tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post6113551850277552878..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: Chanel Perfection Lumière Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-4008086335354791692011-10-17T11:57:37.318-04:002011-10-17T11:57:37.318-04:00Did you find a way to open the bottle of perfectio...Did you find a way to open the bottle of perfection lumiere? I have to mix two colors as well, and am getting sick of mixing every day. I would like to mix them in one bottle, but am afraid of trying to pry open the pump bottles.Tishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89769416848998851992011-10-13T19:57:23.067-04:002011-10-13T19:57:23.067-04:00Thanks, Katie!Thanks, Katie!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-74086735777266476292011-10-13T16:21:40.738-04:002011-10-13T16:21:40.738-04:00I am so glad that I saw this post! I was about to ...I am so glad that I saw this post! I was about to return my PL to Nordstrom because it was too drying....but thought I would give it another try after reading this post. I used the technique you described with the LMdB foundation (using my Bobbi Brown fluffy kabuki brush, which I had never thought to use with liquid foundation!) and it gave me a great, sheer veil of coverage that stayed on even katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-26215835780370988862011-10-02T17:01:50.129-04:002011-10-02T17:01:50.129-04:00Ava, before my fascination with Jouer calms, I may...Ava, before my fascination with Jouer calms, I may have to buy everything!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-4819138724440938622011-10-02T17:00:40.795-04:002011-10-02T17:00:40.795-04:00Thank you, Beth! Don't give up. Have you tried...Thank you, Beth! Don't give up. Have you tried LMdB's gorgeous foundation?Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-42688042672068381952011-10-02T16:58:56.126-04:002011-10-02T16:58:56.126-04:00Thanks, Clarisse!
It turned into an errand Sunday...Thanks, Clarisse!<br /><br />It turned into an errand Sunday, but I'm relaxing now.<br /><br />I don't think this is the best foundation for you. Let's see what Armani's new one is like.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43729482550047357392011-10-02T12:36:53.735-04:002011-10-02T12:36:53.735-04:00I got two generous PL samples to test and used a l...I got two generous PL samples to test and used a light cream moisturizer under both. It is the same moisturizer I had been applying for weeks under the Jouer foundation I normally use. The Jouer does not pool. In fact, it doesn't budge at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-53471194941071555882011-10-02T06:53:26.056-04:002011-10-02T06:53:26.056-04:00What a meticulous and comprehensive review you pro...What a meticulous and comprehensive review you provided - thank you so much, Charlestongirl. I presently am in the throes of the Foundation Quandry and find myself almost dismayed to the point of giving up, at least for a while. I am in the same age bracket as you, and I also have very fair dry skin. So, allow me to stress that I pay extremely close attention to your opinions. I additionally lizzybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710307568357242905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-84449145987547923862011-10-02T06:36:05.712-04:002011-10-02T06:36:05.712-04:00Hi Charlestongirl!
