24 May 2025
The beginning of CHANEL beauty products dates all the way back to 1924, when the first cosmetics were introduced by Gabrielle Chanel. She once said, “If you’re sad, if you are disappointed in love, put on your makeup, give yourself some beauty care, put on lipstick, and attack”. This mantra led Chanel to lay the foundation for the CHANEL BEAUTY empire – and sad or happy, we have all been loyal devotees to these beauty products (or am I just speaking for myself??)
With various collections released throughout the year, including specific collections for Summer, Winter and Christmas, as well as limited edition makeup sets such as the CHANEL Makeup Takeaways, there is always something new to try. However, there are the tried, tested and true classics that remain favourites for makeup artists, celebrities and us devotees.
Long lasting and available in an array of colours, CHANEL’s classic nail polish was recently re-formulated to include a higher concentration of pigment and camellia eco-ceramides for an intense, lacquered finish. The shades have also been refined to reflect the “CHANEL style hallmarks”, which still includes the most loved colours.
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The perfect everyday lipstick, offering a melt away texture and radiant finish. The formula includes Vitamin E, coconut and castor oils to ensure the lips are hydrated to allow for a luminous look. Offering medium, buildable coverage with the option to first apply CHANEL lip liner for a more defined look, this lipstick can be worn for day or night. There are currently 18 shades available, ranging from neutrals to deep reds, and sometimes limited edition colours are introduced as part of seasonal collections throughout the year. However, the standout is 99 – Pirate – one of the best-selling red lipsticks of all time.
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CHANEL’s most popular and most photo-worthy foundation is the LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation. Launched in 2016, with additional shades added over the years, this foundation promises a natural look and silky texture. It is a light to medium coverage formula, containing over 40% water. The shades are grouped based on undertone which helps with selecting your perfect match: B for beige (neutral), BR for Beige Rose (rosy), BD for Beige Dore (gold), and BO for Beige Olive, which was added as part of the Summer 2024 collection. This one is a must-have in my makeup drawer.
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This one is a definite favourite. I’ve yet to come across a negative review for this product. As the name suggests, this multi-use highlighting stick can be used on cheekbones, nose bridge, cupid’s bow, eyelids, collarbone, etc, etc. Leaving behind a discreet, radiant glow that reflects light while also moisturizing – perfection. Thanks to its discreet design and easy dab application, this product can be thrown in your bag and re-applied on-the-go. It’s also available in 7 shades to compliment any look!
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The holy grail of lip glosses. A non-sticky formula, with long lasting results. Available in 13 shades, including beige and brown shades not typically included in lip gloss lines, as well as varying coverage options. Re-released in 2017 and re-formulated with coconut oil, vitamin E and a “Hydraboost Complex”, this gloss is moisturizing and provides rich colour with a high-shine finish.
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