hi Angela!!! Thank you so much for addressing this. Very brave of you, and I have even MORE respect for you now, since I know your love & loyalty for the brand, this could not have been an easy video for you to make. It is so unfortunate, and sad, that these powerhouses, and LEADERS in the industry, are now actually becoming the FOLLOWERS :( Trends are exactly that. Trends. It may last a minute or a few months, but a trend is not timeless. Chanel was the epitome of "timeless". A brand that stood for quality and sophistication, and made me feel special and "powerful" wearing my Chanel products. It was the full experience, from the packaging to application and longevity. I recently bought the Chanel No 1 foundation and I literally ran now to sniff it LOL!! I have noticed the decline in quality and overall customer experience with DIOR aswell. Recently purchased a quint, and there was no dust bag with it? I queried it with the SA at Dior and he said they no longer come with dust bags... but we are paying more now than we did last year, and the year before that, so where is my damn dust bag!!! haha! It is infuriating that 2 of the leaders in the beauty industry are following trends now and compromising their quality by going "clean". I want my preservatives because I want my makeup to last as long as I need it to, especially when I am paying premium prices! I will no longer be purchasing from Dior or Chanel. Dior was at least vocal and upfront about their reformulations, so the customer had the power of making a better, informed decision of purchasing products, whereas Chanel is being sneaky by not disclosing it, and that doesn't sit right with me. Chanel has lost their sparkle. They used to be an enigma, and I wanted to be part of that world, since I can't afford the clothing, being able to purchase the makeup is the next best thing. Truth be told, if they wanted to make such big changes within their brand, I would rather them have gone Cruelty Free than "clean" . Thank you Angela for keeping true to your principles and keeping us informed! Excited for your next series! Sending much love from Cape Town xxx
Hi, my dear Angela! Due to the busyiness of my life, I have not been able to watch your recent videos, which has been disappointing for me. With that being said, when I sat down to watch today's video with my delicious latte, I felt like I was spending time with a dear friend and not a stranger. Thank you for always being honest in your reviews of skincare and make-up. I have purchased many of your recommended products, and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I will look forward to your new series, as well as joining you on your journey of finding new and fabulous products. Thank you, my lovely, and God Bless You! 💜🌸
Hi Carol Ann ❤️️ I am so happy to read your comment today. I have been missing you and your lovely comments. ❤️️ But I know how life and work can be sometimes it takes all of our time. I hope you are doing fine and I'm sending much love. Have a wonderful day! xoxo
Spot on; the comments are in agreement with my assessment of the current luxury makeup environment.
Hi Sara ❤️️ Thank you for watching!
Very well said. My first luxury makeup purchase, aged 16, was a Chanel eyeshadow quad - Les Mats 1. It was perfect - the product was smooth, highly pigmented, blendable and had staying power. 4 matte shadows - rich dark brown, a mid grey, sheer pink and sheer white. It came in a beautiful pouch. There were so many looks that could be created with that palette. My best friend also bought one and teamed it with dramatic red Chanel lipstick while I preferred the browner tones, the palette suited us both. We are 51 now and we STILL talk about that palette, truly a timeless piece and worthy of the Chanel logo. This mermaid reformulated rubbish is not worth buying.
I recently repurchased all three of my Chanel foundations, Water Fresh Tint, Complexion Touch and No1. I will be very disappointed if they go bad in less than 6 months. I want my foundations to last a year and I don't want to pay luxury prices for poor quality. I know that Chanel is not cheap and yet I have been willing to pay the higher price to get a good quality, luxury experience. I agree with you whole heartedly, Angela. I know it is crazy but I have old palettes that I can still use without issue! I don't have sensitive skin, eyes or lips but I have the old Chanel Venetian palette that I just recently used a color from it and it still smells fine, applies great and wore just as it did when I first purchased the palette, many, many years ago. I also just purchased three of the lipsticks and love the colors that I purchased. I am a lipstick girl so if they go bad quickly, I won't purchase anymore lipsticks from Chanel!! I have seen a couple of review videos for the newly released mono shadows. I have a couple of the older mono shadows and still use them. I really only use mono shadows when I am looking for a very specific color as using a quad or quint works better for me. I also travel and don't want to take a bunch of mono shadows along. It just becomes unwieldy and there is more chance of shattering. If I take two quads with me, I have everything I need for several looks and most can be dressed up or down for whatever you might need on a holiday. I also agree with you about the oversized palettes. The size of the packaging gets bigger but the amount of product goes down. There are so many good drugstore brands and Indie brands that make exceptional products and I have stayed loyal to Chanel and Dior because I was willing to pay for that luxury experience but not if the product is inferior. It will be interesting to see what happens over the course of the rest of the year. I purchased the last e/s palettes primarily because I wanted the one with the lovely coral/pink to use as a blush and not on my eyes!! I look forward to your upcoming announcement. So exciting!!
