Chanel is such a beautiful and elegant brand, it’s hard to not get sucked in. I’ve used the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation before and really loved it, I’ve just never repurchased it as I’ve been trying others instead. A Chanel lipstick, of any kind, has been on my wishlist for a while now and I’ve spent months going to the local stand, having a swatch and leaving empty handed. I don’t know if it’s my local counter but there seems to be hardly any shades available and they never really tickled my fancy.
I’m still going through my nude lips phase and stumbled across the gorgeous shade 85 Secret. It’s from the Rouge Coco Shine range which is described as a hydrating sheer lipshine. As gorgeous as YSL packaging is, I have to say I think I prefer Chanel’s for it’s sleek classic black tube, the trademark symbol on the lid, it’s just so elegant and everyone knows what the brand is. I’m even hoarding the box because I don’t want to throw it away – crazy hoarder.
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As you can see from the swatches above, the colour provides a wash of nude across the lips with a subtle glossy finish, it’s perfect for any occasion and also everyday wear. In the bullet there’s tiny gold shimmer particles however once it’s on the lips, they are very hard to detect unless you are right up close to a mirror. Formula wise, it does what it says, it hydrates the lips all throughout the day leaving them smooth and appearing healthy all whilst having that pretty shine finish. This formula will be great in the summer as it’s hydrating and still provides a little colour. There’s no dragging on the lips when it’s applied and because of the shade, you can just apply it without a mirror. I don’t even need a lipbalm underneath, straight onto bare lips and it doesn’t show or sit in any dry patches. Being a shine, longevity isn’t as great as if it were a lipstick, maybe 1-2 hours, however for the formula and shade, I don’t mind at all…and of course whipping out this little beaut to reapply is just fun.
I am very impressed with this lipstick, I really can’t fault anything as the wear time doesn’t bother me – just take note if you like long lasting colours. At £25.00 each, it’s very expensive but at the time, I had £5.00 on my Debenhams card to use so therefore got it a little cheaper. I love the Coco Shine line and will most definitely be getting more shades in the future. Let the Chanel lipstick obsession commence….
Have you tried a Chanel lipstick? Which shades would you recommend?
Aerie Berrie
This is such a nice shade! Suits you so well xx
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Rhoda
What a gorgeous shade! Looks great on you.x
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Sharlynn Ng
This looks amazing! I love how the texture looks so lightweight and it's a great formula! Will definitely check this out eventually!
Gillian Barrie
I need this! It's such a gorgeous nude.
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Heather Nixon
Gorgeous shade, I may have to treat myself x
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Stacey Jane
OMG PERFECT LIPS!! It looks stunning!!! Totally added to my to buy list now!!
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Sara Kalima
Beautiful shade, love the sheer finish too. Another thing added to my wish list 😛 x
Emma Lou
Ohh wow that colour is seriously gorgeous! I'm a total sucker for a nude lip and I totally want this now. I had a Chanel Rouge Coco Shine lipstick before in the colour Chance but I sold it in a blog sale and I really regret it haha.
Amy Laura
Ha, I always keep nice boxes too – why?! This is such a gorgeous lipstick and your photos are lovely!
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Rachel
This looks lovely on you 🙂 I adore the shade boy – such an easy everyday shade!
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Sanja
This is such a gorgeous shade, I feel like I need to get it asap. I only own 1 Chanel lipstick and I also saved the box 😉 It's from the same range and is called Saga, it's also surprisingly long lasting..
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Kat B
Woman! How do you always take such gorgeous lip pictures!? It's always super awkward for me, but yours are just spot on perfect!
Also this is such a gorgeous lipstick. I haven't tried Chanel yet (I honestly don't want to splurge on something I rarely use) but it sure looks amazing!
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Claire
What a gorgeous shade 😉
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chanelle jade.
I just fell in love!
This lipstick is gorgeous and really suits you hun!
If only I could afford such beautiful lipsticks
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Amy Keeling
Claudia you seem to have the gift of choosing absolutely beautiful shades, this is stunning.
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Madeleine S-B
This is such a gorgeous shade! Very pretty (: x
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Carly Slym
Love this shade! x
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Jess Slater
I really want to try a Coco Shine lipstick, Secret looks beautiful xxx
Beth Bradley
I love this, such a gorgeous everyday colour! It really suits you as well!
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ilovemydog24xoxo
This is exactly the color I have been looking for, but they no loner sell it!! 🙁 Do you know any chanel lipstick shades that are very similar to this shade, or where to buy secret since they no longer carry it?