Tag: Clé de Peau

If it’s luxury beauty you are looking for, Clé de Peau is sure to satisfy. It’s one of those brands that never disappoint with it’s quality matching the fabulous packaging they come encased in.

The holiday collection is no exception, with my current obsession being the new nail polish trio; mesmerizingly beautiful with three perfectly curated shades for the holidays!

It all comes in a fancy box adorned with the mask motif! Talk about #giftingperfection!

Clé de Peau doesn’t carry nail polish in their regular line so I was curious to see how this limited edition product performed.

But before we get down to the review here’s a little background info about the beautiful limited edition packaging these come in.

Everything from the motifs adorning the box to the products were custom designed for CdP by renowned jewellery designer Joji Kojima. In case the name doesn’t ring a bell, he’s the creative genius behind Lady Gaga’s chainmail mask from back in 2009 for her Fame Monster campaign. Check this link!

Right! so back to the product review, starting off with packaging!

These nail polishes come housed in a beautiful glass bottle with the signature Clé de Peau jewel shaped exterior.

The plastic cap (as with most luxury nail polishes) comes off to reveal the brush.

A traditional old school applicator, square cut with longish bristles. Initially I found it slightly difficult to get close to the cuticles as I’m now spoilt with the new rounded applicators by Dior or YSL. However after getting re accustomed to the shape I found it easier to get a neater job done!

Formula

I was pleasantly surprised to find it had such incredibly good pigmentation that I only needed two thin coats for an even, streak free finish. Something I yearn for in metallic nail polishes!

Here’s what the silver lacquer looks like applied. Love, love, love this shade.

Seen here is two coats and a top coat. I find that the top coat adds a nice glossiness and allowed 4 days of wear with very little chipping only at the edges.

Next up a dark warm blood red. This was the trickiest of the three. It applied slightly streaky on the first coat, dragging, with some uneven spots. I remedied this with a generous second coat which gave an even coverage.

In the end I did like how intense this looks applied, it instantly made my hands seem fairer! Overall the streakiness didn’t show in the final result. And I am pretty pleased with the look and glossiness of the red. It didn’t quite need a top coat, though I went ahead and slapped one on anyways.

The khaki metallic green shade which is rather unique in my collection applied similar to the silver. The finish was streak free and opaque with two coats.

LOVE this one as well and definitely something interesting to wear during the holidays in place of a traditional red. The sparkle of green makes it extra festive although you don’t see the green unless you get quite close. I still find it pretty unique and did get a few compliments on this!

Overall Thoughts

The formula did impress me I’ll give you that. And for the price of SGD 90 I find this a good buy (if you normally splurge on luxury polishes) as most high end polishes retail for much higher.

Except for the brush which I felt wasn’t anything to write home about, the overall colour mix and presentation makes this a great gifting option (luxury stocking stuffer maybe?) or as a special treat to oneself.

Other Info

This trio is currently available at all Clé de Peau counters at SGD 90.

Mine was a sample sent for review by the lovely Clé de Peau team. Thank you Juit Wen & Nora! ❤

If there was one product that i’d continuously repurchase it would have to be the Clé de Peau Beauté primer, Sheer Fluid Veil. It’s my go-to as far as base primers go and ever since this came into my possession, it’s been an endless love affair.

I’ve had several requests over the last few months for a detailed review comparing this with the Correcting Cream Veil and to be honest, caught up between all the seasonal releases I found it hard to get my post in. So today, before I continue with my Dior Summer reviews that are still in the pipeline I wanted to make an effort to talk about these two. As they really do deserve a post all to themselves!

The Sheer Fluid Veil and the Correcting Cream Veil both come packaged in Clé de Peaus signature midnight blue paired with gold accents.

The dispenser is a nozzle. Ideal as it’s hygienic and leak proof (as the screw on cap shuts firmly and never ever runs the risk of sliding off), making it travel friendly. Thus far i’ve have never had any problems packing either of these whenever I’m off on a holiday.

