Lancome Nude Miracle Foundation is another super lightweight, serum liquid to powder foundation. It's much like Perricone No Foundation Foundation Serum in terms of texture and finish. It has the same type of glass bottle with a dropper applicator. The opening just fits the dropper applicator so it could get messy. It's very watery so you need to shake it well before using which is also mentioned in the directions. At $42, the price is fair and less expensive than the other foundations in this category. Perricone No Foundation Foundation Serum, Giorgio Armani Maestro, and YSL Fusion Ink Foundation is in the $55-65 range.
They have a pretty good shade selection for all skin tones, a total of 14 colors available with shades for Neutral, Cool, and Warm undertones. They also use the same shade system in their other formulas. I have this in 140 Ivoire (N) which is fair with neutral undertones. It warms up my complexion without looking too pink or orange. I also didn't notice much oxidation so color stays true throughout the day.
The coverage is amazing considering how watery the formula is. I use 3 drops directly on the foundation brush, blend it in and 2 additional drops just to go over my t-zone. It covers all the redness and provides a soft focus that has a very natural finish, almost second-skin as it claims. It's a medium coverage foundation with a semi-matte finish. I found that it doesn't absorb oil as well as it claims since my t-zone does get shiny by mid-to-end of day. But not at all bad where I must blot or powder. I also feel slightly congested around my nose after a few hours. It doesn't stay feeling weightless as when first applied.
What I dislike about Lancome Nude Miracle is that it's very potent of alcohol and fragrance which is probably not good for the skin but it hasn't caused any irritation or breakouts. The scent is overpowering but I think the alcohol is what makes this feels weightless and dry so fast into the skin. It has SPF 15 which isn't reliable enough on it's own for sun protection so I rather they not include it at all.
Final Thoughts: The idea and finish is great in terms the lightweight formula and coverage, however, it doesn't feel as nourishing to the skin as Perricone No Foundation Foundation Serum. This is one I want to take off at the end of the day since it seems to build up around my nose, making me feel congested. Strange since it's so lightweight. The strong alcohol content is a huge negative for me. Will I continue to use it? Yes, it looks great on the skin but I wouldn't repurchase or feel like it's a must have.
Pictures below are taken 8 hours after application without powder and blotting. There is some oil shining through.
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