I am over 50 with very dry skin and absolutely love both of these foundations. It’s been tricky to find luminous, decent coverage, and wrinkle friendly foundations and I feel like I can finally stop looking. Thank you for your extremely thorough review as always. You’re awesome!
I agree! Lip gloss, mascara and go! No need to cover the redness, which on my screen looks like blended out blush. So pretty without a drop of foundation.
I have dry mature skin and so far really like the Nars..I haven’t tried the Chanel as most reviews say if you have one you don’t need the other..thank you for the direct comparison.
P.S. I live in Iowa and it has been frigid here lately sooo I’ve been doing projects inside.. and watching your videos Mandy.. and I HAD TO share this.. my gosh lady.. you in army green shirts or sweaters?!! Wow! That is your color! You look especially amazing!!
This was a really helpful review on these foundations. I tried a sample in the NARS, and loved how easy, and fast it was to blend. Plus, I love the luminous finish, and it wasn’t drying. But, the color was too yellow. I’m about your shade, so I need to try Santa Fe, and see how it goes. I haven’t tried the new Chanel one yet. I’ll have to get to Ulta. The Chanel boutique has it, but that SA there said it was for only up to 30 year olds, LOL. and tried to push the Sublimage le teint, which I did like when I tried it, but $150.00. The lighting is better in Ulta, lots of outside light through the windows. I’ll try it there. I agree, some people on here get so offended, when you don’t agree with them, ie, CT new foundation, lol!
@@MandyDavisMUA I was sooooo turned off, I wouldn’t buy from this lady. Then she tried to hard sell me with a bunch of other stuff. I honestly think she wanted me to buy the $150.00 one, lol. More commission. But, backfires, cos I’ll never buy from her.
These foundations look gorgeous on your skin! I purchased the Chanel No. 1 and absolutely love how it looks on my normal to slightly dry, mature skin. The light to medium finish is perfect for me and It wears well all day. Your review was perfect, as I will now pass on the Nars,, given how similar it is to the Chanel.
I got the Nars a week ago and honestly I'm obsessed! I'm a 54 year old MUA from Ontario. Loved your review! I have dry skin and honestly I'm loving the finish of the NARS! I use my fingers to blend in....a brush to smooth and a great finish spray. And I am also in the shade Santa Fe! Your reviews are so great thank you!
I appreciate your candor and optimism for all foundations. We all have different skin types that no matter how many videos you watch, you don’t know until you try it yourself. I appreciate weighing your thoughts with other of my trusted youtube channels. I begin to know who has similar skin to mine and can take their thoughts and judge for myself and have pretty good shot at getting what will work best for me… without wasting lots of money on my guesses of what will work. Just wanted to give my input, and thank you for your videos. I learn a lot 😉
I ordered the Chanel foundation because I have never tried a foundation from them. The color I chose is B20 and it's a perfect match. I have combo skin and am acne prone. I've only patch tested it and so far, I like it very much. I ordered a sample of the Nars from Ulta which was free if purchasing $40 of Nars products. I have the Soft Matte foundation but I had trouble getting color matched with that foundation as even their cool toned ones are a little too warm. I have the shade Vienna and that formula is a little too matte. The sample color is Mont Blanc and I'm hoping that will be a better match. I've also heard that the Chanel is great as a mixing medium. So I'm going to give that a try as well and do the same thing with the Nars.
I have heard that complaint about color matching with NARS the most. I can see how it would be a bit tough for some to find their shade. They tend to be super yellow. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA My sample of the Nars arrived today and it is much better shade match. It's tad yellow but not as bad as some of the other colors I've tried from them. Thank you so much for your reply!!!
Agree that skincare isn’t essential in a foundation if you have a great skincare regime as hopefully, most of us try to do but don’t think there’s any harm in having it, especially if we’re wearing it for a number of hours &/or it addresses your skincare concerns, depending upon the season. My. skin is very dry in the fall & winter so I really appreciate a foundation that has nourishing & moisturizing properties. I don’t expect long-term benefits but it definitely makes my skin more comfortable & helps my foundation wear/look better.
I think it could go both ways for sure. For some, the added ingredients are just a bonus, but when you start adding too many, it is a higher chance for irritation for sensitive skin types. I like to have a mixture of both in my collection, and I am just noticing that almost every single one launching lately is high in the skincare.
