I received the Lancome Teint Idole Foundation stick and concealer complimentary for review and testing purposes. This does not mean that I will say I love something for no reason since I've already received it and only receive free items in order of a list of people when it's my turn and not based on my reviews I wouldn't and don't need to lie to get free things. Like the Loreal air dry it mousse and gluten free food I didn't like some of previously here, on youtube and instagram.
NOW ONTO THE REVIEW:
I received the stick foundation in the color Ivoire in 110. I'm a natural dirty dishwater blonde (hair is dyed) and I have light but not quite fair skin with a lot of pink undertones. This color is a near perfect match for me. I'm usually two or three Colors in from the lightest of every foundation collection.
I have extremely oily skin with bad acne. I have a really slick face an hour or two after washing if I don't use mattifying products like my favorites GlamGlow Volcasmic Matte moisturizer and Sunday Riley Martian Mattifying Toner.
Now the foundation costs about $42 USD at places like Sephora, Macy's, and other high end stores that carry the Lancome line. And as I always say DO NOT purchase high end makeup from anywhere but a retail store that has a great reputation and is well known or you will most likely get completely ripped off with a fake instead of getting a good deal. If you want quality you need to remember you get what you pay for.
This foundation is a bit high priced for what it is. Stick foundation has become quite a fad lately and this is Lancomes version. I believe it's right on par with the amount compared to brands like hourglass and Anastasia Beverly Hills stick foundations. What I mean by that is they may have more or less product but you need to use more or less product as well so they all will probably last about the same time. Fortunately this foundation has a lot of pros (despite the fact that I personally would not purchase it after I'm through most likely, but I will get to that later.). For instance you don't need a lot of swipes to get a good coverage. One to two swipes on each side of your face and you're covered. The best way not to waste it would be to spread it out with your fingers, than if you need to you can use a sponge, kabuki or stippling brush to even it out. Although, personally I've never had to do that since it has a perfect finish right from being spread out with fingers.
It offers a medium and natural looking coverage at first layer but can be built up easily to full coverage with two or three layers total. I would not personally go beyond that because at that point it's most likely going to feel a bit heavy and probably look that way as well.
It dries down immediately to an almost silky and powdery feeling with an airbrush finish. It's not at all sticky which was one of my main fears. I also worried that it would be thick and hard to work with like the Hourglass stick foundation but it's not at all. It's got a perfect finish and a natural feeling. I personally can't stand heavy feeling makeup despite the fact that I need full coverage I still want and need it to look and feel very natural and thin. I get that completely with this.
This foundation does not break me out since it's not oily feeling or oil based. So I think it's perfect for those of us with acne because it won't clog the pores as easily as some others like a lot of liquid foundations for example.
The foundation does not show texture like sinking into large pores and making them look larger or accumulating around acne and making it stand out. It's pretty amazing really.
This foundation is really easy and quick to apply which is one thing I think is a huge plus and almost makes this worth it for the convenience alone. No sponges or brushes to mess with as it just applies straight to the face in an even manner. This is huge as it cuts down my foundation routine from five min to under one. Everyone is busy these days whether it be the classic busy working or stay at home mom or even the teenage girl running late for school or the working woman, etc. This makes it quite easy to evenly put on your skin and cover any imperfections and go on with your day without having to worry.
Now the reason I don't think I would purchase this is as previously mentioned. I don't think it would last very long in the grand scheme of foundation lasting times and I can't personally afford $42 every month (granted that's just an estimation. I will come back and edit it when I finish it.). Although I could be completely wrong since you don't have to use much at all. I think this would be worth while to someone who had a bit more money than me that this kind of price and timeline would be practical for as well as someone who needs a really good foundation that's extremely easy to apply and saves you time in the morning.
I love it for that reason the most. It's just so quick to make perfect and so damn easy to use! The only other thing I don't like is that it seems a bit unsanitary since you rub it straight on your face so I would suggest washing your face before application in the morning, which you should be doing any way. As for touch ups you should probably just wash your hands and then apply it to your fingers and then to your face so you don't help bacteria breed on your makeup.
The lasting power for my skin type is about 6-8 hours with no primer or setting spray. A few more hours with one or both of those things. It has pretty amazing staying power to be honest. I only have one other foundation that could compare on my oily skin and that's the Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation but that stuff feels way too heavy for every day wear. This stuff is perfect for daily wear in my opinion though.
I'm still not sure if I would re purchase it. It all depends on how long it lasts. I really do love it but at that price I would need it to last at least a couple months with daily use and touch ups like most of my other foundations at this price point.
I would recommend this foundation to friends and family.
LANCOME TEINT IDOLE CAMOUFLAGE CONCEALER:
This concealer comes in a squeeze tube with a pointed top for either precise direct application or controlled application to the brush and fingers, etc. This concealer is full coverage but does not break me out. This has more of a creamy, water based feeling to it instead of feeling oily which is a must for me. This is absolutely lasting and covers with very little needed. It's $31 USD at the same places that the foundation is sold. This concealer lasts about 6-8 hours with no primer or setting spray. Longer with. My favorite part of this concealer other than it not clogging my pores is the fact that it doesn't sink into any lines. Now I don't have wrinkles but I have dry skin right under my eyes only and when I use concealer it sinks into lines I didn't even know I had there and makes me look really tired with bags under my eyes. The usual reason for that kind of thing is too much product but it seems to happen regardless of the amount I use. That doesn't happen with this concealer and that is just so amazing to me. Because of this I believe this would be perfect for any skin type like extremely dry skin or aging skin as well as extremely oily and acne prone skin. This is a great concealer. Unfortunately it is a bit pricey and the bottle is only about as thick and long as my thumb is, but if you're like me and need makeup that is high performance this is going to be perfect for you.
All in all I would give both a 4/5 stars. The price for these particular products is what bothers me the most but I can definitely see how they would be worth it even though it would prevent me from purchasing it in the future unfortunately. These are great high quality products and I do believe anyone of any skin type or color would love these and their huge selection.
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I was not paid for this review and it is my honest opinion. I only received the items complimentary. I received these products complimentary and free for reviewing purposes from influenster.