Clarins Skin Illusion Mineral & Plant Extracts Teint Lumiere Effet Naturel

My overall rating

The foundation has light to medium coverage which is perfect for someone who is looking for a more natural, everyday look. I bought this foundation in the shade sand (108) and find that it almost perfectly matches my skin tone, which has a light...   +

The foundation has light to medium coverage which is perfect for someone who is looking for a more natural, everyday look. I bought this foundation in the shade sand (108) and find that it almost perfectly matches my skin tone, which has a light yellow undertone.

Not much product is required for coverage as the foundation glides over skin easily, meaning that the product can last at least several months before running out. However, it is not ideal for covering very prominent blemishes unless you build it up a bit. But even then, a concealer may still be required. As for its lasting power on the skin, I find that with my normal-combination skin, I can go almost the entire day without having to touch up.

Even thought the foundation has SPF10, I find that it does not make the skin look oily/too shiny, which is great if you are looking for a foundation with SPF in it. Additionally, since the product is oil-free and non-comedogenic, I find that it rarely, if at all breaks me out which is excellent as I have quite acne prone skin.

The foundation has a subtle fresh fragrance which might not be for everyone, especially not for those looking for a fragrance free foundation.

It comes in a glass bottle/container with a pump making it easy to dispense without wasting it. However, the glass can make the bottle a bit heavy/bulky, so may not be ideal for travelling.    -