Premature comment: I'm so curious about the NARS. The powder was always a favourite of mine, even when no one else talked about. It mattifies and blurs invisibly, while still working as a spotlight on your face. If you see it on your brush, you're using too much. I have only used the original "Crystal" shade so far. About the skincare component. If you see results with an actual skincare product, you're lucky. Maybe in three months. And that blue light hype? If at all, blue light affects darker skin tones much more than lighter ones. And, as the little data there is shows, the best protectant from blue light is iron oxides. Iron oxides are brown pigments which, naturally, are more prominent in darker shades of foundations. So just wear what you usually do, as long as you wear sunscreen. Edited: "teint" in French literally translates as complexion, not tint.
i’ve got normal cheeks and quite an oily Tzone but the Chanel No 1 foundation is still a dream for me. i have a ridiculous skin prep routine to make it work but i don’t care because i LOVE how that foundation makes my skin look!
61 yrs old, dry mature skin. Tried sample of the Nars and I too found it messed with different skincare a bit. The Chanel well, that is my favorite right now. It is soft, keeps me hydrated but not cakey. Both are good but I prefer the Chanel. The fragrance is not bad at all but understand how someone could get irritated with it.
The comparison I was interested in, yay. The Nars foundation and tint. But this will do. Wish they wouldn't mix skincare with makeup. Skincare is too complicated. Would have loved a half face of each, for comparison. Or, maybe half screen? The Nars looked great but as soon as you did the first half, there was a huge difference. It looked more skin like, wow. Love the Chanel#1. Thank you
I have tried both hoping to find my holy grail foundation. I’m very fair and in Nars I bought Oslo, in No 1 Chanel, BR12. I found the Nars Oslo color to not be as cool toned as advertised but leaned more neutral, and I liked the coverage, but my face had a tacky feel all day long that bugged me. Even with finishing powder, still tacky feel. The Chanel BR12 was the perfect cool tone fair to match my skin. It goes on smoother immediately and no tacky feel. It made my skin look better. I think the NARS lasted a tad longer over the long work days and on off of my face mask. For me though, the color, the feel and finish of Chanel wins for me. With finishing powder (Hourglass) I had no oily shine at the end of the day. Overall, I feel NARS colors run more yellow to neutral tone across the color choices. Chanel has better cool tones and true neutral tones. Both are good. But Chanel is my top choice.
NARS definitely runs more yellow as a brand. I feel like this could be said for all of their foundations for some reason. I do wish they would be more true neutral for the ones they state are neutral. Thanks for sharing your experience Shari!
@@MandyDavisMUA I did go to Nordstrom’s looking for a Chanel concealer, and the sales person was trying to convince me to go very yellow based on my foundation and concealer as “yellow looks a lot better on fair pink complexions than what matches their skin.” I strongly disagreed saying I want to look like me not like someone that naturally has a yellow toned skin, likewise, I’m sure those yellow toned skin doesn’t want to wear fair rosy tones. I think all shades of skin are beautiful. Let’s be true to ourselves.
The Nars seems to be very glowy 🤔(for me) love this chanel foundation on me it works well very comfortable works with lots of powder, fenty, kosas...thanks for this review 😉😘
Honey, you really don't need foundation, you're skin is beautiful! I pretty much only wear NARS tinted moisturiser but am interested in the Chanel so thanks for this!
I think skincare in a foundation is definitely a plus & I really appreciate it bc ur wearing ur foundation 4 so many hours a day & it sits so close2 ur skin.. definitely wen u get older u wil probably appreciate all the skincare u can get whether it's in ur foundation or skincare or both.. but I definitely wouldn't b bothered or not appreciate skincare in my foundation..it's a good thing.
Hi Amanda, I am 42 so I definitely don't consider myself a spring chicken. That being said, there are people who benefit from skincare in a foundation and some that don't. For example, the more skincare you put in a product, the more apt someone is going to be sensitive to one of the ingredients. I can't wear foundations with Niacinamide in the inky list for more than a day in a row because I am sensitive to too much of that ingredient. I am not benefiting from it when it irritates my skin. And I have plenty of foundations with no skincare in them that far outperform those with. All in all, it's hard to make a blanket statement that skincare in foundation is great, when that isn't the case for all people and vice versa.
Hi Mandy! Great video. To clarify: a « fond de teint » in French IS a foundation. So the Chanel No. 1 is a foundation. L’ « Eau de teint » de Chanel, as the name implies, is more of a tint (as you already know of course).
