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post #1 of 667
9/23/10 at 2:18am
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Ladies you all know a masterpiece begins with a perfect canvas...

What's your favorite Chanel foundation??

What's your experience with Chanel foundations??

Do you want to try a Chanel foundation??
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post #2 of 667
9/23/10 at 2:54am

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I love Pro Lumiere! It's the only one I have tried so far, but I absolutely adore it.

It provides excellent coverages for all my blemishes, and it's easy to rework, as it has to be set.
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post #3 of 667
9/23/10 at 9:07am

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I really wanna try the Vitalumiere or the Prolumiere. I've never used it on myself but I applied it on my cousin once (Vita) and it blends so smoothly!
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post #4 of 667
9/23/10 at 9:49am

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I've always wanted to try one but propylene glycol, which my rosacea reacts to, is in all of the ones I've checked ingredients on. BTW the 2 times I've had to ask Chanel directly about ingredients they asked for my address and sent them via...are you sitting down? Fedex!!! What a waste of $$ for them. Now I'm afraid to ask anymore! Does anyone know if they have a foundation that uses butylene glycol instead of propylene glycol? Also, I've heard that they don't run very light, at least in the US. Even MAC's new Prolongwear in NC15 is a bit dark on me. Does Chanel have anything lighter than that?
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post #5 of 667
9/23/10 at 11:42am

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^^ Don't know about the foundation shade question, but Chanel sent you an ingredients list via Fedex?? Definitely a waste of money for them, but I'm impressed with the service aspect for sure.
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post #6 of 667
9/23/10 at 12:07pm

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I've always wanted to try one but propylene glycol, which my rosacea reacts to, is in all of the ones I've checked ingredients on. BTW the 2 times I've had to ask Chanel directly about ingredients they asked for my address and sent them via...are you sitting down? Fedex!!! What a waste of $$ for them. Now I'm afraid to ask anymore! Does anyone know if they have a foundation that uses butylene glycol instead of propylene glycol? Also, I've heard that they don't run very light, at least in the US. Even MAC's new Prolongwear in NC15 is a bit dark on me. Does Chanel have anything lighter than that?
There is a new shade in the new formulation of Vitalumiere. 0.2 Diaphane. It will be light enough. I'm NW/NC10 and it worked for me. I just didn't like the formula. I found it never felt like it set and even with my dry skin it felt greasy or something to me since it never seemed to dry.

I would love to know if they have this light of shade in any of the other formulations like ProLumiere?? I don't have a counter near me so I had the sample of VitaLumiere sent to me with a CP I had someone do for me from the US.

Thanks!
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post #7 of 667
9/23/10 at 1:19pm

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^^ Don't know about the foundation shade question, but Chanel sent you an ingredients list via Fedex?? Definitely a waste of money for them, but I'm impressed with the service aspect for sure.
The funny thing was that it took weeks...and then was sent by FedEx. When it came I was like...what the heck could this be?
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post #8 of 667
9/23/10 at 4:15pm
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There is a new shade in the new formulation of Vitalumiere. 0.2 Diaphane. It will be light enough. I'm NW/NC10 and it worked for me. I just didn't like the formula. I found it never felt like it set and even with my dry skin it felt greasy or something to me since it never seemed to dry.

I would love to know if they have this light of shade in any of the other formulations like ProLumiere?? I don't have a counter near me so I had the sample of VitaLumiere sent to me with a CP I had someone do for me from the US.

Thanks!
Vitalumiere is meant to give your skin a dewy look and keep it hydrated. As you said it doesn't set and some may be bothered by that but some will just love it. I've use it a couple times having both experiences, so I guess it truly depends on your skin condition and your special preferences.
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post #9 of 667
9/23/10 at 11:03pm

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i really want to try chanel mat lumiere, but the reviews on makeupalley are so-so and then there aren't many reviews i've seen when i searched here on specktra..

has anyone used it that has combo/oily skin? staying power? coverage?

i wasn't able to get a sample, because the SA at macy's said they don't give samples of foundation out.. boo
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post #10 of 667
9/23/10 at 11:44pm

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What are the opinions on the concealer? There's the Lumiere (the one in the tube like the glossimers) and the Lumiere Lift (that one has some "lifting" properties, as the name would suggest). LL is only $5 more than the other.

