It is known that the foundation of perfect makeup is the right tone. If it is impeccable, then everything else will look great. It is important that the foundation not only suits your color, but also organically lays on your skin, which can be oily, dry or mixed.
That is why special requirements are put forward for such funds. In this article we will analyze in detail the Lumene foundation cream. To the credit of this Finnish company it should be said that it does not test its designs on animals and does not order such experiments from other companies.
But there is no doubt about the quality of the ingredients that make up Lumen products (including foundation creams). All are approved by dermatologists. In addition, the company develops each product for a specific skin type, which allows the consumer to look not only beautiful, but also to eliminate some epidermal problems.
Also, foundation creams have varying degrees of density. This allows you to create makeup in the style of "nude" or a more theatrical cover for an evening out.
About the manufacturer
It is a mistake to assume that the best decorative cosmetics is French. Lumen is a Finnish company. The history of the company is not as long as that of the famous French manufacturers. But her "skate" was the latest scientific developments in terms of the allocation of the maximum amount of nutrients from plants.
After a long Scandinavian winter, a long polar summer begins. It is as if Arctic plants absorb the energy of the sun that does not set beyond the firmament. Therefore, they have such a high concentration of healthy oils and caring substances. Using any Lumene foundation cream, you can be sure that the energy and life-giving power of the Arctic nature will be transferred to your skin.
The company appeared forty years ago, but during this time it has established itself in the world of beauty. Whereby? Lumen specialists are able to extract all the most valuable from Scandinavian plants. And these substances, together with Arctic ultrapure water, are transformed into caring products thanks to advanced technologies.
Overview of foundation creams
Women expect different, sometimes mutually exclusive effects from powder. Some need dullness and velvety, while others like gloss and shine. Some girls emphasize the ability of the foundation to even out complexion and hide flaws.
For all cases, Lumen has its own collection. The glow of your skin will give the foundation "Glow". Looking for haze? Means from the Matte series are guaranteed to remove oily sheen and make the skin velvety. The Lumene Longwear Blur Foundation foundation instantly transforms your look. It smoothes the skin and improves complexion.
SS creams with lingonberry extract combine the qualities of decorative, sunscreen and caring cosmetics. There is also a new series “Invisible Radiance” - for those who want to create makeup in the style of “nude”. At your service and tools for sculpting faces - highlighters, bronzers, concealers. Now consider each series in more detail.
Matting
Owners of oily or combination skin are always tormented by the question of how to remove this greasy shine from the forehead and nose. Lumene foundation matting cream will cope with the problem in a minute. Moreover, unlike the funds of other manufacturers, it will radically solve this issue. Greasy shine does not appear after a couple of hours.
There are several samples in the matting collection. Foundation Lumene Natural Code Skin Perfector Matt Makeup contains pigments of the Scandinavian plantain. The product gently cares for oily skin, intensively softening and moisturizing it. What do the reviews say about the action of this cream from a black tube? It does not clog pores, masks minor imperfections, gives the skin silky and soft. Oily sheen is eliminated and does not return throughout the day.
Other matting agents are also available in the same black tubes. This is a tinting SS cream "Natural Code Color Correcting Makeup". There are also two Compact Powders “Natural Code”: the first is called “Skin Perfector 2 in 1”, and the second is “Matte Powder”. In all of them, the aromatic plantain extract is the active ingredient.
Novelty for matting
Foundation Lumene Matte with cloudberries was a revolutionary breakthrough in the development of experts of this company. It provides a perfect even and dense coating without the slightest greasy shine.
There are no oils in the composition of the product, but there is cloudberry extract. This amazing northern berry is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Matte foundation not only eliminates oily sheen, optically narrows pores and improves complexion, but also nourishes oily and combination skin, returning it to youth.
Reviews claim that makeup with this tool as a foundation looks wonderful. Greasy shine on the forehead and nose wings does not appear all day. A tube of 30 milliliters is enough for a long time. Such a cream costs 960 rubles, which is not so much, given the effect of the drug. Choosing the right tone is easy. The product is available in six shades: ultra-light, ivory, classic and warm beige, honey and peach.