Good for you for speaking out, I agree and you are always graceful and kind even when you don’t like something. It’s upsetting to spend good money on a luxury brand and feel like the quality is lacking and you’re not getting extra special treatment, like with the pouch or brush included. Thank you for your honesty and for being so knowledgeable. I greatly appreciate it and benefit from watching you! ❤
I have the same feelings toward Chanel. It’s unfortunate because I use to love Chanel. I think its transition is toward the younger generation . It use to be so classy and timeless but now it just seems like every other brand. Love this video.❤
Dear Angela, thank you so much for being honest and sharing your thoughts with us.
To be honest, last months I had a feeling that Chanel products I’m using aren’t impressing me as much as they used to. I even had a bad feeling for cheating 😝and buying Guerlain products which are fantastic. It is a real shame that the brand is experimenting so much, increasing prices and improving the products. I very much this will change and we will get back our favorite make up in its luxurious quality.
Hi Angela! You are such an honest, genuine, and classy woman. I appreciate your heartfelt analysis of the gradual changes being made at Chanel and other luxury beauty companies. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. I’m excited to hear about your new venture into other beauty brands who are more transparent with customers and value quality over quantity. Count me in on that!!😊
Susan
Thank you for making this video! I have been thinking this was only my experience.no one is talking about the decline in the quality of these products. These are very expensive products and to have them last half the time is frankly a waste. This is not the definition of clean beauty given it’s twice the waste.
I’m switching from Chanel to Sisley when I want something reliable and high quality without compromising
Sisley have great quality makeup. It's expensive but worth the splurge.
I'm going over to Sisley too, it's not worth it to me if Chanel makeup isn't holding up. Ignore your core customer at your peril!
Thank you for being so honest. I also started to feel like chanel is loosing its essence of timeless class slightly.
Highly respect your attitude. I totally agree with your point of view of today's Chanel. I went to the Chanel counter to check the new Les Beiges products yesterday, not very impressive. I thought I would spend some money to purchase Chanel products yesterday but I didn't. Now I am very excited and I can't wait to hear your new adventure. I am looking forward to your sharing. Take Care! Thanks!
Like every other brand out there, I feel Chanel has some good things, and some things that don’t impress me at all for the price. Probably more of the latter for me. I don’t care for Chanel lipsticks, eyeshadow, powder face products, or most of the skincare, and I’ll never understand the love for their mascaras…but love the foundation, nail polish, pencil liners. Too bad if any of those things are changing, maybe I’ll stay away until I know more. The whole “clean” thing just annoys me. From everything I have read, it’s a scam, just another sales and marketing tactic. Guess I better use up my Water Fresh tint before it goes bad.
Hi Geslina, Thank you so much for watching my video. The nail polishes were reformulated a year ago but they made them better. The shape of brush is flat and more comfortable now and they are more long lasting (I am referring to the permanent nail polish collection). Some eyeshadows have been changed, along with face powders. These are reformulations that I didn't like. Sadly, the lip liners and eyeliners now dry out quicker than before (the newest ones that I purchased dried in a few months. This was disappointing. I will make a separate video with more information on what has been changed along with demo and swatches. Have a great day! :)
Hi Angela, thank you for bringing this up. I simply cannot tolerate poor quality in luxury make up. I shouldn’t have to worry about the quality if I’m paying 5-10 times as much. It’s really annoying. We no longer can walk into a store and select a palette with a color story of our choice any more. Do we have to be on a constant hunt to make our money’s worth?
Totally agree with you!!
Makeup and cosmetics created under the umbrella of “Clean Beauty”, “Vegan”, etc. which works very well on young skin and virgin hair, not on mature skin and gray hair and chemically processed hair!
They invested so much money in research and testing, currently with the knowledge they have I believe they can continue the good work without throwing away the previous one, but taking advantage of it and improving it and continuing without archaic testing processes that involve animal suffering and without harming the environment .
