Blue makeup is 1990s bravado at its best, the shade every beauty obsessive has traced back to Kate Moss drenched in cobalt at Gucci in ‘97. But when it stormed back on to the SS26 runways, its tendency to magnify every misstep made it anything but a safe bet.
Last month, Chanel Beauty alleviated our anxiety with the debut of Coco Denim, a seven-piece limited-edition edit of lip balm, illuminating powder, shadow and mascara that recast the House’s staples in denim-toned hues. The collection softens the shade through sheer balms and light-catching powders, leaving a pearly polish on the skin and a translucent tint on the lips that soon set off a wider wave of cooler, cleaner blues landing across new-season counters.
We’re taking notes this spring, and so should you: lean into blue in soft-focus washes at the inner corner, swap stark black liner for inky navy pressed tight to the lash line and slick a cool-toned balm over your lips for the ultimate It Girl combo. Shop the essential blue beauty buys below.
Originally published in the April 2026 issue of MOJEH. Subscribe here
