Natural, luminous skin is one of the most difficult makeup
looks to achieve. Unless you are blessed with supermodel skin or a goddesslike
inner glow, you have to create this look through makeup. Basically, fake it...
or at least enhance your natural beauty with a little help. Therefore the
products according to your skin type and colour, application, and amount of
product used can all affect the outcome of your 'natural beauty'. Less is
always more, but sometimes your skin does need enough makeup on to make you
feel confident and comfortable within your own skin.
I
have discovered a new Healthy Glow Fluid foundation by Chanel
called Les Beiges which enhances your natural skin, making it look, well,
healthy and glowing - exactly what it says on the tin. I've been wearing it for
a week now and it's seriously so incredible, it's pretty much perfect skin in a
bottle!
The new Les Beiges Foundation follows on from the now iconic
Healthy Glow Sheer Powder from Chanel which uses similar technology to
enhance skins complexion. Chanel labatories studied the particular
characteristics which make the skin glow naturally when creating this
foundation as they wanted it to mimic perfect skin. Les Beiges Fluid Foundation contains
Titanium Dioxide which absorbs light rays to refelect their white component,
and transmit their red component through skin for reflection on the skins
surface, resulting in a fresh and slightly rosy halo. This very unique mineral
pigment is joined by carefully selected soft focus powders to even out and
embellish the complexion with a sheer finish. The complexion is simply enhanced
with the most natural and sophisticated radiance that is subtle yet powerful.
What I noticed about my foundation when I tested it out on
my sisters was that the same colour adapted to different skin tones. We are all
the same tone, however I have one sister who is darker than me, and another who
is much fairer. The foundation in 50, looked great on them both as it blended
well, but but also enhanced their natural skin tone. Les Beiges comes in 14
different shades which can be customised and developed depending on the amount
applied. You only need one pump, but if you do apply two, it doesn't look cakey
as it blends into skin as easy as a moisturiser. It also contains SPF25 which
protects you from sun damage, as well as acting like an anti age product.
The bottle is a small frosted glass bottle which is
compact and light enough to fit into a makeup bag. As I mentioned earlier, you
only need one pump for the entire face, so for someone like me who normally is
a two pump girl, this is a miracle. A little amount goes a really long way.
The
consistency is really thick and creamy, so its quite shocking how quickly it
absorbs into the skin leaving a really weightless finish which is sheer, yet
has full coverage, like second skin. The fluid itself smells amazing and it
glides effortlessley over every curve of the face to enhance it's shape. I feel
like the light reflecting qualities almost sculpt the face too, the same way as
a highlighter or a strobing effect would. You still need to apply blusher, but
I've notice I use less now. The application requires minimal effort as you
apply it with your fingers, so there is no need for brushes or sponges.
Its super fast to use, and doesn't require a primer because the finish is
matt and skin feels like velvet. It does however, remain dewy and radiant.
Its
fascinating how may different and apposing things this foundation is doing all
at once. I have never used anything like it and wasn't looking for a new
foundation, but I have been converted. Also, if you're a chanel fan like me, it
compliments the other products really well too, my eyeshadow, lipstick and
blusher all seemed to blend in better and sit on the skin easier, and longer
thoughout the day.
I would highly recommend this foundation to everyone.
I have never used anything like it. Its genius - luxurious, practical,
anti ageing, has a high coverage, it's sheer with a radiant and natural finish.
Did I mention, it lasts all day too, even after the gym. Bring on January!
£36.00
Available from Chanel
15th January 2016
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