But for whatever reason they opt for "winding" paths and prefer to lose the quality of the product, which keeps customers loyal, for quantity without quality!
The market is saturated with brands, all doing the same with weekly launches of more of the same!
Currently, everything is made to be consumed quickly without even thinking about it, from television series (one season is consumed in a weekend) to cosmetics and makeup that we cannot work with properly or that last 2 months and we have to throw away (packaging practically intact ) because they take on a questionable smell or color!
Excellent video and reflection! Thanks for sharing!
Continued good work!
I have worn Chanel, Dior and YSL for about 50 yrs. I can no longer justify the price and the change in quality of many products, especially those that have a liquid/ cream base, even the nail polishes. I have worn the lonh-lasting lipsticks for years and my last purchase was very disappointing. So sad but I will not be purchasing in the future.
Hi Angela. The Chanel le beige summer collection isn’t calling me but I still want to see your review. I look forward to hearing your reviews on new products from other brands. Everything I have purchased on your recommendation has been a winner for me. ❤ x
Hi Heidi ❤️️ Thank you so much for watching! Chanel still have great products but I had to share also some disappointments. I am excited for the new Les beiges powders but I already saw a couple of comments saying the quality is not great. Also a friend wrote to me saying they were not great. I hope they will come to Europe soon. xoxo
There's a lot of competition within makeup brands these days. I do agree with your comments. A prices, go up, you have to be more selective.
Thank you for your honesty in this video. There are a few high end makeup items that I rely on. These are usually either CHANEL or Dior. I have been happy to pay for the quality and consistency of these products. Like you, and many others who have commented here, I am very disappointed that I can no longer be sure that my money will be well spent. I am really looking forward to watching your reviews of some other brands and this will certainly help inform my own future purchases.
Hi Janice ❤️️ Thank you so much for watching my videos! I'll do my best to find the best products that are worth the splurge and of course I will keep testing Chanel makeup. There are always ups and downs. I hope they will bring good products.
As a professional makeup artist for nearly THIRTY years I agree completely. It's happened to Dior too. Literally smelled mold in some new lipliners recently. I would way rather the preservatives over mold. If you want clean beauty buy PUR. Chanel was one of the first lines I worked for as a very young artist, and this pains me. Their eyeshadows were so beautiful back in the day. Now Natasha Denona is my favorite eyeshadow formula.
Hello and thank you so much for the comment and for recommending eyeshadows. It's really valuable when we get professional opinion ❤️
Love Natasha denona eyeshadows
I believe that you (and us) should return the foundations or other items if they don’t smell good! It’s not about refund (which isn’t bad) but rather making a statement! If everyone did it then they would listen and not be so hasty to follow a trend (clean) which I think will eventually fade away cause it’s not sustainable! That trend is better for the indie or drugstore brands because people aren’t paying that much money! 😊❤
Thank you for this video. I have been thinking the same about Chanel makeup in the past couple of years. I look forward to hearing about the new lines you are interested in.
I don’t wear makeup every day so if the foundation is going bad in 6 months then I need to find a new company for my foundations. Or are they all the same? As for mascara, I started getting the small mascara samples with my orders because they last a couple of months and then I dump them. At least I didn’t pay extra for them. I hardly ever ‘use up’ any makeup so throwing it away after 6 months is not good for my wallet. Am I going to have to abandon Chanel? I hope not
I have had the same experience with the Chanel foundation. I was frustrated so the last foundation I replaced it with is actually from Lancôme and I am enjoying it very much.
Which one from Lancôme please?❤
@@NailedbyDe RÉNERGIE LIFT MAKEUP FOUNDATION SPF 27 for when my skin is dryer & I also like the TEINT IDOLE ULTRA WEAR FOUNDATION in summer. It's very humid where I live, and this can be sheered out, but will last.
@@jeniferbendezu3146 great thank you. I am certainly looking for one I can wear in heat and have recently purchased that one❤️
I agree! Teint idole ultra wear is one of my favorites too. I also love the concealer. I have to try Renergie lift. I'm not sure if we have this one in Europe... but I will look for it.
Lancôme have great makeup!