Thank you for an amazing review! I bought the Nars and have worn it 2 days in a row! I really love it - the other 20 foundations in my drawer are for another day (I also LOVE foundation) I put the Jane Iredale powder over the top and it's just flawless! TYTYTY
As for my personal preference and longevity as well as my skin looking dewy, I honestly prefer the Chanel side better, and I love the fact that it can be toned down with some setting powder. I thought that you looked very pretty with everything done, and it looks like the Chanel plays really well with other products. I just purchased the brand new one from Ulta, and by watching your reviews I think that I’m gonna fall in love with Chanel! Thank you for doing this review as thorough, thoughtful, and detailed as you could possibly have gotten. For me, I felt like it was very informative. I have a really expensive skin care system as well, i use Tom Ford RESEARCH and have all of the products to do a complete routine. I just have one ? though. Do you happen to know if the Chanel is noncomedogenic? I have such sensitive skin so I worry! Again, thank you so much for creating this review!
You are so very welcome. I hope you love the Chanel!! The chanel does have fragrance, but it's super light, so it depends on how sensitive you are to that. Good luck on it working out for you...I hope it does!
I'm 57 with sensitive combo skin (dry cheeks, oily T-zone). This NARS foundation in Mont Blanc was a perfect color match for me. However, after only 2 hours I was a greasy mess! I wish NARS had a great powder foundation for me to try.
Always love your foundation reviews whether I think it will work for my skin or not ;) And so far, because of how you review foundations (and give such a good explanation on how it wears throughout the day and the ingredients) I’ve been able to find some gems for my oily skin and stayed clear of foundations that might make me look greasy 😂 Keep doing your thing Mandy!!
Thank you so much for a wonderful review. I absolutely loved how you compared them, your honesty and enthusiasm! You reviewed each of them individually ( you gave each foundation its own time to shine- I hope that makes sense) AND gave a fantastic comparison that I think everyone will be grateful for! As for the skin care in makeup, I agree with you! Also, I think it’s good to a certain extent or some situations ( if it makes wearing the products more comfortable, and really Is helpful, and/ or an individuals skin care routine isnt great), but otherwise i feel it’s often more about the company wanting to boost sales ( not always!). Too many essential oils and so called ‘healthy’ ingredients can often be sensitising etc. Or we may not want a particular ingredient in the foundation anyway. As for the blue light protection- that is offered by the iron oxides apparently and based on what I’ve seen and read, we only need to worry about blue light from the sun (apparently it’s responsible for more rapid and stubborn hyperpigmentation… they need to do more research on it still). You would know more about all this than me anyway! Again, Thank you so much for a wonderful video and you look absolutely gorgeous as always
Mandy, you have gorgeous skin, I believe any foundation would look beautiful on you. However, this was very helpful, I tried to find both and neither one had my color.
Being new to your channel I appreciate your straight forward reviews and no non-sense comments. You are the kind of content creator I like to follow and can trust. No over the top gushing, just facts. I got the CT Beautiful Skin foundation and I like it, but interested in the NARS to compare and see which I prefer. Trying to stick with one is challenging with all the new product releases! Can’t wait to see your future video announcing your favorite.
I like the Chanel color on you much better than the Nars (Nars was more yellow). Both foundations were very glowy! Wondering who/what skin types can get away with these without powder. Thanks for the reviews!
I think you would have to have super dry skin to not set them, and just not prefer a powder at all. And NARS tends to run more yellow as a line with all their foundations. xoxo
Right on the offensive comment !! All skin is different, I prefer the NARS and with the HUDA loose powder even working and sweating did not get overly umm oily on my skin… The Chanel we have a love hate relationship where one day it looks great the other not so much…. I’m leaning more towards the NARS however it’s all personal preference and how our skin is which is not within our control in a way ,) Thanks kindly for the reviews I appreciate them
So glad you did this review !! I bought the Nars and love the way it looks initially but noticed it breaks up and looks very dry as the day goes on. I’m not powdering it either. I was so sad ! Always been a fan of Chanel - so I might need to try the Chanel #1. I’m 56 and have very dry skin.
@@MandyDavisMUA thank you !! I will def try it ! I went back to use my Chanel vitalumeir - it’s almost gone. I put it on early this morning and touched up a little more before going out to dinner. Just got back and checked it in the magnifying mirror and still looked good! No breaking up or dry patches ! Guess Chanel works best for me.
