FOTD: Wearing Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

Following my post earlier I thought it would be useful to see how Vitalumiere Aqua photographs. After using this today I think I actually prefer it to Double Wear, it definitely feels much more comfortable. I have got a couple of blemishes that I have covered using Illamasqua’s Cream Pigment in Bedaub as a corrector and MAC’s Studio Finish Concealer in NW15. I have also powdered with MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light.

I was colour matched to B10, which is the colour I’ll be picking up, it’s a bit to yellow but I think this is actually a postive, s it tones down the redness I get.

I’m pretty sure I will be buying this foundation, I haven’t really thought of anything about I don’t like.

On my lips I have MAC’s Amourous and Rituals Super Shine Lipgloss in Ruby Night*.

I’m thinking I need a haircut. It’s looking a right mess!

*PR Sample

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua: First Impressions

So I mentioned yesterday that I picked up a sample of Vitalumiere Aqua the other day. This isn’t going to be a review but I thought I would share my first impressions as, because I have more of an oily skin type it would be helpful for those who wouldn’t think this would work for them.

I want to mention also, that the lady at the counter was very helpful, and had no problem giving me a sample, despite me not buying anything, so definitely ask for a sample if you want to try this.

So I tried this out for the first time yesterday, I wore it without primer and without powder, but I did wear a little concealer, over areas that I wanted more coverage.

Vitalumiere is water based so its important to give it a through shake before using, I applied using a Real Techniques Flat Foundation Brush and then used the Buffing Brush to ensure it was completely blended in. This foundation feels gorgeous on the skin, it really does live up to it’s claim of being ultra light. The coverage is light, but not as light as I would of expected. Aside from a current breakout, and some very pigmented acne scars, was covered enough for my liking. I have fairly red cheeks, and I felt this gave me enough coverage that I wasn’t worried about them, and it definitely evens my skin tone out.

As for the finish I was expecting this to be very dewy, but I was surprised to find that although it is a bit glowy, it gives a more of a natural finish, not matte but definitely not overly glowy. So if you have oily skin like myself, it won’t make you look shiny.

I found this to last very well, bearing in mind I had not used a primer or powder, I applied this right before going for a 2 hour walk with the dog, and as yesterday was very warm I was expecting to get home and find it had slipped off, but it still looked ass it did when I applied it. As time went on, it gets a bit more glowy, and I would have normally powdered on top.

I’ll be trying this out until my sample runs out, and at the minute I am very tempted to purchase the full size!

Have you tried Vitalumiere Aqua? Should I take the plunge?

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua costs £31 and you can find it at Chanel counters.

Wishlist 01

1. Paul and Joe Cat Collection Blusher Sticks How cute are these? Don’t know I that I would have the heart to use it, so it’s probably best that I’m on a no spend!

2 Soap and Glory Kick Ass Concealer  I’ve been using MAC’s Prolongwear Concealer and I like it but I’m not in love with it. This concealer has a pink toned and a yellow toned concealer as well as a small setting powder. I have a £2 voucher for Soap and Glory from Elle Magazine so I might have to buy this.

3 Philosophy Coconut Frosting I’ve been loving the Cherry Christmas Shower Gel I got for Christmas, and would love to have a few more scents in my shower. But with the amount of shower gels I got given or that came in Beauty Boxes I don’t think I really need anymore yet!

4 Soleil Tan De Chanel I think I will be saving my Boots points up for this, this year. I’ve been wanting to try it for a while, but until I can downsize my current blush and bronzer stash it will have to wait! I really loved watching EssieButton’s video on how to use it on pale skin (link)

5 Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation I love my Estee Lauder Double Wear but I can’t help but want to try another high coverage foundation. I’ll be waiting till I can get to a counter to get colour matched to this, and as my nearest one is over an hour on the train I might be waiting some time!

6 Korres Wild Rose Moisturiser for Oily/Combination Skin The Korres Wild Rose Moisturiser for Dry Skin was included in January’s Carmine Box and I’ve really loved using it. It smells gorgeous, floral but not in a heavy cloying way, and I’d love to try the Oily Skin version, as the Dry Skin is a little to heavy for me.

7 Stila One Step Correct Another product that I think I might just want because it looks so amazing. I love Stila as a brand and the products I have tried have all been really great quality and I love their packaging. Another one to save the Boots points for!