Lancome Maqui Blanc Miracle Foundation
Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:03AM This is not a good morning for me. I woke up with an aching body (damn Barre3) and a mild headache. I've been staring at the screen for about two hours just thinking about what to write. Hay! I have several meetings today on top of this. But the show must go on! Today I'm going to write about a powder foundation that I've been testing for week.
Being a fan of the Lancome Teint Miracle liquid foundation, I was excited to see if the new Lancome Maqui Blanc Miracle Foundation (P1,895 for the refill, P995 for compact) is as good. Well it is (subject to the limitations of a powder foundation of course), and here's why!
What I love about the product
- Delivers a natural-looking, satin finish with a bit of glow. This is the ideal finish for me.
- Coverage is medium to heavy. It can cover minor blemishes and uneven areas by itself.
- Lasting power is very good. I've worn this all day and it never cakes, though it fades just a tiny bit.
- Powder is very smooth and finely milled, which means it never looks chalky and settles on skin well. It's very easy to work with! I like to buff it in with a huge kabuki brush, but the sponge is good too.
- No breakouts.
- Has SPF35 PA++! Win!
- Love, love the compact. It has a magnetic closure - not a clasp, there's just magnets inside the compact itself. It looks very sleek and slim, worthy of the luxury that is Lancome. :) On the practical side, there are neat holes underneath the sponge area so it can dry up properly.
A sponge is included in all the refills
Compact includes this plastic cover to keep your foundation and sponge clean.
To attach the refile, just snap it in the back! Easy peasy.
Patting it on top of concealer
Just concealer and the powder. Doesn't look like I'm wearing makeup no?
Done look.
What I don't like about the product
- It's quite expensive for a powder foundation. The total cost is P2,890 for both the refill and compact. Most luxe brands peg their foundations at P1,700 to P2,500.
Neutral
- So so oil control. Not particularly good but not bad either. It's just right for my oily combi skin.
- O-04, my perfect shade match with the Lancome Teint Miracle, is slightly lighter in the Maqui Blanc line. Nothing crazy obvious though.
Recommendations
If you're looking for a new powder foundation and don't mind the price tag, I think you'll love the Lancome Maqui Blanc Miracle Foundation. It's a great foundation that delivers brighter and flawless skin, with great coverage to boot! It's also so chic to show off in public. :P
If you have dry to combination skin, this is perfect for you as is. For really oily girls, you may need to use a primer or makeup base.
Verdict
Love the product, don't love the price. I use this everyday either on its own or as a setting powder for my liquid foundation. Great stuff!
What do you think, worth the moolah or not?
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Reader Comments (8)
Well, it is a good foundation housed in lovely packaging. It would be great to receive this as a gift, but its steep price is a hindrance to its becoming a makeup kit staple. It's not the only good foundation out there, after all; there are other foundations that deliver excellent quality for a lower price.
Hi Liz,
Thanks for posting this. I've been using Laura Mercier compact and I love it but I'm also looking for an alternative. I think this Lancome Blanc Miracle may be of the same level. I'll try it since I'm about to fully consume my L.M. :)
Abby
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Sorry Liz but I noticed it looks a bit grayish on you. Maybe try something one step darker shade perhaps?
@Aviva true!
@Angela it looks okay naman in person. Might be a slight white cast? It's SPF35 after all.
This is worth the moolah if I had a lot of extra cash. :D However in my current financial state, I'd have to pass. hehe Setting aside the price, I think this is one of the better pressed powder foundation cases I've seen. I especially love the ease of refilling the pan. Plus the overall design is simple and elegant, yet functional. I hope a cheaper alternative would copy it. hehehe
On a different note, I always love the product shots you take! :)
Hi! Ma'am Liz, I want to ask what is the best powder foundation that you've tried? Thanks
For a student like me, compact powder is a must-have, but I think this product is super pricey. Maybe, in the future if this is cheaper, I'll buy it. LOL :D
Hi Liz! How long is the oil control on this lasts? Is it good din ba for a finishing powder on top of liquid foundation or too thick na? Thanks!