Chanel

Chanel revamped their iconic gloss into a new formula called the Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss ($45 each). As a long time Chanel fan I was thrilled to be invited to preview these at the Chanel Beauty Boutique in Brickell Miami.

OG beautylookbook readers might remember that Chanel sparked my very first blog post back in 2009 with the Celestial Lights Glossimers (RIP). Chanel Beauty will forever hold a special place in my heart. For those who have stuck around thank you so very much! My 20-something self would have never dreamed that this would turn into my career.

I shared some more from the event here. If you’re in Miami this summer I think it’s a super cute pop up to visit!

The new Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss is better than I could have imagined! I didn’t think they could top the last formula but somehow they have. It’s bittersweet to have so many beautiful shades discontinued and I still keep hoping they bring back some of the original shades from many years ago (ie Seashell, Unity, Blizzard, etc.) The new formula is close to the last one but definitely upgraded. It’s somehow smoother with a slightly thinner texture. Very hydrating but doesn’t slide off the lips. Glossy with a high shine. I personally find the pigment to be slightly more opaque with most of the shades I tried.

The Chanel team gifted us three shades in a pouch at the event, but because I have no self control I ended up buying quite a few to bring home with me. I think every single color is wearable. I still have a few more on my wish list, but for now here is a look at what I bought.

Lip swatches below, also wearing:

• Foundation – Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation BD41
• Concealer – Chanel Les Beiges Serum Concealer in B30
• Bronzer – Chanel Health Glow Bronzing Cream 392
• Blush – Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Blush in Sorbet
• Eyeshadow – Les Beiges Eyeshadow Palette in Soft
• Mascara – Chanel Les Beiges Mascara in 30 Black
• Nail Polish – Chanel Le Vernis in 415 Solstice (3 coats)
• Dress – Reformation Demi Linen Dress

Cristal is a sparkly semi sheer iridescent pink, no texture of gritty feel with the sparkle

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Charms is the perfect baby pink, it’s medium-sheer but shows up well

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Impertinente is a caramel shade (Accessoire is close but more nude)

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Bijou is the shade the ROUGE COCO HYDRA GLOSS Voice Analyzer said was my match based on my voice, I really love this one!

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Reflet is a pale sheer lavender pink

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Superposition is the prettiest peach with some gold shimmer

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Solaire is a reddish coral

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Fabuleuse is the sheerest one, it’s a pale yellow, but looks like clear gloss

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I didn’t have time to lip swatch them all but I hope this gives you a good sense of what the colors look like!

I am 100% obsessed. I already can’t wait for more colors to be released for future collections. They also have new Le Vernis nail colors and the Summer Nights Collection out. I don’t know how soon I’ll be able to swatch or review but I think the nail colors are really beautiful.

You can also see the new Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss in action on the lips here.

If you have an SA you can purchase from or a Chanel Beauty Boutique near you they are selling a gloss case separately that fits 2 lip glosses inside.

Available now at Chanel.com, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Ulta Beauty and all Chanel retailers.

Chanel Beauty summer has arrived with their Les Beiges Coastal Summer Collection. I picked up a little bit of everything however I wasn’t able to find the Les Beiges Summer Essentials basket set before it sold out.

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Eyeshadow Palette

I think my favorite piece in this collection is the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Eyeshadow Palette in Soft ($77). It has the prettiest neutrals for just a hint of color, definition and glow. Pigment is on the softer side but I love the soft look! The texture is super soft.

Rouge Coco Flash

The Rouge Coco Flash is my favorite lip formula from Chanel right now and the three new summer shades have exceptionally good pigment! The new shades include Sweet (a neutral, my favorite), Zesty (tomato red) and Fruity (plum). Based on your feedback on this preview post, most of you seem to love the purple shade!

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Blush + Highlighter

I love trying new complexion glow products, especially things from the Les Beiges line for that no-makeup-makeup kind of effortless glow. However I am undecided about the new Les Beiges Healthy Glow Blush in Sorbet and the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Highlighter in Summer Gleam ($56 each). I absolutely LOVE the concept and colors but I found these a little difficult to apply and blend without wiping off my foundation.

There are 3 Les Beiges Healthy Glow Blush shades (one exclusive to that sold out set) and 2 individual options. I opted for Sorbet the pink which is the most beautiful shimmery pink.

There is one Les Beiges Healthy Glow Highlighter in Summer Gleam which is a pearlescent pale frosty pink shimmer. On me the color is pale so it looks almost white but in person you can see a subtle pink shift when the light hits.