I have been really wanting to try the Chanel foundation and your review sealed the deal for me! Until of course you post your upcoming favorite foundations video. Then I'll probably be back to square one! 😂
Hi Mandy, I'm wondering which foundation is better from Chanel the Le Teinte or this new No. 1? I know they are very different, but which would you recommend? Do you prefer one over the other?
I’d like to weigh in…I think the new Chanel is a foundation on its own. It looked better on me the more I wore it. The Chanel le teinte has completely different textures and wear and most of ingredients. If you like the CONE type ingredient to smooth your skin then try le teinte, but if your looking for more skin care derived product with lightweight coverage and no CONE in it..go with new Chanel. I enjoyed the Chanel! But price wise I went with nars. It’s glorious on my skin. Totally lightweight no cones and just really evens my skin tone out. It’s worth going to Sephora and getting sample and shade matched as the tool on nars website is not accurate. I tried. Very natural and beautiful finish!
Hey Cynthia! The Le Teint is much more coverage and a more matte finish. Some days I want that, and some days I want the feel of the no. 1. But, if I had to pick one of the other, I would go with the No. 1. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA Really? Wow! You really surprised me with your answer. I would've thought the opposite, since you could always sheer a higher coverage foundation out ( manipulate it if you want to). I'll have to check them out at my local Chanel counter. Thanks so much! XOXO!
Waiting for your favorite since I tried Chanticaille Cushion and love it because of you. It is truly a “your skin but better” and not heavy foundation. I am older than you and have more redness and pores, but have no love for full coverage foundations or overly glowing ones. Your eye look in the last part of the video was beautiful.
Nice post. Glad you mentioned the coconut oil. I have to be careful w/ that but still want to give the Nars a try. If it doesn't work, then perhaps the Chanel. Thanks!
Both are beautiful. I recently bought Skin Twin, Lys, and Charlotte tilbury 😳 Ofcourse I'm wanting the Chanel. I got a sample of the Nars and didn't feel it wore well at the salon. Have to try it again. They both look beautiful on you. I'm just not sure on which coconut derived ingredients I break out from. Thankyou for the as always, indepth reviews.
Since the Nars light reflecting foundation advertises as very hydrating it seems2 market more 2 dry skin type..jus bc it doesn't cause acne breakouts doesn't mean it's 4 oily skin
That's why I say "most, not all" when I talk about who they are marketing to, and just responding to the company claiming it is suitable for most, which alludes to the fact they claim it's suitable for more than just dry skin types.
Both look so pretty on you! I have the Chanel and love it. I want to try the Nars just because. I've always had such trouble finding a foundation in the brand overall. No matter the formula, they all run very yellow on me. I'll have to go in store to color match. I'm not in a rush. Maybe this summer I'll look at the Nars again. I'm having a bit of FOMO LOL
Thanks Mandy! Very helpful to compare both of these. Are you aware that the Nars is sold out at both Sephora and Ulta in many of the lighter shades? Crazy. At least we can get the Chanel!
Good morning again Mandy.. I hope this finds you well! I have a question for you. Can you please share your thoughts about snail mucin? I was going to give it a try but thought I’d ask for your input first. Thank you so much! Thank you again for all your thorough wonderful reviews and gorgeous makeup applications!
Hey Erin! I don't know that I have ever used anything with snail mucin in it, but I know it's a big thing in skincare nowadays, and there are many people I have heard rave about it.
Thank you Mandy! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me and your time! Per usual.. just finished getting ready with you! Enjoy this blessed day!
'Le Teint' Means 'complexion'. For French and al languages just go to google and type in 'translate' choose language and enter French word and it automatically translates but it also gives you proper pronunciation if you click the little speaker icon so you can hear properly. It's a great tool.
I have had many people tell me that in the comments. I am sure I should have known that, but alas..... And I have used the french tool on google many times, but when you have an accent of one kind, it can make pronunciation of others harder. I am glad that there are others that don't have that issue, but I definitely do.
I use lots of different brands of skincare if you search my channel, I have lots of routines. And it depends on the type of skin you have other than mature, dry, oily etc. Face Atelier makes a great foundation if you have dry skin.
Excellent review. Thank you. I tried a sample of both and preferred the Chanel, primarily because I was able to get a better color match. Other than that, as you pointed out, they're very similar. For reference...my skin is normal-dry and "maturing." I'm sure somebody has already mentioned this, but "fond de teint" is French for "foundation." LOL!!
