Chanel launched new shades of the Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color ($36 each). I ordered these from a local Chanel beauty boutique and I believe they are currently exclusive to Chanel.com and individual boutiques.
There are six different shades of radiant shimmers and I am 100% in love with every single one. I think they are all incredibly beautiful and fun for summer. I also appreciate that the ones that pull a little more metallic are smooth and free of any visible brush strokes.
Some of these have a jelly finish so there is a slightly transparent quality to them. I am wearing each one with 2 coats except for the bright pink one which I have with 3 coats.
401 Beach Icon is an iridescent pearly sparkle, this can also be used as a top coat on top of other nail polishes
The Chanel Les Beiges Summer 2025 launch is here with the Golden Hour Collection. I ordered all the new makeup items to review. Quick mention that they’ve also expanded the Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch shades which I think is one of the best foundation formulas! I hope they continue to expand the shades of all their bases, in particular I hope they eventually add BD41 to the lineup which is usually the best match and undertone for me. (I can still make B40 or B50 work, review here from the original launch.)
The Chanel Les Beiges Golden Hour collection is a beautiful one. I love the color scheme and textures. Not all of the shades work for me, but here are my thoughts on each item in case you haven’t been able to check it out in person yet.
Les Beiges Healthy Golden Glow Powder
There are two cheek duos called the Les Beiges Healthy Golden Glow Powder ($75 each). I’m such a huge fan of the limited-edition launches this time for cheeks but these are different from anything I’ve seen from Chanel. The blush side is glowy without being too frosty while the highlighter has some of the most intense frost I think I’ve seen from Chanel. I think the shimmer is beautiful but if you’re wary of frost apply with a very light hand or save the shimmer for the eyes.
Eclat Du Soir has a soft light pink and sparkling champagne. I love this one. Pigment is easy to build and blend.
Soleil Couchant pulls very warm and orangey on my complexion, it actually pulls a lot warmer on the skin than what I see in the pan. I can make it work for a more trendy summer look if I apply lightly and blend but for a peachy tone that Jeux de Lumieres quad works much better for my medium skin tone.
Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick
There are two new cream blush sticks called the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick ($52 each). They look very bold and bright in the tube but they have a sheer color payoff making them give you that sheer flush of color. I really love these for summer as they have a semi-matte finish/texture. There is a bit of shimmer in them but they are more like tiny flecks of sparkle mixed into a satiny base.
Reset is a peachy orange while Refresh is a sheer hot pink. I really love these!
Les Beiges Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette
Based on the feedback from my sneak peek on Instagram, it seems like the item most of you are interested in is the new Les Beiges Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette in Golden. I love all the shades except for the yellow gold shimmer (this pulls VERY orange on me) but I can still make it work. The trend for eyeshadow color this season seems to be a very warm bronze across the board.
I really love the variety of textures and the shimmers in this palette are SO beautiful. It mimics a sunset and if you love warm tones I think you will love this one. By comparison the new Tom Ford Bronze Isle is also very warm but not quite as warm as the Chanel Golden Palette.
Rouge Coco Flash
There are four new Rouge Coco Flash shades ($50 each) in the collection and I love every single one. These are sheer glossy lipsticks with high shine. The lasting power isn’t going to be long with these since they feel more like a balm but the formula is so pretty and smooth I don’t mind reapplying.
Sun Bliss is a sheer beige shimmer, Sunset is a warm but soft brick peach, Sun Kiss looks red in the tube but applies pink on my lips, Late Sun is a soft burnt bronze.
Le Vernis
Last is a look at the two new Le Vernis ($33 each) shades in the collection. Solaire is a yellow gold shimmer (not my favorite tone for a gold) and Incandescente is a perfect jelly red. Both require two coats for full coverage. I’m 10/10 loving the red one even though I own so many reds, I think it has a really good brightness to it making it really perfect for summer.
