Top Chanel Beauty Picks Of 2024 So Far...
Meet this season’s top drops to cop from Chanel Beauty
By Syed Zulfadhli,
Whether it’s Valentina Li’s ocean-inspired limited-edition Spring 2024 makeup collection or a makeup collection dedicated to night owls like The Rouge Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche collection, Chanel’s releases in the beauty department are never short of delight. Here, we share some of our favourite drops from the brand this year so far, along with a few upcoming launches that are worth every dollar.
Ever wondered what it’s like to smell like a star? Chanel’s in-house perfumer creator, Olivier Polge, satisfies that sentiment with the creation of Comete ($375 for 75 ml; $670 for 200ml). The latest addition to the brand’s Les Exclusifs De Chanel takes inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s fascination with cosmic motifs, who famously chose the comet and star as essential themes for her first high jewellery collection presented in Paris in 1932.
The eau de parfum features the luminous floral notes of heliotrope, complemented by an airy, elegant blend of iris and musk accord. Comete’s beautifully blended powdery perfume is perfect for a special night out, but it also makes for a great summer scent. Its comforting floral-musk notes will turn heads for all the right reasons, making you feel like the star that you are.
Chanel’s Comete eau de parfum from the Les Exclusifs de Chanel line ($375 for 75 ml; $670 for 200ml) will be available on Chanel’s official Fragrance and Beauty online store starting from May 2, as well as in Chanel’s Fragrance and Beauty boutiques beginning May 3
Just when you thought Chanel Beauty’s Hydra Beauty range was complete with the recent addition of the Micro Creme Yeux, it surprises us with yet another microfluidic formula – this time for the lips.
Unlike the existing Hydra Beauty Nutrition, a balm-like lip formula that locks in moisture with its emollient-rich blend, the latest Micro Serum Levres ($82 for 11ml) provides the lips with all the hydration and nourishment they need with a lightweight gel-like texture. As with all formulas in the Hydra Beauty line, the Micro Serum Levres features white camellia flower extract with powerful and lasting conditioning properties. Supported by hyaluronic acid, famed for its intensely hydrating benefits, these ingredients come together to deliver an intense moisture surge to dry, flaky lips, all through state-of-the-art microfluidic technology developed by Chanel Beauty’s research labs.
To achieve a plump, juicy pout that lasts all day, all you need is one quick swipe of this moisture-intensive lip treatment. Of course, you can use it on its own, but we recommend layering it under the Hydra Beauty Nutrition before bed as a deep hydrating lip mask. Another pro tip: Consider using it as a pre- or post-makeup treatment to help intensify your lip colour and make it last longer.
Chanel’s Micro Serum Levres ($82 for 11ml) will be available at Chanel’s official Fragrance and Beauty online store from May 2, Chanel’s Fragrance and Beauty boutiques from May 3, and all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty counters from May 10
If you adore Chanel Beauty’s timeless shades in Ombre Premiere, then you’ll be delighted with their latest offering, the Ombre Essentielle mono eyeshadows.
Breathing new life into the brand’s mono eyeshadow collection is Cecile Paravina, Chanel’s Global Makeup Creative Partner and a member of the brand’s Cometes Collective. Paravina has curated 14 vibrant shades of mono eyeshadows, each drawing inspiration from the couture house’s rich and timeless heritage. Standouts include Lilas Poudre, a soft lilac reminiscent of Chanel’s iconic tweed designs; Jade Facette, a pastel green reminiscent of the iconic tweeds designed by the late Mademoiselle in summer; and Rouge Cuir, a deep burgundy hue that matches the leather lining inside the legendary 2.55 handbag.
With a creamier texture, these mono eyeshadows blend easily, providing a second skin effect while allowing you to achieve your desired beauty look with minimal effort. The multi-use formula can be applied in three ways – as an eyeshadow, eyeliner, and brow enhancer. In short, Ombre Essentielle is your go-to beauty essential for adding structure, accentuating your eyes, or intensifying any look.
Chanel’s Ombre Essentielle ($59 per compact) will be available at Chanel’s official Fragrance and Beauty online store from May 2, Chanel’s Fragrance and Beauty boutiques from May 3, and all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty counters from May 10
What’s not to love about Chanel’s Chance Eau Fraiche? After all, its sparkling blend of jasmine, teak wood, and citron brings to mind a bright summer day spent frolicking in the fields.
If you’d like to bring the summer experience to your bathroom, consider getting the Les Des De Chance Eau Fraiche. This limited-edition hand and body soap set comes in cute dice-shaped pieces featuring Chance-themed symbols like Chanel’s double C motif and a four-leaf clover for good luck. Lightly perfumed with Chance Eau Fraîche’s charming fragrance, this set makes perfect sense for scent layering—especially if you want to smell fresh and fine for hours on end in this blistering summer heat.
Chanel’s limited-edition Les Des De Chance Eau Fraiche (price upon request) will be available on Chanel’s official Fragrance and Beauty online store starting from May 2. You can find it in Chanel’s Fragrance and Beauty boutiques beginning May 3, and at all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty counters starting May 10
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: If your hands are battered and dry from constant exposure to moisture-robbing air-conditioned environments, consider adding Chanel’s limited-edition Chance Perfumed Hand Creams to your hand care routine. The formula for this hand care trio is luxuriously lightweight, packed with skin-conditioning agents to nourish dull and crepey hands back to life. The best part? Each travel-friendly 20ml tube is delicately scented with three of Chanel’s fragrances from their top-selling Chance collection.
Our favourite, Chance, feels like a warm hug with its comforting floral-spice blend of pink peppercorn, jasmine, and amber patchouli. If you’re in need of a late afternoon pick-me-up, reach for Chance Eau Fraîche, as its sparkling notes of citron, along with jasmine and teak wood, will uplift the senses. Finally, there's the flirty and feminine Chance Eau Tendre, which features grapefruit quince and touches of jasmine and white musk that will put a spring in your step every time you apply it.
This limited-edition trio makes a great gift for someone special. And if that "someone special" happens to be yourself, then we highly recommend that you keep one tube in your bag for when you’re on the go, leave another tube on your office desk, and have the last tube perched by your bedside. This way, you can indulge in Chanel’s luxurious self-care experience throughout the day.
The limited-edition Chance Perfumed Hand Creams ($122 per set of three) are now available at all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques and counters, as well as the online store
Since its inception in 2022, Chanel’s innovative and eco-friendly N°1 De Chanel collection has quickly become a cult favourite, with local models Dewy Choo and Serena Jane among its fans. It comes as no surprise, as the skincare formulas deliver on their promises – halting cell senescence with sophisticated camellia-infused technology, resulting in bright and rejuvenated skin.
Fast forward to January of this year, the brand launched the N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Mask ($152 for 50g) – an exfoliating treatment designed to banish skin irregularities such as dullness, fine lines, and enlarged pores. The lightweight gel formula features hibiscus extract as well as two naturally-derived alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) to promote skin clarity with their exfoliating properties. It is also infused with red camellia to address early signs of ageing with its revitalizing benefits.
Simply apply it to clean, dry skin and leave it on for five minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water. Expect a radiant and youthful complexion after using this mask weekly.
The N°1 De Chanel Revitalising Mask ($152 for 50g) is now available at all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques and counters, as well as the online store