Chanel Rouge Coco in 'Le Baiser' (54)
This is described as a 'deep pink with golden shimmer' by Chanel, but to my eye, I found it to be a deep pink grapefruit with very subtle shimmers. This is lovely, bright and will suit many skin tones.
Up close: Chanel Rouge Coco in 'Le Baiser' (54)
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 'Suspense' (80)
'Suspense' is the shade worn by the gorgeous model in the campaign ad, and is described as a "luminous fuchsia dusted with pearl". The depth of colour of this shade is brought to life by its very noticeable fuchsia shimmers that definitely gives luminosity and glow to the lips. I love this shade - possibly my favourite out of all of them. So much so that it can be worn during the day with little makeup elsewhere, or as an alternative to the classic red lipstick for an evening out.
All the new Chanel Rouge Coco Shines released as part of the Avant-Première Collection have 30% more pigment than the originally released Rouge Coco Shines. I would say it's much more than that for 'Suspense'!
Stunning fuchsia shimmers in 'Suspense'.
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Up closer: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 'Suspense' (80)
For some reason, this is described as a "pure and intense blue-based pink" by Chanel. However, to me this is a rather warm, salmon pink! It is the only one that's a limited edition out of all the newly released shades from both lipstick ranges. It's a great everyday lip shade, so if this is what you're after, snap it up before it's gone. It sold out very quickly (the day after it was released) in one store I went to and the one I was lucky enough to grab was the one of only 2 left!
Swatches
Swatch of Rouge Coco Shine in 'Fiction' (81) - obtained from a sample.
Comparative Swatches
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Lancome Rouge in Love (340B) is a touch lighter and more coral pink than Chanel Rouge Coco in 'Le Baiser', which is more pink and has the subtlest shimmer. The former looks somewhere in between Chanel RCS in 'Saga' and RC in 'Le Baiser'.
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Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in 'Mexican Rose' is more raspberry (reddish undertone), whereas the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 'Suspense' has more of a pink undertone in comparison.
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Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in 'Mexican Rose' is more raspberry (reddish undertone), whereas the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 'Suspense' has more of a pink undertone in comparison.
On My Lips
On my naturally blue-based pigmented lips, against medium to light tanned, olive skin tone (~NC30). Photographed indoors under artificial lighting and using a strobe.
Rouge Coco Shine in 'Saga' (Limited Edition)
Rouge Coco in 'Le Baiser'
Rouge Coco Shine in 'Suspense' (showing the fuchsia shimmers that add a glow to the lips).
Rouge Coco Shine in 'Fiction'
Overall Thoughts
As a fan of the original Rouge Coco Shines due to their ease of application (no need for a mirror), colours and moisturising feel, I'm really in love with the new shades and appreciate the extra pigmentation! The added intensity makes their price a little more justifiable coz you can wear them sheerly for the day and easily build them up for the evening or if you want a different look. ;) Rouge Coco Shines continue to be a personal staple lipstick of mine.
I love Rouge Coco Le Baiser - it's a classic lipstick formula (but, if you have dry lips, you may want to try them in store first) with great colour to suit many skin tones and excellent colour pay-off.
I'm very glad and relieved that there was only 1 limited edition, so there's no need to rush!
The hard part will be choosing the shades!!! Good luck. ;-)
Hope this helps!
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