After seeking inspiration in the flamboyant colors of California for its springtime collection, the French luxury brand has presented a new sunlight-drenched summer makeup line channeling the season's laid-back vibes and uplifting feeling of well-being. The "Dans la lumière de l'été" makeup collection is due to roll out from May 2016
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Chanel's summer 2016 makeup collection keeps skin, eyes and lips natural. Nails, however, stand out with vibrant shades of a reformulated polish with a glossy, gel-like finish.
A fresh, healthy glow
Over the last few seasons, heavier foundation looks have given way to natural skin, playing on contrasts, highlights and light-reflective properties. For summer 2016, Chanel brightens skin for a natural, healthy glow with "Les Beiges, Healthy Glow Multi-Color Power" in two color duos.
"Duo N°1" features terracotta and golden sand powders to sculpt contours and brighten the face with highlighting touches. "Duo N°2" features a pink shade and a light beige to sculpt and highlight (€55).
Satin-finish shimmer
While colors are drawn from nature, with shades inspired by sand and pine forests, for example, eyes get a satiny finish this summer with a shimmery effect.
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Chanel's Makeup Creation Studio has crafted a new and exclusive limited-edition version of its classic eyeshadow quad, with "Les 4 Ombres Empreinte du Désert." This has coppery brown, golden beige, brown and khaki green shades, which can be used alone or together for different effects (€51).
The eyeshadow palette is accompanied by "Stylo Yeux Waterproof" eyeliner in emerald green and pinky coral shades (€25). These waterproof eye pencils can be used as a liner or to add color to lids. Chanel also presented a new coppery brown "Mirage" shade of "Le Volume de Chanel Waterproof Mascara," which can be used alone or as a top coat (€32).
The brand finishes lips with gloss this season, with a new formulation of the iconic "Lèvres Scintillantes." This reworked version has a more fluid texture and a more hydrating formula, and comes with a new applicator for a more even finish. Six shades are available for summer, with pink, red, pomegranate, orange, peach and coral colors to choose from (€28).
"Le Vernis" nail color adds the finishing touch to Chanel's summer look, with five eye-catching shades including a pinky red, a green, a chocolate brown color, plus orange and beige. The product's formulation has also been reworked, and now includes bioceramics to help strengthen nails (€25).