Foundation Woes

I love love love Clinique's gentle light makeup and was totally devastated to learn that for the second time in 10 years they have decided to discontinue it......grrrrr

So moving onwards and upwards I figured it was a great time to sample some new and hopefully improved foundations.

I'm big on light relective pigments, dewy glowing skin and good coverage so here are my two latest choices:

• Clarins - Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Foundation (£24)

 http://fr.clarins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/cosmetics-products_makeup_complexion_-11_10201_11751__30546_30545

• This foundation completely eradicates any flaws, redness and imperfections.
• It goes on smoothly and leaves your skin feeling unbelievably smooth and silky (aka "hydrated" as stipulated on the packaging).
• It gives you a lovely glow. 

HOWEVER

•  It has a cucumber essency type of scent which is great to begin with but will leave you feeling queasy after several weeks of use.
• It is heavy and has a mask like effect which is quite extreme. If you look closely at your skin it is very apparent you are wearing A LOT of foundation.

OVERALL ALLY RATING - 6/10 - just slightly too thick for me.

• Lancome - Teint Miracle (£25.55)      

http://www.lancome.co.uk/_en/_gb/catalog/product.aspx?prdcode=292013&CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Complexion^F2_Com_FluidCounceal^F3_Com_Flu_AllSkin&vname=name&

• A little goes a very long way with Teint Miracle - you totally get your moneys worth.
• Good coverage without a very heavy feel.
• Long lasting.
• Scent-less.
• Gives you a gorgeous glowy look.

BUT

• Multiple re-applications are necessary if you are having a bad skin day.
• It can leave you looking a little pale - bronzer is essential.

OVERALL ALLY RATING - 8.5/10 (I really didn't want to believe the hype but if it wasn't for the paleness this would get 9.5!!)