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OriginalSunshine on 5/18/2013 5:32:00 PM more reviews by OriginalSunshine

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I wear shade B10 & it gives a medium to full coverage if applied with its Chanel powder compact :) it's wonderful on the skin leaving a dewy look and no shine. I have combo skin so I understand shine control. I will be buying again once I save up the whopper of a price it goes for but it's worth it :) dare I say my HG foundation ? :)

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lucyrowney on 5/15/2013 12:11:00 PM more reviews by lucyrowney

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I got a sample of the Foundation in a magazine and absolutely loved it.
The price is too much for me personally to afford but I asked for it as a birthday present and have saved it as my 'special occasion' foundation.

It goes on really easily and has a light finish while still offering medium coverage

Doesn't make your skin at all dry, it brightens your complexion and stays on all night

The only slight problem I have with it is that sometimes it can give you a bit TOO much of a 'dewy complexion' and I've had to use powder to tone down the shine that it gives you.

Apart from that I can't complain

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*TOP REVIEWER* tsh82 on 5/11/2013 5:39:00 AM more reviews by tsh82

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

at first i cringed at the price for a 30ml... i mean really $54???? OMG
well probably this is the first HE fndt that i bought and did i mention only for 30 ml????
lol

oukay so this is first impression review.

i got the beige30 which is for neutral tone nc/nw25 -35 ish. my kanebo lunasol gel fndt is a little yellow on my skin and my even better clinique is a little pink... this is probably by far the best one. it is literally my skin but enhanced and my skin tone becomes even. it feels like skin, and goes on smoothly, i dont need to put on so much, i just need 3 small squeeze for my entire face and neck. also what i like about this is it only has 15 spf, which means it wont give that white ghostly shine when i take a picture :P day time or night time, i always prefer natural/skinlike fndt, so i can use this anytime. :D

the smell reminds me of (no offense to my own country) local maid common lotions, which made me feel a little weird but i dont really mind it anyways, its not a bad smell.

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hazeybaby90 on 5/9/2013 11:33:00 AM more reviews by hazeybaby90

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is amazing! Previously I wore Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser but i find this foundation is just as lightweight but gives better coverage. I have slight over pigmentation from old spots and it does a good job of covering the majority of redness but i do need to touch up slightly with concealer. It is definitely worth the money!

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choco76 on 5/6/2013 10:06:00 PM more reviews by choco76

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I didn't like this product at all. I bought this based on a recommendation. I tried to like it but it just doesn't work well with my skin. Sometimes, the foundation separates on my face and leaves dry patches. The coverage is also very light.

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maiarinha on 5/5/2013 4:18:00 PM more reviews by maiarinha

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I looove the coverage of this foundation. It is light, but it evens out my skin tone pretty good. I just put a little concealer on some spots I might need and I am good to go.
I do have an oily skin and I will get shiny faster wearing this foundation, but since it does not state that is super duper long lasting I am fine with it. :)
Now if you don't like botting your face much, you should probably look into something else. :)

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Carolinaglam on 5/4/2013 1:26:00 PM more reviews by Carolinaglam

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I've purchased this product a few times and I LOVE it! im more of a natural person. i like coverage but not looking cake faced. this foundation is buildable and wears well as long as you set it with a powder. It makes your skin look radiant

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beautycalls09 on 5/4/2013 2:22:00 AM more reviews by beautycalls09

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

Luckily I did not purchase this, only sampled for a few days.
I really wanted to find a HG Chanel foundation, but all of them give me a strange, powdery look. I was given a shade much too light for me, but it was the texture that bothered me--like I had gone overboard with the loose powder. I think this would be very pretty on very fair skinned women with nothing to hide--I feel like the finish and texture would look more airbrushed, more perfect on lighter tones--but really then, what's the point of foundation?

