Luxe Lips & High Stakes: Louis Vuitton Unveils ₹13,300 Lipstick in Luxury Beauty Debut

Sanket Morankar

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Louis Vuitton has officially stepped onto the vanity stage, breaking into the beauty market with La Beauté Louis Vuitton—its first-ever makeup line, co-created with legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath. Launches begin in China on August 20, followed by a global online preview on August 25, with availability in select LV boutiques starting August 29

A Price Tag That Raises Eyebrows

Each lipstick or balm is priced at ₹13,300 (approx. USD 160), while eyeshadow palettes come in at ₹20,800 (approx. USD 250). Even refills carry a luxury price — ₹5,700 for lips and ₹7,650 for eyes The Times of India. This positions the line significantly above entry-level designer beauty, leaning more into the “investment beauty” territory

Luxury in Every Detail

Packaging: Ornate monogram and Damier motifs designed by industrial master Konstantin Grcic. Cases are refillable, aligning with circular fashion ideals
Formulas include upcycled mimosa wax, camellia oil, and fragrant motifs inspired by LV’s perfumes, along with luxurious ingredients like shea butter and hyaluronic acid.
Accessories such as leather lipstick pouches and blotting-paper wallets elevate the experience

Redefining Luxury Beauty

Unlike many high-end beauty brands that rely on licensing deals, Louis Vuitton retains full creative control under the LVMH umbrella, a move that reinforces its premium positioning
Furthermore, limited distribution—available exclusively online and in LV boutiques—enhances its aura of exclusivity

The Luxury Bet in a Cost-Conscious Market

This launch taps into the classic “lipstick effect”, a phenomenon where consumers invest in smaller luxuries during economic uncertainty. Still, at $160 per lipstick, the range targets a niche, ultra-luxury audience, distancing itself from mainstream aspirational buyers