Even though you may think twice before buying a Chanel bag, I could persuade you to invest in a few of their makeup products. Don’t get me wrong, I am not promoting the brand image here, the products are really really good!
I have been using a few of their skincare and makeup products which have seriously blown me away with their quality and overall feel of it.
Lipsticks are the best thing to wear when you want to add a pop to your look. The shade of lipstick one chooses adds to the look you are aiming for and elevates it. No matter if you are going for a morning look or an evening look, the right shade of lipstick helps a ton!
I feel great when I wear anything from the brand, and the skincare has been a blessing for me. If you are new to the brand and want to indulge in the luxury that it presents, the following paragraphs will help you.
Determine Your Skin Tone
The first step to choosing the perfect lipstick shade for yourself is knowing your skin tone. There are a few techniques to know what is your skin tone-
- Observing the color of the veins on the inside of your wrist: My go-to method to determine someone’s skin tone is this trick. The internet guides as well as professionals ensure that this is a sure-shot way of knowing what is your skin tone and I can vouch for it. I found out that I have a cool tone through it. You look at your wrist and observe the color of your veins.
- If your veins look purple or blue, you have a cool tone
- If your veins look green, you have a warm skin tone
- If you cannot determine it and find it difficult, there are chances you have a neutral skin tone.
- Examining your skin in natural light: Experts recommend looking at the skin around your jawline.
- If you observe pale or translucent skin that burns (under sunlight) easily, you have fair skin. You may also observe redness and freckles
- If you observe pale skin which easily tans with sun exposure, you have light skin
- You observe tan easily, there is no burning or you observe easy irritation (sensitive skin)
- Your skin appears olive or tanned and you do not have a sunburn. You may also observe your skin looking tanned in winters (when the sunlight is not harsh enough to tan the skin).
- You have dark skin and do not get sunburn, you may also have dark brown or black hair.
- Observe the manner in which your skin reacts to the sun: Skin that tans easily indicates warm skin tone. If you observe your skin burning before tanning, you have a cool skin tone.
Choose A Shade To Wear Everyday
Usually when I buy lipstick, I go for a shade that is versatile and does not restrict me to one type of outfit or event. This makes sure that I am not running the risk of the product expiring before I can use it.
Honestly, it hurts to throw away an almost unused piece of makeup because I never got the chance to use it completely.
After you have got the idea of your skin tone, you can proceed to choose a lipstick that you can wear every day.
Technicians and makeup artists swear by a rule. It is choosing a lipstick shade that is one or two shades deeper than the natural color of your lips.
The trick to pick the perfect color is to test the lipstick on your lower lip. In her book, Bobbi Brown Beauty, the makeup artist and mogul mentions this. The lipstick shade you apply to one lip should only be a shade or two darker than the bare lip.
And I found this advice to be perfect for picking the right shades since I read it. I have never regretted buying a lipstick shade.
Some questions amy want to consider before buying the lipstick shade are:
Do You Want Your Lips To Look Larger Or Smaller?
I have thin upper lips because of which I prefer to go for lighter shades that make my lips look fuller. If you have thin lips, you will want to opt for lighter shades. However, if you want your lips to look thinner, it is better to stick to darker shades.
The darker shades help you show off thin lips, whereas lighter shades let you see a plumpier and fuller look of the lips.
What Is Your Complexion Or Undertone?
The complexion or undertone lets you know what colors are going to suit you. Of course, you can choose to wear whatever you want, but the idea here is to select a lipstick shade that is suitable for most outfits and gives you value for money.
Chanel lipsticks are value for money if you consider the quality- such as the finish, feel on the skin. However, the point above refers to the maximum use of the product. For example, when I did not pay attention to the undertone while shopping for lipsticks, I would hardly get to use 50% of the product.
Now, when I am aware of the colors that match my requirements of everyday use, or making my lips look fuller or thinner, I am able to go through an entire product within 3-6 months.
You may also experiment with colors, however, it is not economically feasible to try Chanel lipsticks. With the advancement in technology and AI-powered support to brands, it is easier to try on a shade through your phone.
The Top 15 Chanel Lipsticks That Will Suit You!
