Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24hr foundation

Where I got it: I was sent this from Lancôme for consideration. Lancôme is currently doing a foundation sample offer where they give you a foundation consultation then give you a sample of the foundation that best suits your skin type and skin concerns, not to mention the best shade. Get to a Lancôme counter right now as the promotion only runs until 30th November. If you purchase one of their foundation, you will also get a foundation brush valued at $72 or 75 My Lancôme points plus a 5ml Advanced Genifique serum! RRP $72.00 available in 8 shades.

What I got: I was sent a 30ml bottle of Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24hr Foundation (SPF15) in shade 03. It comes in a matte glass bottle with a semi-transparent black lid with an airless pump.

• A technically advanced makeup with divine comfort
• Ultra long wear around the clock for ultimate perfection
• Velvety-smooth & fresh texture
• Effortlessly glides onto skin & shine-free finish
• Leaves you a flawless, smooth & matte complexion
• Suitable for all skin types

How I find it: After my usual skincare, I like to apply a primer before my foundation – sometimes I choose a mattifying primer, sometimes a illuminating primer and sometimes a colour-correcting primer. In this case, because this foundation is already a mattifying foundation, I like to use a colour-correcting primer. After the primer has set, I use about 2 pumps of this on the back of my hand and then with my fingertips I dab the foundation on my face. I like to blend this foundation with my fingers because the foundation sets quite fast and my fingers are usually faster. I like to dab then blend with this foundation rather than dab all over the face then blend due to the quick set nature of this foundation. I focus on the areas around my eyes and nose and mouth because they tend to be a bit dry and this foundation will catch onto dry patches just slightly. After that, I don’t even need to apply a mattifying powder, but just a setting powder over the top and it’s all done.

Overall: This shade is exactly the same as the Teint Miracle Foundation, but since the Teint Miracle is more of a illuminating foundation, it is slightly lighter/brighter than this one. This foundation has a more matte finish compared to the Teint Miracle, but it is not drying. It provide medium to full coverage and at the same time great staying power. It does have a rather strong scent that I’m not much a big fan of, but nonetheless the foundation sits really well on my skin without falling into my pores. I don’t really need to use a mattifying primer but I do like to use a setting powder to set this foundation. Using fingers to apply already gives you a nice even coverage, but if you like to use a brush to apply, I love to use a flat top kabuki brush to buff it in for a flawless look.