Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – 50 Beige Review

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – 50 Beige

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Hello pretties….

Now that I have successfully drawn your attention with the Chanel brand name let me start off by saying a heartfelt thanks to IMBB for spoiling with such luxury products each month. I never ever thought that I will own a Chanel foundation ever, but I guess that is why people say “never say never”

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Price: Rs. 3000/- for 30ml

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My experience with Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – 50 Beige

I had no access to Chanel when I was in Kolkata but now that am in Chennai, I thought why not get something from this brand as this is much raved in the beauty world. Pretty much a new launch, Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet has already made a mark in the list of top foundations all over the world. I went to the store to get the matte version as my skin has become super oily, all thanks to the climate of Chennai, but came back with this. Read no further to know why.

The SA at the store was a lovely girl with wonderful product knowledge and she had answers to all my queries. After a long time I have come across such a trained SA, kudos to Chanel. The store is beautifully lit and the makeup station was something I had never come across. It had so many light options that you could actually see how you look like in different light settings. Quite a new experience for me.
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Moving on to the product, I requested the SA to apply the matte Lumiere on half of my face and the perfection Lumiere on the other half. Very professionally with clean hands and brush she did her job and my first reaction was WOW! Still I wanted to be double sure and hence I decided to take a stroll in the mall before indulging in the buy. Funny but true, I roamed around in the mall with two different foundations on my face. (#things people do before buying foundation)

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The perfection Lumiere was “oh so perfect” and my husband was like “oh you are glowing (but only half of your face)”. I got the cue; I had to pick the perfection Lumiere. The packaging is not like typical glass bottle foundation packaging which has its pros and cons. You are not able to see how much is left; on the other hand it is so lightweight that it is perfect for travelling. The small nozzle allows to control the amount of product you dispense for each use.

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Texture-wise it is thin fluid, very much like the Mac face and body foundation. I take a dollop of the foundation on the back of my hand and use my fingers to blend in. It spreads really well and gives enough time to blend on the face. It has stayed on my face till I have removed it. One thing I must mention that the texture is so liquid that I tend to go overboard sometimes. As I prefer a medium coverage, applying one layer is just fine for me. You can build it up without feeling cakey or anything sticky slimy on the face.

The foundation has never oxidized on me and I have worn it in the worst of climate. You can trust me on this as I am experiencing the hottest and the most humid phase of the weather. Word of caution is that you cannot wear it alone as this might make your face look bland. You have to have a dash of blush or a winged liner or a pretty lip color to add in to the dimension of your makeup. No one wants to look like a flat top kabuki brush.

Summing it up for you,

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Pros of Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – 50 Beige

• Long wearing
• Right texture
• Blends well
• Does not move once set
• Does not oxidize
• Little goes long way

Cons of Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – 50 Beige

• Expensive

Added benefits of shopping in high ends is that they give you choice of sample. I had to be alive (Jomol threatened me that if I get the tester lipstick sample she will kill me), so I opted for the mascara and the super awesome SA threw in the applicator which has natural and synthetic bristles packed in one.

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IMBB Rating: 4.8/5

Last word: Thank you IMBB!

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26 thoughts on “Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet – 50 Beige Review

  1. Wow…. Nice review… Lucky you…. Even I have heard rave reviews about this new launch….and that mascara… I really thought it was some cream or concealer in a tube…. Very very nice shopping experience indeed…. *clap* *clap* *woot* *woot*

  2. Such a great product na 🙂 Chanel is selectively available here only, i have got an eyeliner recently….well written rashmita *clap*

  3. Rashhhhhhhhhhhhhh….you know I am gonna kill you know *duel* *duel* *hunterwali* *hunterwali* – that foundation, the review, the mascara, the applicator – give all of it to me….it looks so AMAZING *drool* *drool* *drool*

  4. I never get any samples with Chanel or any other brands here in Dubai, bahut kanjoos lok hey yaar, would love to get samples

  5. chanel makes the mooost amazing foundations. The only reason i dint pick this foundation was because it was not meant for my skin type. *hihi* *hihi* *hihi* i am so glad you are loving this one… but i also want it *waaa* *waaa* *waaa* *duh* *duh* very good review 🙂

  6. That looks great *drool* *drool* *drool* it does not oxidize that is the best part *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance* looks like a very good foundation *happy dance* *happy dance*

  7. This is so so soooo creamy and luminous in texture *woot* *woot* ..and its so close to ur actual shade..god knows it is so difficult to get ur perfect shade.. *scared* *scared* pricey haan?? but its worth it so will check it out wid my savings in a month or two 😀 nice review 🙂

  8. Doesnt oxidize *happydance* *happy dance* *drool* i want this *waaa* but cant buy this month *headbang* , so i will buy this next month, but i am going to buy this for sure *drool* *jogging* i want it *powder* nice review *hifive*

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