I do like them if I apply just the blush, or if I mix the blush + highlighter on the back of my hand and then apply to the face. The blending effort is a little too much for me, but I think the colors are stunning.

New Le Vernis

There are two Le Vernis shades and your feedback surprised me! So many of you are in love with Garconne which matches my skin so close it gives mannequin hands. I’m personally not a fan but you girls love it! I think Baigneuse is such a fun blue! I will try it on the toes for my next pedicure.

Les Beiges Serum Concealer

Another new launch is the Les Beiges Serum Concealer ($53 each). This isn’t technically part of the Les Beiges color collection, but it is new for summer. I think this is one of the most beautiful glowy concealers I’ve ever tried. I tried both B30 and B40 in action here, I prefer B30 for my BD41 Chanel skintone. Quick swatches next to the Chanel Ultra Le Teint Concealer too, Ultra Le Teint shades in action here. I’m still working on my concealer roundup!

If you had your eye on anything everything I reviewed is out now at Chanel and all Chanel retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. The basket set appears to be sold out everywhere so if you were able to find it you are very lucky!

Did you pick up anything from this collection? What did you think? Do I need to try the Les Beiges mascara?

Chanel Beauty launched their limited edition Denim Makeup Collection and if you have your eye on anything I recommend checking your local stores or counters ASAP as things are selling out fast. Some pieces can still be found at Chanel.com and Nordstrom right now.

I was lucky to get a press package from Chanel beauty on most of these pieces. I tracked down a couple of the lipsticks so I could swatch them all for you.

Chanel Hand Cream

I think the La Crème Main + Denim Pouch ($85, Chanel and Nordstrom) is beyond cute! I love the denim + pink colors, it’s so fun, I hope Chanel makes more fun accessories like this!

Coco Denim Illuminating Powder Highlighter

The Coco Denim Illuminating Powder Highlighter ($82, Chanel and Nordstrom) is the stand out in the collection for me. It’s a pearlescent blue pink shimmer with a subtle duochrome shift. I would never think to wear blue on the cheeks but it has a very pretty interesting glow if you apply with a light hand. I really love this one on the eyes.

Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palettes

The two Denim Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palettes ($90 each) seem to be the items most of you have been most excited about. I’ll be very frank with you, I am not a blue eyeshadow wearer, I don’t think I can pull it off, but the lighter one seems to be wearable for me! These are inspired by different denim washes.

Denim Dream (Chanel and Nordstrom) has an iridescent white gold shimmer, a satiny pink, a silvery baby blue and darker navy with silver flecks. Coco Jean has a denim blue with silver sparkles, a medium silver shimmer, a peach shimmer and satiny brown. I think they’re super fun and for the denim lover or blue eyeshadow lover, they’re perfect.

Noir Allure Mascara

The Noir Allure Mascara ($43) in Indigo was a pleasant surprise for me! I think the mascara in this format is hit or miss, but this one was a huge hit for me. Lengthened and thickened the lashes in a beautiful way. The indigo is a dark blue but adds a fun twist to the lashes.

Rouge Coco Flash

I’m the biggest fan of the Chanel Rouge Coco Flash ($53 at Chanel and Nordstrom) and they have four new shades. I feel like I can only really pull off one of them (washed beige). The others are beautiful, I just don’t think they complement my skintone.

• Baby Blue is a pearlescent blue shimmer
• Washed Beige is a soft tan beige caramel
• Faded Orange is a burnt orange peach
• Raw Brown is a cool toned brown

Le Vernis Nail Polish in Legende

Chanel launched a new shade of Le Vernis in Legende ($34). It’s a metallic blue but a smooth one. I can get full coverage with just one coat, but two gives the nails a more intense look.

Online Chanel suggested a layering combo to give a more subdued denim look by layering one coat of Ballerina on top. I think it’s a fun twist.

That wraps up my Chanel Denim Makeup Collection haul! I hope you are able to find the pieces you have your eyes on!

Chanel Beauty Spring 2026 has arrived and seems to be selling out fast! I ordered everything sight unseen as soon as it launched online. I shared swatches here and after testing these for the past week I finally have my review. The collection is out now at Chanel.com and Nordstrom.

If you’re still looking for anything that’s sold out online at Chanel each product page has a “Find in Boutiques” option link. I clicked and it brings up a list of the Chanel beauty boutiques that have things in stock. Nordstrom also has the store locator per product page, so I recommend using the tool to check your local counters.

As a long time Chanel beauty lover I expected to love everything in this collection but I feel there are some big misses.

