Chanel Beauty

Nothing screams glamour quite like Chanel. Invoke some ladies-room envy!

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Papier Matifiant Tissue
Price: £15
Stockist: Chanel @ Boots
www.boots.com

Powdered paper might bring back bad memories of shiny teenage skin, but Chanel, of course, gives these humble make-up bag staples a luxurious twist. Chanel’s quick-fix face powder comes in a gorgeous dispenser with its very own mirror – and every sheet is emblazoned with the exclusive double Cs…

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Le Vernis Black Satin
Price: £12.50
Stockist: Chanel @ La Preya
www.lapreya.com

There was a time, not so long ago, when you had to beg, borrow or steal, just to get on the waiting list for this product! Thankfully there’s now a plentiful supply of Chanel’s nail polish du jour Le Vernis in Black Satin. But if this blackest of black shade is a bit too gothy for you, plump for Rouge Noir instead – it’s a classic.

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Eyes, Cheeks & Lips
Price: £30.50
Stockist: Chanel @ Strawberrynet
www.strawberrynet.com

Flying in the face of the myriad of compacts that are made up of wholly useless colours and eye-shadows that you’ll never wear, this Eyes, Cheeks & Lips combo is actually pretty useful. There are six colours and three different textures, which means plenty of looks to take you from day to night (and back again).

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Teint Fluid Foundation
Price: £23
Stockist: Chanel @ La Preya
www.lapreya.com

It’s hard to pick out just one Chanel foundation to feature, as they’re all so darn good, but Teint Innocence has become one of our all-time favourites for its ultimate skin softening qualities and lightweight texture.

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Poudre Douche
Price: £26.50
Stockist: Chanel @ Strawberrynet
www.strawberrynet.com

No girl worth her Miu Miu wants to pull out a skanky compact in the ladies, so if you only invest in one piece of Chanel, make it some pressed powder. Poudre Douce not only wards off attacks of the greasies but also corrects skin imperfections and gives your face a luminous sheen.

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Base Lumiere Make-Up
Price: £20
Stockist: Chanel @ The Garden Pharmacy
www.garden.co.uk

One of the trickiest things to perfect is flawless, movie-star skin, without looking like you’ve used a bucket of foundation to get it. Those in the know start their look with a priming foundation base which evens out the tone and texture of the skin and helps make up stay in place all day.

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Foundation Brush
Price: £29
Stockist: Chanel @ Boots
www.boots.com

Foundation brushes are another trick up the sleeves of professional make up artists – and we promise: once you’ve used one; you’ll never go back to sponges! Either squeeze a little of your liquid foundation onto the back of your hand or dip the brush straight into your cream base and then dust lightly over your face, paying special attention to fiddly areas like around your nose. Airbrush finish guaranteed!

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Soin Tendre Levres
Price: £16
Stockist: Chanel @ Boots
www.boots.com

So what if it feels a little decadent to splash out on a £16 Chanel lip balm when a 99p Vaseline tin does just as good a job? If it makes you feel better, the gentle formula ‘offers heightened protection against…pollution, cold, wind and sun’. Sooo worth it!

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La Ligne de Chanel
Price: £28
Stockist: Chanel @ The Garden Pharmacy
www.garden.co.uk

Don’t be put off by the brush aspect of this solid liner – it actually makes things easier for you, allowing you more control over the thickness (and straightness!) of the line you’re drawing. And it comes in two shades, black and navy – how very ‘now’.

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Sheer Illuminator
Price: £24
Stockist: Chanel @ La Preya
www.lapreya.com

This is Chanel’s lush version of the humble highlighter and it’s great for winter when your skin is looking a little worse for wear. Wear under make up as a base or dab over cheek bones, brow bones and around the eyes to give yourself a healthy looking dewiness.