CHANEL’s Summer’s Calling Collection Is The Beauty Equivalent Of A Poolside Invitation

There are beauty collections that arrive with a whisper—and then there are those that call.

CHANEL’s Summer’s Calling makeup collection, available June 16, feels less like a seasonal launch and more like the start of a story. Imagine a lazy Saturday afternoon at the pool: sunlight dancing across the water, condensation sliding down a glass of lemonade, magazines abandoned mid-read as laughter drifts through the air. Then the phone rings. Summer is on the line, inviting you out.

The mood? Soft-focus glamour with a playful streak.

Created by the CHANEL Makeup Creation Studio in collaboration with Valentina Li, the collection embraces pastel washes, luminous textures and easy versatility. Think baby pinks and peaches warmed by golden light, shimmery yellows that catch the sun just so, and juicy lip shades designed to linger long after sunset.

At the heart of the collection is DUO DE BAUMES, a limited-edition balm duo that may very well become the season’s most coveted beauty multitasker. Designed for both cheeks and lips, the silky formulas deliver effortless radiance that can be layered, blended and built to suit every mood.

Choose from:

• Pure Glow, pairing a fresh pink blush with a shimmery lilac-pink highlighter.
• Gentle Glow, featuring a flattering coral blush and champagne highlight.
• Intense Glow, combining vibrant magenta with a surprisingly wearable pastel yellow shimmer.

The result is skin that looks less “made up” and more like you’ve spent the afternoon basking poolside. Each limited-edition duo retails for $85 CAD.

Eyes receive their own invitation to play.

The new Stylo Ombre et Contour shadow sticks glide on effortlessly, offering the kind of unfussy application summer practically demands. The shades strike a balance between whimsy and sophistication: Baby Yellow, a shimmery pastel yellow; Sweet Pink, a delicate pastel pink; Peachy Beige, a matte peach; and Mauvy Brown, a satiny neutral that grounds the softer tones.

They’re the sort of products you’ll toss into a beach bag and swipe on in the backseat before dinner reservations. At $54 CAD each, these limited-edition shades prove that polished doesn’t have to mean complicated.

Then there’s Noir Allure mascara in Noisette, a warm brown that feels infinitely softer than traditional black. At $58 CAD, it wraps lashes in subtle definition and understated elegance—perfect for long evenings that begin at golden hour and end well after midnight.

Lips, meanwhile, embrace dual personalities.

Rouge Coco Baume Shine delivers glossy hydration in two standout shades: Sparkling Pink, a shimmering pastel, and Electric Vibe, a dazzling fuchsia that practically demands a spontaneous summer adventure. At $61 CAD, they’re destined to become handbag staples.

For those who require serious staying power, Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue arrives in Bright Raspberry, a vivid, long-wearing hue designed to survive cocktails, conversations and late-night dancing without fading. Retailing for $64 CAD, it’s the dependable plus-one every summer social calendar needs.

And because no CHANEL beauty ritual is complete without a manicure, Le Vernis rounds out the collection with two dreamy shades: Party Girl, a metallic pastel pink, and Solstice, a semi-sheer peach that looks like sunshine bottled up in lacquer form. Both are available in limited edition for $48 CAD.

What makes Summer’s Calling especially appealing isn’t just the colour story—it’s the spirit behind it. Rather than prescribing a singular look, CHANEL invites wearers to experiment. Layer the balms. Mix the shadows. Alternate between a barely-there lip and a bold raspberry statement. The collection celebrates beauty as an extension of mood: bright one day, delicate the next, always evolving.

Summer may only last a season, but its best moments linger.

This collection captures that feeling perfectly: carefree yet polished, playful yet elegant, and full of the promise that the next unforgettable night is only one answered call away.

CHANEL Summer’s Calling launches June 16 at CHANEL beauty counters nationwide. —Noa Nichol