I've not tried this one yet...Hi Charlestongirl!<br />I've not tried this one yet but reading all the comments puts me off..I don't like mat foundations on my skin, I'd rather have a glow...I'll play safe and stay with my dear Armani or Lingerie de peau by Guerlain! The shades seem to be tricky too.... Have a lovely Sunday with little Charlie by your side:-)Clarissenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-20552300943823342102011-10-02T06:07:57.108-04:002011-10-02T06:07:57.108-04:00That shoots my theory about oily skin, Ava! Did y...That shoots my theory about oily skin, Ava! Did you buy it? Try wearing a lotion moisturizer, rather than cream under it. Chanel makes a lovely one in the Lift series.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-55940842514628762602011-10-02T01:01:48.474-04:002011-10-02T01:01:48.474-04:00The new Chanel Perfection Lumiere did not wear wel...The new Chanel Perfection Lumiere did not wear well on my oily skin on one of Washington’s hot, humid days. It pooled into oily droplets on my forehead. Someone else with oily skin reported that her skin was really shiny/oily by 10am in her air conditioned office. I found that on my jawline both Beige Ambre 44 and Beige 60 looked fine. When applied to my entire face BA44 was not in the least Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-73562507065273478492011-10-02T00:04:21.415-04:002011-10-02T00:04:21.415-04:00Thank you both, Eileen and Charlestongirl. I will...Thank you both, Eileen and Charlestongirl. I will do just that, go back one day to sample B20, hopefully it will work because I really like the formula:)Rolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727139403656024808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62986409814898202432011-10-01T20:07:46.046-04:002011-10-01T20:07:46.046-04:00I agree with Eileen, Rola. I always agree with Eil...I agree with Eileen, Rola. I always agree with Eileen. :)<br /><br />There are so many shades, there's likely to be a great one for you. Definitely apply it, wait 30-45 minutes, look at your face outside and in, and then decide.<br /><br />I agree, it's not lifeless flat. On some, it's semi-matte. On me, it's more than "semi." That's because I don't make enough Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-31004602056046692822011-10-01T19:59:46.352-04:002011-10-01T19:59:46.352-04:00Hi Rola,
Try a sample in the next shade lighter a...Hi Rola,<br /><br />Try a sample in the next shade lighter and see if that works. Several bloggers have noted that the shade darkens a bit during the first 20-30 minutes and then remains color true the rest of the time. See my comment above for my color experience :-)Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-47294444690567433902011-10-01T19:27:18.337-04:002011-10-01T19:27:18.337-04:00I have dry skin and I tried this foundation at Nor...I have dry skin and I tried this foundation at Nordstrom's this morning. It looks semi-matte, not flat, and seamless on my skin. It has been 4.5 hours and still look great. I was matched with Beige30, but it is just a tad bit off or dark for me. I will try the sample I got for a few more days and see if it is really for me.Rolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727139403656024808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38757987901192224032011-10-01T18:45:36.842-04:002011-10-01T18:45:36.842-04:00Great review, I've been a dewy foundation excl...Great review, I've been a dewy foundation exclusive user girl for years and not a fan of matte finish but I was pleasantly surprised when I played with Perfection Lumiere the flawless finish it gave. I think it's an incredible foundation, in fact I think I've would be happy to throw all my other foundations away.pinkribbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766126377607898216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-40145953083938319922011-10-01T18:21:16.830-04:002011-10-01T18:21:16.830-04:00Pam, I haven't got my hands on a Designer Lift...Pam, I haven't got my hands on a Designer Lift sample yet. Even the product specialists got trained without product, just one little sample. So, on that answer, stay tuned.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-87680684392940410132011-10-01T18:18:57.411-04:002011-10-01T18:18:57.411-04:00Hello CharlestonGirl.
I have a question...How wou...Hello CharlestonGirl.<br /><br />I have a question...How would you compare this new Chanel foundation with the new Armani Designer Lift? I am on the fence and would really appreciate your thoughts.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006487697819598319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13907631377626861982011-10-01T18:08:13.113-04:002011-10-01T18:08:13.113-04:00Eileen, the Météorites would definitely give it a ...Eileen, the Météorites would definitely give it a glow it doesn't have.<br /><br />Good point about the oxidation. Most foundations darken with a little time. That's why I have often selected the wrong shade with snap decisions in stores - years ago, of course. :)<br /><br />I think I'm the anomaly. With 20 shades, most people should be able to find a perfect shade in this lovely Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-31237920818619040742011-10-01T15:12:44.573-04:002011-10-01T15:12:44.573-04:00I had been living off samples of this foundation f...I had been living off samples of this foundation for just over a week and finally bought a bottle at the Chanel event I attended on Friday. Like you, I have dry mature skin, but I don't find it to be too matte at all. It gives me a semi-matte, soft-focus look with a subtle glow which I quite like. Perhaps the difference is the products over which I'm applying it. That would certainly Eileennoreply@blogger.com