Now that you have a better idea of the undertone, skin tone and whether you want a thinner or fuller look, here are the top 15, best Chanel lipstick for you:
Best For Dark Skin Tones
Professional makeup artists suggest that bold shades look best when they are selected in the high-shine formula of Chanel. Here is a list of shades that will look best! –
- The Rouge Coco Bloom in the shade Surprise is a great option as the red has a touch of plum and berry that compliments the red undertone of people with a dark skin tone. “Radiance of beauty in motion” holds true for this shade.
- Rouge Coco Flash in Dominant. This shade has a wine-colored touch that goes great for deep skin tone. What I love about this line of lipsticks is its transforming, hydrating and moisturizing formula. The rich pigment in this lipstick looks vibrant on contact with lips along with an enhanced high-shine impact.
- The Chanel brick lipstick which was Selena Quintanilla’s favorite has been sadly discontinued, however, it would look great for dark skin tone as well. The closest shade I could find as its alternative was Rouge Allure Ink in Évocation. The shade of red adds an oomph to your loop and accentuates your lips, without a ‘bolder’ look.
- The Chanel Adrienne lipstick from the Rouge Coco line, is another perfect idea for this skin tone if you are looking for a day look. The lighter shade of this lipstick complements the undertone and gives your lips a fuller look.
- If you want a bright red lipstick to pair with your LBDs, or make a statement, the Rouge Coco Baume in the shade In Love is a great alternative for you. The bright red of this shade will look wonderful on your skin. You can give a lip balm-y look with one swipe or make it darker with three swipes to show off the rich pigment.
Best For Tan, Or Olive Skin Tones
If you have an olive skin tone, you should opt for tan nude, reddish-brown or dusty rose colors as your everyday lipsticks. The people with tan skin tone can opt for darker shades of red, browns, even nude shades.
Here are the top 5 picks for you:
- The Rouge Coco Flash in shade Mood is an actual mood! The plum, dark wine look is what I love about this shade. On a recent shopping spree with my besties, one of them within this skin tone, tried the shade and the result was beautiful on her. She ended up buying the shade and wore it the most. The shade looked so pretty on her that two other friends ended up buying it and they belonged to the other two categories of skin tone. Such is the versatility!
- Fall is right around the corner and if you are looking for a shade that elevates your fall look and gives that cafe mocha feel, go for the Rouge Coco Bloom in the shade Kind. This warm shade looks beautiful on tan-olive skin tone.
- How could I not mention the Chanel boy lipstick for my peeps with this skin tone. I couldn’t do injustice to you guys. The shade looks beautiful on this skin tone, with the perfectly nude shade that is neutral. The shade Boy from the Rouge Coco Flash collection is one of the top picks for you that gives a fresh, modern feel.
- For deeper brown puckers, choose Rouge Allure in shades Sensation or Dilemme. Both these shades give a deep brown look which pops against the olive skin tone, great companion for a fall-winter look.
- The final choice for tan/olive skin tone is the Rouge Allure Ink in Harmonie. The shade gives a flush to your lips, giving a subtle look that is classy.
Best For Fair Skin Tones
All the fashionistas with fair toned skin can easily opt for the playful pinks that add a pop of color to your looks.
- Rouge Allure L’Extrait in 854 or Rouge Puissant. The beautiful fire engine red accentuates your look, giving your look that oomph.
- One of my favorites from Chanel, the Rouge Allure Ink in Euphorie, is a must buy if you are fair-toned like me.
- This next option from the Rouge Allure Luminous Intense line in Rouge Tentation is another one of my favorites. The pigment in this shade does not give you a glaring red look, but adds a cheeriness, with a sophistication.
- If you want a glossy finish that also suits your skin tone, Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue makes an obvious choice. The shade Milky Blueberry gives that perfect plum puckers.
- The famous Chanel mademoiselle lipstick could not have been skipped from this list. The Rouge Coco line provides an ultra hydrating lip variant which gives a shine to your lips. The shade is a nude, medium-dark rosy pink that has a hint of brown undertone with a soft shimmer that adds pizzazz.
Bonus pick!
