Hall of Fame - Chantecaille Just Skin

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After discussing Chanel's new foundation earlier this week and mentioning this, it occurred to me that it has hardly been mentioned here, despite me using it for 10+ (or thereabouts) years. Chantecaille Just Skin

How is it described? 'This exceptionally versatile three-in-one formula represents a new approach to foundation, powered by the latest Japanese technology. It provides excellent coverage, smooths fine lines and offers sun protection.' For me, it's a cross between a tinted moisturiser and a foundation, but it's closer to the moisturiser end of the spectrum. How many shades? 6 What's in it? Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Noepentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg-400, Magnesium Sulfate; May Contain: Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Dextrin Palmitate, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Methicone, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Preregen, Nectapure, Edelweiss GC, Rose Water Concentrated E4445, Colorants, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide How best to apply? I apply with fingers. It's almost like a moisturiser. How's the coverage? It covers but it's sheer. You can still see skin underneath. Do you need a primer with it? No, but I use one. Can you feel it on the skin? Is it breathable? Extremely breathable, this literally feels like a face cream as opposed to a foundation. Does it give good glow? This being Chantecaille, of course. Skin is luminous after application. What's the staying power? I can happily apply once in the morning and it will last most of the day. If I was going out in the evening however, I would have to reapply. Due to the high water content it will go patchy if you are dehydrated. I take this as my cue to add a ton of hydration after the evening cleanse. Does it block pores? No. It's light and doesn't sit 'in' the skin. Best skin type/age? You will need more coverage than this if you have particularly problematic skin. It's brilliant if you have fairly good skin, and across any age, but I think it would be most appreciated by a slightly older skin - and by that, I mean 30+. Anti-ageing benefits? And would they/do they work? Yes. And yes, in my experience. Hyaluronic acid, 'botanical anti-pollution and antioxidants' including honeysuckle, green tea and edelweiss. SPF content? Chemical/physical? 15 - physical - titanium dioxide Who is it best for? Anyone wanting light-medium coverage, it is buildable, but not for you if you want heavy-duty coverage. Does it service WOC with the shades? No. I love Chantecaille but they have a long way to go with darker colours, not just in this, but in Future Skin and the Compact Makeup also. And some of the names of the darker Future Skin colours are just 'no', but that's for another conversation. And? Like I said, I've used this for years, it's in my permanent stash and my backup stash. I switch between Tan and Wheat, depending on my sun exposure, the time of year etc. I won't be without it. A little goes a long way, I probably use two tubes a year. Chantecaille Just Skin is £72.00 from: SpaceNK.com LookFantastic.com Chantecaille.com Harrods.com