Review - Chantecaille Just Skin SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer

Chantecaille is one of those niche luxury brands whose creators purposely stay away from trendiness and hype, and focus on making classic products that always deliver. If I could commit to one brand for my beauty staples it would definitively be Chantecaille.

The brands philosophy relies on fusing the power of natural botanicals, essential oils and skin vitamins with the latest scientific research. They are commited to making both skincare & makeup with no animal testing, no animal derivatives, no mineral oils, no lanolin and no added fragrance. The founder Sylvie Chantecaille spent years developing and perfecting product formulations for the beauty giant, Estée Lauder so it's obvious that she poured all that knowledge & experience in her very own brand. It's safe to say she knows her stuff!

Perhaps the biggest reason I love Chantecaille (aside from top notch quality) is their constant philanthropy commitment and support of biological conservation efforts. As opposed to a lot of other brands that give-back once in a while, Chantecaille has been a constant presence in the fight for endangered ecosystems and animals at risk. What's even better is their desire to pass on this universal concern to their customers and promote awareness in the community through their products & press coverage. Almost every year Chantecaille releases limited edition items in support of the specified conservation efforts and then donates a portion of the profits to the selected organization. 

Pretty makeup and cute animal conservation all at once - double win! 

My introduction to Chantecaille began with the Just Skin SPF 15 tinted moisturizer, which was more than just a little impressive. The name Just Skin is definitively appropriate because this is the first product, in the line of many, that promises that elusive "my skin but better" and actually delivers.

Official description;
Lightweight tinted moisturizer perfects and protects skin with SPF 15
Ideal moisturizer, sunscreen, and foundation for both women and men
Revolutionary complex of botanicals fights free radicals
Smooth, velvety, extraordinarily lightweight texture

Ingredients;

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.

Chantecaille promises that Just Skin will give you coverage, smooth out any fine lines, provides sun protection and perfects your complexion without looking chalky.
As a skincare enthusiast I love hybrid products like tinted moisturizers and Just Skin seems to be a perfect mix of coverage and treatment elements. It contains anti-irritants, antioxidants and anti-pollution extracts, along with titanium dioxide, which is a natural mineral UVB sun protection. Essentially it's a tinted moisturizer on steroids. 

The coverage offered is a bit like a lightweight foundation - it will even out your skin tone, cover up superficial redness, bring out natural radiance, smooth out any small bumps and finally dry to a clean natural dewy finish. Adding a concealer where needed can result in an almost perfect canvas.
The texture is a bit thicker than traditional tinted moisturizers and the feel is much more nourishing.
I love that the end results makes me feel and look much more polished.

The wear time for me is at least 8 hours and can last even longer with a good primer and slight dusting of translucent powder. Personally I never add powder on top because I love the dewy, healthy glow this gives but I can see how those with oily skin may need a little help halfway through the day.

The shade selection of this is quite limited and caters mostly to light-medium skin tones. I am on the fair side and the two shades that worked for me were Nude and Glow however all the shades are very forgiving since they blend so seamlessly.

My final conclusion is very positive!
Nothing else in my stash makes my skin feel or look as good as the Chantecaille Just Skin. I would even go as far as saying its my HG!

Chantecaille products can be purchased through their website

Have you tried Chantecaille products? What's your favorite tinted moisturizer? 

XOXO

ANJA

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Review - Chantecaille Future Skin Gel Foundation

Chantecaille is featured very regularly in both my makeup and skincare routines. It's probably the only brand that has never disappointed me when it comes to philosophy, ingredients, performance and quality. I haven't come across a "dud" just yet!

What surprises me about Chantecaille is the lack of coverage it gets not just in the blogosphere but other media outlets as well! Just like their products - classic, un-trendy and performance driven, Chantecaille remains under the radar, untouched by hype; carving a niche spot among its loyal customers! 

Nonetheless, a little more exposure couldn't hurt! 

Chantecaille Future Skin foundation has been in my vanity rotation for at least a year now and it's probably the one I reach for the most. The gel-like texture and real-skin finish have a lot to do with its success in the fickle world of my makeup stash. 