Rouge Noir Confidence Eyeshadow and Blush Palette

I had the highest hopes for the Rouge Noir Confidence Eyeshadow and Blush Palette ($95, Chanel and Nordstrom) but have mixed feelings based on application. The two lighter colors apply well with a smooth pretty finish, but they disappeared from my skin almost the second I applied them. The two darker shades go on the skin very patchy and unevenly. Even with a lot of blending they did not blend well. I tried this multiple ways since my skin is on the dry side now and I could not get this to work for my skin type even with extra moisturizer and a hydrating foundation underneath.

I haven’t read other reviews yet but a number of you messaged me about this. Half of you love it, the other half also said you also had some application challenges.

Swatched next to Tendresse:

The colors are for sure beautiful and perfect for a pretty Valentine’s Day theme. For me this is a pass. If the application is not perfectly smooth or easy to blend, I’m going to say this is a miss.

Ombre Essentielle

There are two new Ombre Essentielle Eyeshadow Singles ($42 each, Chanel and Nordstrom) and for me these are the stand outs. I expected to love Brun Rose (a coppery rose shimmer) more but Gris Rose (a lavender, grey, pink almost multi-chrome shimmer) surprised me with the way it flashes pink! I swatched these next to a few other shades. They do have a similar vibe to last year’s collection but they are still different enough to justify. I think these are worth tracking down!

Rouge Noir Mascara and Eyeliner

I love a monochromatic color theme and I think the Rouge Noir packaging is beautiful! The Noir Allure Rouge Noir Mascara ($45 at Chanel) is a nice one but I think the Volume de Chanel Mascara is the superior formula in terms of Chanel mascaras. The burgundy tint of the Rouge Noir shade doesn’t really show up on my lashes, it pretty much looks black.

The Stylo Yeux in Rouge Noir ($36 at Chanel) I received in my order might be a dud, but this one also is on the dry side, applies patchy on the arm and tugs the eyes to the point that it’s painful to apply.

Les Pinceux Rouge Noir Brush Set

I was the most excited for the Les Pinceux Rouge Noir Brush Set ($153 at Chanel) as I love the accessories Chanel beauty launches. This is a beautiful set with brushes that are well made. They do look more machine cut than the full sizes but they’re very smooth and I really love them. There are two eyeshadow brushes which I actually already own in the full sizes. The cheek brush looks like a new one and it is very VERY small. I do think it is useable but a bigger fluffier brush is much easier to use for blush.

Spring Lip Colors

The lip colors in this launch are very bold and dramatic. They are all outside of my comfort zone but I wanted to try something new. Formulas are 10/10 for the Rouge Allure Velvet ($53 at Chanel and Nordstrom). I picked up a mauve shade Irreverente and a bold fuschia berry Effrontee. Unfortunately I feel both are too cool toned for my skin tone but the formulas are a solid A+ as these are some of the best velvet lipsticks I’ve tried.

The Rouge Allure Laque in Rouge Noir ($53 at Chanel) is a very dark color and requires some layering for a smooth finish. Since it’s very contrasted with my natural lip tone, one coat results in a very patchy uneven finish. Two coats will even it out to a smooth application. This shade is also not my shade, but given the cult status of the Rouge Noir Le Vernis I wanted to try it.

Baume Essentiel

There’s a new Baume Essentiel in Cute ($50 at Chanel and Nordstrom). It’s a beautiful lavender pink color but pulls very sheer. I swatched it next to Lilas from a few years ago. Cute is clearly a lot more pink, but since it’s so sheer it doesn’t really give much color payoff on the skin. I wish they would have made this into a lip gloss because the color is so beautiful! Similar to all the other previous Baume Essentiels, this is balmy, dewy and does not dry down.

New Le Vernis Shades

Last we have a look at the three new Le Vernis ($34 at Nordstrom) shades. Performer is a bright raspberry pink, Moderniste is a deep cool grey and Rouge Noir is a dark burgundy. I swatched these all with two coats. They’re beautiful creams but don’t really feel like a spring color story and with the exception of Rouge Noir, I don’t really see myself wearing these colors.

That wraps up my Chanel Spring Beauty haul. Overall mostly misses for me. Primarily due to the fact the color story isn’t really me since I tend to wear warmer and brighter shades. The two eyeshadow singles were the only items I was truly impressed with formula and color-wise, but I do know many of you were excited about this launch so if you love it, please don’t let my review ruin it for you!

Online now at Chanel.com and Nordstrom. If you tried anything from this launch I’m curious to hear your thoughts!