Maison Celine ventures further into beauty with Celine Beauté, the first cosmetics line in the house’s storied history
Celine takes another step forward with the launch of Celine Beauté, the brand’s inaugural foray into the realm of cosmetics. Following his revitalization of Celine’s fashion identity, former creative director Hedi Slimane turned his gaze towards beauty and thus launched Celine Beauté in 2023. Accompanied by the film La Collection de l’Arc de Triomphe, this debut showcases a curated assortment of couture products under Slimane’s creative vision, tailored for every facet of beauty.
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The Rouge Triomph
Headlining the launch is the Rouge Triomph—a bold red lip and a true French staple. Housed in a faceted gold metal sheath, this satin-finish lipstick is a statement in and of itself, offering a versatile red that’s neither too cool nor too warm, making it flattering for most skin tones. It also promises a radiant, long-wearing finish designed to glide effortlessly onto the lips—no fuss, no smudging, or other pretenses.
This collection is more than just a pretty face. Made with a high percentage of natural origin ingredients, it ticks the clean beauty box without compromising performance. As the “natural extension” of Celine’s fragrances, expect the products to carry a certain scent to them. In this case, it has a subtle fragrance of rose and rice powder that nods to Celine’s signature haute parfumerie.
The casings of these products achieve a level of luxe that makes it as much a part of the allure as the product itself.
Slimane took design inspiration from Art Deco and the opulence of Louis XVI jewelry, crafting pieces that pay homage to classicism while keeping it modern. True to form, the embossed Triomphe emblem adorns the top of the casing, framed by an elegant ring engraved with the brand’s promise of timelessness: Le Rouge Celine Paris. The gold case presents like a keepsake, complete with a velvet pouch and white box, every detail carefully considered.
Le Rouge Celine
Hedi Slimane doesn’t do things by halves, and this collection is no exception. Launching in January 2025, Le Rouge Celine will unveil 14 other satin-finish shades (apart from the already available 01 Rouge Triomphe), ranging from the perfect nude to sultry reds. Expect new products for each season, such as eyeliners, nail polishes, and cases for your lipsticks, fit for any step of your beauty ritual. With every launch comes a new kind of Celine woman—one who embraces old-world allure while staying in tune with the times.
It’s certainly not the first time a luxury house has waded into beauty waters, so what makes Celine Beauté a cut above the rest? We predict it’s the skin-loving formula, the sumptuous packaging, or the way each product looks delightfully compact in your hands and mini bags—but there’s no rush to jump the gun. What we do know is that Hedi Slimane doesn’t just slap the brand’s name on a product; creating Celine Beauté underscores his vision for Maison Celine—luxurious, artful, and reaffirming of its feminine and Parisian roots.
Le Rouge Celine lipstick collection debuts Fall of 2024. Use your smartphone for a virtual try-on of the Rouge Triomphe here.
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