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Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation Review

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation Review
Overall rating from 4 reviews so far:
3.2/5
Would use it again?
3.0/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.8/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
2.8/5

A new-generation texture. An unprecedented sensory experience. A unique makeup result. Rapid and easy application. VITALUMIÈRE AQUA. Apply your makeup without thinking about it.

Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise. Although it is exceptionally delicate and light, an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result is achieved. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energized. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if glowing from within. Bathed in light…


Its formula, endowed 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.

Website http://www.chanel.com/en_SG/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-VITALUMI%C3%88RE-AQUA-118356

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Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation Review

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation Review

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Overall rating:
2.3/5
14th December, 2017
0 members found this review useful
Overpriced and made me break out!

So when I first started wearing this foundation I absolutely loved it. It offered flawless, good coverage, that made me feel like I didn't have any makeup on at all, but still covered up any blemishes.

You do have to shake it for what feels like forever to get it to come out in the right consistency, but on application it does look really beautiful and feels silky on the skin.

After a couple of weeks of wearing it, however, it started to look really orange on my skin, and my whole face broke out in spots. I do have pretty dry and somewhat sensitive skin though, so it may work better for others, but for me considering the high cost I was really disappointed at how angry it made my skin.

In my opinion there are other brands that offer foundation that does not feel heavy at a much a lower price and that don't make my skin break out!

Tips: The makeup artist who sold it to me suggested that I apply it with my hands, and this worked quite well to get beautiful coverage.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
26th April, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Fav high end foundation!

This would be in my top high end foundations.

Yes, it's a pricey one, but the finish is BEAUTIFUL.

I wanted to try this after celebrity makeup artist lisa eldrige raved about how much she uses this on her clients.

When i wear this, i get tonnes of compliments on my skin, it has a glowy luminous finish.

as the name suggests, it is a water based foundation so make sure you shake the bottle to activate the ingredients, i've made the mistake of forgetting a few too many times, and for the price you don't want any going to waste!

The texture would be my favourite of all foundations, it feels light and conditioning to the skin as well, which you'd expect as theres some skincare ingredients in this.

I'd definitely try it at the counter first, as it looks some people have had some negative experiences with it, but i couldn't recommend it enough!

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
11th April, 2015
0 members found this review useful
Highend Love

Recently I received some birthday money so I immediately thought I wanted to get some things that have been on my wish list for a very long time. One of those things was this foundation. I wanted a few other things as well that are cheaper in the states so I decided to do an order through Nordstrom using my YouShop account. This cost me USD$47.00 and I got the shade 12 Beige Rose which is a great match for my colouring. I knew the shade that would suit me as I tried it out when going through duty free a couple of months earlier. I really wanted this after hearing so much about it on YouTube especially from FleurDeForce whose channel I love.

I love the packaging of this, as you should for a Chanel makeup purchase. It isn't as high-end as I expected as it is made out of plastic. The bottom half is opaque plastic in the shade of the foundation. The lid is the nice black with the Chanel logo on the top. As the foundation needs to be shaken before use it you can hear the wee balls in there to help it mix well. Once you take the lid off there is a small hole to dispense the foundation through. I really like the size of this as it is great for travelling too and no worrying about it leaking or glass breaking. It does look like small packaging for the price but it is a standard 30ml.

In the instructions of use they advise using your fingers. This isn't my usual way of applying makeup (I love my brushes). It actually does go on nicest with using your fingers, and I have tried with a multitude of my brushes to no avail. I get a nice mid-coverage with this and I am able to add some extra layers over areas that need more coverage without any problems. I haven't had any skin problems while using this foundation. You do need to shake this first as it is oil based so can separate if not use for a while. I have found that this lasts quite well on me and is still visible on the skin by the end of my work day (8hrs).

Overall I really love this foundation and am happy that I bought it. I do think you can find some brilliant formulations of foundation for much cheaper. BUT if you are after something more high-end I think this is great, but maybe get a tester first as it is expensive. BUT if you get it from the states it is a similar price to the cheap foundations in NZ so it isn't really that bad a price (she says justifying her purchase).

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kirstyj
26th July, 2015

Just as an update I am wearing this again today and it really is flawless. Beautiful light coverage with buildability. I am certainly going to repurchase.

Overall rating:
1.0/5
25th February, 2015
4 members found this review useful
Disappointing

I first got this from Sephora overseas, the lady at the counter told me it was exactly what I wanted - which was a very light dewy coverage that makes you glow; I even tried it at the counter and thought oh it is amazing! I even recall how expensive it was - nearly $100 a pop, and it is quite a small tube.

But when I got home and used it, after shaking for a good 2-3 minutes because of how watery it comes out if you don't shake it, I felt that it made me look extremely oily, not a beautiful dewy look, but just really oily. So I thought it's ok! Nothing a bit of loose powder won't fix.. but its texture was so strange that even the loose powder sat awkwardly on top.

Anyway... what's worse is that I broke out, big time, I normally never get huge breakouts, but with this foundation it was terrible and made me hate my life! I was so disappointed...

I researched and researched and saw that many other girls from around the world also broke out! So it isn't just because of my sensitive skin, but there must really be something in there that makes you break out.

I don't think you should go out on a limb and buy this, cheaper brands sell better foundations for 1/5 the price.

Tips: If you really are wanting to try it, ask the lady at the counter to give you a sample and try it at home before you buy!

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chelseaadelaide
29th March, 2015

Thank you for the warning! Such a shame when you have such high expectations and spend so much on a product that doesn't perform xx

ChristieMJ
28th February, 2015

I am so glad you wrote this! This was going to be my next big splurge eeeek - will try get a sample, thanks for the heads up!!

Rania-alani90
25th February, 2015

aw I am sorry @kirstyj - I think you should try it anyway because all skin types react differently.. I just did my research and read that it happened with many girls around the world :( but TRY IT! you never know! you might love it

kirstyj
25th February, 2015

Argh I want this so bad! I hate you had a bad experience, I think I will have to get a sample.

Rania-alani90
25th February, 2015

@Jessickaxnz I wish I did my research before buying it, I haven't thrown it out yet so it is just sitting in my makeup cabinet because I feel so bad throwing such a pricey foundation away! :(

jessickaxnz
25th February, 2015

Great review - I have been curious about this after seeing a load of reviews about it online. It sucks you had such a bad experience given that it is so pricey!