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Britta8988 on 5/2/2013 5:08:00 PM more reviews by Britta8988

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is my holy grail foundation, you only need a little bit even if you want full coverage. I use Chanel luminous base before I put on the foundation. They work so well together, I also use the Chanel foundation brush #6 to put on the foundation. It looks so flawless on my skin and my favorite part is that the beige rose #22 is the perfect match for my skin. I use ALL Chanel products. They just really work for me and my neutral but more cool toned skin tone. Once the foundation is set, I then use Chanel lose setting powder which although is around 50 bucks, you need so little of it and it is the biggest jar of setting powder you could ever get, I use that with the Chanel #1 powder brush that will last me a lifetime. All Chanel brushes last forever and I am so happy that I have found this makeup line because it is truly one of the best qualities from foundations to brushes to powders and much more!!!

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Corrinne on 4/25/2013 5:56:00 PM more reviews by Corrinne

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

Oh, this stuff is dreadful. Words cannot express how disappointing this product is. I used it for a week and a half to give it a good try but its just awful. It does not go on smoothly, it sticks to primer in clumps, it does not stay on all day and I do not have oily skin. It seems to magnify every flaw and makes the skin look terrible and I have fairly decent skin.

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bobadreamer on 4/20/2013 6:18:00 PM more reviews by bobadreamer

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Skin type: Acne-prone, oily, with acne pigmentation and occasional breakouts

Color: I'm around an NC30 at MAC and I got this in B30 because B40 was just too dark. B30 ended up being just a touch light.

Coverage: Medium, not very buildable.

Review: I didn't like this foundation. It applied easily, with a good amount of coverage, it muted out my acne scars pretty well. I had a few problems with it however:
1. The scent is very strong, and lingers for a couple of hours

2. When I powdered over the foundation, it looked very cakey, even though the foundation without powder looked great

3. The lasting power was pretty abysmal, it would start to go patchy on my oily skin within hours, looking really obvious on my skin and transferring everywhere

4. It didn't "meld" with my skin or melt into it for that seamless second skin effect that it promised. I could always tell I had foundation on with this.

Overall: I'd say this might be a nice foundation for less-oily ladies, it does have a lightweight feel and a pretty finish while still imparting a good amount of coverage.

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*TOP REVIEWER* FaceofMaleah on 4/19/2013 12:25:00 AM more reviews by FaceofMaleah

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Red, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I think after having owned 3 bottles of this foundation, I am really qualified to review this foundation. The first time I bought this foundation was in November of 2011 and I bought it in the shade BR12 which is slightly too dark for my skin in winter but works fine for the rest of the year. It costs $54.24 at a Chanel counter in Canada- you can get it at the Bay, Holt Renfrew or a Chanel Boutique- I suggest getting it at the Bay since they have the best return policy. The first thing that a lot of people comment on the foundation is that it comes in a tiny, plastic shaker bottle. A lot of people have said that they find the packaging very mediocre for Chanel but I personally find the bottle very sleek and convenient and prefer it to the large glass bottles that their other foundations come in. It has a very unusual consistency that is really difficult to explain unless you have used it but it is incredibly lightweight but somehow still creamy. You do need to shake up the foundation before squeezing it up otherwise the water will separate from the rest of the foundation and all that will come out is slightly pigmented water so shaking it up is vital. To apply this, I squirt out a pea sized amount on to the back of my hand and then dot it all over my face and apply it with my fingers, as per Chanel's directions. I do believe that this is the best way to apply the foundation since it really needs the warmth of your fingers to sink in to your skin though I suppose you could use a brush/ sponge and press it in with your fingers afterwards. The finish of it is incredibly natural and it provides light to medium coverage. It is a foundation that is harder to detect on your skin because of how it sets and how light it is- it is nearly impossible to make look cakey. This foundation really defines foundation for me since I think what a lot of people forget is that foundations job is to unify the skin by evening out skintone- not to cover all of your blemishes and it does that flawlessly. You will need concealer if you have any acne, hyperpigmentation or other spots. This foundation does last for a full day on my dry skin- for example I applied this at 12 noon today and removed it at 10:30pm and it still had the same coverage and finish- I blotted once around 6pm so it is really great for everyday use. This foundation does contain SPF15 so I do not like to risk using it on nights out- I look to Perfection Lumiere for that job. I find this foundation to work best for me in every season but winter since it winter I get dry patches and one of the top ingredients in this foundation is alcohol which is great for acne sufferers but not so great on flakes. There is also a scent to this foundation which is seriously the best smell I have ever smelled in my life- nice, light and floral which does fade right when you apply it so it shouldn't be too problematic for those who do not like scented foundation. Overall I really enjoy this foundation- I think it is absolutely excellent for everyday and I get complimented on my skin nearly every time I wear it. I highly recommend it.