Hi, foundation is called fond de teint in french so it’s not a tint. If it was a cream or a serum they would add “teinté” which translates to “tinted”. :)
Love foundation reviews!! Super helpful. I'm someone who has difficulty finding the right shade in Nars so I think it's Chanel and 30 extra buckaroos for me, haha.
I am the exact same - I have always struggled to find a shade in Nars traditional foundations - I have their tinted moisturizer but other than that I struggle to find a shade. I’m medium skin, medium to tan in summer, and have a neutral undertone but can’t find a shade. Thinking I’m ordering the Chanel today in B50.
Number 1 - what? How can u leave me hanging at 18:00? I was about to order but now I need to wait til next week to find out what else is ur favorite?! Ugh lol and Number 2 - ur lashes look like u have mascara on at 13 min mark…. Is that ur lash tint and lift? They look fantastic if so! xoxox
So the more I read about the NARS the more I see it says it’s silicone free so not to use a silicone primer - I’m not sure how you’re supposed to blur pores when most pore blurring primers have silicone - I’m wondering if that’s why it doesn’t last on some people - I got shade matched in store and she just put it on part of my cheek and it totally disappeared - as far as it blended in well, but I didn’t wear it over anything except face lotion. And I didn’t set it or wear it all day. I’m really curious how it wears over primers - I have gripping, Tatcha silk (pot), Hourglass mineral veil, Benefit Porefessional, FAB coconut smoothie and ultra repair primers, and a few others, so I feel like it would be “repelled” by the primers. If foundation improved your skin with every wear you would eventually not need any - I don’t think they want that to really happen or they’d go out of business.
Hi Wendy! I don't typically use primers on myself and only rarely on my clients. I have yet to use one with this particular NARS foundation, but I have definitely used Hourglass Vanish and Veil underneath the Soft Matte and haven't had an issue. If you have super large pores, the one in this video may not be the best bet since it's so luminous and can make them seem larger.
Can you explain the difference between the eltaMD UV restore and elements? I use elements but I have not heard of restore. Now I’m wondering if I should try the restore! Thank you
Sure! The Restore is just a bit more moisturizing on my skin and has a few more ingredients in it to make it so vs. the Elements. I like to use the Restore in the fall/winter, and the elements in the spring/summer. I have an entire SPF video coming up Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Thanks for your video. They both are beautiful on you. Personally I think adding more ingredients to a foundation such as skin care is a marketing ploy to get customers to buy their products. To me these extra ingredients cannot totally fulfil the claims. The tiny amounts added don’t seem adequate. And for people with allergies could create extra problems. And I don’t consider a study with only 20-30 women to be accurate. A study should include at least 100 or more.
& by the way the skincare in the foundation helps the foundation look good on ur skin 2 me its wat separates high end foundation from drugstore foundation.
They both look soo beautiful on you. I got the Nars on gratis for been a Sephora employee and I really like. But I'm want to buy the Chanel I'm a foundation junky🤭😭😭🙏. And yes, your right people get offended 🙄😒that's soo annoying. We all have our opinions and everyone is different. Thank you for this video all appreciate it 🙏. Can wait for the next foundation review 🤭🙏
Haven't finished the video yet. I don't understand why companies put all this skincare in their foundations then chock them full of fragrance.... I think both look beautiful on you..
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I am over 50 with very dry skin and absolutely love both of these foundations. It’s been tricky to find luminous, decent coverage, and wrinkle friendly foundations and I feel like I can finally stop looking. Thank you for your extremely thorough review as always. You’re awesome!
Thank you so much for letting us know how these worked for you. So helpful!
I am so glad you are loving them Carrie!!
Also over 50, thank you so much for the recommendation.
Mandy your skin is so flawless & glowing no foundation needed. The NARS looks beautiful 💖
Thank you so much!
I agree! Lip gloss, mascara and go! No need to cover the redness, which on my screen looks like blended out blush. So pretty without a drop of foundation.
Yes. I was hoping you would do these. So great. I can’t wait for this. Munchies and Mandy. 💯
Love it! LOL...thank you Louise!
🖤🖤 the Chanel. Your makeup looks beautiful!!! 💜 your eyeshadow.
Thank you!! It's just a blush on my eyes, but I get the most compliments when I wear it. I love when easy looks end up that way. xoxo
I have dry mature skin and so far really like the Nars..I haven’t tried the Chanel as most reviews say if you have one you don’t need the other..thank you for the direct comparison.
