When I found out the Shiseido group brands were having a warehouse sale, I immediately told my mom, and of course, she never says no to a sale. We spent $300 each. Yikes! However, it was well spent at $300 because I purchased high-quality products from top beauty brands at 60 percent off. One of those items I bought was the Laura Mercier CandleGlow Soft Luminous Foundation, which I didn’t know was discontinued.
I’ve heard great things about Laura Mercier foundations, so I was excited to put this product to the test. This foundation definitely lives up to its name. I don’t think I’ve tried a foundation that gives you the most beautiful glow, but in such a subtle way. I was curious as to what gives you that luminous glow,w and it contains unique light-reflecting pigments. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and evens out your skin tone very nicely. It is not a full coverage foundation, but I don’t mind that because I like the natural and healthy look it gives me for every day.
You can build it to medium coverage, but without a concealer, your dark spots and any blemishes will still be peeking through. After about seven hours, I did notice that my t-zone area was getting oily, but what really helped decrease the oil was baking with a loose powder. What’s even better is that it’s fragrance-free and non-comedogenic.
I believe this foundation came out in 2016 and was discontinued this year. I was disappointed to learn that this foundation is no longer being sold. Why is it that beauty brands sometimes discontinue your favourite product or your perfect shade? It truly does give me a flawless, youthful complexion, and I am going to savour every last bit of it.
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