Shades We <3: Cle de Peau Beaute FW17

When one thinks of Cle de Peau Beaute, luxurious anti-aging cream and skincare comes to mind. This season, the top line of Shiseido Cosmetics is shaking things up. The fall/winter collection, as its longtime brand ambassador Amanda Seyfried says, is “the most colourful it has ever been”.

China is the main inspiration of the collection, shown in 12 colours of creamy lipstick in neutral to bold hues. Why China? Lucia Pieroni, Cle de Peau’s Makeup Creative Director, was so mesmerised by the “China Through the Looking Glass” at Metropolitan Museum of Art that she attended. She realised that a lot of Western art and design is influenced by Chinese artistry, and decide to pay a tribute to it. 

The star of the collection are the 12 shades of lipstick – starting from the lightest nude shade to the deep, dark red. The formula itself is light and moisturising, as expected from Cle de Peau. In terms of colour, they are rather sheer, so it is best to apply three to four layers to achieve the original shade.

Below, four shades that define the collection. 

Bamboo (01)

The lightest shade of the collection, Bamboo is the softest nude that one can imagine. Due to its light hue, the shade is best worn by those with yellow to dark skin tones.

Chinoiserie (10)

The prettiness of chinoiserie translates into a soft shade of pink. It resembles pink rose when applied, making it perfect to freshen up a day look.

Red Dragon (7)

Amanda’s favourite shade is the classic red that becomes a staple in the collection. Overall, the tone is bright, almost chilli red. Its versatility makes the shade work for almost all skin shades.

Pillowbook (12)

The darkest shade of the collection is crimson red that is both pretty and intense. A great shade to complement a night look, paired with equally intense eye makeup. 

The Cle de Peau fall/winter 2017 collection is now available in store.