Chanel Clairvoyance brings in Lilac Lashes for Autumn

Why is it that people wear makeup? For some it’s to cover up the fact they got a sub-par night of sleep, or to make their eyes pop, or simply to feel more put together. For others, and many, it is an art. Another canvas to experiment and call your own. With Chanel’s Autumn Winter makeup collection Clairvoyance, makeup is art – it is colour.

While we are sure the idea of lilac lashes and chartreuse lids sounds eccentric (and remotely intimidating). You would be surprised what a simple pop of unexpected colour can bring to your face. Developed by Cecile Paravina, a Chanel Global Makeup Creative Partner, this new collection for the chillier months in designed to emit avant-garde creativity with each shade reflecting what is hidden deeply within us. A side of makeup, and themselves, that individuals wouldn’t usually opt in to show.

With all fabulous pieces that leave the House of Chanel, an element of Gabrielle Chanel and her life can be found within them. That’s right, Coco Chanel would have been a horoscope girl. Astrology, numerology and divination often served as guides for her and each of these sources act as inspirations for this mystical collection. In addition to a multitude of other releases within the house. Including Chanel’s iconic fragrance collection, Les Exclusifs, where the majestic parfum of Le Lion takes inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s fierce astrological sign – Leo. To find out more about Les Exclusifs and how to be matched to your perfect fragrance for the collection, read our article here. But for now, onto Clairvoyance.

The stand-out from this collection must be Mascara Noir Allure in the new purple shade of Améthyste. This purple mascara is an easy way to dip your toes into using bright colour on your face without going too crazy. Highlighting any blue or green coloured eyes. Of course, those who like to bring a brush and some deep mattes into the mix have the option to with this new collection with two new shades of Chanel’s iconic shadow quads Les 4 Ombres, in Initiation and Divination. One a selection of burnt orange shades, classically fitting for moving forward into autumn. The other, Divination, a collection of powdery lilacs, a mustard yellow and chartreuse green. Made to take on a precise brush and create a bright liner look that sits beyond purple lashes, go all over the lid or – like makeup is made to do – experiment and find how colour works best for you.

Match eyes to cheeks with two new blush additions, in a peachy blood orange sure to flatter darker skin tones and – once again – a dusky lavender shade. Each imprinted with a flourish of cards, visually linking with the collection’s tarot influence. Finally, rounding off any striking look - is the lips. With Clairvoyance, a broad array of bold shades have been released in Chanel's new Rouge Allure Liquid Velvet formula. From rich browns, to demure pinks and a daring blueish purple named Ensorcelante - directly translating to Bewitching. This collection is the release that more experimental lovers of Chanel have been waiting for, pick up a brush and get creative!

Explore the full Chanel Clairvoyance Collection for Autumn/Winter via chanel.com/gb/makeup/fall-winter-collection/