Chanel introduces its Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection with Margaret Qualley fronting a campaign inspired by winter escapes and alpine beauty. The French fashion house explores the colors and textures of snow-covered mountains through icy whites, rosy pinks, warm browns, and luminous gold. The collection brings an après-ski influence to seasonal makeup, focusing on radiant complexions, flushed cheeks, shimmering eyes, and glossy lips.
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The Chanel Makeup Creation Studio developed the collection around the atmosphere of a winter vacation, drawing inspiration from mountain scenery and the changing effects of light on snow. Pearlescent finishes, satin textures, and reflective pigments establish the visual direction, while limited-edition packaging extends the winter theme through white and gold details.
Qualley introduces the collection through a beauty campaign that captures the warmth of rosy cheeks against luminous skin. Her appearance reflects the seasonal makeup direction, where delicate color and light-catching finishes create a fresh winter look.
For the complexion, Chanel presents Neige d’Or, an oversized illuminating powder that introduces a pale golden radiance. The embossed powder comes with a textured white sleeve, reflecting the collection’s attention to presentation. Chanel recommends applying the highlighter to the tops of the cheekbones, where it catches light and adds luminosity to the skin.
The Joues Contraste Intense blush in Mont Rose brings a rosy finish to the cheeks. Its cream-to-powder formula creates the appearance of skin after exposure to cold mountain air. Chanel suggests concentrating the color at the center of the cheeks and softening the edges to create a natural result.
Eye makeup introduces another interpretation of the winter palette. Les 4 Ombres in Ombre d’Or features four shades that explore brown, pink, and pale gold through satin and shimmering finishes. The palette allows for subtle daytime makeup and defined evening looks, with golden accents illuminating the inner corners of the eyes.
The Le Liner de Chanel in Éclat Doré adds a golden detail to the eye makeup selection. Its precise liquid formula introduces a metallic accent that complements the reflective tones of the eyeshadow palette.
Lips receive a glossy treatment through Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss, which returns in limited-edition shades. Givré introduces an icy finish, while Étincelle offers golden shimmer. Both shades reflect the collection’s interest in light and shine, extending the winter palette beyond the complexion and eyes.
Chanel also introduces a three-piece Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss gift set featuring Étincelle, Givré, and the exclusive pink shade Aura. A white pouch accompanies the trio, connecting the set to the seasonal packaging direction.
For nails, Le Vernis arrives in two winter-inspired shades. Blanc Alpin introduces a white finish, while Scintillance brings a cool golden tone. The two colors extend the collection’s central palette to manicures, complementing the luminous makeup looks.
Chanel Holiday 2026 connects winter beauty with the atmosphere of an alpine retreat, translating frosted colors and golden light into a selection of limited-edition makeup products.
