Review: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

It Claims:
"A new-generation texture. An unprecedented sensory experience. A unique makeup result. Rapid and easy application. VITALUMIÈRE AQUA. Apply your makeup without thinking about it.

Its soft and evanescent ultra-fine fluid texture is a real surprise. Although it is exceptionally delicate and light, an incomparable “second-skin” perfecting result is achieved. The complexion appears amazingly even, fresh and energized. The skin glows with seemingly nude beauty. As if glowing from within. Bathed in light…

Its formula, endowed with a UVB sun filter and mineral sunscreen, protects the skin from damaging sun rays (SPF 15). Its crystalline fragrance accentuates the sensation of freshness and pleasure on application."


I have been using this liquid foundation for a year, almost everyday. Till now i am still in love with it!  With a lot of reason too! So let me starts stating them :)

Packaging:
I have to say i really love the packaging of this. Neither it is too fanciful nor it's bulky. I like that they use their generic black cap with a nude bottle. Making it look more simple and classy. It's about 2/3 your palm size height which it's easy for you to travel with. The bottle is made with plastic that is semi-soft for easy squeeze. You don't need to be sacred that you squeeze too much products out as the small opening and the squeezy container makes it easy to control your strength!

Product/Formulae:
This is a water-based liquid foundation, meaning, sheer-medium coverage. I love to use this for everyday foundation. You do have to shake you product though. It does not completely cover my dark eye circle but besides that, most of my flaws are covered. It's a very buildable foundation too allowing you to layer some area. If i need a full coverage, I will use this with the help of my concealer and my mineral (loose) power. It will gives off a very nice natural makeup. It does not fully turns matte which allow your skin to look dewy. However, it does take a minute or 2 to let the foundation be fully set It's liquid form allow the blending much easier and faster. I like to use my Shiseido foundation brush to apply this. The colour shade also gives a brightening effect! Personally, i felt that I looks better after a while as the colour blend into your skin, making you look like you do not have any foundation! It gives off a very natural finish. I have a very oily skin and my face will starts turn oily after about 5 hours. However, this foundation doesn't breaks off and make you face turns cakey. The foundation are still locked in place. And not to forget the addition of SPF 15! It's definitely a plus~ And i almost forgot to mention the scent it's so Chanel! So flowery.

Below is the swatch!

 

 Look at how my hand is all brightened up!

 Closeup: Just like a second skin:)

Pros:

• Compact packaging. Good for travelling
• Really thoughtful packaging. Easy for user to squeeze the product. 
• Light-weighted and buildable
• Gives a natural finish; Just like your second skin.
• Good for everyday use
• SPF 15
• Does not make you skin turn cakey.
• Nice fragrance.

Cons:

• Not for people who are looking or full coverage.
• It's rather expensive product. ( but worth it!!! haha)
• Does not stay for the whole day

Overall, I think it's worth buying though it cost $75 for 30ml. But trust me, you only do need like a pea size of product to cover you whole face! It have been almost a year since and i am still using my first bottle! However, it really depends on whether you like to have a sheer-medium coverage or a full coverage. Also, some people do experience breakouts due to the chemical inside.