Hey guys how was your weekend? I am still recovering from mine, which depressingly enough means I am definitely getting old! But enough self wallowing, something near on miraculous has happened! After months of trawling around various Chanel counters in countless cities I have finally found Vitalumiere Aqua in my shade (20)!
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So what else could I do but wear it for a fortnight & then write a little review...
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Well my first thoughts were that of shock. I took it out of its box & I saw its size & I automatically thought I had been swindled. But hopefully you lot aren't as dense as me! Yes it looks smaller than the original packaging, but it holds exactly the same amount. Magical, huh? I do think it is more practical packaging than the bulky & heavy glass bottle, but it definitely doesn't look nearly as impressive. Oh well, it will have to just sit in my drawer as opposed to pride of place on my mantle! What a tortured life I lead!
So what do I think of the foundation? I have used it for 2 weeks now, and I have to say I love it. So what does Chanel have to say about it?
A new-generation texture. An unprecedented sensory experience. A unique makeup result. Rapid and easy application. Apply your makeup without thinking about it. Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise: although exceptionally delicate and light, it offers an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energised. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if lit from within. Bathed in light… Its formula, enriched with a UVB sun filter and mineral sunscreen, protects the skin from damaging sun rays (SPF 15). Its crystalline fragrance accentuates the sensation of freshness and pleasure on application.
And I have to say I have to agree with this shamefully pretentious description. Its formula is quite loose (that surely can't be the correct term, but I honestly can't think of a better description), in fact you have to shake it up before each use to avoid dispensing a water-like substance! But despite this, it provides a gorgeously natural finish. It gives enough coverage create a flawless finish, yet it is light enough to still look natural. The finish is similar to the original Vitalumiere foundation, but it is slightly more natural finish and less of a dewy one. I have tried it out with all my brushes and I think my LY02 (big flat brush) gives it the best finish.
So would I recommend this product? Definitely yes!
Has it replaced the hole in my heart left by the now discontinued Pro Lumiere? Hmm.. tricky question. I love it, yet it is not anything like Pro Lumiere, so I don't think it could ever be go to replacement! So even though I am definitely a happy camper, the search definitely still continues.
It costs £31, which is expensive, but Chanel is such high quality I am more than willing to repeatedly part with my hard earned dosh.
So have you tried out Vitalumiere Aqua? What did you think? What have you guys found to replace my long lost Pro Lumiere?
Kat x
All photos my own
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Well my first thoughts were that of shock. I took it out of its box & I saw its size & I automatically thought I had been swindled. But hopefully you lot aren't as dense as me! Yes it looks smaller than the original packaging, but it holds exactly the same amount. Magical, huh? I do think it is more practical packaging than the bulky & heavy glass bottle, but it definitely doesn't look nearly as impressive. Oh well, it will have to just sit in my drawer as opposed to pride of place on my mantle! What a tortured life I lead!
So what do I think of the foundation? I have used it for 2 weeks now, and I have to say I love it. So what does Chanel have to say about it?
A new-generation texture. An unprecedented sensory experience. A unique makeup result. Rapid and easy application. Apply your makeup without thinking about it. Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise: although exceptionally delicate and light, it offers an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energised. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if lit from within. Bathed in light… Its formula, enriched with a UVB sun filter and mineral sunscreen, protects the skin from damaging sun rays (SPF 15). Its crystalline fragrance accentuates the sensation of freshness and pleasure on application.
And I have to say I have to agree with this shamefully pretentious description. Its formula is quite loose (that surely can't be the correct term, but I honestly can't think of a better description), in fact you have to shake it up before each use to avoid dispensing a water-like substance! But despite this, it provides a gorgeously natural finish. It gives enough coverage create a flawless finish, yet it is light enough to still look natural. The finish is similar to the original Vitalumiere foundation, but it is slightly more natural finish and less of a dewy one. I have tried it out with all my brushes and I think my LY02 (big flat brush) gives it the best finish.
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| Odd choice for photo I know, but I was too tired to photograph my face today, and this was the only face shot I had! |
So would I recommend this product? Definitely yes!
Has it replaced the hole in my heart left by the now discontinued Pro Lumiere? Hmm.. tricky question. I love it, yet it is not anything like Pro Lumiere, so I don't think it could ever be go to replacement! So even though I am definitely a happy camper, the search definitely still continues.
It costs £31, which is expensive, but Chanel is such high quality I am more than willing to repeatedly part with my hard earned dosh.
So have you tried out Vitalumiere Aqua? What did you think? What have you guys found to replace my long lost Pro Lumiere?
Kat x
All photos my own
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