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Friday, June 15, 2012

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation - Review

On a recent trip to my local Macy's, I went to the Chanel Counter to get a sample of  Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation.
The MUAs told me I was in for a treat because they had a visit form their Regional MUA. She matched me and they supplied me with a generous sample in the shade 94 AMBRE.
She said, "I don't know what foundation you are wearing now, but it the makeup you are wearing looks pasty." PAUSE!
I appreciated her candor. I explained that normally I mix two foundations to get my color. She gave me some helpful tips on blending two foundations to get the best color.
A friend of mine told me the lady was probably "pumping me" so I would invest in the Chanel.
Looking at these photographs, I must say that I found the Chanel to be more chalky looking than my
MAC MatchMaster. They really should do something about the horrid florescent lighting in department stores.
I thought the 94 AMBRE was a good match.
I think we were both wrong.
I can attribute some of the ashiness to the white finishing powder. But for the most part, I think the color is a little off.


I was further disappointed because of it's having a scent. What's that about? UGH!
My skin is very sensitive. However, I tried this foundation because a couple of my makeup buddies who also have sensitive skin did not have any problems.
Right now I'm recovering from a break out related to this product.
I also think the color match was off. Notice the "ashiness".
I think I should have gotten a sample 1 shade darker.
I do not think I will continue using the sample. Nor will I be purchasing the full size. I am really disappointed. I wanted this to work for me. #FAIL











Color Breakdown
EYES
2ndary base - Soft OCHRE
Color - NAKED & NAKED 2 Palettes
Black liner, Mascara

CHEEKS
base - L'Oreal HIP Blendable Blushing Cream COQUETTE
set - Rock & Republic Contrived Pressed Blush X-RATED

LIPS
Line - NK Auto Liner Pencil MAGENTA
Fill - NYX Pencil PINKY and MAC CHATTERBOX
Gloss - MAC Dazzleglass FUNTABULOUS


Natural Sunlight
















Florescent Lighting


















Tungsten Lighting












I am still on the search for my Holy Grail foundation.
What is your Holy Grail Foundation?

4 comments:

  1. aww sorry it didnt work out for u sis,the scent is defo a turn off and colour match. I am between 64Beige Amber and 94 Amber.hope u recover from the breakout

    Current holy grail is Lancome Teint Idole ultra 24h,it has flowery scent but has never broke me out.

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    1. yeah, I was bummed. Skin is almost back 2 normal. I want to try the Lancome as well, but a lil nervous b/c of the scent. LOL Thanks for your comment.

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  2. aww sorry this didn't work for you! i liked it a bit, but didn't find the finish as matte as i wanted.

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