The plastic packaging is also a plus as you can always carry it along in your makeup bag without adding unnecessary weight to your existing ‘load’.

Formula & Texture

The Sheer Fluid Veil is my go-to everyday primer. It’s a lightweight, transparent primer that absorbs instantly when smoothed in, leaving skin hydrated and prepped for foundation. There is no oily feel, so I’d recommend this for anyone and everyone from normal to combination to oily skin.

It’s a great primer that works under any foundation.

The Correcting Cream Veil is a thicker, nourishing consistency and is light pink in colour. As the name suggests this has more of a correcting function that uplifts the complexion correcting any sallowness or dullness. Skin is left hydrated with a radiant rosy glow.

This would be ideal for those with slightly drier or mature skin types, as well as anyone who is looking for a more radiant and brighter makeup finish. However, if you are any darker than an NC35, the rosy tint of this would look more like a white cast. Therefore it’s important to control the amount of product you use. With this primer, you only need a teeny tiny bit.

Here’re a look at the consistency. On the left we have the Correcting Cream Veil, and the Sheer Fluid Veil on the right.

Clearly the drop of the Correcting Cream Veil I used is too much to blend out well.

Other info

Both of these have added SPF. The Sheer Fluid Veil possesses an SPF 24. PA++ while the Correcting Cream Veil has an SPF 20. PA++.

I am particularly impressed by how light the Sheer Fluid Veil feels when applied on and the extra SPF is good enough for a regular day if you don’t spend extended hours outdoors. You can actually skip your sunscreen, shortening the prep process.

Also worth noting these primers do have a light floral scent. It’s a very subtle one and nothing unbearable and most importantly does not linger. If you are familiar with Clé de Peau bases, it’s that exact scent.

Bottom line

Both primers prep the skin for foundation really well. I notice that my foundation goes on smoother and evenly and also did look fresh for much longer than it would have if I had skipped a primer.

When tested side by side, I didn’t see any difference in dewiness. As in mid day, the portion of my face which had the Correcting Cream Veil wasn’t any more oilier than the portion with the Sheer Fluid Veil. Clearly the richer texture of the Correcting Cream Veil does not cause any oiliness.

Both of these keep the skin looking fresh for longer and has mild oil control benefits. If you are looking for a mattifying effect, these definitely aren’t for you.

But for those who are on the lookout for a radiant glowy finish, these are definitely worth looking at and come highly recommended by me!

Product info

Correcting Cream Veil

36ml 1.4oz – SGD 100

Sheer Fluid Veil

30ml 1 oz – SGD 100

Available at all Clé de Peau Beauté counters (Tangs Orchard and Takashimaya)

December to me was a month of palette reviews.

Among the many I sampled and blogged about, there was a distinct favourite. And it was by far the most used palette this season.

Introducing the CDP Holiday Makeup Coffret. My new go-to palette.

It comes with everything you need to create a fabulous day or night look without breaking a sweat. Although I have been mainly using this as an eye palette (it comes with blush options too) I find it’s a great all in one palette. Specially if you are into more mature and subdued eye makeup, like myself.

Without too much rambling, here’s the said palette that’s captured my heart.

As you can see the palette packaging in itself’s a work of art, which was in fact designed specially for Clé de Peau Beauté by Swash London the masters of whimsical and thought provoking prints & designs. I love it for it’s collectors appeal. Unique and something unusual.

The packaging itself is sturdy and feels weighty and luxurious and by no means something too fragile or flimsy to pack for your next holiday or even as a staple in your makeup bag.

This makeup coffret comes with one Extra Rich Lipstick, a Perfect Lash Mascara (both travel size) and the eye and cheek palette.

And a close up of the lipstick. A beautiful, deep wine shade.

Overall the palette and the lipstick leans warm. Making it very wearable.

The palette contains 3 eyeshadows and 2 blushes.