Which Chanel Lipstick Is The Current Red Carpet Favorite?
One Chanel lipstick that suits almost all skin tones and is the current red-carpet favorite is the “Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous-Matte Lipstick.” Barbie star Margot Robbie has sported this lipstick on many occasions, and this lipstick shines bright thanks to its prominent “French Girl” vibe.
Let’s decode why this Chanel lipstick is very alluring and a must-have in your collection.
Perfect For The Texture And Plumpness You Want
Does your lipstick make your lips look shrunken? Does it wear off after a few hours, leaving only the outlines on your lips? You can choose this Chanel lipstick to enjoy the plumpness and longevity you want.
It is enriched with various ingredients that keep your lips nourished, moisturized, and plump. Further, even if you are having soups or enjoying a full-course meal, the lipstick will not wear off easily unless you are the messiest eater.
Glides Smoothly On Your Lips
You don’t need a lipliner or dusting of powder to keep the lipstick on your lips. You can apply it directly, and the lipstick bullet is ergonomically designed to reach all corners of your lips.
So, it does not matter whether you are a makeup professional or someone who has just found her love for lipsticks. You will be able to easily apply this lipstick.
Further, if you want to blur the edges of your lips, you can pat them with your fingers. That’s it! You are ready for the most impressive finish with your lips.
Intense Pigmentation For Perfect Coverage
The intense and ultra-fine color pigmentation of the lipstick is the reason why it is a runway favorite. Thanks to the pigmentation, it ensures complete coverage even if your lips are a little dry.
Further, the best color pigmentation ensures even coverage on the lips and offers a seamless look.
Offers You Soft Lips
This Chanel lipstick has a velvety hue that instantly glams up your lips. Further, the natural emollients present in this lipstick make your lips softer. It has shea butter and castor oil that seals and restores the water balance. As a result, your lips do not become coarse or develop a chalky finish even after long hours of wearing it.
Once you wear it, you are ready for the perfect pout anytime!
Comes With A Color Range That You Will Love
This lipstick from Chanel is one of a kind, as it strikes the perfect balance between a matte finish and a luminous touch. Further, it does not matter on which spectrum of the color chart you are. It has the most versatile range of shades for you.
You can be the minimalist soft beige girl or the most opulent crimson red diva. This range is for you to explore and pick the best.
My favorite from the color range of this Chanel lipstick is Rouge Charnel. I love this color because it is red with the softness of pink. So, it is perfect to glam up your everyday look, and you can even wear it when you have to get party ready in a little black dress.
Wrapping Up!
This was all on the different shades from Chanel’s lipstick collection that will compliment your skin tone. The choice of shade is dependent on the undertone you determine and mostly on your preference of lipstick as well.
However, the list provides the top choices for each skin tone so you can save time on testing different shades. At the end of the day, it comes down to the outfit you’re wearing, and the time of day you want to pair your lipstick to.
A rule of thumb I have been following for most of my lipstick shades has been choosing a contrasting color to the outfit. If I am wearing a red dress, I will wear a shade that is darker or brown-ish nude in color.
FAQs
Of course it is okay to wear lipstick if you have beautiful, big puckers. People pay to get fuller lips so that they can wear lipsticks! Just go through the guide and determine your undertone so that you can choose a shade that makes you fall in love with lipsticks.
This guide is just a path for you to select the correct lip shade which accentuates your look. Not the hard and fast rule that is universally followed. The primary goal is to wear what you like, it is about the confidence of pulling off any color and not the matter of skin tone.
If you can, try wearing a foundation before applying lipstick to even out the shade on your lips. This acts as a temporary solution, however, it is better to consult a dermatologist to ensure it is not an infection or a condition.
Yes! The Chanel lipsticks have a hydrating and moisturizing formula for most of its lines. This makes it easy for anyone to use the wide range of lipsticks it offers.
Using a lip liner is advised every time you wear your lipsticks. The idea behind using a lip liner is to ensure there is an even distribution of lip color and that the shade lasts longer. It is helpful if you are stepping out for an event, and you don’t want to keep reapplying your lipstick. This stops your lipstick from fading away.
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