Basically, my MUFE Lift just isn't cutting it anymore. I'm investigating the MUFE Full Coverage and the Camouflage Cream, among others, and wondered about the Chanel options.
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post #11 of 667
9/24/10 at 1:33am

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I finished a tube of Eclat Lumiere before. The consistency is light and it brightens the skin. However, I need a heavy duty concealer for my dark eye circles and this did not provide enough coverage for me.

I've tried the Life Lumiere before and it comes in a pump bottle, which is harder to control the amount you need. The website describes it as being able to smooth the texture of the eye contours. I think I need it.

On to the foundation, I've finished a bottle of fluid Teint Innocent and I love the finish. I'm holding on to buying a new bottle until I've tried the new foundation, Vitalumiere Aqua.

New Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation | MakeUp4All, Ladies Beauty
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post #12 of 667
9/24/10 at 2:19pm

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Originally Posted by RandomnessWithK View Post
i really want to try chanel mat lumiere, but the reviews on makeupalley are so-so and then there aren't many reviews i've seen when i searched here on specktra..

has anyone used it that has combo/oily skin? staying power? coverage?

i wasn't able to get a sample, because the SA at macy's said they don't give samples of foundation out.. boo
I've only tried the powder version of Mat Lumiere - I have very oily skin, and the staying power is about as good as it gets for me. It has a nice texture (hard to explain, but some powder foundations can be really drying - this one isn't) and can be applied sheerly with a brush for light coverage, with a dry sponge for medium coverage, or with a wet sponge for full coverage. I prefer liquid for daily use, but it's my go-to choice for taking on holiday. I do wish the shades were a little yellower though as I'm quite warm toned.
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post #13 of 667
9/24/10 at 2:50pm

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Does anyone know if Lift Lumiere will work on dry skin? I like using Teint Innocence right now but I think I need something with a little more coverage.
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post #14 of 667
9/24/10 at 2:54pm

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What are the opinions on the concealer? There's the Lumiere (the one in the tube like the glossimers) and the Lumiere Lift (that one has some "lifting" properties, as the name would suggest). LL is only $5 more than the other.

Basically, my MUFE Lift just isn't cutting it anymore. I'm investigating the MUFE Full Coverage and the Camouflage Cream, among others, and wondered about the Chanel options.
I tried the Chanel longwear (name?) & while it looked natural, I didn't feel as though it gave enough coverage. I thought perhaps I could layer it, but I'm kinda getting tired of doing that. I should try the lift next time. Also, I didn't think that the lightest shade was light enough for me.
I do like the MUFE Full Coverage...but yet I still search. I do like the new MAC prolongwear too.
Chanel should make one full of great hydrating & goodies for the eye area while actually covering dark circles..oh, & make it natural looking.
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post #15 of 667
9/24/10 at 3:34pm

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^^Well, if the lightest shade isn't light enough for you, it won't be for me, either. I might take a chance on the Korres one...it seems to be like YSL Touche Eclat, but half the price, and with all sorts of natural ingredients for brightening, tightening, etc.
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post #16 of 667
9/30/10 at 11:24am

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The new Vitalumiere Aqua foundation is up on the Chanel Asia website. It sounds very promising. I hope to get some samples to try at my next Chanel purchase.

http://www.chanel.com/en_SG/fragranc...RE-AQUA-118356
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post #17 of 667
9/30/10 at 11:38am

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Reading the description, could it be something similar to MAC's Face & Body? (though I think f&B doesn't have any sun filter).
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post #18 of 667
10/1/10 at 10:11am

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Has anyone tried the Le Blanc Illuminating Base? I'm thinking of getting it in a swap and I don't have the opportunity to check it out in person. I just want to make sure it's not sparkly but rather a subtle pearlized sheen. I don't wan't glitter/sparkles all over my face.
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post #19 of 667
10/1/10 at 10:12am

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Reading the description, could it be something similar to MAC's Face & Body? (though I think f&B doesn't have any sun filter).
I love the MUFE F&B and would be very excited to try this if it was a similar formula!
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post #20 of 667
10/13/10 at 5:44am

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There are no glitters in Le Blanc Illuminating Base. It is one of Chanel's best sellers. I've tried samples before but I prefer my base to have SPF so I don't need to layer so many products.

Vitalumiere Aqua foundation has launched and I tried it. It provides light coverage, and it is replacing teint innocence fluid. I love TI fluid and I'm sad it is gone. The cream version is still on going.
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post #21 of 667
10/13/10 at 6:33am

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There are no glitters in Le Blanc Illuminating Base. It is one of Chanel's best sellers. I've tried samples before but I prefer my base to have SPF so I don't need to layer so many products.

