L’Oreal recently launched its version of a cushion foundation for Spring 2016 and I was eager to give the True Match Lumi Cushion foundation a try as I love luminous finish foundations and have tried the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation with happy results. And I just wanted to get on the cushion band wagon of course!

Let’s talk about the compact first. It is really pretty. I love the rose gold. The foundation comes in a double lid compact. The pretty rose gold lid is actually the mirror on the inside. It has a round sponge applicator sitting atop the well of the secondary lid that keeps the product air tight. The sponge cushion sits at the bottom of the compact. The foundation looks really dark in the sponge but trust me it is pretty light on the skin.  Currently, L’Oreal Paris Canada only has 8 shades available in the Lumi Cushion line. All are in light to medium skin tone range. L’Oreal Paris USA has 12 shades available. 

Since I use a mixture of N1-2 (Classic Ivory) and N3 in the True Match Lumi liquid foundation line, I picked up N2 Classic Ivory in the Cushion Lumi. It was a pretty good match for me maybe a bit on the light side. 

This foundation is really dewy. Really dewy. I have dry dehydrated skin so the luminosity of this foundation is not really an issue for me. In fact it is what drew me to it.  My skin seems to suck this foundation right up and I don’t see the super luminous effect other see.  Unfortunately for me, once the foundation set it did cling to dry patches. 

The wear time on the Lumi Cushion was about 5 hours. It began wearing off rapidly after that, first on the lower cheeks and then the chin and nose. I tried reapplying it at work in the afternoon but it did not look as good as applying it in the morning on fresh skin. 

The price is the real stickler for me. I got it when it was on sale for $16.49 CDN. That was 30% off making the foundation normally sitting at the $24 mark for 0.51oz. It is pricey considering the True Match Lumi Foundation runs about $18 CDN for 1oz.

  

The Lumi Cushion is an alright foundation for me. But I do not think I will be repurchasing. I consider the L’Oreal True Match Lumi liquid foundation much better coverage, effect and price than the Lumi Cushion foundation. In the end, I have other foundations, CC and DD creams that look better if I want sheer coverage at a better price.

What were your thoughts on the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion foundation? Worth the hype?

Bonjour Makeupnuts! It’s monthly Topbox time. Once again, I opted for the regular Topbox for March. I am so predicable right? Honestly I can't remember what the wishlist selections were. I think there was an Elizabeth Arden and So Susan prive box. What I do remember is that I either had or tried most of the Topbox wishlist items previously. So the regular one it was.

The contents:

Maskeraide All-Eyes-On-Me Hydrating Eye Gel Patches   deluxe sample

Full size: 4 eye patches/$25

Place these under the eyes on clean toned skin. Leave on for 15-20 minutes.

I am a big fan of the Maskeraide masks so I am genuinely looking forward to trying these.

Mereadesso Tinted All-In-One Moisturizer    deluxe sample

Full size 25ml/$45

From my little swatch fest, I do like how this foil sample is presented with a little resealable flip top in the packet. Although the colour looks a bit warm to me, on the orange-y side. But I will have to try it out before I write it off.

Pop Beauty Pure Pigment in Metallic Charcoal   full size

4.14ml/$11.42

I was not expecting a full size pigment in this bag.  This charcoal has a slight duo chrome metallic shift to it. I like pigments and think it is quite pretty. But I have learned the hard way to be careful with dark pigments. My carpet can attest to that! But the sacrifice was in the name of beauty. 

Nova Scotia Fisherman eXtreme Skin Care Lip Balm - Fisher Mint  deluxe sample

Full size: 9.2g/$4.95

Spearmint! That’s all I can smell when I open this. There is definitely mint oil in this. It is so tingly and cooling on the lips. I still haven’t decided whether I like that or not. But it is so moisturizing. I mentioned in my last Topbox post that Nova Scotia Fisherman has a free trial where you can chose three samples for free but pay $5 postage to try out the line. 

I am really eager to try out the Maskeraide Eye Patches. Tonight actually. It has become a Sunday night ritual to do a mask before bed; get ready for bed, apply the mask and relax for 20 minutes.

Want to try out some new beauty products each month? Sign up for a Topbox. It is $12 for 4 deluxe samples sent your door each month.

So this Topbox posting is really late. My Topbox decided it wanted to take the long way around to get to me in Winnipeg. I know nobody likes coming here in the winter but come on! Canada Post took it on a ride from Mississauga to Dieppe, New Brunswick, then on to Montreal before arriving a week or so later in Winnipeg. I guess I should be happy it arrived this month at least! Then my camera decided it would pick last week to die. But it wasn’t dead! The SD card was corrupted and wouldn’t let my camera turn on. I was so happy once I figured that out. After some swearing and smashing of computer equipment, I was able to get some of the images off my card and onto a USB stick. Technology be a bitch sometimes! Teresa Smash!!! Ha but I am thankful I have my pictures now.

February Topbox contents:

Bliss Fabulous Drench 'n' Quench | Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Bliss Fabulous Drench 'n' Quench     deluxe sample

Full size: 1.7oz/$48

I quite like this moisturizer. It makes my skin feels really soft and smooth. Combine it with the Bliss Radiance serum and my skin looks great sans makeup.
  

Morgan Taylor Later Alligator | Nova Scotia Fisherman Sea Salt Soap

Nova Scotia Fisherman eXtreme Skin Care Sea Salt Soap     deluxe sample 
Full size: 4.8oz/$7.95

I could smell this as soon as I opened the mailbox. Wow it is strong and reminiscent of a man’s cologne. But this oil rich soap was quite moisturizing. I love the fact that it is made with so many good for you oils. Look at these ingrediants... 

Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil*,Glycine Soja (Soy) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Parfum (Natural Fragrance Blend), Stearic Acid, Fucus Vesiculosus (Nova Scotia Sea Kelp)*, Maris Sal (Sea Salt), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)*

Psst Nova Scotia Fisherman has a free trial available – select 3 sample sizes and pay for $5 shipping

Overall I think it is a good box this month. I did find an amazing moisturizer in this Topbox this month and get to try out Morgan Taylor. Although, I wouldn’t know where to get Morgan Taylor in Canada.
Now that Birchbox has pulled out of Canada, you might want to sign up for Topbox to fill your beauty box void? Four deluxe samples for $12/month at Topbox.ca.