Chanel has a long history of designing leather goods and clothing that represent the height of luxury, and it often incorporates those motifs in its make-up products and packaging. The brand’s latest lipstick release, 31 Le Rouge, is inspired by the maison’s iconic location in Paris at 31 Rue Cambon, and features a glass tube with gold details that mimic the curves, light tones and windows of the architecture.

Gucci Beauty’s product packaging, with its geometric motifs and golden elements, is reminiscent of the art deco period. This year’s holiday collection features a red and blue retro pattern across compacts and lipsticks, which are perfect for the vintage lover who likes all their items to match.

For the lovers of ornate, opulent and Asian style of design, Chinese brand Florasis offers a unique twist on product design. It incorporates traditional Asian motifs into both the packaging and the products. Think eyeshadow palettes shaped like a fan or lipsticks and powders engraved with intricate motifs depicting scenes from ancient times.

Luxury brand Prada has launched a make-up line reflecting the maison’s design codes, such as funky triangle motifs of the logo and sleek chrome packaging in silver and gold finishes that are usually seen on its handbags’ hardware. The collection consists of eyeshadows and lipsticks so far, and the colour selections reflect the vibrant pops of pigment that appeared in previous clothing collections, including red, chartreuse and purple.

British make-up artist Lisa Eldridge has been in the industry for two decades, having done looks for models, celebrities and editorials alike. She also has a love for collecting vintage make-up, which has served as inspiration for the packaging of her eponymous make-up line that includes gold tones and elegant bottles, compacts and tubes that feel modern yet give a nod to vintage aesthetics.

Sustainable Danish brand Kjaer Weis, which came onto the beauty scene in 2010, is best known for its refillable packaging concept. Silver compact cases twist open to house lip and blush products, and the asymmetrical shapes make for eye-catching items that feel like more than just make-up.

British make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench has fully embraced bold statement-making designs for her products. While her lip balm might be too on the nose for some, with its overtly phallic reference, her latest collection gives off edgy vibes with its chrome hardware, piercings attached to lip glosses and golden horse heads crowning mascara wands. 

Legendary make-up artist Pat McGrath set the tone for creating beautiful make-up looks throughout her career, and this elegance seeps into the aesthetics of her make-up line. From signature lipstick tubes that feature a lip-shaped closure to rich blushes stamped with floral patterns, her products are as enjoyable to use as they are to collect.

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