When I heard Chanel launched a new line of foundation, I was totally all ears. I mean we are all ears when it has got to do with Chanel, aren’t we? Honestly it is freaking good but has few flaws too. I bet you are curious to know more, so below Beauty Insider Malaysia present you an honest take on the Chanel Les Beiges Foundation.


The Chanel Les Beiges Foundation Review

Now, many people told me that that Chanel Les Beiges foundation gives a natural and fresh look while being long-wearing, which is perfect as it is something we could all use in our day to day lives. Though I generally do not gravitate towards luxury makeup, this foundation intrigued me too much to pass up! I am using it for two weeks now and below is my full review on this highly acclaimed foundation.

1. Packaging (👍🏾)

The foundation comes in a beautiful rounded 30ml rectangular bottle with a cap that has the iconic Chanel logo on it. Unlike most glass bottled foundation, this one has a pump! It perfectly dispenses the foundation and allows you to control the amount being dispensed. Plus, it is very lightweight and compact so very easy to carry around even when you are travelling. And of course looks and feels very luxurious.

2. Colour Range ( 👍🏾)

This foundation comes in an impressive array of 35 shades, which for a luxury brand is HUGE! I have to give it up for Chanel for offering an extensive shade range for women of all of skin tones. My colour is BD 131, which intially seemed a bit strange to me because in the bottle it appears to be a bit ligher for my skin but the Chanel experts told me that it would fit me perfectly, so I went for it anyways. And they were right, because this formula oxidize a bit and becomes a bit darker on the skin which gave me a very natural finish.

3. Pigmentation ( 👍🏾)

This foundation is well pigmented but it doesn’t feel too heavy or thick. AAs you can see in the video with just one pump, you’ll get a medium-full coverage and you can keep layering until you reach the coverage you want. It easily glides on the skin but it won’t look heavy at all on the skin. And best part is it just glides onto the skin and it blends out so quickly and seamlessly.

4. Fragrance ( 👎🏾)

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Maybe because I am new to Chanel Beauty world so I am not familiar with the iconic fragrance that many of their foundations and products have. I find the smell of the foundation to be very overwhelming. And the smells stay throughout the day. So, for those who have skin sensitivities to fragrances may want to be wary about this formula. If you find the smell to be overwhelming, spray a lot of your facial mist all over (that’s what I did)!

5. Coverage ( 👍🏾)

As you can in the picture above, the foundation manage to cover my dark circles and few acne scars in just the first round. I don’t even need another layer of foundation nor concealer because it blended so well into my skin and give a subtle glow too. The glow of this foundation looks like very healthy and hydrated skin. Plus, its light-reflecting technology truly helps blur out imperfections and smooths out the appearance of texture on the skin.

6. Suitability ( 👍🏾 )

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I personally think the Chanel Les Beiges foundation will suit most skin types and it is ideal for those with normal to dry skin. For those with sensitive skin, it is best you try the foundation on different parts of skin first before applying it directly on your skin because it does have lots of chemicals in it. For those with oily skin, it is best if you use a primer underneath and a bit of powder to set the foundation.

7. Price ( 👎🏾)

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Now, I won’t even lie to you this foundation is extremely EXPENSIVE (RM225) and I personally think it does not match up to the price point. It is double the price of my usual go-to foundations so I was expecting more from it and was quit disappointed with the fact that it is not waterproof. And also it is relatively smaller compared to most foundations so it is gonna run out faster too. So, personally, I won’t use the foundation for my everyday use and will keep only for important date nights! You can pur

8. Finish ( 👍🏾)

My most favourite thing about the Chanel Les Beiges foundation is the final look it gives. This foundation does not set down and remain a bit wet on the skin. I like my foundation to look dewy and glowy because I have extremely dry skin and most foundation dry out over time and feel very cakey on the skin. So I often don’t set my foundation and it also lasted me for a good 8 hours before I removed my makeup. But I did notice some bits of oil peeking out throughout the day and also the foundation isn’t waterproof, so don’t try to hit out to the gym or beach with your foundation on.


My Final Verdict Is…

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The Chanel Les Beiges foundation really impressed me because unlike most foundation, it offer both a glowing finish and full coverage . Plus, the extensive shade range with multiple undertones is amazing and will suit so many skin tones. The glow associated with this foundation is perfect in my opinion. It makes my skin look healthy and naturally fresh. However, like I said earlier it is expensive and not ideal for everyday use. So, personally I would not recommend you purchasing it, if you are looking for something for everyday use.


Shop Chanel Les Beiges Foundation Now!

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You can buy the Chanel Le Beiges foundation across all Chanel stores in Malaysia for RM224.00. If you can’t find the right shade for you in store, you can also buy the foundation on Chanel Malaysia official website for the same price. But if you are intending to buy, I would advise you to go have a swatch in store first and see what you think. This can help you find the right shade for you and gives you a better picture of the texture, quality and such, But just know that you can never leave a Chanel store empty handed. Those counters are dangerous I’m telling you!!!