Thank you sooooo much for this honest review! I’m so happy to hear your honest opinion and see that we share the same opinion! I’m a working women in my early 40s and I love luxury makeup but lately I feel that the quality isn’t what it used to be, I’m paying extra money to buy my favorite brands but the experience isn’t what it was before unfortunately! So my strategy is to pick and chose between the collections. I’m not interested at all with the upcoming beige collection and I don’t like the oversized palettes at all. And I find myself reaching more to other brands such as Kjaer Weiz and others! So yes, I’m starting to loose interest with my favorite brands 😢
I have always been a huge fan of Chanel. I have also experienced some not worthy neither timeless editions. Now I have switched to Sisley makeup which I love much better. What other brands could replace Chanel?
Ps: I have always hated dior make up especially eyeshadows due to constant fall out over my under bags.
Great video. I feel blushes were ruined. Also, I used to be such a big purchaser of the brand and buy full collections but now CHANEL is not made for me. I am light blonde with green eyes. The line is made for brunettes and ladies of darker complexion. There are no light nudes lipsticks for me so I have transitioned to Gucci and Anastasia for pale nude lipsticks and I am very happy with the tones.
I am light blonde light blue eyes and agree about the collections not being suitable for me as well. I still use Cecille as a nude but have ventured everywhere else for lipsticks.
@@annbressie8615 yessss
@@ratherbquiltn I feel like its not politcally correct to produce colors for me - I am responsible for all that is wrong with the world apprarently.
Angela, I couldn’t agree with you more and appreciate you for speaking out knowing how much you love Chanel. I haven’t bought much from Chanel except couple of limited edition items but no where as much as I used to and that is the same with Dior, Chantecaille. I look forward to what new beauty products you have been trying out. And what new changes you are going to be making. Thank you for always being honest with your reviews and how you feel about various topics like RUclips, beauty industry, etc. 😊❤️
Thank you so much, Lora ❤️️ I always appreciate your support so much! ❤️️❤️️❤️️
Angela I agree with you 11%. The quality is not there anymore. Even Dior. I got the last two quints and I have to work with the shadows to make them work for me. This are very pricey palettes. I did order a couple of the Chanel monos. Keeping my fingers crossed. Have a wonderful weekend. Lots of love to you both ❤❤❤❤❤
Angela, thank you for your honesty and sharing your thoughts about Chanel. I completely agree with you. As you mentioned, this seems to be the trend and I know of a few other luxury brands following this trend as well. It's very unfortunate. Again, thank you!
100 % spot on! I was thinking it was just me
I totally agree. I bought a Chanel lip liner but after only a couple of months it hardened and shrunk so much that the entire core came out of the wood. Of course, I was very disappointed, because this had never happened before.
I totally agree with you. I am expanding my make up to more brands and I am very happy with that, not all the products from Chanel perform as they used to do. I am sad, because as you said, it used to make my feel special.
I thought it was just me that it smelled odd with No 1 de Chanel....Thank you for confirming it.
I look forward to seeing your reviews and take on other makeup brands, I must say, the Chanel website is often out of stock for long periods of time and I have sort of lost interest because of that in the brand. We all work hard and skincare and makeup, especially high end is certainly a lovely treat, so if we we keep our side of the bargin we want to be rewarded for our loyalty by our favorite brands to keep the quality of the products.
Good for you for you, and thank you for your honest and brave review! Overall, Chanel has been adrift since Karl Lagerfeld's death. Most of the clothes are dowdy, unflattering or downright ugly. They are just coasting on the brand's legacy and prestige, but they now need a visionary, talented designer to revive the brand and make it desirable again. As for the beauty and makeup - they probably have no choice but to jump on the clean bandwagon. But they should then make the bottles smaller, or people will stop buying the products after they lose half of a very expensive bottle that went bad. If they don't - before long everyone will begin exploring other brands, like even you, a diehard Chanel fan, are now doing.
I totally agree, the main issue is the change in preservatives. They are following this " natural " sourced ingredients trend and that's why products don't last as before.
I've mainly switched to Sisley and i don't have this kind of problems.
Thank you for you honesty. I dont come Hear because of chanel but because of you, love your content, please continue the good work
I have been a Chanel makeup lover like you for years , and I am very sad what has happened recently! One of the things that I don’t like is the oversized makeup products, so I am not going to pick up the new healthy glow bronzer palettes. The thing that makes me the most said is the change in the way we buy makeup. I used to be friends with my Chanel makeup SA’s . They would show me the new collections and how to use the products. Now I cam bot able to purchase all of the products in store to try. The stores don’t have testers most of the time and don’t have stock either. This has really changed my makeup experience unfortunately.
