Which Christian Louboutin Beauty item is your favourite? Lip or nail lacquer? Tell us and you could win both!
When it comes to the ultimate in luxury shoe design and beauty packaging, there is one name that rules supreme: Christian Louboutin. Mr. Louboutin is a French fashion designer whose prestige stiletto footwear features a high-shine red lacquer sole beloved by such celebrity fans as Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Madonna.
His is a fascinating story as he was expelled from school three times as a child. And while academics didn’t appeal to him, he loved to sketch fashion illustrations. He claims an interview with Sophia Loren’s sister turned his life around. In it, she admitted that she left school at age 12 like Christian, but returned at age 50 and earned her degree. He began to research shoe design and silhouettes while working backstage at the Folies Bergeres. Soon he was a fixture on the Paris club scene partying with Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger.
Here is where his story gets interesting. He collected a portfolio of shoe designs and mustered the courage to approach couture houses looking for work. Roger Vivier saw his designs and took him on as his apprentice. His career took off from there. He would go on to freelance for Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent before opening his own salon in 1991. Princess Caroline of Monaco was his first client.
Christian’s foray into beauty was more recent. He introduced his first nail lacquer in 2012, in his signature red shade. They sold out immediately causing a frenzy. He has since expanded into lip lacquer, mascara and fragrance. Here are two of my favourite Christian Louboutin Beauty products.
Rouge Louboutin Matte Nail Colour in Rouge Louboutin
This iconic red, found on the soles of his luxurious stilettos glides onto nails creating a full matte effect. Inspired by the “Ballerina Ultima”, the tallest heel ever created by Christian Louboutin, the matte nail colour is encased in a muli-faceted pack ornament with an 8-inch cap. Showstoppingly beautiful.
Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour in Almerica
This exquisite creamy lip stain delivers a full colour and transfer-free matte colour with one application. The formula is creamy yet lightweight texture glides on seamlessly to dress the lips in brilliant colour. It’s housed in an amphora-shaped package with a black ribbon to be worn as a necklace. It’s part makeup, part fashion accessory.
THE GIVEAWAY: I invited readers to tell me in a blog post comment below, which of the two Christian Louboutin Beauty items is their favourite and why. Toby C from Winnipeg told us and we drew her name from all entries.
Christian Louboutin Beauty is available in Canada at holtrenfrew.com and sakscanada.ca
446 Comments
Suzy Q
September 16, 2020 at 5:52 pmThey’re both gorgeous! The nail polish!
@suzyquzey
daniela sborlini
September 16, 2020 at 5:41 pmi truly love to rock a red nail polish, red lipstick is usually a hit or mess, but i can never go wrong with a red and in such a gorgeous bottle. a major keeper, love it @danieladesimone_66@hotmail.com
Angel Mendez
September 16, 2020 at 5:41 pmI love both but the Matte Nail Colour is my favorite
@angelmendez044
Kesha Clay
September 16, 2020 at 5:59 pmI love the Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour. One application will stay all day without reapplying. I can look glam from work to the grocery store. Fabulous darling!!!
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Diana McDonald
September 16, 2020 at 5:40 pmChristian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour – I love the look and feel of cream lipsticks. @megistrate
HeatherT
September 16, 2020 at 5:40 pmThe Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Color is the one I choose not only for the amazing color but for the really cool and fancy bottle it comes in. This would be so neat to take anywhere and show off while applying a touch up throughout the day or night! @HeatNo
Sandy Trojansek
September 16, 2020 at 5:51 pmThe Matte Fluid Lip Colour is my favourite! @sassygirlcanada
Renee Theoret
September 16, 2020 at 5:40 pmGorgeous red nails are my fave
Renee Theoret
September 16, 2020 at 5:40 pmGorgeous red nails are my fave
NOUR
September 16, 2020 at 5:40 pmhow stunning is the Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip?? and Red? oooh la la so charming❤️
@silver_raiven
Toby
September 16, 2020 at 5:39 pmLove the 2 in 1 Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour in Almerica as a lip stain and pretty pendant! @tobyhir
Alejandra
September 16, 2020 at 5:35 pmI’m a sucker for bold, hot lips 💋 so of course the Matte Fluid Lip is my favorite!!! Twitter @alesaenz83 Good luck babes!
Lindsay O
September 16, 2020 at 5:34 pmThe nail polish because I love a classic red nail and the bottle is so cool! Thanks for the chance, Dave! @canadianlinz
Brenda Cremer
September 16, 2020 at 5:51 pmRed lips are a fave of mine and Almerica sounds like it was made for me! @brendacremer
Velma Sandry
September 16, 2020 at 5:33 pmI crazy about the Rouge Louboutin ! What a gorgeous statement that would make.
lisam
September 16, 2020 at 5:33 pmThe packaging of the Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour is just begging to be held. @lisamtoronto
Alisa Lillico
September 16, 2020 at 5:32 pmThe lip colour is divine but the polish bottle is exquisite and my toes would rock that fabulous tone! I choose polish! #win #makeup #beauty @alisalillico
Liz Howard
September 16, 2020 at 5:31 pmHow stunning are these!!! I love the Matte Fluid Lip Colour, I like the fact you can wear it as a necklace!!!
@WhatsupLiz
Alyssa
September 16, 2020 at 5:30 pmThe lip colour would be my favourite! I don’t own any red lip colours yet.
renee mirsky
September 16, 2020 at 5:30 pmMatte nail lacquer for that rocking bottle! @aerokorngal
Lisa Berry
September 16, 2020 at 5:28 pmOh the lip colour would be amazing for the festive season!!
Aundrea Lauzon
September 16, 2020 at 5:27 pmThe nail lacquer is my favorite. It’s about the packaging that is why I love it so much. It’s so beautiful, and stunning.
Twitter: Aundrea Lauzon
Loraine
September 16, 2020 at 5:26 pmI love the matte nail color!
LORI LAWS
September 16, 2020 at 5:26 pmThey are both beautiful, but I love the Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour in Almerica because you can achieve a classic red lip in one application. It’s matte which means it will stay on longer! @lorijlaws
Heather Schell
September 16, 2020 at 5:26 pmOoohhhh WOW! Ok, so as you know Dave, I got the nail polish a couple of years ago as a gift. I e never tried the lipstick. So the Christian Louboutin Matte Fluid Lip Colour next s my favourite item featured because you covet it the most!!! That bottle though🤭♥️
@heagiedonald
Sushmita Das
September 16, 2020 at 5:25 pmOh the shade of the lip color is to die for. It’s my favorite
@DasSushmita
Tammy Catterton
September 16, 2020 at 5:23 pmRouge Louboutin Matte Nail Colour look great color for sure got to love it thanks for a chance #ChristianLouboutinBeauty
MARIA KENTROTA
September 16, 2020 at 5:22 pmOmg i love them both but if I have to choose one it will be the 💋