Saturday, 10 August 2013

Flawless skin - Foundation favourites

So - I have been appalling at keeping my blog up to date - which I blame firmly on being a lazy moo. 

But today - via the magic of my iPhone 5 - I have downloaded the Bloggers app and am tapping these words out with my (in need of a manicure) index finger as we speak. 

I wanted to review a few foundations for you because there is always a lot of hype about luxury brand makeup. They spend a gihugic amount of cash on marketing and advertising campaigns to make everything seem like the M&S chocolate melt in the middle pudding that we all have to have! We bloggers - all tend to get a bit hysterical about the hype too, and for a short while anyway, might get a little carried away because of the kudos attached to owning "the brand" rather than whether it really is actually any good... 

I hope that whatever I feel I am contributing by writing these words is of some help to someone out there. 

Today I am reviewing the Chanel Perfection Lumiere foundation.

This foundation was eagerly awaited, following the discontinuation of the gorgeous Pro Lumiere foundation which, did not suit my skin brilliantly - but I used it on so many women and the results were stunning. So, I was pretty gutted when it was whipped off the well lit shelves of Fenwicks and John Lewis and other glossy shops. The Matt Lumiere was also discontinued - a foundation which I did personally enjoy using because of my oily proneness- but maybe, if i'm honest just because it was Chanel and not because it was really that fab. 

The perfection Lumiere is supposed to bring us the best of both Pro and Matt Lumiere - long lasting, but not too matt and not too shiny or dewy.

It does last well all day and it feels and smells good. Buildable coverage and a light no makeup feel with a slightly dewy satin finish. It photos well so yes for bridal or special occasions. It is very nice to use. Perfection? No.... But nice makeup yes.

It goes on well with fingers, brush or sponge. My personal preference is with a real techniques buffing brush so I can really buff it into my skin and blurr out my pores and any blemishes. 

I do really like this product, and would recommend it if it wasn't for the price tag of £36. Perhaps it's something you should try and trick your boyfriend or husband to buy for you. All I will say is that  Bourjois healthy mix is very similar and has all of the same quality's for a snip of the price and considering the same factory makes these products, it's a bit alarming that the premium brand get away with such a high price point. You are essentially paying for the name. 

Ladies - it's your money - spend it how you wish but if you want to flash some Chanel in your make up bag, go for a lip gloss :-) xxxxxx

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