This is exactly why I haven’t bought any Chanel releases for the past 1.5 years. I used to buy a lot of Chanel makeup
It is not about bad quality. It is about changes that Chanel with full awareness have from a marketing perspective moved towards behaving in a fashion that can be interpreted as more “clean’ or more environment friendly. Before they used great preservatives like parabens and other ingredients that offer longevity but might be more controversial from a “clean” perspective that kept their products with a very long shelf life. But now they use very poor performing or no preservatives. And that gives a bad shelf life, and makes them change faster and work less. Therefore Chanel is to be viewed as a lot more expensive compared to before. As there is a difference between a product that can last you for years and a product that will stay fresh for a few months. And that too should be reflected in the price…
If brands were truly concerned about the environment they would reform their packaging before their formulas.
@@karinross6244 I totally agree. My point is that it’s not about lessening quality for the sake of lowering costs or earning more money due to financial problems within the company. But a result of choices made to seem more environmentally friendly and perhaps if lucky attract more customers who are into “clean beauty” and the environment… A consequence for the consumer however is always when brands choose to quit using good preservatives is that bacteria will begin growing faster in products and cause them to decay and turn faster… I am in no way a fan of this development!!
Angela, I appreciate your candid thoughts on the Chanel brand and agree with your comments. I'm now retired, but back in the day, Chanel's mascara and the magical Eclat Les Ombres quad in cooler plum taupe shades were my go to. I was never able to find a Chanel foundation that matched my cool skin tone. I look forward to your comments about brands like Dior, Charlotte Tilbury, Haus Labs, etc.
I look forward to your new series. Thank you for this much needed video. I hope Chanel takes notes.
Hi Gail ❤️️ Thank you so much for watching my video and for the comment. Have a wonderful day! ❤️️
Dear Angela, I agree with you 100%! Chanel is not the same quality , it doesn't deliver the luxurious, phenomenal "wow" factor quality. I am so heartbroken by this :((( I am a long - 20 years CHanel makeup enthusiast and I know so many products that have been changing lately. I' m so disappointed with that especially their complexion products. The le beiges healthy compact powder after the formulation is very far from being the same product- it is hard as a rock in the pan and it takes hercules strength to apply it with the brush to the face. it doesn't spread easily. It's hard to pick up from the container. mine broke after about 3 weeks of use. Doesn't hold to even a mediocre quality. I purchased two of them in different shades. and they both behave the same. Sadly, the new Le Beiges oversized healthy glow sun kissed powder that you've mentioned are also so disappointing. I have one in shade of Medium Rose Gold. It is just a mediocre powders , all three in the palette. Doesn't give my face anything particularly beautiful. They are hard to spread, and do not apply effortlessly , seamless look its quite impossible. I wanted to buy more colors- but I will not. It is not worth the price. So if I may , I will advise you and other buyers to try just one palette and see if you like that new quality. it is not the same as the previous gorgeous powder with the plisse pattern that were in the previous years. They were absolutely beautiful. and this product is nothing like it. I am so sad about Chanel latest concept of changing what was their number one landmark- exceptional quality that I saw my face getting , and it translated to gorgeous results of how my face looked. now- it is just ok. I know I will not be buying any more powders from them, no blushes, no bronzers, ,even if they look on the photos as something I know from the previous editions. The new formula - talc free is something I dislike due to lack of reliable quality. Thank You Angela for speaking about this issue and for your honesty on that beloved by many brand. It is so important to share honest , truthful opinions! all the best!!
That’s just sad. It seems like they’re using “clean beauty” as a cover for reducing quality, and reducing the luxury feel. So many brands have done this, almost shaming the customers for wanting that little extra. For example, from an entirely different product, Apple no longer included a new charger with iPhone, saying well it’s wasteful, you already have one. This is after paying almost $1000 for a phone. Similarly, evidently Chanel is using the same strategy, no dust case, no brush. Almost scolding the customer, oh that’s wasteful! Why a company would abandon a niche they have control of, such as delivering a luxury product, to switch to basic! If you make a product that is only going to last 6 months before spoiling, then make a smaller size, that’s truly wasteful!
Watched this fantastic channel for years without commenting, but this video is outstanding...
Thank you for saying what we've all been thinking.
Looking forward to your future content, and many more purchases based on your recommendations :)
Hello and thank you so much for watching my videos! ❤️️It means so much to me.
Thank you for your honest thoughts on recent Channel products. I think they are making changes and risking losing what makes Channel so special.
Thank you so much for watching my video ❤️️