Dupes Galore : Chanel Bronze Universal

A few posts ago, I posted actually, a late post, my swatches & review on Chanel Bronze Universal. A lot of beauty gurus said that they have found dupes or alternative drugstore brand with the same texture, finish & shade. So, as I go through my treasure trove to check if I have the products they said are dupes & began to swatch them side by side.

The first is the W7 Makeup & Glow Bronzing Base.

On the left is Chanel Bronze Universal & on the right is the W7 Bronzing Base

Swatches : On the left is Chanel Soleil de Tan Bronze Universal & on the right is W7 Make Up & Glow Bronzing Base that is a tad bit browner & darker in shade than Chanel which is more golden, orange-y shade. 

Another they say dupe is the Bourjois Bronzing Primer , which I have already done a swatch & product review post.

Now, here are the 3 cream bronzers. Clockwise from the top - W7 Make Up & Glow Bronzing Base, Bourjois Bronzing Primer & Chanel Soleil de Tan Bronze Universal.

A closer swatch of the cream bronzers side by side. As you can see Bourjois is a tad bit darker & browner while W7 is slightly lighter than Chanel but you can between the 2, W7 is much closer dupe to Chanel than Bourjois.

There you have guys. Hope the swatches above helps & the camera did  justice in capturing the shades.

Thank you for dropping by!

XoXo,

Mary Ann

Disclaimer : I bought them with my own money. I am not paid, influenced nor am affiliated with the company (ies). Everything written here on my blog is in my honest opinion & own point of view.

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Is that chocolate I smell on that bronzer???

These past few days I've been into contouring especially cream bronzers (as you can see on my previous posts). I find applying cream bronzer especially after you applied your foundation, it blends so well & smoothly. Also, it's a perfect to use during summer days when it was so hot! One of the cream bronzers that I come to love is Bourjois Bronzing Primer.

Packaging : It comes in a plastic jar, the cap is in a brownish chocolate-y color.

Bourjois is another UK high street brand that can be really compared to high end brands. The product has a light milk chocolate scent which is a plus for me (you know how I love chocolates). I've come to know this brand watching from the Pixiwoo sisters (how I love their videos & them!)

Net Weight : 18 ml / 0.6 oz. 

At the back of the jar you will see the ingredients of the product used.

The product is so pigmented that using just a little gives a right amount in contouring. When you pick it up it's a little creamy but when you start to apply & blend, it quickly becomes liquid-y for an easy application & blending on your skin. As you can see from the swatch below, a brownish chocolate shade with orange undertone that leans to golden color. I use synthetic brushes like the real techniques brushes, they are so great in cream products.

You may want to check this out guys! Tell me what you think?

XoXo, 

Mary Ann

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W7 Make Up & Glow Bronzing Base

Since Chanel introduced their cream bronzer called Soleil de Tan Bronze Universal & it became a hype to those beauty enthusiasts (including me). Lots of high street brand cosmetics introduced their cream bronzer version & one of them is W7 cosmetics which is a UK brand. I was lucky I was able to possess this little gem. 

Packaging : Comes in a small frosted glass like jar with a sleek shiny black cap & their logo was engraved in gold located at the center of the cap.

At the back of the box is the description & the usage as well as where is their headquarters.

Net Weight : 35 g

Underneath the jar, the ingredients of the product, usage, net weight are printed.

The shade has a little orange-y color, a light medium brown shade.

The texture is smooth & has a matte finish. Downside is that it's not sold here. You have to look for a supplier or reseller that sells UK brand cosmetics.

Thank you for dropping by!

XoXo,

Mary Ann

Peppermint Crinkles' Approval : 4/5

Disclaimer : I bought this product with my own money. I am not paid, influenced or affiliated with this company. 

Product Name : W7 Make up & glow bronzing base

Product Edition : Permanent

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Chanel Bronze Universal - A Late Post

Ever since I started doing makeup, I've learned a lot of things, tips & tricks & techniques in applying. I've also become aware of the brand cosmetics from high end down to drugstore products. One of the beauty gurus that I started following are the Pixiwoo sisters up until now. I've learned a lot from them & they made my love for makeup become a passion. In  one of their makeup tutorial videos, I saw them using this product. The Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronze Universal. Actually it's one of my wish list and I've been eyeing this for a while since Chanel introduced this cream bronzer a few months ago (I can't remember when) but it became a hype in the beauty community that a lot of high street brand especially in the UK introduced their own version of this cream bronzer. A little history here, the brand Chanel is a French, privately held company owned by Alain & Gerard Wertheimer - the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer who was an early business partner of the couturiere Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel or she was better known as Coco Chanel (the founder, founded in the year 1909) where the headquarters are located at Paris France, we know as the Fashion Capital of the world.

Packaging : Comes in a sleek frosted jar, the cap is shiny black with the Chanel logo engraved in the center.

Net Weight : 30 g / 1 oz.

After opening the cap, another plastic cap is placed before you will be able to see the product.

Awwww, isn't it soooo pretty? 

The product have a slight common lotion-y scent. A little powdery scent that I can't quite pin p

The shade is a light to medium brown but you can see a little orange-y under tone in it. This is mainly the reason why I am having second thoughts in buying this product & it took me a while before I did cave in because I do have a heavy hand &  it scared me a lot that I would end up looking like an oompa loompa. Another reason is that it's so expensive compared to other high street brand. It also got me thinking what if I end up not liking it, it would be a waste of money right? 

Final Thoughts : I am so, so happy that I cave in & bought this beautiful gem. It's worth it! The product is so pigmented which means I little goes a long, long way! 

Thank you for dropping by!

XoXo,

Mary Ann

Disclaimer : I bought this product with my own money. I am not paid, influenced nor affiliated with the company. Everything that was written in my blog is in my honest opinion.

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