Curious Beauty

…And the foundation countdown continues!  After reviewing the feedback on TotalBeauty.com and Makeupalley.com, here are the Top 5 Chanel Foundations.  Does your foundation make the list?

1= Teint Innocence Compact Makeup SPF 10 ($56)

Average TotalBeauty.com Rating = 9/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating = 4.1/5

Product Description from Chanel.com: “Innovative compact foundation offers luxurious glide-on application, delivering greater colour purity for a natural, even, luminous complexion.”

*TotalBeauty.com reviewers loved how sheer this makeup looked while still providing adequate coverage and a luminous finish.  Indeed, “luminous” seemed to be the catch-phrase in many reviews.  The two greatest negatives were the limited shade selection and the fact that it didn’t necessarily control oiliness throughout the day.

2= Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Makeup SPF 15 ($54)

Average TotalBeauty.com Rating = 9.1/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating = 4/5

Product Description from Chanel.com: “Delivers a young, radiant look. Lines, wrinkles and imperfections seem to be erased. Ultra-gliding fluid provides buildable coverage. SPF 15 UV protection; nut extract guards against free radicals.”

*Those TotalBeauty.com reviewers who are fans of Vitalumiere often commented on how easy it is to apply and that it allows for sheer to medium coverage without leaving a heavy “makeup” look.  A few of the older reviewers commented that they felt this foundation really helped their mature skin look “dewy” and youthful.   The main negative for TotalBeauty reviewers seemed to be the price.

3= Double Perfection Compact – Natural Matte Powder Makeup SPF 10 ($50)

Average TotalBeauty.com Rating = 8.8/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating = 4.1/5

Product Description from Chanel.com: “The flawless matte finish you want … effortlessly. Superlight, long-lasting wet/dry SPF 10 formula. Soft, smooth texture ensures easy application for a naturally radiant, matte complexion. Light-reflecting pigments minimize the appearance of lines.”

*TotalBeauty reviewers loved how well this lasted throughout the day.  A number of oily and combination-skinned reviewers commented that this was the perfect foundation for their tricky skin types.  The main deterrents seemed to be price and the fact that this foundation might accentuate dryness and fine lines on drier skin types.

4= Teint Innocence Naturally Luminous Fluid Makeup SPF 12 ($47)

Average TotalBeauty.com Rating = 8.7/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating = 4/5

Product Description from Chanel.com: “Pure lightness, this new liquid makeup from CHANEL provides dream coverage. A unique formula allows skin’s natural glow to show through while it evens out skin tone and helps to conceal imperfections.”

*As with the Teint Innocence compact, TotalBeauty.com reviewers love how the fluid provides a sheer, natural and luminous finish. A few reviewers commented that they apply the Teint Innocence fluid in the morning, and they use the Teint Innocence compact for touch-ups throughout the day. The only drawbacks seemed to be – again – the price, as well as the bottle packaging (which makes it easy to over-pour).

5= Pro Lumiere Professional Finish Makeup SPF15 ($54)

Average TotaBeauty.com Rating = 8.2/10; Average Makeupalley.com Rating = 3.5/5

Product Description from Chanel.com: “This foundation provides you effortless perfection with professional looking results. This breakthrough oil-free formula imparts an unprecedented semi-matte finish that can be blended for a soft, natural look or built up for greater sophistication.”

*A lot of TotalBeauty.com reviewers loved that this foundation provided great coverage with a satiny finish.  It appears that many find this foundation to be the healthy medium between luminous and matte foundations.  However, some reviewers commented that this wasn’t the best choice for drier skin types (it might settle into dry patches and fine lines), and others mentioned that this foundation was “heavier” than they would have liked.

Which Chanel foundation have you worn most recently?  What do you like the most about it?