30 Days of Lipstick, Day 30: Chanel Aqualumiere Lipstick in Zanzibar

For Day 30, the final day of this lipstick challenge, I chose a pretty lipstick from Chanel because using Chanel products is a fail safe way to make me feel glamorous and because I'd just gotten this lipstick in a swap and I was eager to try it out! The lipstick I wore was Chanel Aqualumiere Lipstick in Zanzibar. Although Aqualumieres are now discontinued, their formula is quite similar to Chanel's new Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks ($39 CAD, at The Bay and Holt Renfrew), so check those out if you like what you see here!

Here is a picture of the Aqualumiere packaging:
 

Chanel Aqualumiere Lipstick

And here is a picture of Zanzibar in the tube:




Chanel Aqualumiere Lipstick in Zanzibar



And a swatch of it on my arm (on the right):

Chanel Aqualumiere in Zanzibar (right) swatched on my arm (MAC NC15 skin tone)

As you can see, Zanzibar is a warm, corally-gold cinnamon shade (tough to describe, but that was my best shot!), that has sheer-to-moderate colour coverage and offers a reflective finish. It is darker than a traditional nude shade, but is also not too deep a brown, so it does not wash me out. As the name suggests, Aqualumieres were designed to offer a moisture-rich, luminous formula, and Zanzibar is no exception!


Here are a few pictures of me wearing it:



Me wearing Chanel Aqualumiere in Zanzibar





In sunlight (bad hair day! :P )

 


Under artificial light




With flash



The Verdict

Pros:

• Moisturizing formula, which is great for winter!
• A lovely warm shade that isn't too nude or too brown
• High on the luxury factor- can't help but feeling posh when using Chanel ;)

Cons:

• Since this line is now discontinued, you'll have to find something similar if you like what you see here. As a recommendation, try Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in Biarritz or Liberte.
• This shade may be too warm for those with very cool, pink-toned skin
• Chanel products are always pricey, but are worth the splurge on occasion!

I've always had a soft spot for Chanel lipsticks, and Zanzibar certainly didn't disappoint. I can see it being a regular in my rotation, especially during the spring and summer. It's a perfect shade to bring a touch of bronzy coral to your face! :)