That wraps up my Chanel haul! I purchased everything from a Chanel beauty boutique and also a few things online at Chanel.com. The stand outs to me are the Rouge Coco Flash and the Les Beiges Blush Sticks.
If you tried this collection, let me know what you thought!
Chanel’s Camelia Futura collection is one of the prettiest spring launches I have ever seen! I ordered the items online as soon as it launched as I tried to track it down in boutiques and it sold out very quickly. Most of the pieces are still available online but if you have your eye on anything I recommend acting fast. I shared live swatches in action here so you can see the dimension and shimmer better. Today I have a review.
Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio
The Camelia Futura Powder Blush Trio ($75, Chanel and Nordstrom) is a warm pink with a soft matte finish and it’s stunning! The blush has three colors in a striped pattern with a light warm pink, medium warm pink and soft tan.
The blush trio pulls on the sheer side but you can build it for more color. I do recommend having a well primed face or apply a cream blush underneath if you have super dry skin. The first time I applied it I had a lightly powdered faced and it applied perfectly. On another occasion my base was a more matte and application wasn’t quite as smooth or easy to blend. A few of you told me you had read the blush was less than stellar, but I think if you have a well primed face or normal skin it will work just fine. I really love it.
Les 4 Ombres – Utopia
The new Les 4 Ombres in Utopia ($76, still available at Nordstrom and Saks) is a stunning one! Pigment is medium in coverage for a softer look but you can build it. I recommend applying over a well primed lid or cream shadow so the colors adhere better to the eyes. I really love the duo chrome in the bottom shade, it pulls violet in the flash but also has a mix of taupe, silver and grey.
I think the colors are so beautiful. I wish they would make this one permanent.
The Camelia Futura collection has a liquid highlighter in the Fluid Enlumineur Iridescent Illuminating Fluid formula with a new shade Halo ($56). It has a very similar feel to the Les Beiges Highlighting Fluid in Pearly Glow but Halo is slightly more pigmented and also has a unique color shift to it. It is a really pretty one but if you already own a lot of other Chanel liquid highlighters, I think you can skip this one, but it is very pretty and I am glad I splurged. Also compared next to the Le Blanc Rosy Light Drops below.
The lip launches are always a highlight for me – I love seeing what Chanel creates!
There are two new Rouge Allure Laques in 97 Irreelle which is a warm pink with subtle orange tones and 96 Avant-Gardiste which is a shimmering pink. I love the pigment and finish of Irreelle. It’s smooth, opaque and full coverage. Avant-Gardiste is a really beautiful color but it pulls on the sheer side for me so it takes some layering. Lasting power is not super long with these but I do love how they wear on the lips.
The Rouge Coco Flash is one of my favorite lip formulas from Chanel and they launched two very unique colors that sold out almost instantly. Shade 270 Peachy is a pale peach gold with green shimmer. I think it’s so unique. On me it’s not the most flattering shade on it’s own, but I do think it makes for a really pretty topper on top of other lip colors to add a bit of shine.
272 Rosa is one of the most beautiful pink lilac shades with blue shimmer. It’s one I think they should make permanent! Since it sold out quickly so many of you have kept asking if I know who stocks it in store and unfortunately I don’t know. Three stores I called sold out before it even launched online, but I have pulled a few alternatives and swatches for you.
Last is a look at the two new spring nail polishes. 361 Pionniere is a pretty warm pink shimmer. This one pulls sheer so three coats are required for full coverage. 363 Utopiste is a shimmering dark black with multi-colored sparkles mixed in, but on my nails the shimmer is subtle and it looks more like a black-grey sparkle on the nails.
Overall love. I think the eyeshadow quad and blush are the stand outs for me. I do love the lip launches in this collection, but my heart still belongs to the Rouge Coco Baume Shine shades in the spring-summer launch.
Available now at Chanel.com and all Chanel counters.
