Hello Lovelies!
I'm sure alot of you know already that recently No.7 recently re-vamped their entire collection. They've lowered prices, changed the packaging and there is a few new products in their range.
One of the new parts of their range is their new Colour Match service. They've brought out a machine that matches your skin colour to the foundation colour that would best suit you. So what with me being on my "tan ban" and all my foundations being a little bit too dark for my au natural look I decided to toddle into my local Boots and see what all the fuss was about.
The lady at No.7 was so nice and helpful. I was fasinated by the process of the colour matching. She sat me down beside the big window in the shop to get as much natural light as possible (tiny bit mortifing with all the people walking by outside) She took the machine which had a little camera on the side and placed this on my cheek and took a picture and did the same on the other cheek. The machine gave back my result intantly. It showed a little round picture with my skin on the inside and then in a ring along the outside was the shade that would best match my skin.
Shockingly enough the my skin matched the lightest shade in their range which was Calico. I chose the Stay Perfect Foundation which No. 7 says gives "a beautiful flawless finish that lasts all day"
I adore this foundation. Its medium coverage but definatly buildable. It feels nice and light on the skin but it stays put all day long. Everything down to the packaging of this foundation I love. It feels so luxurous and for €16 it really is a bargain. They also have their vouchers going round at the minute so if you're interested in investing in a new foundation you'll get a little bit off for the next while.
Over-all I was delighted with my experiance with No.7. It was never a brand I would think to go to for foundation but I will definatly be re-purchasing after this!
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I was also matched to this shade and received a sample of the stay perfect foundation, i love it! i'll definitely purchase the full size when i have the money :)
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yay!:) enjoy xx
Deletereally want to try it! would you say it would be okay for people with combination skin? cos i get dry cheeks and don't want it sticking to any dry patches! (ew) great review thank youu! xx
ReplyDeleteIts a matt finish so it might not be the best for you..maybe try a sample first hun!:) xx
DeleteI got matched yesterday and got a sample of calico because they didn't have the shade I was actually matched to, I used it today and it just looks horrible on me :( I think it's too matte for me and it's quite a powdery finish which I don't like. It's lasted really well though, it looks on me quite similar to Chanel perfection lumiere but a bit less flattering! X
ReplyDeleteawh no!:( I'm mad to try Chanel perfection lumiere but maybe I dont have to now:) xx
Deletei was completely unaware that No7 have revamped definately need to go look, i've seen a few reviews on this, might give it a go :D xo
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Go have a look:D xx
DeleteI really need to go check out the whole range since the revamp and get matched, especially if the vouchers are back!
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Definatly! Try out the new colour match machine, I was intrigued haha xx
Deletethanks for the review! i have been super curious about this new service, but havent actually popped in yet. may have to go give it a whizz next time i'm in boots!!
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Definatly have a go! I thought it was great haha xx
DeleteI really want to try this I hope it's good quality stuff xx
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I love it so far!:) xx
DeleteThanks hun
ReplyDeleteYou've definitely sold me on this. Going to go and try it out soon as I find it a nightmare to get the right shade! xx
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