Glow Foundation
Absolute comfort when wearing makeup, intense hydration and radiance, as if coming from the inside - all this provides Glow (foundation). Lumene - reviews in this matter agree with the information from the manufacturer - prepared a present for owners of dry and normal skin.
The company’s experts created on the basis of extracts from Scandinavian cloudberries and the purest water from Arctic sources a miraculous tonic that moisturizes the skin like a real day care cream. In addition, it protects against ultraviolet radiation, as it is equipped with SPF-15 filters. The tool is easy to shade and forms a light coating - like the thinnest veil. Makeup with this foundation has a natural look. The tool is presented in six shades. Reviews claim that you can use a sponge, brush, or even fingertips to apply.
Lumene Blur - transforming foundation
And in this tool, the main active ingredient is the miraculous cloudberry. In this case, an extract from its seeds. The product is designed for all skin types. It gives a semi-matt effect and provides an average coating density.
The antioxidant-rich formula restores youthfulness to the skin. The product also has reflective pigments. The manufacturer compared this effect with Photoshop. The tool is hypoallergenic.
Lumene Longwear Blur concealer transforms the face. It obscures irregularities and hides small wrinkles on the skin, evens out the color. And this impeccable makeup lasts sixteen hours.
And what do the reviews say about this foundation? The product has a very light delicate texture, thanks to which it is easy to apply and shade. Medium density coating, velvety. The face has a natural look and looks perfect. Cream "Longvear Blar" is available in eight shades. The palette has both cold and warm colors. Shades of “ultra light”, “ivory”, “light nude” and “classic beige” are popular among fair-skinned women. For girls with darker skin color, “soft honey”, “fresh apricot”, “light” and “warm beige” are suitable.
Foundation Lumene CC "Absolute Perfection"
The main active component of this product is arctic lingonberry. No parabens and perfumes. Thanks to this formula, this CC foundation is available even for allergy sufferers. The cosmetic product is saturated with color pigments, which allows to provide a uniform ideal coating.
The consistency of the cream is light, just weightless. But this does not prevent makeup from being persistent. As befits SS creams, the toner combines several functions: it smoothes the skin, gives it a youthful radiance, holds color pigments, masks imperfections and blends perfectly with a natural tone. In addition, it protects against ultraviolet radiation (SPF-20 filters). Like the Lumene Blur foundation, this tool instantly transforms the whole look. Your skin seems to shine from within with the beauty of youth.
The reviews mention another tool in which the main active component is arctic lingonberry. This is “Absolute Perfection” in the format of SS powder. Such a tool costs 680 rubles - slightly cheaper than a foundation. Primer price - 961 rubles.
Series "Invisible Radiance." Multifunctional serum
The main component of the funds from this collection is life-giving Arctic spring water. Like the transforming foundation Lumene Longwear or CC “Absolute Perfection” with lingonberries, the Invisible Illumination serum fluid performs several functions at once. It can be used as a makeup base (to create a natural look), as a primer, as a concealer or as a highlighter.
Serum is free of oils and parabens. Spring water and cloudberry extract moisturize the skin, nourish it with antioxidants and restoring elasticity peptides. The product is saturated with brightening flickering pigments. Therefore, serum can be called a foundation. It transforms the complexion: gives it a radiance and even tone, removes spots, mask imperfections, gives radiance. And at the same time it also takes care, prolonging the youth of the skin. The price of this unique product is two thousand rubles.
Liquid Bronzer
The “Invisible Shine" series also includes a tool that reviews characterize as a wonderful final touch in the creation of makeup. In sculpted sculpting of the face, it can be used as a bronzer. Illuminating mother-of-pearl pigments, effectively playing on the cheekbones, are dissolved in the fluid.
But the tool can just as well be used as a Lumene foundation. Reviews claim that it gives the skin the effect of a light tan. The product based on arctic water perfectly moisturizes the epidermis. And cloudberry extract, rich in antioxidants, prolongs youthful skin. Such a liquid bronzer costs 1,611 rubles.