You are so welcome!
Your skin without foundation is beyond perfection!
Thank you so much Lydia!
As always a great review Mandy! I love waking up and getting ready for the day with your videos!
Me too!
P.S. I live in Iowa and it has been frigid here lately sooo I’ve been doing projects inside.. and watching your videos Mandy.. and I HAD TO share this.. my gosh lady.. you in army green shirts or sweaters?!! Wow! That is your color! You look especially amazing!!
Thank you Erin!
Well fragrance is a deal breaker for me. This NARS is the best foundation I have tried in literally years.Great review. Thank you!
Glad you are loving it!
I have the Chanel No 1 in B20 and love it!
I absolutely love the Chanel foundation. If you are on the drier side this is a dream!!
It's so so good....one of the best I have tried from Chanel for sure!
This was a really helpful review on these foundations. I tried a sample in the NARS, and loved how easy, and fast it was to blend. Plus, I love the luminous finish, and it wasn’t drying. But, the color was too yellow. I’m about your shade, so I need to try Santa Fe, and see how it goes. I haven’t tried the new Chanel one yet. I’ll have to get to Ulta. The Chanel boutique has it, but that SA there said it was for only up to 30 year olds, LOL. and tried to push the Sublimage le teint, which I did like when I tried it, but $150.00. The lighting is better in Ulta, lots of outside light through the windows. I’ll try it there. I agree, some people on here get so offended, when you don’t agree with them, ie, CT new foundation, lol!
They told you it was only for up to 30 year olds???!!! Who trains these people?? That is crazy.
@@MandyDavisMUA I was sooooo turned off, I wouldn’t buy from this lady. Then she tried to hard sell me with a bunch of other stuff. I honestly think she wanted me to buy the $150.00 one, lol. More commission. But, backfires, cos I’ll never buy from her.
Yess oms Mandy making a video on what we've all been wondering about 😂✨
These foundations look gorgeous on your skin! I purchased the Chanel No. 1 and absolutely love how it looks on my normal to slightly dry, mature skin. The light to medium finish is perfect for me and It wears well all day. Your review was perfect, as I will now pass on the Nars,, given how similar it is to the Chanel.
Yay! Glad you are loving the Chanel Elizabeth!
Thank you for the comparison of these. I really like the Chanel on you. It is truly beautiful💕
You are so welcome Susan. Thanks!
I got the Nars a week ago and honestly I'm obsessed! I'm a 54 year old MUA from Ontario. Loved your review! I have dry skin and honestly I'm loving the finish of the NARS! I use my fingers to blend in....a brush to smooth and a great finish spray. And I am also in the shade Santa Fe! Your reviews are so great thank you!
You are so very welcome! So glad you are loving the NARS. xoxo
I appreciate your candor and optimism for all foundations. We all have different skin types that no matter how many videos you watch, you don’t know until you try it yourself. I appreciate weighing your thoughts with other of my trusted youtube channels. I begin to know who has similar skin to mine and can take their thoughts and judge for myself and have pretty good shot at getting what will work best for me… without wasting lots of money on my guesses of what will work. Just wanted to give my input, and thank you for your videos. I learn a lot 😉
Thank you so much Judy! I really appreciate that. xoxo
I ordered the Chanel foundation because I have never tried a foundation from them. The color I chose is B20 and it's a perfect match. I have combo skin and am acne prone. I've only patch tested it and so far, I like it very much. I ordered a sample of the Nars from Ulta which was free if purchasing $40 of Nars products. I have the Soft Matte foundation but I had trouble getting color matched with that foundation as even their cool toned ones are a little too warm. I have the shade Vienna and that formula is a little too matte. The sample color is Mont Blanc and I'm hoping that will be a better match. I've also heard that the Chanel is great as a mixing medium. So I'm going to give that a try as well and do the same thing with the Nars.
I have heard that complaint about color matching with NARS the most. I can see how it would be a bit tough for some to find their shade. They tend to be super yellow. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA My sample of the Nars arrived today and it is much better shade match. It's tad yellow but not as bad as some of the other colors I've tried from them. Thank you so much for your reply!!!
