WHAT IS IT?
"Introducing Wake Me Up, our first makeup that instantly reawakens skin with a healthy, radiant glow that minimizes premature skin ageing. Radiance pearls illuminate for a healthy, radiant glow and Flawless natural finish. Peptides increase elasticity so skin recovers and bounces back more quickly. SPF 15 protects. Wake up and glow!"
CLAIMS/FEATURES
- Instantly reawakens skin with a healthy, radiant glow
- Light, smooth texture gives a 100% pore-less and flawless complexion
- SPF 15 sun protection
- Illuminating radiance pearls for a natural glow
- Peptide formulation increases skin elasticity
- Vitamin moisturizing complex
- Eliminates visible signs of tiredness
- Minimizes signs of premature ageing
- Stays put for up to 10 hours
- Natural, medium to full coverage
PRODUCT LINK
PRICE/AVAILABILITY
DUPE FOR
CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup (LINK)
$45.00 at Nordstrom/shop.nordstrom.com (LINK)
£32.00 at Boots/boots.co.uk (LINK)
THINGS TO RAVE ABOUT
- Easy to Apply: "It feels creamy and luxurious when you apply it, like a moisturizer, and it blends in perfectly with the fingers or a brush; I didn't use a sponge because lately, i'm too lazy...so I prefer my fingers, which give a nice, glowy finish to the skin." by JolieBelle
- Great Packaging: "The application is easy, pump action makes it even better and the packaging is gorgeous." by Cosmetic Madness
- Dewy, Not Greasy: "This is definitely a dewy foundation but I would never describe it as looking "greasy" or "oily". Healthy glow is the word. It gives a flawless and poreless finish, which looks "expensive" as some people may call it." by FrazzleDazzle
- Highlighting: "It has a built in glow/highlighter, that creates a brilliant finish for those who don't like a matte finish." by Nostalgicdoll
THINGS TO RANT ABOUT
- Limited Shade Range: "There are only 6 shades available so not the widest of choices and I also found that there isn't much difference between the shades, so not very impressive at all and those with particuarly dark skin would struggle to get a good colour match." by gemmakeup
- Shimmery: "The thing that bothers me the most about this is the shimmer/sparkle thing. I really like just about everything about this foundation except for the sparkle. It's not crazy glitter, but I can notice it." by housesweet
- Little Concealing: "It provides me with a light to medium coverage but didn't do anything to cover any blemishes or scarring I had." by fashiondoll20
IS IT FOR YOU?
YES: "If you have dry skin and prefer a healthy, dewy finish with medium coverage." by sparkleglittz
NO: "If you like a matte finish with full coverage and heavy-duty concealing." by raindrop
YES: "If you have dry skin and prefer a healthy, dewy finish with medium coverage." by sparkleglittz
NO: "If you like a matte finish with full coverage and heavy-duty concealing." by raindrop
60% would buy again
package quality: 3.9 of 5
price: $$
package quality: 3.9 of 5
price: $$
I was a big fan of this foundation when it first came out but it just doesn't have any staying power :( big disappointment :(
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Little concealer is a big no no for me! I have plenty of flaws I need to cover up haha. x
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Thank you for this review! This definitely is not my foundation since I prefer matte and heavy coverage, so thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteI got a sample of this but I haven't got around to try it, yet... I have high hopes as I love the dewy look :)
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so true. if you have oily/shiny skin you will probably dislike it.
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Love this review! I have dry skin and it still slides of my face. Too bad cause I really like the formula!
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I love your blog. The reviews are really honest and detailed. I've tried this foundation and I quite like it. I know what you mean about the shimmer though. Sometimes you can't notice it then you'll get in a certain light and you have disco ball face!
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It is more of an illuminator than an all over foundation. Apply this pigmented product to your cheeks, lids and even lip. But yes the glitter is too much for all over. ALSO, if the coverage is not enough...try using a non-cakey concealer for those red spots.
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