Hello all!
Foundation and box
It is time for another product review, and this week I am looking at make up. Particularly Chanel’s mat lumiere foundation.
On the box it claims to be “long lasting, luminous matte fluid make up” promising “a perfect complexion for 12 hours”
My colour? 30, Cendre
I received a free sample sachet in Glamour magazine, and I liked the way it felt and applied to the face. So I decided to pop along to the Chanel counter after work and find out some more.
It costs £30 which is a little more than I normally pay for foundation (I usually spend £20-£25) however so far I do think that it is worth it.
According to the small booklet that comes with the foundation you should apply it with your fingers for a natural finish, or with the Chanel foundation brush for a more sophisticated finish. Well I do not have the Chanel foundation brush, but certainly the smoothness you get with a foundation brush is very nice.
When applying with my fingers however I am not so sure, I do find that I end up using more than normal and whilst the look is indeed very natural I prefer the look I get with a sponge or brush.
The finish is very nice, matte without being dull, but not shiny, nor is it obvious that you have foundation on which is something I personally love in my make up. The coverage is a medium coverage, so sometimes I do find that I have to add a touch more to problem areas, or use a concealer to aid in the hiding of blemishes.
It is long lasting, I still look human at the end of a 9-6 shift at work, no matter how stressful the day! And it contains SPF 15, so you are getting some protection from the sun (not that we get any in Scotland!) whilst wearing it….although I would recommend using a sunscreen too if you are somewhere that requires it: yes a tan can be slimming, but sun damage is also very ageing.
I like this foundation, and think that I would definitely buy it again, once this one has run out.
Chanel Mat Lumiere: a nice thumbs up from me!
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