Popped over to my local Chanel counter to have a look at the new Vitalumiere Loose Powder Foundation (Fond de Teint Poudre Libre), their latest addition to the Vitalumiere line, and as the name states it’s a foundation in loose powder form (not a setting/finishing powder) which contains SPF 15.
All screen shots from Chanel.com
Ended up getting a mini makeover, and was matched to the powder in 10 Beige, which is the lightest shade available. I personally think 10 Beige is a little light on me, though the effect is this gorgeous light-infused brightness, I’m going to try out 20 Beige sometime.
If you're familiar with RBR's Impalpable Finishing Powder or Tarte's Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation, then it's a similar type of packaging, with a small center meshed powder dispensing area. The foundation also comes with a mini version of their ultra soft, white (possibly goat) haired kabuki brush. The product itself is extremely finely milled, but on a finger swatch try, it didn't feel like anything new.
If you're familiar with RBR's Impalpable Finishing Powder or Tarte's Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation, then it's a similar type of packaging, with a small center meshed powder dispensing area. The foundation also comes with a mini version of their ultra soft, white (possibly goat) haired kabuki brush. The product itself is extremely finely milled, but on a finger swatch try, it didn't feel like anything new.
While this is a labeled as a foundation, the coverage is very sheer, and the SA recommended using it like a setting powder over a slightly higher coverage base. Here, the SA used the Lift Lumiere (I believe in 20 Beige) under the Poudre Libre, so I can’t fully conclude how much coverage the powder does provide, or it’s longevity. The SA did not use a further setting or finishing powder on me.
At the counter, I thought the powder was rather meh… It did bring a more polished and even look, but under the Chanel counter’s blue-white LED lighting, I didn’t think the powder was all that. However, when I went under different (warmer) lighting, including outdoor lighting, OMG my skin looked like a mannequin’s. Marble smooth, satin glowy. Fingers crossed this is down to the powder and not the Lift Lumiere (because my foundy wishlist is already too full).
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Also got to experience the new Le Blanc Multi-use Illuminating Base, and the Joues Contraste in Rose Glacier (#170). Taiwan did not get the other JC Jersey (#80). Rose Glacier is a poppy rose packed with intense yellow-gold shimmer. It looks rather intimidating in the pan, but hopefully you can see how it brings this beautiful rose gold glow to my cheeks without being disturbingly reflective (cough cough Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks).
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Do note that the Illuminating Base is a reformulation and not merely a repackaging. I can’t remember what she said was added, but it’s new blah blah technology blah and increased dose of skincare properties.
Because the big annual round of sales are coming up for the Taiwanese department stores, the SA advised me to come back and get the items during the sale period. The blusher is LE, and she’s kindly reserved the item for me, the other products are permanent, so I’ve got a few weeks to decide whether I want it, though I do think I’ll definitely pick up the Base (since I did really like the old one). Still undecided on the Poudre Libre.
Have you tried out anything from the little Poudre Libre collection?
PS: Since my last post was way long, I’d like to give huge hugs to you for the concern and supportive comments regarding my pup. Brownie is all fine now, straight back to his sneaky mischievous ways. Don’t ever be fooled by that innocent puppy eyed mug, he’s planning his next snack heist.
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xx
Noodles :)