Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

I've never been one to wear a full-face of foundation, i don't get on with how it feels on my skin and always feel caked, hot and bothered the past times I've attempted foundation. My skin's fairy normal but i do get areas of oiliness (my eyelids, and t-zone on a hot day) and redness (around my nose depending on the weather); so i think my problem is that my skin-tone isn't even all-over my face. This is normal for everyone as the sun especially tans the high-point of your face making everything a little blotchy, i find that my cheeks, chin and neck are the palest areas of my face (this makes sense as their not as exposed to the sun compared to the high points).

SO.. to get to the point i was on the hunt for a light-medium foundation, to even out my skin-tone and provide coverage for days where my skin doesn't look it's best. I wanted a foundation that was easily to blend (not cakey), and glowy (as i don't like to look matte everywhere, or too dewy - just in between!). I'm OBSESSED with Kendall Jenners' fashion, makeup and general lifestyle, and i know she uses Giorgio Armani Lumious Silk, so had to give it a go..!

I was matched 5.5 by the lady at the Armani Counter (Selfridges), this is the colour Kendall uses too (score!).. when i went home and tested it over my whole face it was a great  match, at the time my skin was more tanned and had a bit more colour in it. However, now that the weathers changed I've found that the foundations too dark. (If you read my last post you'll know what i did to fix this problem.. Go check it out if you haven't already - here). But apart from that the colour match is a great summer one, there's a huge colour range to swatch so this foundations fitted for most skin-tones.

Like the name, this foundation really is luminous! It's almost like someone's mixed it with Mac Strobecream, i really like the finish it gives and the overall effect is nothing more that a luminous glow (no shimmer). I always set my 'oily/redness' areas with Mac's translucent setting powder - i think it works perfectly with the foundation. 

1/2 a pump 

Blended out

This is the first Armani makeup product iv'e tried and it's lovely so far, it combats my oiliness and redness and deserves a spot in both day and night makeup picks. It's defiantly pricey (£35.50), but the luxurious finish it gives says it all. The packaging isn't my favourite for travelling but feels luxury for home-use (i'm also so thankful there's a pump, it's defiantly needed on every foundation out there!).

Buy Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation HERE

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A New Favourite | Chanel Le Blanc

My current foundation is a few shades too dark for my complexion, I didn't want to fork out the cash and purchase a whole new foundation for my winter/spring skin, as it's a Giorgio Armani one (and as you could imagine quite expensive!).. So after searching online and in stores I discovered Chanel's 'Le Blanc'.

From the 'Le Blanc' range, it's a multiple-use product mainly used as a primer. It's a very 'white' brightening formula which I find is great for tackling any redness or darkness on my skin. It can also be used to mix in with your foundation to brighten it (which is why I've invested in it), or as a subtle highlighter over makeup.

I love it so far, it comes with a handy spatula which you dip in the wide mouthed bottle, and just enough product is picked up on the spatula for my entire face. I mix that with a pump of my foundation and voila! It's lighter and more brightening.. Saves me buying a summer and winter foundation (Tip: the more 'Le Blanc' you add the lighter the foundation becomes).

This was a pricey investment at £31, but it is Chanel after all and the formula has a really nice consistency to it as well as Chanel's signature rosy smell (not overpowering at all). 

I wear my foundation when I feel I need it, but on the days when it's more sunny or I'm just popping out somewhere.. or I just want my skin to breathe, I pop 'Le Blanc' on and I'm out the door.

'Le Blanc' Blended In

One last thing, I noticed this product has NO shimmer or glitter specs in it, I was amazed at how it gives such a luminous glossy glow, it literally looks like a healthy sheen on the face, no shimmer what.so.ever - perfect for me! It comes in an SPF form too which is perfect for those who want protection from the sun.

Next time you pass by the Chanel counter defiantly give 'Le Blanc' a swatch. If you feel bad about making a hole in your credit-card lets not forget about the classic Chanel bag the makeup comes in ;) *Eeek!* (mines hanging on my door!).

Buy Chanel Le Blanc HERE

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