So needless to say I lost the battle to keep my blog alive during summer. Unfortunately again, I was down again with my exam result and had to go through all the process of remedial, resit and waiting for result and damn it was so stressful. However, so glad that I pass and too bad since I got the result there were only a few days before the start of class... can you believe it? '-.- So I pretty much spend my time try to get out from this 'surreal' feeling of getting a pass. You know if I truly look into myself I still feel like I'm waiting for my resit result.. but it's already a month. I guess I didn't really get an actual 'break' like going somewhere and I didn't even spend effort to actually celebrate it. I think a celebration dinner/lunch could have been great. oh well moving on to the review.
So I got this since Mat Lumiere was discontinued and I tried this Lift Lumiere on at the counter and I kind of got a free makeover there. Like seriously Chanel, you really know how to make your customer happy! I remember she remove all my makeup, put on moisturizer, put on primer, the foundation, concealer, powder, blusher and even lipstick... all Chanel. woww!! Bravo Chanel counter! I always take customer service into product price you see, the more expensive the product, the better the customer service should be. You guys got A++++ (and they are very consistent)
At first glance of its name, Lift Lumiere is definitely targeted toward more of mature skin. Words like 'lift' and 'firming' is more synonymous with more of mature skin product. The first description from Chanel is
"Wrinkles and fine lines are smoothed, as if by magic. The face regains the appearance of young skin. Pores and imperfections seem to disappear and dark spots are lightened. The complexion glows with youthfulness.",
so there you go. It claims to contain Liftoptic complex which direct light to give a flattering look on the complexion and a firming polymer that smooth the surface. Of course I have no idea how far these claims are true but this foundation performance are not to be underestimate.
Its package is a standard foundation bottle, semi opaque so you can't see the shade through the bottle, might be for protection of the formula. The pump works well, with black cap that has a white engrossed double 'C' of Chanel logo. This is the kind of foundation bottle you show off on your vanity, hahaa!
Now on to the texture, it definitely more runnier than my other foundation, and have this 'thin, liquidy' consistency. It goes on light and smooth and there is no obvious shimmer or anything. The coverage is more of medium or light and you definitely need concealer for more of a flawless finish. Despite that I always think one pump is enough, and I have wide face. Given the consistency, it also doesn't feel heavy at all.
The only 'small issue' I have with this is just the shade. So 60 HÂLÉ is my best match and overall it does blend well, but it has this tad bit of peach undertone which I always think does not blend as flattering as a more yellow undertone would. This is still warm undertone but I wish has more of that 'yellow' to it. But again as I said this just a small issue and I am still happy with it.
See, it still blends well. So the finishing as you can see is nowhere near matte. It does give a bit of 'sheen' but not a disco ball effect. It's a nice 'dewy' finish, and could be like you second skin. It is best applied with hand, standard brush or stippling, and stick to synthetic brush. With the thin consistency, I think sponge, buffing brush like a flat kabuki and natural hair brush would soak this up, especially for those who like to pump foundation directly on your sponge or brush.
If you really optimize you skin smoothness, you know, with enough exfoliation, hydration and moisture, you can easily achieve that more 'flawless' 'no makeup' look with foundation. Just because it so light and the finish is very natural.
Price is at GBP 38.00 which is quite expensive for a bottle of foundation but this could be your choice if you want to treat yourself. As I said it seems to be target for mature women, but I think it still work great with younger skin, especially to get that second skin effect. It is a good base for a dewy finish. It could get a bit shiny for oilier skin but set it well with powder, it should be under control. So for those who want matte, I don't think you will be happy with this.
So overall 3.8/5
This could have been better with wider shade range.
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