Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation.

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Apr 7, 2014

Shelley W.

Managed to snag a generous sample of the new Chanel Lumiere Velvet foundation...well my husband did by braving the Chanel counter by himself on a busy Sunday afternoon. The darkest shade is #70 and intially I upon seeing seeing it I was like "whoa this is not going to work on skin".

Its advertised as drying down to matte/satin finish and no powder is needed to set it. For such a little bottle it sure did engulf in the fragrance department. As I used my fingers to apply I did notice quickly how it just melted into the skin (blame the alcohol for that one). And I looked like I saw a ghost for about ten mintutes as my skins natural oils took over to give me a no makeup,semi-matte appearance. My only complaint is that I had to go in with bronzer on my chin because it was looking a lil too pasty pale.

The coverage on this is light to medium. Best suited for normal to oily skin as the alcohol content is bound to cause sahara conditions on dry skin types. Also I must note you must have zero issues on the skin surface for this to be of any benefit because it will highlight every sin.

The fragrance is slightly annoying but it does go away after a few minutes.

Will I purchase a full-size bottle? Heck to tha NO! Though I'm very happy with the Chanel Quad in Seduction that he picked out. Very pigmented.

Apr 7, 2014

Shelley W.

Pic of me wearing the foundation and eye quad.

Apr 7, 2014

Sabrina K.

Thats such a gorgeous picture of you!!
Your skin looks perfect!

Apr 7, 2014

Ileene M.

Agree^^, you look flawless.

Apr 7, 2014

Shumi C.

I like it! Your skin looks flawless! But since you said your skin must have zero issues, I've counted myself out, unfortunately I'm not blessed with flawless skin so it's a no no for me. :( loving the quad eyeshadow colours though 😍

Apr 7, 2014

Traci L.

Looks great and flawless, and glowing

Apr 7, 2014

Ame S.

Such a thorough review and your facial features are stunning! =)

Apr 7, 2014

Shelley W.

Thank you ladies. I'm going to hang tough and use the sample all this week. Northeast FL temps have been in the 80 range so I'm going to see how it really behaves in the heat.

Apr 7, 2014

Amanda W.

Beautiful!
I love Perfection Lumiere but from your review I don't think the foundation will suit my skin needs.
Now if I could only get my hubby to brave a makeup counter...

Apr 8, 2014

Tina K.

Beautiful! However, I do prefer your pix when you're wearing your Bobbi Brown.

Apr 8, 2014

Priscilla C.

You look lovely! Love your hair;)

Apr 8, 2014

Shelley W.

I was thinking the same thing Tina!! As soon as I put that foundation on I wanted to wash it all off and start over with my Bobbi Brown foundation stick. :)
Thank you Priscilla. xxx

Apr 8, 2014

Kelly H.

Thanks for the review Shelley, I love my Chanel foundation almost as much as my Dior and was considering trying this one.

Apr 8, 2014

Aru T.

You look so so gorgeous Shelley... :)

Apr 8, 2014

Shelley W.

Thank you Aru. :)