The 17 Chanel Lipsticks That Look Good on Literally Everyone
While it may not be within my budget to buy a Chanel bag just yet (a girl can dream), I can at least say I've made a few small but mighty purchases from the ultra-chic fashion house by picking up some of its insanely good makeup products. As a beauty editor who has the privilege of testing luxury makeup brands on the regular, I'll be the first to tell you that Chanel products, in particular, are completely worth it. Any time I wear something from the brand, I feel not only high-end but a bit more like I could blend in with impossibly chic French people. One Chanel makeup item theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing beauty team never shuts up about is the brand's dynamic and impossibly comfortable lipsticks. Trust us—these are some of the most elegant lipstick colours in the world.
Whether you need a bold lip stain for a night out or a neutral colour to finish your everyday look, I guarantee Chanel has you covered. But the eternal question remains: Which hues are best and capable of looking good on every skin tone?
I couldn't answer such a question without the help of a talented makeup artist. I asked Chanel makeup artist Tasha Reiko Brown to pick out the hues she loves most for a few different skin tones. It wasn't an easy feat, but she was up to the task. In fact, she had more than enough to share.
Scroll to find what shades made the list of all-time best Chanel lipsticks, according to the atelier.
The Best Chanel Lipsticks for Golden, Olive, and Tan Skin Tones
Brown had a few ideal shades to recommend for those who share my skin tone. I love warm or deep neutrals with the occasional bright shade for special occasions. Brown found me a few choice Chanel shades that fit the bill below.
The Best Chanel Lipsticks for Deep Skin Tones
Brown selected gorgeous mauve and burgundy shades forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing assistant beauty editor Maya Thomas.
"An easy deep pink-brown colour in a balm formula. It is a casual, comfortable colour. Paired with a mid-tone brown lip liner, this reads as just a kiss of brightening colour on deeper skin tones. This light-touch lip colour pairs perfectly with the youthfulness of her face." — Brown
The Best Chanel Lipsticks for Fair Skin Tones
ForBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing beauty director Erin Jahns, who has fair skin, Brown loves playful pinks.
"Full coverage of a soft pale ballerina pink for an updated turn on a timeless classic. Pair this lip colour with a nude liner for a chic pout with staying power. This shade picks up the peachy tones in her cheeks and gives a tonal effect." — Brown
"This is a bold, pinky red. Whereas a blue-red may be too harsh, this is a pink-red that reads as a complementary bold colour for a neutral and cool undertone. With her pale eyes and hair, this would read 'drama' on the lips. This is an absolute necessity." — Brown
Warm, bright, and nude shades are the name of the game for formerBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing beauty editor Katie Berohn. Brown selected a vibrant hue along with a natural-looking pink for her.
"I love this lip colour for when I want to do a more subdued lip, but not a nude lip. This lip colour would be so lovely paired with a smoky chocolate eye. This is a lip colour that looks like a boost of her natural colour, so lips are drawing attention, but not pulling focus." — Brown
Brown loves fuchsias and reds forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing associate beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock. They complement her warmer golden skin tone.
More Universally Flattering Chanel Lipstick Shades Brown Loves
"A perfect neutral in a comfortable texture with just the right amount of reflectiveness. It leans neither warm nor cool. This lip colour can easily take on the life of whatever lip liner you pair it with. To warm it up, add a peach nude liner. For a slightly ombré effect, use a raisin lip liner and then use this to cool down the lip liner's warmth in the centre of lips. It is so wildly versatile." — Brown
This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.
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