L'Oreal Lumi Magique + My Current Make Up Routine
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L'Oreal recently released a new line that contains foundation, concealer and a highlighting base. I got the latter, which I've only seen in Interspar supermarkets (here in Slovenia of course, I'm not sure about other countries) and not in our drugstores (a bit odd if you ask me). Anna from Vivianna Does Makeup describes it as a close dupe for Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector (click for her review). It's certainly a fantastic product, I'd go as far as saying that it's one of my favourite purchases this year. Highlighters are one of my favourite products, but I much prefer liquid/cream forms that powder ones. They just give a much more natural glow.
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I'll draw a comparison with a cheaper version of a similar product mybase by Essence. First the price: Essence costs around 3€ for 20ml and Magic Lumi costs 10€ for the same amount. Lumi Magique is much more liquidy and has a golden sheen to it, while Essence feels more thick and is more pink (swatches don't really paint the real picture, Essence is much pinker in real life). On the skin, Lumi Magique gives a touch more shine and that's why I prefer it, also it lasts longer. Both give that amazing ''lit from within'' glow that I absolutely adore. The packaging of Lumi Magique is a lot better, more sleek and sturdy. Also the pump is great because unlike with the Essence, you don't waste any product as it's really easy to get just a tiny drop of product. I use it on the top of my cheekbones, cheeks and sometimes I put a bit on the cupid's bow. You can also use both products as a base underneath the foundation or mix it with foundation.
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Even though it's a lot more expensive than mybase by Essence I'd go for L'Oreal. When I run out of Lumi Magique I'll definitely repurchase. I've been wearing it every day for the past three weeks and I even got some compliments how great my skin looks. Highly recommended.
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^These are my three favourite products right now. I've already written the review for Skin79 BB cream, I think mine's on it's last legs. When it runs out I'll get either the gold version or maybe I'll try the Missha M Signature one (I just want to try out some more of these Asian BB creams). Lumi Magique goes on my cheeks together with either Peach Dream Touch blush by Maybelline or Coralista.
The last thing is a great concealer I recently found in Zagreb (yes, I've been cheating on my trusted Essence concealer and I'm not even sorry). It's Instant Anti-Age The Eraser Eye by Maybelline in Light (the second lightest shade, Fair is lighter). It has some peachy undertones, which are great for brightening under the eye. It even covers spots (as long as it's not a massive red one). The sponge is actually useful and applies and blends the product well. Another highly recommended product. I haven't seen it in Slovenian drugstores yet. What's the deal with that Maybelline?
The combination of these three products and some blush (Maybelline's Peach is my favourite for the moment) just make my skin look great plus even got me some compliments, which is always great.
Thanks for reading!
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13 comments
Looks like a perfect dupe :) Do you just apply the Essence Base before your makeup? I love Essence Cosmetics and I'm always on the look out for a cheaper version so might try it out :)
OdgovoriIzbrišixxx
I apply my base on top of foundation as a highlighter, so on tops of cheekbones and on the cheeks:). There is also a peachy version of mybase if you're interested.
IzbrišiA tega Maybelline korektorja še ni pri nas, ane? -.-
OdgovoriIzbrišiJaz ga še nisem zasledila. Naše drogerije so res čudne glede Maybellina in L'Oreala, pol stvari sploh nikoli ne dobimo :/
IzbrišiHmm, I think this might be a more suitable to olive skintones version of Mac strobe cream! I really think Mac should make a highlighting cream with more yellow/gold shimmer in it, Strobe cream looks rather "off" on me during summer months :(
OdgovoriIzbrišixx
I'm self tanning now, so I'm more around NC20+ and Magic Lumi works perfectly :) The glow it gives is really natural.
Izbrišitaj maybelline korektor je super
OdgovoriIzbrišiSe strinjam. Eden najboljših za pod oči, kar sem jih preizkusila :)
IzbrišiOdličen review! Ko sem Magic Lumi poskusila v drogeriji se mi je zdel zelo "bleščeč" in me zanima, če se to prenese na obraz? Ni mi namreč všeč, da bi se zelo svetila...
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LP :)
Hvala :) A veš da ni tako bleščeč. pravzaprav je ''glow'' zelo naraven. poleg jemma kidd higlighterja je tale eden izmed najljubših.
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My Lumi Magique just went bad. The liquid and the white glowy phase have separated and I honestly do not think I've had it for more than 8 months. Now if I could only find the receipt for it because I know for sure I bought it in Mueller in CE. Itried shaking it well but all I get out of the container is a separated white stuff insice the liquidy phase and it looks gross. I gather there's still a good third of the amount of product in there. Blah. And I do love this primer/illuminator a lot.
OdgovoriIzbriši~Alenka
That's surprising. Mine lasted a lot longer than that.
Izbriši