Lancôme Teint Miracle 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 $69.00, available in 8 shades.

What I got: This is a 30ml bottle of Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation (SPF15). It comes in a really pretty glass bottle with a clear plastic lid and an airless pump. It shows exactly the shade on the bottle as well.

• A “bare skin”, protecting fluid foundation
• Helps to recreate the aura of perfect looking skin
• Contains a blend of pearlescent pigments that give a dewy, radiant finish
• Provides exceptional hydration for up to eighteen hours
• Allows for up to twelve hours wear
• Shields skin against harmful UV rays with SPF 15
• Creates a fresh, smooth, natural, flawless & glow-from-within complexion

How I find it: After my usual skincare, I apply a mattifying primer or a colour-correcting pimer and I wait about 30 seconds for it to set. Then I use about 2-3 pumps of this foundation on the back of my hand and dot on my face with my fingers. I then blend it out using a damp beauty blender. The foundation gives a medium coverage with a dewy, glowing finish. It was a little too glowy when I just applied it, but it’s probably because it has not set just yet. After I have done all my makeup, the finish is more of a glowy natural finish rather than too dewy. I did not use a mattifying powder or any finishing powder, nor did I use a hightlighter on my cheekbones but my skin looks so lumious without looking oily!

Overall: This foundation is really suitable for dry, normal and combination skin. Marginal for oily skin because it is a little moisturising. The coverage is pretty nice. It is more of a light to medium coverage buildable close to full coverage. The scent is really nice, but not overwhelming at all. The glass bottle with pump is really easy to use and does not make a mess. I love how it gives a nice glow to the skin by reflecting light on the high points of my face. A little finishing powder to set the foundation would be good if you have oily t-zone or want your makeup to last longer. Applying with a beauty blender is awesome but I think it will be just as nice with fingertips as well.