In 1980, the CHANEL Makeup Creation Studio developed Joues Contraste blush, and since then has gone on to create more than 140 shades; 40 years later, this formula is still considered one of the best in the biz. For 2020, the brand has launched 3 of their most iconic hues in limited edition packaging to celebrate this milestone … and much like the blushes themselves, it’s absolutely irresistible.
Back in 2016 and for her debut launch, Lucia Pica — Global Creative Makeup & Colour Director for CHANEL — created a collection around red, her favourite shade. For Fall/Winter 2020, she revisits this iconic hue with the Candeur et Expérience Acte II Collection … but with a pink twist that explores variations and tones, and still keeping it all within the brand’s recognizable signature. For the record, I’m LOVING every.single.piece.
MAKE UP FOR EVER recently launched several new products, but the one that truly caught my eye (lol) were these Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow Sticks. Considering that we’re all wearing masks out in public now (I know I am, and I actually don’t mind looking like a superhero and/or villain – take your pick), the eyes are truly the focus. Plus with the sweltering heat we’ve been having, something that claims to be budge-proof is definitely ok by me.
Armani Beauty recently released Ecstasy Mirror Lip Lacquer, and while the name alone is intriguing, I have to admit that their look also pulled me in to give them a whirl. That may sound superficial, but I have to be honest here: I’m ALL about the entire package (with results being at the top, of course).
New for 2020, Guerlain has recently expanded the Aqua Allegoria fragrance story with Orange Soleia and Granada Salvia – both fresh & lovely scents to help offset the sultry summer heat. The range was born in 1999 and each year gets added to by master perfumer Thierry Wasser, who always manages to create playful and unexpected fusions with each fragrance that feature one key note. I can tell you this: I’ve complete fallen for one — can you guess which?
