Now, I have mentioned quite a few times now on this blog, my love for the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation. It has been a staple in my everyday makeup routine for quite a few months now and I thought it was about time I did a full review on this on my blog.
On Chanel’s website, this foundation is described as ‘a new-generation texture, an unprecedented sensory experience and a unique makeup result.’ It also claims to have ‘rapid and easy application’ with Chanel recommending to simply apply it with your fingers.
‘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.’
This 30ml bottle retails for £33.00 so it is quite pricey, but in my opinion, it really is worth it! This is an oil-free foundation so you do have to give it a good shake before you use it. I think the packaging is sleek and very ‘Chanel’ and a little really does go a long way with this product. I have been using this pretty much every day since September and I am only just getting towards the end of it, so I really can justify the price as it has lasted longer than most other foundations I have bought in the past.
I thought, to give you a proper over view of what this foundation is like, I would take a couple of photos whilst applying my makeup today. My skin is quite bad at the moment so I apologise for my rather unattractive bare faced selfie in this post! I’m not a massive fan of taking selfies as I never like the way they turn out but hey ho I took three!
The picture in the top left is clearly pre-makeup, the bottom left is just with this foundation on and the right-hand photo is after I have completed my full makeup for today. I applied this with my fingers like Chanel suggested today and I was really happy with the effect, it was light yet still gave enough coverage for me today. I have also applied this with both a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush and a Real Techniques Buffing Brush and they have also given a really nice finish to the skin. I wear the shade 20 Beige which is quite a good match for me all year round as this foundation really does blend seamlessly into my skin.
If I had to think of any quibbles about this they would be:
- I would like just a little bit more coverage (This is why I am looking into the Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow as it has been described as this foundation but with more coverage. Score!)
- There is not a massive shade range, although this doesn’t effect me at all it could be a problem for really fair or dark ladies.
- I would like the price to be under £30. Although I would repurchase this (probably over and over again) there is something quite heartbreaking about forking out over £30 for just a foundation!
If you are interested, here are the other makeup products I have used in this makeup look:
- Clarins Instant Concealer in Fair 01
- Benefit Brow Zings in Light
- Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Pink
- Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold
- Maybelline Master Drama Cream Eyeliner Pencil in Dark Purple
- Maybelline Brow Drama in Clear
- Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara
- Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
- Laura Mercier Lipliner in Pot Pourri
- Benefit Lipstick in Lady’s Choice
Have you tried this foundation before? Would you spend £33 on a foundation? Have you used any other Chanel makeup products?
Much Love
xoxo
Agree! Worth every penny! This is a holy grail of mine, too. Great review.
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gorgeous makeup look! I’ve been wanting to try this foundation out for a while… now I just might have to!
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Thank you! You should go to the counter and get a sample, last time I went they were pretty good for giving samples so you can try before you buy xx
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I’ve been curious about this foundation…do have oily skin yourself? do you think it would hold up on oily skin?
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I have combination that does seem to lean more on the dry side sometime, when I spoke to the girl on the Chanel counter, she said this was one of their most matte foundations but I wouldn’t say this is matte at all really. If I were you I’d get a sample from the counter, the samples last around 3 days so you can get a good idea of whether it would work or not. You could always use a matifying primer before hand though. Hope that helps 🙂 xxx
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I have it. It’s worth it! Your skin does not look horrible at all girl!
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Hahaha thanks, it didn’t even look that bad in person and then as soon as I took a photo I was like what on earth has happened?!?! Xxx
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You look lovely with it on. I have mega oily skin so always struggle to find a good foundation. I would spend over £30 if it was a good product n didint slide off my face haha xx
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Aw thank you! I used to have really oil skin when i was younger and I used MAC studio fix fluid I think and that seemed to hold up well. Do you use primers and setting powders too? Xxx
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I haven’t tried any MAC products so might look into that one. I use smash box primer which seems to help but I’m still looking for the perfect setting powder that doesn’t leave me looking flat n orange😧 xx
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Yes I’ve not found a powder that I would repurchase either. Constantly on the lookout! But I have the Charlotte tilbury and MAC ones in my ‘to try’ list so I’m hoping one of those will do the trick! Xx
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I have some Chanel blush and that’s it. 😢 I’m suoer interested in Charlotte Tilbury too. Haven’t tried anything.
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I could buy all of chanels products. The packaging is just so classy! I’ve only tried a sample of the foundation and I’m sold! Looked amazing! A smidge dewy but I’ve got my eye on her powder too so I’d just have to buy both 😉
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This is my absolute fav foundation but every store I go to, my shade is out of stock! 😪
Hajara | Chocolatefrosst Xx
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Oh no! Can you buy it online? It’s such a good everyday foundation! Xxx
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Ugh, I avoid Chanel because it’s just overpriced for what it is. I don’t find their makeup to be THAT drastically better than other brands, like Shiseido or Lancome… it’s mostly for the 2 C’s logo!
I’ve tested this foundation in store but I ended up buying the Shiseido Sheer and Perfect foundation which actually has great coverage and no scent.
I did a review on these liquidy type of foundations (which I really like) here:
https://stashmatters.wordpress.com/2015/03/06/shiseido-sheer-and-perfect-foundation-comparison-to-other-fluid-foundations/
Great review and you look lovely! 🙂
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I’ve never tried Shiseido so maybe I should have a look into them. I quite like one Lance foundation sample I had but never actually bought the full thing. I’ll have a look at your post 🙂 thanks for taking the time to comment! xxx
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I got a sample of this foundation in a magazine and absolutely loved it! I was expecting it to be more like a BB Cream with little to no coverage, so I was impressed at how buildable and flawless this looked on my skin! I am dying to buy some, but I’m more of a drugstore girl!
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