Confident is a cool-toned mauve pink that is a really nice, slightly darker, my-lips-but-better color. I am such a sucker for a mauve lip colors because I find them so flattering on my fair, cool-toned skin. I initially swatched the four shades on my hand and only purchased Aura, but after 20 minutes of browsing I returned to the Chanel counter to purchase Confident as well (snagged the last one!). I'm so glad I did because I'm in love with the color once it's on. I'm actually planning on purchasing a backup!
Aura is a deep, cool-toned berry. Both of these shades are lovely for Fall, and I can already tell that I (or rather my lips) will be living in them for the next couple months. While it looks very dark and intimidating in the tube, Aura is a great shade for those who are hesitant about making the foray into darker lip colors. Start out with a sheer light wash, and then gradually build up the color.
The first swatches show one swipe, and the second are multiple swipes to build up the color. I found Confident difficult to accurately swatch, as the color is truly amplified when applied over your natural lip color.
Nars Fast Ride (left) vs. Chanel Aura (right; swatched heavily) |
Both colors had the characteristic glossy sheer finish of the Rouge Coco Shines and alright lasting power. Naturally, they will require more frequent applications than a full-pigment lipstick.
Confident, Aura and the rest of the collection are available online or at Chanel counters for $39 CDN. Hurry and get them before they're gone!
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