I'm usually a drugstore kind of girl. Having tried a wide variety of drugstore foundations, I discovered that the Maybelline Fit Me is my absolute go-to. The lightweight, oil-free formula is comfortable on my face and doesn't provoke my acne-prone skin. The coverage is medium to buildable without making me feel cakey, and although it's perfect for oily skin, the water-based formula leaves a healthy glow on my skin you don't often get with matte foundations. Whilst I was completely sold on my £6.99 foundation, I was recently given some samples of a couple of Chanel foundations to try out so I decided to give them a whirl. Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Smooth Fluid Make The first foundation I tried was the Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing SPF 15 in the shade 20 Clair. The title 'lumiere' initially had me skeptical. My oily-combination skin often doesn't take well to illuminating foundations as they can highlight my pores and don't do a great job of keeping my oils at bay, leaving me looking like a big grease-ball by the end of the day. However, the promises of an anti-fatigue finish piqued my interest. Of the two foundations I tried, this one was my least favourite. The consistency was liquidy but quite thick, meaning the illuminating finish was thicker and therefore more obvious on my skin. It overall had a more heavy-weight feeling to what I'm used to and I had to use a substantial amount of powder to mattify my t-zone, leaving my face feeling extra cakey and looking more dry than usual. Because of the extra powder I had to apply to my face, any anti-fatigue effects were somewhat counteracted. However, I will say that the foundation is perfect for those with normal to dry skin as it does leave a pretty sheen to the skin with decent coverage, and, being Chanel, it does have a more luxurious feel and smell than some of the drugstore foundations I've tried. I also found the shade range was more skin-like than some of the drugstore ranges which can often be more dramatically orange or pink toned. I found that a little went a long way with this base in particular so I guess the luxurious price tag is a little more justified. Retailing at £37 at Boots.com, I think it's a worthwhile purchase for those with normal to dry skin looking for a luxurious foundation to provide decent coverage and an illuminating finish. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua The second foundation I tried was the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua SPF 15 in the shade 40 Beige. After trying the Satin Smoothing from the Vitalumiere range, I admit I was skeptical about trying the second foundation, but the water-based formula appealed more to what I was used to.
Again, this foundation has a luxurious feel and smell that isn't too offensive. The lightweight consistency reminded me of the Fit Me and I was immediately impressed with the illuminating finish which, whist glowy, didn't feel greasy at all. I fell in love with this foundation after just a couple of wears and may have just replaced the Fit Me as my favourite base. Although the foundation has a low coverage, I found that it doesn't irritate my skin so I therefore didn't need the extra coverage. One layer of the foundation covered any blemishes I wanted to conceal and any other marks I may wish to cover in the future could easily be camouflaged by spot concealing with either a concealer or a thicker foundation. I've recently started really enjoying a more natural glow to my skin as opposed to a heavy, matte finish, so the low to buildable coverage is perfect for everyday wear. Again retailing at £37 at Boots.com, I'm more than tempted to purchase a full-size bottle. Admittedly, the price tag is a little daunting, but a worthwhile investment for a reliable base I’ll save for special occasions or days my skin feels particularly bleak. I may have just been converted to a luxurious foundation, but I'll still be keeping a couple of bottles of Fit Me on my dressing table.
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