Chanel LES BEIGES, everybody knows it, everybody talks about it and everybody loves it. Why? I'll tell you right now.
I've been on a hunt for a good powder foundation for the longest time. If you have been following me for a while now you probably know that my all time favourite powder foundation is the Balance and Brighten by Laura Geller. It is hands down the best I've tried so far but shame that I can't find a good match for my skintone. Fortunately, I found LES BEIGES. The most I like about this powder is that it doesn't make my skin look or feel dry. I can actually use it all year round plus it wears off nicely and I don't even need touch-up sometimes. I have the shade in 20, it is a tad lighter for me but I can get away with a bit of bronzer so it's all good.
(The powder hardly has any fall-out, it is in fact nicely pressed)
Now LES BEIGES can be used as an all over setting powder as well as a powder foundation, and after weeks of testing I can tell you right now that it is a pretty darn good powder but if you are looking for a good coverage powder foundation then this is not the way to go as it gives the lightest coverage hence the name "sheer", but it is beautiful to set your foundation with as it gives a nice glow and an extra bit of coverage which is just lovely.
(The compact gets finger prints easily which is not very nice)
Well I have to admit that I bought it to use as a powder foundation because sometimes I just want to use a little concealer and a powder then I can be out of the door cuz I ain't have no time for a full face makeup most of the time. As I said it doesn't have enough coverage unlike the Laura Geller one but my skin is pretty normal plus I don't have bad breakouts or scars or anything like that so this is actually pretty perfect for me and I do really like it if I haven't said that already.
I know that a lot of girls use LES BEIGES as a bronzer and I have to tell you I may have to get the shade 40 cuz this powder is just so subtle and I can imagine it would be a good bronzer choice.
The powder itself is matte I should say but as you put it on your face it somehow manages to illuminate the skin but in the most subtle way possible which just makes the skin look healthy and radiant. But if you look closely and I mean c-l-o-s-e-l-y you can detect a tiny little bit of shimmer, nothing crazy, unlike the Hourglass Ambient lighting Powder but again that is a finishing powder and I supposed LES BEIGES is in fact a setting powder.
The compact comes with a huge mirror which I appreciate but I really don't like the little cover on top as it is just not convenient to touch-up on the go as I do have to tilt the compact to get rid of the cover which is a little bizarre if I'm honest. And the brush, apparently is called the "half moon" brush which isn't bad at all for touching-up on the go. I wouldn't use it when I'm at home but it is a pretty decent brush and it is quite soft as well.
(With only concealer then the powder on top as a foundation, it does even out my skintone and I actually really like the sheer coverage as you still can see my skin through it which makes it real, and the glow it gives is unspeakable.)
So there you have it guys. It definitely gets a thumbs up but I have to tell you that if you are sensitive to scent then keep away from this powder because it has the strongest perfume scent I have ever experienced in makeup and it's not the kind of scent I like either. I mean I don't mind scent in makeup, in fact I adore my Guerlain makeup because they have the most beautiful fragrance in them and I serisouly can't get my nose out of them but this one is not for me and I will tell you right now that I probably won't even be re-purchasing just because of the scent. What can I say, bad perfume smell is a deal breaker for me. But hey that's just me, everyone's different, you might like it and the powder is seriously quite good so have a test at your Chanel counter before purchasing I suggest.
Have you tried LES BEIGES? Any thoughts?
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