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Lancôme has brought out a natural healthy glow look powder. The powder
is meant to create a blurring effect, giving the skin a softer look and
recreating the glow of healthy looking skin, providing "a radiance
boosting effect for a tanned and matte make-up result". The concept is
very similar to Chanel Les Beiges.
In terms of shade selection 01-03 are
aimed at fairer skins and 04-08 for medium to darker skin. Along the
lines of Les Beiges I assume that if you want a more tanned effect then
you go a shade or two up from that which matches your skin.
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I bought the
lightest shade 01 Belle de Rose (£35) which is a matte peachy cream, I've read a few posts saying this shade can be used as a
bronzer but as it's incapable of giving the skin a tanned look I think
this particular shade should be viewed more along the lines of a setting powder.
The powder has a smooth lightweight texture but is
not as smooth as Les Beiges, nor is it as forgiving on dry skin. I find
this a bit powdery and heavy in feel, however it's definitely longer
lasting than Les Beiges and works better at preventing shine
breakthrough. On my pale skin Belle de Rose gives a subtle brightening
effect.
Swatched below on the left with Chanel Les Beiges No.10 on the right.
Ingredients:
Moving onto the new Shine Lover lipsticks, I bought shade #334 Insta-Rose
(£21). The cool toned pink packs more pigment than I was expecting and
has a lovely vibrancy.
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It has a smooth, slightly balm like texture but
without any heaviness. Its not got too much slip and though it feels quite
hydrating I find it makes the area feel slightly tight during wear.
I really like the finish of this, its very glossy and
luminous, albeit not long lasting, though this particular
shade does leave behind a stain.
Swatched below once then three times,
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Ingredients:
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To sum up I think the powder performs well as a setting powder to
make makeup last and keep shine at bay, and though there is a slight
brightening effect its very subtle. As for the lipstick, though I do
like the texture and finish, the tightness during wear prevents me from buying any more of these.
I bought these from
http://www.debenhams.com/