Top to bottom-

Eyeshadow

Shade 1- A dark, smokey plummy brown.

Shade 2- A medium taupe with subtle mauve tones.

Shade 3- A high shimmer beige champagne.

Blush

Shade 1- A light warm pink

Shade 2- A light peachy apricot

Touching on texture and formula, the eyeshadows are all a shimmer finish and are on par with the newly reformulated eyeshadow formula which apply silky and smooth. While testing this out, I found that the darkest shade had a little bit of fall out during application and suggest a good primer to prep the lids. Other than that, the eyeshadows were pretty phenomenal.

On to blushes. These were matte and very finely milled. No powderiness was observed.

The lipstick was ultra comfortable to wear and well pigmented. I love how it glides on creamy and smooth. I also noticed it wasn’t as drying as some of the other CDP lipsticks I owned, which is great!

Lastly the mascara is ideal for a subtle yet defined lash look. I wouldn’t call this a night time mascara as it doesn’t do much for volume or length, I like it mostly for day time use and the fact that it’s water resistant makes it budge proof and lasts throughout the day without any flakiness or smudging.

Wrapping up this review, here’s a look created with this palette.

I only used the eyeshadows in this case and created a smokey, glowy look which is actually wearable post holiday!

And a closer look at the eyes. I really love how the champagne shade highlights the inner eye. So shimmery!

Quick run down of products I used to create this look,

Eyeliner- Urban decay Smog

Mascara- Eyeko

Lips- Tom Ford Lip gloss in Rose Crush

Cheeks- Nars Madly topped with Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder in Luminous light.

Brows- Anastasia Brow Wiz

Contour – Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 palette (I used the shade Frisk to give some added definition to the nose)

Other important info!

This palette is still available for purchase at Clé de Peau Beauté counters although the pressed powder and the gloss trios are long gone!

Priced at SGD 250 it’s definitely a splurge. In the event you do happen to pass through the Duty Free though, you can even pick one up there at a discounted price! I feel it’s a absolutely gorgeous product that’d make a lovely gift or a little treat for oneself.

*Mine was a press sample sent for review.

Good Morning!

So about a month back I was invited by Clé de Peau Beauté Singapore for a make over and preview of several new exciting launches. On this occasion I got to try the Radiant Fluid foundation first hand as well as learn a few valuable application tips.

As I was given the range of the newly released foundation, pre makeup bases & brushes for review, I quickly put them to the test the very next day! Fast forward a month later, here I am about to divulge all you need to know about this fabulous new find.

The Radiant Fluid Foundation is a new and improved version of the previous Refining Fluid Foundation. Both are lightweight foundations with sheer to medium coverage suitable for those who wish for a ‘my skin but better’ look.

As always let’s start this review with a quick note on packaging.

This foundation comes in a midnight blue plastic pump bottle with a gold cap.

What’s great about pump bottles is that it allows the product to stay fresh longer as it doesn’t come into direct contact with the environment which in turn allows a longer shelf life. And more often than not, they allow you to dispense just the right amount needed so there is minimal product wastage.

As much as I love heavy glass bottles for these types of high end foundations, I find this version actually more convenient for day to day use and most importantly, travel friendly!

Moving onto the product,

Clé de Peau Beauté describes the Radiant Fluid Foundation as ‘A completely new type of foundation that veils the skin with layers of light making your skin lustrously dewy and irresistible’.

The new ‘Microfacet’ technology used in creating this formula which controls the arrangement of foundation particles on the skin surface to optimize light reflection to create a radiance from the surface as well as within.

The most noticeable difference to me when comparing this foundation with the older version was that the radiance it gives was more refined. Almost like a glowy, ‘lit from within’ finish. Where as the older version was definitely more of a ‘wet’ satin dewy look.

For those of you who have used the refining fluid foundation before and are keen on trying this, it must be noted that O30 is a slightly less yellow toned than it used to be as well as a touch lighter. The new O30 that I have is almost a neutral beige undertone, so i’d suggest trying out a sample again in order to get a colour match without blindly reordering your existing shade.