Chanel launched five new shades of the liquid lipstick Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue ($50 each). I’m not usually a fan of liquid lipstick formulas as they tend to look very dry on me but this one has a good glossy clear top coat on one end to seal the color and add a beautiful shine.
I picked up three of the five shades and think all three are really pretty.
192 Coral Pink is a coral pink, this one applies brighter on my lips with the drydown compared to what I see in the tube
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With these I recommend applying a thin even coat first and letting them dry. If you apply too much on the lips, once it dries the product will look a bit cracked/dry. I let it set for a minute and then add the top coat. For me the top coat is essential otherwise the liquid lipstick underneath feels a bit sticky/tacky feeling. The gloss adds a nice smooth shine to the look.
I swatched a few comparisons below, many of my favorites have been discontinued. I included the numbers on them since it appears they launched a shade Intense Nude 194 in this new launch but it’s different from the Intense Nude 152 from a few years ago. These look dry in the swatches but I can assure you the top coat makes all the difference!
Pink neutrals can be tricky for me to pull of with any cool undertone but this one is perfect. Overall love for a longwear liquid lip. I still prefer a traditional lipstick or gloss format, but in terms of liquid lip formulas these are my favorite.
Available now at Chanel.com. I purchased mine from a boutique.
Chanel launched a limited-edition lipstick in their Rouge Allure line called the Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles ($52 each). I checked out the colors while I was in Miami and picked up a few shades along with the ones in the limited-edition Duo Set ($120) in store. The set is currently sold out online and I did see it restock once. I am hoping it restocks again or that some boutiques may still have it.
The Rouge Allure Velvet Les Perles formula is a smooth luminous matte lipstick. They have an ultra fine pearl quality to them which gives them a glow while still looking like a matte on the lips. These are so soft and smooth on the lips. They glide on beautifully and you can control the pigment to be more of a blotted blurred effect or layer for more opacity.
I find them very comfortable. They do have a soft matte look but don’t look or feel dry at all. I think they’re very under-rated and they look much prettier on the lips than what you see in the tube.
Every color I tried is 10/10 wearable. I did have my eye on multiple shades although I splurged on the Rouge Coco Baume Shines which launched around the same time, so I tried to limit my picks with this launch.
All the shades are available individually. I purchased:
Chanel also reformulated their Joues Contraste Powder Blushes recently. A number of you asked for a review. According to the SAs in store they have been reformulated to change the ingredients and to improve the pigment. I still own a lot of Chanel powder blushes which I still use and love. They kept a lot of the same colors so I decided to just try one Malice which is a soft coral pink with a tiny bit of shimmer.
I really like it. The powder is easy to blend with very good pigment level. I love the color – peachy coral tones are usually my favorite. I can’t really tell the difference in pigment or formula between new vs original. I would love to compare the original shade to new but I can’t find my original one. Off the top of my head this new one looks more pink-coral to me (I remember this being more peach), but without seeing them side by side I can’t confirm.
I shared a look at the lipsticks in action here if you want to see how they apply on the lips with a sheerer application.
Overall love the lipsticks and I’m really loving the formula. The blush is a beautiful classic coral shade. I don’t know that I’d call it a must-have.
You can find these now at Chanel.com and Chanel Beauty Boutiques.
Happy New Year! I’ve been away in Miami Beach for the past couple of weeks on vacation for Christmas and New Year’s. We packed up both fur babies and took a road trip to the other side of Florida. We had a great time reconnecting after a very long and challenging year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and were able to take some time off to either reset or spend with loved ones.
Starting off the new year with a look at Chanel Spring 2025. I picked up almost all the items from the spring launch while I was traveling and had the palette and new balms on repeat pretty much every day after I bought them. I swatched the whole collection in store in this Reel here in case you want a look at everything.
