Review of Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation

Picture taken from Sephora.com

Overall: 4.8/5

I purchased this foundation for $44 off Sephora's website.  Gotta say, this is my HG foundation.  I cannot live without it.  I have super sensitive skin that breaks out over the smallest things, but my skin has never looked better with this foundation.  I love that it's oil free so it doesn't cause breakouts, transfer free so it doesn't rub off on my clothes, and SPF 15 without making me look white in flash photography.  I find that this foundation better suits people with oily skin because it does wonders for shine control, however on someone with dry/combination skin I would suggest layering this over a light daytime moisturizer.

Packaging: 5/5

I love the packaging of this product.  It comes in a matte rectangular shaped bottle.  The product comes out through a pump, making it very hygienic.  The cap always stays on, and the pump dispenses the perfect amount to lightly cover the entire face.  The only downside is that the bottle is quite heavy, but I don't really care.

Color: 5/5

My skin is medium toned with yellow undertones, 330 Bisque N suits me perfectly.  This foundation comes in a huge range of colors, and it blends super well. I can honestly say I've never had a foundation blend in with my natural skin tone so well. The way that the names of the different shades work is that there's a name, followed by a letter.  If the letter is C, then the shade is meant for people with more pinkish undertones, if the letter is W, then the shade is for people with warmer more bronzy tones, and if the letter is W the shade is for people who are more neutral.

Staying Power: 4/5

Although this foundation claims to stay put for 24 hours, I find it fading very slightly at the end of the day if I don't use a primer.  However I have extremely oily skin, and compared to every foundation I have ever tried, this has had the best staying power.  At the end of the day, my blemishes and uneven skin tone are still concealed pretty well.

Coverage: 5/5

The coverage on this is absolutely superb.  I'd say this is a medium coverage foundation, however the coverage is certainly buildable.  I reach for my concealer a lot less when I'm wearing this foundation.  I'm impressed with how thorough the coverage is because it manages to still blend in and look natural.  It does a good job of covering acne scars, uneven skin tone, and even bags under the eyes.

Finish: 5/5

This foundation has a beautiful matte finish, making it very good for people with oily skin.  However, with matte foundations I've tried in the past, I always end up looking cakey, or shiny within a few hours.  The matte finish on this product is very natural, and it does wonders for oil control.  I'd also like to mention that it feels extremely light and comfortable on the face.

Do I Recommend This Product?

I highly recommend purchasing this foundation, it is completely worth every penny it cost.

Can Be Purchased At:
Sephora ships fast and has an excellent return policy.

http://www.sephora.com/teint-idole-ultra-24h-P308201?skuId=1399377

The foundation on me.

Taken in my bathroom, apologies for bad quality haha taken my iPhone 4S.

Black&Creme

Taken in Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Dress: Brandy Melville

http://brandymelvilleusa.com/clothing/dresses/evka-dress.html

Nothing special about this dress, it's just a basic I keep in my closet to show off nicer cardigans and outerwear.  The quality is mediocre, it attracts lint pretty well.  

Cardigan: MinkPink

Bought this off Karmaloop.com but I can't find it anymore.  Karmaloop always has bomb deals though, I caught the 40% off entire purchase+free shipping sale and bought a ton of clothes.  I really advocate signing up for their emails because their sales are fab; with that being said, don't buy anything if you're not getting a deal on it.

This cardigan was $93 (without the discount) and I feel borderline ripped off.  I thought the quality would be really good because of the price, but even though it feels nice to the touch it sheds like no other.  I'll probably need to stop buy Costco and buy the family size pack of lint rollers.  At the same time this has become my favorite cardigan because it's super soft and looks really good...agh. So would I purchase this again? Gotta say yes.  The color is kind of a creme color, it's not quite white.

Thigh High Socks: American Apparel

http://store.americanapparel.net/product/?productId=rsaskth7

I love these socks.  You don't have to wear them thigh high, they look good at any length above the knee. They're super warm.

Boots: Unknown

I bought these in a random store along Irvine Spectrum, honestly don't remember the name.  The quality isn't that great, within a day the laces were unravelling.  However I like the unique touch the plaid at the top gives.  

Nike Free Run +3

Taken in the gym.

The purple ones belong to me :)

I own the Nike Free Run +3 Shield in Anthracite/Anthracite-Reflective Silver-Pure Platinum.

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-677989/pgid-677991

I also own the Nike Free Run +3 in Magenta/Sail/Reflect Silver

http://www.footlocker.com/product/model:175880/sku:10643500/

These are without a doubt the best running/exercise shoes I've ever bought. They're around $100 but long lasting and worth it.  

Everyone who owns these says that they're true to size, but for me they were extremely small.  I'm usually a size 7 in women shoes, but in the Nike Free Run 3+ I'm always a size 8, found this to be interesting.  So ya, I suggest you actually try them on in store. 

How I packed for Vegas ^__^

Taken in my room.

My favorite Chanel purse and Hello Kitty suitcase.

Can't find the exact same suitcase on Sanrio's site, but there are a lot that are very similar.  Don't remember the price for it, but the quality is so fantastic.  I feel so girly when I lug this around haha.

The Chanel bag was a frightening $3500, but it's gorgeous and definitely one of those bags that's gonna last me forever.  Being Chanel, you can expect that I'm pretty impressed with the quality.

Black&Burgundy

Taken in Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Top: American Apparel

http://store.americanapparel.net/product/?productId=rsa8369

This is a little more on the scandalous side but I wear a bandeau under. It's simple but interesting at the same time...can't live without this. 

Bandeau:Forever 21

Skirt: American Apparel

http://store.americanapparel.net/product/index.jsp?productId=rsarc300&c=jet%20black

I love the color of this skirt, and that it makes my waist look smaller.

Thigh High Knee Socks: American Apparel

http://store.americanapparel.net/product/index.jsp?productId=rsaskth7&c=taupe

Boots: Unknown

I'd say everything is true to size.  I honestly love the quality of American Apparel clothing, it's a bit on the pricey side but I think it's worth it.  The thigh high socks keep you warmer than you think.