Chanel's best-selling makeup buys for a chic 'French-girl' look, tried and ranked

RRP: £48

I've always favoured blush over bronzer, but this creamy number from Chanel is by far my favourite of the haul and has swiftly become a non-mover in my routine. The formula is buttery and buildable, offering a subtle warmth to the skin that blends out seamlessly. I use shade 390 Soleil Tan and find that even on my very pale skin it looks natural and radiant. Value for money wise, you do get a lot of product for your £48 spend, and if you're like me and favour subtle makeup, it will last you a long ol' time.

RRP: £38

A close second favourite for me, this glow stick is simply beautiful. If you're a lover of a dewy, almost glassy gleam this is one Chanel product I recommend investing in. I use the Moonlight Kiss shade and its creamy formula just glides onto the skin, leaving a fresh and luminous glow in its wake. I apply it to all the high points of my face and find that it wears well and doesn't feel too sticky (like some cream highlighters can). The packaging also feels very luxe and again, you do get a good amount of product for the price. That said, if you're looking for a slightly cheaper alternative, Glossier's Haloscope is another good option.

RRP: £40

Like the bronzer and highlighter, this lip and cheek balm applies like a dream. It's creamy but very pigmented and offers this sheer, pinch of colour to the cheeks that is just so flattering. I apply it with my fingers and it blends out easily - no pilling or separating in sight and affords a natural flush. I have the shade Vibrant Coral and while I was initially sceptical about how it would look on me, it looks very natural and radiant on the skin. I love that it's a multi-purpose product (you can also apply it to your lips) as this makes its £40 price point far more tempting.

RRP: £55

woman&home.com Beauty Channel Editor, Fiona McKim adores this tint for a fresh, lightweight and glowy-looking base: "I generally find ‘no makeup makeup’ a bit of a farcical concept, but this base-skincare hybrid fits the description. It does the grunt work of foundation - lightly evens out my skin tone, washes over redness and gives a glowing finish, without looking or feeling like anything is on my face. The formula leans more into hydration than it does coverage, and contains little pigment bubbles that ‘burst’ on your skin, which is as fun as it is juicily flattering. I love applying this with my fingers for lazy weekend wear, sometimes topping it up with concealer, depending on what my skin’s like on the day."

RRP: £140

Its price is on the (seriously) premium side, but 31 Le Rouge does feel very luxe both in regards to its packaging and the formula itself. It boasts a matte finish and feels so lightweight and silky on the lips, likely in part thanks to its nourishing blend of gardenia oil. The pigment of this lipstick is also very impressive, it features mother-of-pearl powder, which adds intensity. I used the shade Rouge Rencontre, a bold, magenta-toned red that despite its brightness, I found easy to blur out - for that chic, diffused lip look. While I love the way this lipstick applies and wears, Chanel also boasts a range of more affordable lippies. So, if you're seeking a new signature red or nude, I would suggest perusing the brand's other options before splashing out on this pricey number.

RRP: £29

Okay, this is not technically a makeup product, but Chanel's nail polish shades have been on my radar for some time. As a lover of trends looking for short autumn nail shades - and with a partiality to burgundy tones - I simply had to sample Rouge Noir for myself. The bottle itself offers every bit of luxury you would hope for and the colour itself is lovely - a very dark wine shade, with brown undertones. It's a truly timeless colour, one that will always afford a chic finish to one's talons. That said, I do think polishes like essie's Bordeaux offer a very comparable finish and for a fraction of the price.