Vitalumiere Aqua foundation has launched and I tried it. It provides light coverage, and it is replacing teint innocence fluid. I love TI fluid and I'm sad it is gone. The cream version is still on going.
Thanks!

Hmm I don't even think there is a TI fluid here, just a cream in the jar? Maybe I'm wrong. Sorry your favourite is being discountinued. That is so frustrating. I wonder how long unopened bottles would last?
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post #22 of 667
10/17/10 at 7:41am

Unopened bottles of fluid foundation? I'm guessing pretty long, maybe a year or 2. There was a fluid TI and cream TI in a compact packaging. The cream formula is still available. 

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post #23 of 667
11/1/10 at 7:56pm

is vitalumiere for combination skin?

also is it buildable? i want something that is sheer and not too cakey!

 

any suggestions?

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post #24 of 667
11/1/10 at 9:17pm
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I've always wanted to try one but propylene glycol, which my rosacea reacts to, is in all of the ones I've checked ingredients on. BTW the 2 times I've had to ask Chanel directly about ingredients they asked for my address and sent them via...are you sitting down? Fedex!!! What a waste of $$ for them. Now I'm afraid to ask anymore! Does anyone know if they have a foundation that uses butylene glycol instead of propylene glycol? Also, I've heard that they don't run very light, at least in the US. Even MAC's new Prolongwear in NC15 is a bit dark on me. Does Chanel have anything lighter than that?


do you know if people with rosacea usually react to propylene glycol? i know that i react to mica and have wondered which chanel foundations contain that, but i didn't know about this ingredient before... what foundation are you using atm?

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post #25 of 667
11/2/10 at 4:49am

Usually might be a stretch but many do. If you have read the book by Dr. Nase it is included in there as a potential problem ingredient. The thing with rosacea triggers, as far as cosmetic ingredients go, is that it's very YMMV, so you really have to do your own experimenting. I have great luck with Chantecaille Future Skin and Alima MMU (but the MMU contains mica).

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post #26 of 667
11/2/10 at 4:56am



 

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ View Post

The new Vitalumiere Aqua foundation is up on the Chanel Asia website. It sounds very promising. I hope to get some samples to try at my next Chanel purchase.

http://www.chanel.com/en_SG/fragranc...RE-AQUA-118356


Have you had a chance to check this out by any chance Miss QQ? Any idea what the sunscreen ingredient is and whether the formula includes propylene glycol? Are there any really light shades? Not too full of questions, am I? lol.gif

 

Edit: A friend of mine from MUA sent me this link with the ingredients for the new foundation. It won't work for me because of the chemical sunscreen, alcohol (it seems like all these newer light foundations like Diorskin Nude, etc. contain alcohol, and high up on the ingredient list) and dipropylene glycol, but maybe someone else would find the list (and comments) useful:

 

http://www.beautyholicsanonymous.com/2010/10/chanel-vitalumiere-aqua-ultra-light-skin-perfecting-makeup/


Edited by Winthrop44 - 11/2/10 at 6:25am
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post #27 of 667
11/2/10 at 7:15am

I've got a sample of B10 Vitalumiere Aqua but it is too light for me. I tried the other shades at the counter and I like the texture and scent. I've heard about the chemical ingredient in the new lighter foundations too but I don't know if they will cause any problem to my skin. Tried Diorskin Nude on a face a few times and was fine. 

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post #28 of 667
11/5/10 at 8:20pm

I'm crossing my fingers that this comes in chestnut for the us customers. I really want to try it and don't want to be left out!

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post #29 of 667
11/27/10 at 7:06pm

Can someone help me which shade in Mat lumiere liquid would be good for me? I am MAC NC20 in studio fix and studio sculpt

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post #30 of 667
11/28/10 at 3:16am

Monsy, have you tried the foundation chart over at Temptalia? All of her readers entered this information, so that might be a good place to get started.

 

I was shopping yesterday and I am looking for a light foundation to get rid of my slight redness in the cheeks I have during winter, something dewy and not heavy and definitely not something matte. She recommended the new Vitalumiére Aqua foundation in B30 to me. By bf asked me if I am looking for a bad tanning bed look. She thought I will be pleasantly surprised when I try it. 

The lightest colour is BR20, but the name is Beige Rosé. Would that work being a NC15/20? It still looks a lot darker than the NC20 foundation I use in summer. 

 

TIA

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