Onto texture and formula

The Radiant Fluid foundation is a light density fluid foundation that glides on effortlessly. I like that it’s not a foundation that you need to work quickly with and just take your time applying it, enjoying the experience. although on rushed mornings I like to use just my fingers to apply this and it takes mere minutes. Fool proof formula as far as application goes.

The coverage is light and somewhat buildable. It corrects any unevenness in skin tone and gives the complexion a uniform appearance while concealing blemishes and pigmentation. You can also go over any areas that require more coverage such as the high points of the cheeks (where there’s usually pigmentation spots from sun exposure) and tap on a bit extra without it looking cakey or artificial, maintaining the natural skin like look.

Once set (and yes this does set! unlike most dewy finish foundations i’ve tried) it still does feel very comfortable on the face and keeps skin feeling hydrated. I also love that it doesn’t transfer throughout the day and stays put.

I find the formula of this is very forgiving when it comes to dry, flakey patches, something I deal with from time to time.

It also smooths the appearance of the skin giving it a healthier look overall.

Longevity & wear

Wear wise, this foundation promises to keep skin looking fresh throughout the day without the makeup looking ‘worn’. And I do agree with that statement to an extent, although I feel that the look does change throughout, just not in a bad way.

From application to 2 hours the foundation looked exactly as it was when first applied. As it hit’s the 2hr mark more dewiness develops but not to a point where it’s an ‘oily’ dewy look. Basically I didn’t feel the need to blot at this point.

After the 4 hour mark, I did blot my t-zone to refresh the look of the makeup. And then on I did need a few blots every couple of hours. *If you have normal to dry skin you’d probably not need to blot at all!

Here’s a look at how the Radiant Fluid foundation looks on my skin.

Shade range and product info

Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Fluide Foundation is available in 12 shades ranging from I10 (lightest for ivory skin tones) to O60 for the olive tan complexions. In Singapore we have an even limited shade range with colours running up to O40. Also keep in mind the CDP foundations are slightly more pink than other foundations, which is actually normal for Japanese brands. And it can be difficult to get a shade match if you are on the darker spectrum of the shade range, a common issue I face myself being a minority as far as colour matching goes in Singapore.

Pricing 

Radiant Fluid Foundation retails at S$175 and comes with 1oz 30ml of product.

Sheer Fluid veil primer retails at S$100 and comes with 1oz 30ml of product.

Concealer retails at S$116 (With two new shades Almond and Mocha being added to the existing 4)

Bottom line

At the price, this is definitely not a foundation that’s within everyones budget. However for those with the spending power I highly recommend you try this out as it gives a beautiful, natural finish to the skin.

Depending on what foundations you’ve been using in the past this could either be more matte or ‘oily’. As someone who always uses dewy foundations and rarely use matte ones I find this one to have much more oil control properties compared to the other dewy, skin like foundations such as the Chantecaille Future skin foundation, By Terry Sheer Expert and the Lancome Teint Miracle.

If you are someone who uses foundations such as Chanel Perfection Lumiere or D&G Perfect Matte liquid foundation, you’d find this is definitely something that requires more blotting during the day.

Here’re some swatch comparisons I put together

Overall, if you are able to find a good shade match, this is something i’d highly recommend. I love that it can be used even on rushed days and be applied with fingers and still get a great finish, I love that it keeps my skin feeling comfortable and never feel dehydrated. I also love that the new colour O30 is slightly less yellow toned and immediately gives my complexion a brightened effect.

In short, this is a dream foundation to girls who like skin like finishes and radiant foundations. It’s currently my holy grail, go-to for everyday wear.

*Clé de Peau Beauté counters can be found at Tangs Orchard as well as Takashimaya (Singapore)

Lastly thank you for reading, I hope this post was informative and useful!

Wishing you a lovely weekend,

Michelle.