Jeux de Lumieres
The star of the collection is the oversized highlighter palette called Jeux de Lumieres – Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette ($88). I am completely in love with all the shades and it pulls neutral-warm on me with the perfect spring tones. A number of you have messaged me over the last week asking if it’s orange on me. As a Chanel B40/BD41 I can report that none of the shades pull orange but I have seen a lot of other reviews and swatches that do look very warm. If you have fair skin in the B10/20 range I do think this will pull significantly warmer on your skin tone.
At first glance I thought the shades looked identical to other Chanel highlighters but after pulling a few I really do think the shades look different enough to justify this one. I love the peach tone as a blush.
Rouge Coco Baume Shine
Chanel added a new variation of their Rouge Coco Baume in a Shine Formula ($45 each). The original Rouge Coco Baume now as the description “Satin” in the product name online. The spring ones are definitely more glossy in finish and the added shine/slip gives them a more hydrating smooth feel.
The pigment is 10/10 perfect and has impressive buildability. With 3 swipes you will see added coverage without it feeling or looking too heavy. Extended lasting power isn’t going to be there but they last longer than the YSL Loveshines on my lips.
I really love all the shades but I love the Tender Peach the most. Raspberry Kiss is one of the best raspberry shades I’ve ever tried. I also love the Cherry Burst for a wearable red.
I rarely wear purple tones on the eyes but Mauve Sucre has the prettiest sparkles in it. I love layering it on top of the peachy coral shades Peche Glacee which is the perfect peachy pink for an all over lid shades.
I also fell in love with Latte Frappe. It looks very ordinary in the pan but for my skin tone it’s a few shades darker and on the neutral-warm side making it the perfect contour shade for my lids.
Pigment is great, texture is smooth, colors are easy to blend. 10/10 WIN!
Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner
LEFT Brun Poupre, RIGHT swatches top to bottom: Brun Poupre, Mauve Intense, Rouge Fauve and Vert Lagon
There are four new Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliners ($35). I picked up the warm brown matte shade Brun Pourpre but it seems a bit on the dry side when it’s brand new. If I warm it up on the hand with a few swipes it applies better. I also picked up another shade in store from the permanent line Brun Agape which is a bronzey brown that I think I will get more wear out of.
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color
Last we have a look at two new Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colors ($32). You girls know I’ve been a die-hard fan of Chanel nail polishes. Both the shades in the spring collection scream “spring.” Poete is a pastel peach and Artiste is a mint green has an almost milky base, almost like mint-chocolate chip ice cream. We are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in Florida with it hitting the 40s this week so at the moment I’m not feeling the spring vibe for the tips and toes. I do really like both colors and can see myself wearing them come March or April. I think they’re fun and they have good coverage with 2 coats.
Overall I think the collection is a hit. The highlighter palette, rouge coco baumes and eyeshadows were 100% worth the splurge for me.
You can find the collection out now at Chanel.com and all Chanel counters.
I did also pick up some of the new Rouge Allure Velvets but haven’t tried them on my lips yet. Stay tuned for a review soon!
Chanel launched another Holiday Beauty Set for this year called the Active Beauty Set ($221). It seems to be exclusive to Chanel.com and and Chanel beauty boutiques. The set has three full-sized permanent items in a large pouch. I love that Chanel released two sizes of pouches this year, the fluffy bag with the snowflake charm is so cute.
I ordered the Active Beauty Set online at Chanel.com and my order came with a cute little charm. I am not sure if all online orders come with one but I do know a lot of stores and counters have them with holiday purchases. The snowflake charm is one I got from my SA in store.
This set has the La Creme Main hand cream (my favorite for a non-sticky formula), UV Essentiel (love this formula) and a Hydra Beauty Essence Mist (scented but I love it).
Quick side by side look at the Active Beauty Set (large pouch) and Maximum Brilliance Set (small/regular pouch, swatches in this post here, still in stock!). You can buy all the items individually and they do not give you a price break for buying a set, but for a holiday gift I think the pouch sets have such a beautiful presentation and definitely have that wow factor.
