Lancome goes on to say La Base is 'an ultra-soft, translucent make-up base to smooth skin surface and boost make-up staying power'.
I've got to say I agree in general with the idea of what they're saying - La Base is a gorgeously soft primer product. It is light weight, as primers go, and seems to glide onto the surface of the skin, and sink in immediately. It has a pump action, and you CAN control how much you pump each time. Which is handy because a little does go a long way. Nice in a premium product!
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| Premium Packaging - frosted glass and a metallic pump, that feels good quality |
When applied to my hand - putting La Base on one side and leaving the other bare, I could definitely feel a difference in the surface of the skin. It was softer and felt smoother - this is similar when used on the face. It does feel beautiful on.
This in turn makes foundation apply more smoothly - I've found this with both Lancome foundations and other brands. The appearance *is* slightly improved.
*However*... this is not a miracle product - they are all small improvements. Yes, foundation applies more easily and looks that little bit smoother - but would anyone really notice? Probably not. (Apparently not everyone cares about my pores as much as I do..?!)
I also don't put much faith in the claim that the make-up staying power is improved. Yes, it lasts a little longer than foundation alone - but I personally have noticed no difference compared to other, cheaper, primer products.
All in all - it's a nice product, and it feels good on the skin… but the actual benefits don't really live up to the hype.
As you can see, i've used it (mine is nearly empty!)and I'd buy it again… but only if I couldn't get hold of one of my cheaper alternatives, or it was on offer.
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