93%
would repurchase
4.6/5
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description

A longwearing, sheer-to-medium coverage foundation that glides onto skin with an even, velvet-smooth matte finish and ultra-lightweight texture for a natural-looking result. The formula features a Perfect Light Control Complex containing 2 types of semi-transparent powders that blurs the look of pores and imperfections for a smooth, soft-focus effect.

ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS | Octinoxate 5 % | Titanium dioxide 3.1 % INACTIVE INGREDIENTS | water | isododecane | dimethicone | hydrogenated polyisobutene | dicaprylyl carbonate | alcohol | methyl methacrylate crosspolymer | cellulose | PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone | isodecyl neopentanoate | propylene glycol dicaprylate | stearalkonium hectorite | aluminum hydroxide | sodium chloride | dimethicone/bis-isobutyl PPG-20 crosspolymer | stearic acid | phenoxyethanol | propylene carbonate | fragrance | talc | sodium lauroyl glutamate | biosaccharide gum-1 | lysine | magnesium chloride | BHT | tocopherol | hydrogenated lecithin | triethoxycaprylylsilane | hydrated silica (may contain) ultramarines | iron oxides | titanium dioxide | mica | IL40A-I

Reviews

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5.0
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3 months ago

As I get older (I am 57) I find that foundations I used to love do not work as well anymore. So I recently came back to this one since my full cover foundations tend to look too heavy on me now. And I...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



5.0
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3 years ago

I love this. It makes my mature skin look fresh and natural. Lasts for a good long time on my face. May not be transfer proof but is transfer resistant. I wear B 30 and it really is a good match for m...Read more

7 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


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4 years ago

I have tried pretty much most foundations on the market, but I generally have avoided Chanel because I remember the colours as just been too neutral for my liking. I like a more yellow based tone. I w...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


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4 years ago

Soft, moist, lasting..and I found out if you pair it with Estee lauder’s re Nutriv radiance foundation..best combo ever imo ( EL first then Chanel)

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About reviewer (115 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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4 years ago

Years ago my absolute HG foundation was Chanel Mat Lumière in shade Fayence, which created a very long lasting, never oxidating, luminous, medium/full cover and satin look that was just overall perfec...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGray


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4 years ago

My absolute favourite foundation and a rare reformulation (in its previous incarnation it was known as 'Perfection Lumiere Velvet') that has actually improved on its predecessor. I have extremely sens...Read more

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About reviewer (136 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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5 years ago

I am enjoying this foundation a lot, it looks super natural, blends easily, makes skin looks nicer and healthy. It is matte but also gives a healthy radiant look, great combination. I have combo skin....Read more

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About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


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5 years ago

Absolutely fantastic foundation!! I was a big user of the former Perfection Lumiere Velvet (PLV) and this is practically the same, although in my view I feel the new formula lasts longer on the skin. ...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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5 years ago

While staying in Vegas decided to visit Chanel store and got this foundation.. love it for my sensitive skin evens out skin tone no powder needed at all and lasted all day on me! It’s on the expensive...Read more

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


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5 years ago

I should have known when I swatched this on my hand and it dried in one second that there would be blending issues. Applying with fingers, as the leaflet instructs, was a chalky, streaky mess. It to...Read more

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About reviewer (417 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

Pros: Great packaging, easy for travel, Very light on the face, natural finish (it's not luminous). Can apply with fingers, no special tool needed (I don't even use a primer). Does not accentuate pore...Read more

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About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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5 years ago

Extra smooth, nice and beautiful finish. Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. Best purchase so far!!!

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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5 years ago

This is a great foundation. I’m surprised that this isn’t as well reviewed as Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior’s foundations (both of which I’ve used and loved). The finish is FANTASTIC. I’ve alw...Read more

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About reviewer (192 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

This new foundation is one of the best I’ve EVER used, and I’ve been into makeup for 10 years. My skin: combo. I prefer satin matte finish foundations, so this one is right up my alley! - The consist...Read more

11 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (247 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown