For Part 1 of this post, click HERE. :)
Here are swatches and comparisons with my fourth lipstick pick from the new Chanel Variation Collection. It's a Rouge Coco lipstick in #61 'Chéri'. Further down, I've also added swatches of four of the re-promoted shades in the collection, which I already own from previous releases in case you were interested. ;)
Above: the Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick packaging.
Chéri is a light peach. When swatched on my skin like this, it appears more pink (see photo below). However, on my blue-toned, pigmented lips, it appears much more of a true light peach. It is therefore, recommended to try on your lips first to see how you like it. Initially, I was worried it was too "nude" and pale for my current summer tanned skin and my lips which are quite pigmented. However, after a few layers straight from the bullet, it does give just enough coverage on my lips and looks quite lovely. I'd say it has medium to semi-opaque, buildable coverage.
Chéri is a perfect, versatile shade for a natural look, smokey eye look, or to balance a stronger pop of colour on the cheeks. It is a subdued hue that has that understated Chanel sophistication we all love. Even a lover of bright pink lipsticks like myself couldn't walk away from this one! ^_^
Note, this and other later released Rouge Coco lipsticks are much more moisturising and emollient on the lips compared to the original Rouge Cocos. I find it very creamy and as such does tend to move about on the lips a bit especially as you add more layers. I dab it with a clean finger after applying just to help blend it all evenly. You could certainly apply it over a base of lip liner as well if need be to avoid feathering.
Comparison Swatches
Below is a swatch of Chéri on the far right and how it compares with my other peach/orange toned lipsticks in my collection.
For reference, all swatches were applied on my olive tan skin (~NC35) and photographed indoors under artificial lighting using a strobe.
Take 2.
Swatches of Repromoted Shades
For a full list of repromoted shades, limited editions and new permanent shades in the collection, see the Chic Profile.
Note, I didn't bother taking a photo of the other three re-promoted shades I have since they've been used quite a bit (esp. the coral 'Flirt' being one of my favourites and has been featured in a few of my blog posts here, here and here!) and look a bit grubby. Above is a photo of a new 'La Favorite' (an intense orange coral), which I found in my photo collection. 'Le Baiser' (a deep pink grapefruit with subtle irridescence) has been photographed, swatched and reviewed here. 'Rendez-vous' is one of the more pigmented versions of the Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks and is a beautiful, blue-toned (my kind of) pink.
Hope this was useful!
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Have you tried any of the new shades? What are your picks? Do share in a comment below! :)
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You take the best pictures! Love Cheri! Must check it out! I have Baser (love it) and Flirt (never wear it too light)
ReplyDeleteWow - thank you!! :D You're kind words really mean a lot to me. Very happy you like my pics as I do love taking them. And, playing with makeup and sharing my passion with like-minded folks like yourself. :)
DeleteLet me know what you think of Cheri on you...