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MaisieF on 4/19/2013 12:17:00 AM more reviews by MaisieF

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This foundation is a great compromise between a tinted moisturiser (makes me look oily) and a traditional foundation (too heavy). It doesn't last all day, which I could probably fix with powder. I love the smell & packaging, and Chanel colours are always spot on for my pale skin. Yes, it's expensive, but the quality is worth it (cheap brands break me out). For reference my skin is combo, acne prone, and the colour I purchased is 10 Beige.

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itslindsey on 4/17/2013 1:32:00 AM more reviews by itslindsey

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

After hearing all the hype about this foundation I got a sample and have been wearing it for a few days. It goes on easily and the coverage is quite light. It has a pleasant smell as well and evened out my skin tone nicely. Unfortunately it felt very dry on my skin and looked a little flaky over my dry patches. I've already got products that give me light coverage without feeling so drying, so I will have to pass on this one.

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SRO522 on 4/14/2013 11:07:00 PM more reviews by SRO522

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I love this foundation! It has a nice scent and it blends beautifully. It's more expensive than drug store brands but it feels and smells luxurious.

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xxrocy on 4/14/2013 6:43:00 PM more reviews by xxrocy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Favorite foundation of all time. Looks great on and lasts all day! Must try..

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BudgetDiva on 4/9/2013 4:53:00 PM more reviews by BudgetDiva

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Silver, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

I thought I had found the HG of foundations with La Mer but this tops even that treasure. I have this in shade 30 Beige.

One word...AMAZING.

Great coverage, no creasing or cracking throughout the day, no oxidizing. And while expensive it takes the tiniest amount to do my entire face, with complete coverage and no need for a concealer "boost" to any area.

My skin feels like silk the entire time I'm wearing this foundation, and feels soft and silky after I remove it at the end of the day.

This, after all of these years, is FINALLY the perfect foundation I've been searching for.

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LovelyLucy on 4/8/2013 7:30:00 PM more reviews by LovelyLucy

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

This foundation is beautiful. It gives nice even coverage, blends well and you won't feel like you've got anything on. I now wear this all the time. For a night time look I add a bit of my MAC foundation to my t-zone and chin for extra coverage.

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susan3041 on 4/8/2013 2:39:00 PM more reviews by susan3041

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I, too, got this as a sample in a magazine. The coverage is very nice and light but did a good job of evening out skin tone.

Will definitely purchase when I have the $$$. Love Chanel but can't always afford it :(

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hisquiggle on 4/7/2013 8:02:00 AM more reviews by hisquiggle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm   Hair: Other, Straight   Eyes: Black    

This foundation gives the most beautiful, naturally flawless finish I've ever seen. It provides light-medium coverage that covers the redness I have on my cheeks, but I have to use a separate concealer for blemishes. B30 matches my medium, warm-toned skin (NC30) very well. I have normal to combination/dry skin, and VA never clings to my dry patches. With powder, it lasts all day and looks great until I take it off. The foundation gives a natural satin finish that blurs the look of pores and really makes your skin look flawless. It's one of the few foundations I've found that looks invisible on the skin. The result is naturally flawless looking skin, not nice looking foundation.

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