When I am rushing and have no time for fuss, Future Skin is a tried & tested way to go for me.

Official Description, 

Chantecaille's Future Skin is an innovative oil-free gel foundation with a refreshing, lightweight texture. This unique formula is composed of 60% charged water, which transfers moisture into the skin without the use of oil as an emulsifier. Future Skin is made with reflective circular pigments that provide adjustable coverage (medium to full) and ease the appearance of flaws. It is also loaded with natural botanicals, including aloe, chamomile and arnica, that work to calm irritation and soothe sensitive skin. Rosemary, green tea and rice bran help prevent environmentally caused oxidation

Ingredients;

Aqua (Water), Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol, Dimethicone, Peg-350, Sodium Chloride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Natto Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben; May Contain: Methicone, Stearic Acid, Aluminium Hydroxide, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Talc, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019).

This lovely oil-free gel foundation is a dream to blend even for novices like me and leaves a pretty moist-glow sheen that looks like "skin". The natural finish is partnered with light coverage that will even things out and blur any minor imperfections. Any bigger 'bumps' will need concealer to complete the "rich girl" polished look. Layering it works great and adding an extra coat will successfully increase the coverage without leaving a streaky, caky mess.

The finished product is healthy real skin that doesn't look made-up, which is something I strive for with all my base products. 

Another attractive aspect about Chantecaille Future Skin is how great it feels on the skin - it's almost a cooling, soothing sensation, unlike any other foundation experience I've ever had. The skin-loving ingredients actually translate into the "feel" of this gel-cream and makes you feel great about using it. 

The shade selection available seems to cater to the light-medium skin tones (mine is porcelain), while those with tan or darker skin mat have a very hard time finding a match. I hope Chantecaille remedies that soon!

The only not-so great thing about this foundation is the extra-ordinary price ($72 for 1 oz) and the fact that you'll most likely have to do a bit of searching to purchase it. Chantecaille counters are scarce so a lot of us have to rely on online shopping to acquire their products. 

My final conclusion is obviously more than positive and I would gladly recommend it to all of you. However the price and availability do give me some pause but ultimately it's a great foundation and one I will gladly hoard. 

Have you tried Chantecaille Future Skin? What's your most expensive foundation?

XOXO

ANJA

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My Girliness on Display - Wishlist

Oh La La - China Glaze Pink Voltage with Chantecaille, By Terry, Guerlain

I obviously have no shame and a big problem BUT everything is so pretty and packaged so well :-)


Whats on your wishlist these days?


 XOXO


ANJA

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Chantecaille - Limited Edition La Baleine Blanche Highlighter Palette

At first glance this may seem like another one of those "incredibly beautiful collector pieces" that are wonderful to look at but confusing & difficult to use!

I have many of those - things that were just too pretty to pass up, exciting to own & display but ultimately bound to end up collecting dust, crumbling and being forgotten in a random vanity drawer :( Well I was determined to stop this cycle of collecting and accumulating pretty things, spending a fortune on products that i simply cant use and figuring out a way to get the most of my rather large stash of "dust collectors"

Chantecaille is a wonderful brand and i own a lot of their stuff that i use on a daily basis. The quality is impeccable, the ingredients are great, the attention to detail is amazing but most importantly their brand philosophy is something i can get behind. Which is probably why i have so many pretties from them.

The La Baleine Blanche compact is meant to be used for facial highlighting although the 4 shades can also be used individually as well (eye shadow?). The colours are pearly matte white, soft metallic gold, champagne taupe and golden light brown - all of which combine together easily with any blush or powder brush. On cheeks it imparts a luminous glowy dewy sheen but also appears natural & matte too, which is something i didn't think was possible. The texture is so creamy and luxurious that it glides on so effortlessly that its almost goof-proof!

Its become one of my favourite highlighters and i am so glad that i finally mustered the courage to stop admiring it and actually start using it. And its still beautiful to look at, both in the mirror and the compact itself!

Chantecaille La Baleine Blanche ($113) is not in stock on their official site but it can still be purchased on Strawberry Net here.

Other Chantecaille products can be found on their official site here.

How do you guys feel about "collector pieces" like this?

XOXO

ANJA

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