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19 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Chanel Fall/Winter 2018 collection – Le Mat De Chanel HAVING mined such rich ter- ritories as colour, deconstruc- tion and artifice in her nine CHANEL beauty collections thus far, Lucia Pica considers texture for the Fall/Winter 2018 collection. Tapping the emotional depth and visual intensity offered by matte surfaces, the selection of eye and lip colors in Apotheosis, Le Mat De Chanel evokes a uniquely feminine sensibility – one of inner quietude, serenity and self-possession. As always, Pica's signature reds act as both counterpoint and provocation, more vivid than ever in their matte ex- tremity. The eyes Focusing on texture has led Lucia Pica to consider how in painting, matte pigments are used to trigger specific emo- tions. In Apotheosis, Le Mat De Chanel, the rich taupes, deep browns, light mauves and powerful blues of Les 4 Om- bres reflect a sense of strength and contentment, while their velvety finish has a fine, wa- tercolor-like effect. The black, beige and gunmetal blue grey of the STYLO OMBRE ET CONTOUR pens bring their own profundity. Additionally, with matte textures, technique always comes into play. The pens' creamy formulations add definition and life – ideal for soft sculpting. Just apply pow- der shades to their cream bases for further degrees of intensity. The lips This sublime matte effect offers additional application methods as the Apotheosis col- lection builds. With Le Rouge Crayon De Couleur Mat, the practicality of a pen meets the innate glamor if lipstick. Jum- bo-sized and retractable, the crayons' six intense new shades are boosted by their light-ab- sorbing, creamy texture, glid- ing on in a gesture as intuitive as signing one's own signature. At the other end of the spec- trum, the sheerest cover of all comes with the flourish of a wand as liquid Rouge Allure Ink melts into the lips, leaving a fresh, mauve-pink "stain". The face The soft mauve of the Joues Contraste provides a surpris- ing diversion from the collec- tion's otherwise somber pal- ette. The fresh pink warmth suggests a flush of natural emotion against the stronger, more constructed eye and lip looks. The Nails The glamorous side of tran- quility is distilled into two new matte shades for the nails – a bold, enigmatic red and a rich burgundy. The arrest- ing light-absorbing texture shrouds the nails in mystery, their surfaces guaranteed to captivate and intrigue. This uncanny sensibility contin- ues in the collection's duo of matte shades. The elegant, lustrous finish yields a palette of red and burgundy. CHANEL is distributed by Al- fred Gera & Sons Ltd ADVERT