Chanel Sublimage range is the crème de la crème in the Chanel skincare family. Since it’s creation in 2006, Sublimage has symbolised a holistic view of both women and skincare. Let’s take you back in time to rekindle with some Chanel’s skincare history.
Nature gives you the face you have at 20; it is up to you to merit the face you have at 50.
Coco Chanel
HISTORY OF CHANEL SKINCARE
In 1927, Gabrielle Chanel created her very first skincare line to preserve and maintain the skin’s natural beauty. As someone who believed that fashion could free minds, she considered it just as essential to free oneself from the passage of time, in order to think of style as a whole: from clothing to perfume, and from accessories to skincare. ¹
In 1929, Mademoiselle Chanel introduced body care into women’s beauty routines in order to ease physical and mental tension. In her eyes, one could not be truly radiant without first experiencing fulfillment and inner well-being. This avant-garde vision enables every woman to transcend time, and to do so with style. ¹
In my opinion, Gabrielle Chanel is an epitome feminism. She established herself as a hardworking and smart fashion designer at her time and understand what is self worth and self confidence.
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LA CRÈME CORPS ET DÉCOLLETÉ
For the first time, Sublimage La Crème Corps et Décolleté extends the Sublimage experience to the body. This fresh emulsion contains a high concentration of natural butters and oils, encapsulated in imperceptible droplets.
The velvety texture is rich but it does absorb pretty quickly and doesn’t leave the skin oily. I personally think it is nourishing to my skin however, the floral scent is pretty intense.
THE REGENERATING TECHNIQUE
Chanel do advise you to use the cream day and night, by applying the cream on perfectly clean and dry skin. I don’t use body cream in the morning as I use it after my shower in the evening. So, using La Crème Corps et Décolleté gives me this comforting and regenerating effect.
Here are some application techniques² which you can adopt to maximise this La Crème Corps et Décolleté.
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Use your thumb and index finger to perform a series of deep, invigorating pinching movements on any areas of the body lacking in firmness.
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Warm up the product in your hands and apply the cream to the neck, décolleté and chest.
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Then, move to other parts of the body, including the stomach, hips and buttocks, rubbing in a circular motion. Massage the legs and feet using smooth upward strokes, then perform the same movements on the arms, paying special attention to the elbows. Finish by massaging your hands.
- Prolong this moment of total relaxation by applying light pressure to the driest areas of your body with the palms of your hands, which will help to comfort the skin.
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LE BAUME
The first time I tried a Chanel Sublimage Moisturiser, it was probably 10 years ago. At that time, it was a little too rich for me. I guess it wasn’t as age appropriate to use it then compare to now. In fact I am pretty excited to give this balm a try.
The texture is a little different from a regular moisturiser, but the main thing that the both have in common is that they both target all signs of ageing. Le Baume’s formula is enriched with precious oils and natural butters, which nourish and comfort the skin, while hyaluronic acid and glycerin leave it moisturised and plump.
I usually use this twice a week and as a last step of my night skincare routine, replacing my usual night moisturiser. I use Le Baume as a mask, then massage it onto my skin either with my fingers or a ghuasa tool, then call it a night. It provide relief from any stress accumulated during the day, allowing my skin to regenerate itself while I sleep.
THE COMFORTING TECHNIQUE
This is a sample of the comforting technique³ which you can do at home yourself as well:
- Using the included spatula, dab a small amount of Sublimage Le Baume onto each cheek, as well as the forehead, neck and décolleté.
- With both hands, smooth over the face from the center outwards.
- For the neck, follow your jawline. Finally, for the décolleté, gently smooth downwards from the chin to the collarbones.
- Next, perform the following regenerating technique, which was specifically developed by CHANEL to ensure that your skin receives optimal benefits from the cream: make two fists and, using your knuckles, massage each area of your face with a circular motion.
- For even more comfort and softness, warm up the balm in your hands and, breathing deeply, gently press it onto the forehead and cheeks, the temples and cheekbones, the chin and lastly, the jawline.
Both Sublimage La Crème Corps et Décolleté and La Baume are enriched with Vanilla Planifolia extracts. It provides the skin with comprehensive anti-aging care.
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Thanks to Chanel’s highly specialized skincare products, which helps to set the right tone. They are one of natural elegance, fulfillment, and confidence. Have you tried the Chanel Sublimage range today?
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