Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation

We all have a one major cosmetic weakness, and for us that vice is certainly foundation. We've obtained quite the collection over the years; desperately on the hunt for any new wonder products promising to propel our skin to new levels of unknown awesomeness. This month we've become rather fond of our latest find: Chantecaille's Future Skin.

'Unique' is probably the best way to describe this product; completely free of oils, this gel like texture is able to transfer water into the skin providing an adjustable, even coverage. Light Reflective Particles add that all important glow, and ingredients such as Rosemary and Green Tea not only help prevent oxidation, but also provide the most dreamy fragrance. Using this feels luxurious to say the least...

Close up of product inside jar

The Hygiene conscious amongst you will have no doubt clocked the dreaded germ spreading horror that is "foundation in a jar". Don't panic too much, though: Chantecaille have included a sturdy plastic lid to insure all nasties are kept at bay. Just make sure you don't go dipping greasy, dirty fingers in, obvs.

Swatched/blended

Future Skin's light texture means application is always swift and smooth. We love the dewy effect achieved by buffing it in with a bronzing brush - or the more fleshy appearance when massaged gently with the fingers.

Chanticaille Future Skin Foundation (in Porcelain) applied to bare skin

This formula is easily built up, so coverage can be comfortably taken from sheer to full. We found that 2 layers of product lasted a whole day without any streaking or patching, whilst 3 managed to survive a rather sweaty 30th birthday party. Plus, the hydration of the gel's water means the skin was spared looking or feel the slightest bit dry after wear - perfect!

Extreme close up of product on the skin (spot the rushed blending skills!)

This product is pricey and, to be honest, we only purchased it when offered a 25% discount. However, after wearing it daily for the last few weeks it's something that will definitely be repurchased. Available in a spectrum of 12 shades, there should be something to suit all skin tones, plus the sheerness means a shade darker would work faultlessly during the summer months.

If you're comfortable spending this amount of money on a foundation, then Chantecaille's Future Skin is certainly one to check out...

Chantecaille's Future Skin is available from selected retailers worldwide and spacenk.co.uk for £52

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*

Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara

For a certain generation, false lashes have become a make up bag staple. Having once worked on a high profile make over show, it was honestly shocking to sit and watch grown women spend up to 45 minutes(!!!) glueing 4 sets on each eye. When asked why, the same answer was always given:

"Because I want to appear sexy and powerful like Katie Price and/or Cheryl Cole."

In these girls minds, spending 315 minutes a week sticking plastic to their face was fine - as long as it made them feel like a confident, un-discovered superstar.

Personally we don't have the time or skills to construct such a masterpiece. After all, why waste 5 hours a week faffing about with glue when you can spend 60 seconds with this little beauty?

Meet Chantecaille Faux Cils. A gorgeous blend of natural waxes and rosewater, wrapped up to give you your thickest, plumpest lashes yet. Sounds good, right? Let's see it in action...

Before:

After:

This is just ONE COAT of the stuff! And that's not all...just look at this...

Again, ONE COAT!!!

We have never had so many compliments about our lashes - even when we had falsies welded on for 10 days. The texture is a real joy to work with and although we got some clumps, they were swiftly removed with a single swipe of the brush. It lasts all day, doesn't smudge and generously conditions each lash. It almost sounds too good to be true, huh?

Well at £31 it should be. This product, to put it bluntly is bloody expensive.

If you're a fake lash girl then money wise it works out well. Strips cost on average £5+ and usually last a couple of wears (Benefit charge £25 for a 8 - 14 day set). This mascara stays fresh for up to 12 months and can be layered to levels of unbelievable volume.

If you're happy to spend £31 on a super special mascara then go for it. This really does transform lashes into curved fluttery wings - plus it's much, much quicker than a 4 strip a day habit!

Faux Cils Mascara is available from Chantecaille retailers worldwide and Spacenk.co.uk for £31.

*this product was purchased by The Beauty Bite*