Created in a single night before the 1994/95 Autumn–Winter Ready-to-Wear show, CHANEL Rouge Noir was born from pure creative instinct. Conceived by Creative Directors Dominique Moncourtois, Heidi Morawetz, and Karl Lagerfeld, the shade was initially imagined as a fleeting runway detail—yet it became one of the most influential colours in modern beauty history. Fronted by Japanese actress and CHANEL ambassador Nana Komatsu, Rouge Noir enters a bold new era in 2026, celebrated as more than a colour: a timeless expression of confidence, elegance, and individuality.
Reimagined by the CHANEL Makeup Creation Studio and Ammy Drammeh of the COMÈTES COLLECTIVE, the iconic shade expands into a limited-edition makeup collection for eyes, lips, and face. From smoky intensity to softened nude tones, Rouge Noir reveals its versatility through nuanced variations and modern contrasts.
Rouge Noir Confidence Eyeshadow and Blush Palette, $115
At the heart of this collection lies Rouge Noir Confidence Exclusive Creation, a generously sized palette that contains 4 powders. Eyeshadow and blush shades that reveal the endless facets of Rouge Noir: a magenta, a sienna red with a pink shimmer, a pearly, rosy white highlighter, and a mauve pink. For the first time, the emblematic case comes in the color Rouge Noir.
Baume Essentiel Rouge Noir Multi-Use Glow Stick, $66
A new shade of the multi-use balm was created for the Rouge Noir collection and is housed in an exclusive case with a Rouge Noir double C logo. Its texture melts onto the skin and reflects the light. Baume Essentiel creates a glimmering effect that sculpts the face, enhancing both sophisticated makeup and the most natural looks.
Les Pinceaux Rouge Noir, $195
Les Pinceaux Rouge Noir—a trio of brushes with Rouge Noir handles, presented together in a limited-edition pouch—completes the collection. An exclusive creation that includes the Touch-Up Face Brush N°104, the Eye-Contouring Brush N°203, and the Rounded Eyeshadow Brush N°204.
Noir Allure All-In-One Mascara, $60
Noir Allure mascara is available in a new Rouge Noir shade that lends its depth to the eyes. In turn, its limited-edition case is also adorned with the iconic color.
Stylo Yeux Waterproof Longwear Eyeliner and Kohl Pen, $48
A waterproof eye pencil that traces intense eyes. Its very long-lasting line resists water, humidity and sebum.
Rouge Allure Velvet Rouge Noir, $66
For the first time, the Rouge Allure Velvet case comes in the House’s iconic color. This limited-edition version was designed just for the shade Rouge Noir.
The Rouge Noir collection features three shades of Le Vernis, each housed in an exclusive limited-edition bottle adorned with a Rouge Noir double C logo.