Agree that skincare isn’t essential in a foundation if you have a great skincare regime as hopefully, most of us try to do but don’t think there’s any harm in having it, especially if we’re wearing it for a number of hours &/or it addresses your skincare concerns, depending upon the season. My. skin is very dry in the fall & winter so I really appreciate a foundation that has nourishing & moisturizing properties. I don’t expect long-term benefits but it definitely makes my skin more comfortable & helps my foundation wear/look better.
I think it could go both ways for sure. For some, the added ingredients are just a bonus, but when you start adding too many, it is a higher chance for irritation for sensitive skin types. I like to have a mixture of both in my collection, and I am just noticing that almost every single one launching lately is high in the skincare.
@@MandyDavisMUA Yes, I’ve noticed that too!😊
Premature comment: I'm so curious about the NARS. The powder was always a favourite of mine, even when no one else talked about.
It mattifies and blurs invisibly, while still working as a spotlight on your face.
If you see it on your brush, you're using too much. I have only used the original "Crystal" shade so far.
About the skincare component. If you see results with an actual skincare product, you're lucky.
Maybe in three months.
And that blue light hype? If at all, blue light affects darker skin tones much more than lighter ones. And, as the little data there is shows, the best protectant from blue light is iron oxides.
Iron oxides are brown pigments which, naturally, are more prominent in darker shades of foundations.
So just wear what you usually do, as long as you wear sunscreen.
Edited: "teint" in French literally translates as complexion, not tint.
I agree that SPF is a must! I have been lucky and seen definite results from a few skincare products, but foundation has never been one. LOL
Your makeup is beautiful and your skin looks flawless.
Thank you so much!
Your skin looks absolutely perfect without foundation 😍
Oh thank you!
i’ve got normal cheeks and quite an oily Tzone but the Chanel No 1 foundation is still a dream for me. i have a ridiculous skin prep routine to make it work but i don’t care because i LOVE how that foundation makes my skin look!
Love this! Thanks for sharing Jenny!
Giiiiiiirl! Your skin looks amazing! You don’t need foundation at all! ❤😍
Oh thank you!
61 yrs old, dry mature skin. Tried sample of the Nars and I too found it messed with different skincare a bit. The Chanel well, that is my favorite right now. It is soft, keeps me hydrated but not cakey. Both are good but I prefer the Chanel. The fragrance is not bad at all but understand how someone could get irritated with it.
The Chanel is so very pretty. Glad you are loving it too!
The comparison I was interested in, yay. The Nars foundation and tint. But this will do. Wish they wouldn't mix skincare with makeup. Skincare is too complicated. Would have loved a half face of each, for comparison. Or, maybe half screen? The Nars looked great but as soon as you did the first half, there was a huge difference. It looked more skin like, wow. Love the Chanel#1. Thank you
I have tried both hoping to find my holy grail foundation. I’m very fair and in Nars I bought Oslo, in No 1 Chanel, BR12. I found the Nars Oslo color to not be as cool toned as advertised but leaned more neutral, and I liked the coverage, but my face had a tacky feel all day long that bugged me. Even with finishing powder, still tacky feel. The Chanel BR12 was the perfect cool tone fair to match my skin. It goes on smoother immediately and no tacky feel. It made my skin look better. I think the NARS lasted a tad longer over the long work days and on off of my face mask. For me though, the color, the feel and finish of Chanel wins for me. With finishing powder (Hourglass) I had no oily shine at the end of the day. Overall, I feel NARS colors run more yellow to neutral tone across the color choices. Chanel has better cool tones and true neutral tones. Both are good. But Chanel is my top choice.
NARS definitely runs more yellow as a brand. I feel like this could be said for all of their foundations for some reason. I do wish they would be more true neutral for the ones they state are neutral. Thanks for sharing your experience Shari!
@@MandyDavisMUA I did go to Nordstrom’s looking for a Chanel concealer, and the sales person was trying to convince me to go very yellow based on my foundation and concealer as “yellow looks a lot better on fair pink complexions than what matches their skin.” I strongly disagreed saying I want to look like me not like someone that naturally has a yellow toned skin, likewise, I’m sure those yellow toned skin doesn’t want to wear fair rosy tones. I think all shades of skin are beautiful. Let’s be true to ourselves.
I have combo mature skin and love the Chanel no. 1 foundation. Can’t wait to try the Nars!
The Chanel is SOOO good. Glad you are loving it too!
The Nars seems to be very glowy 🤔(for me) love this chanel foundation on me it works well very comfortable works with lots of powder, fenty, kosas...thanks for this review 😉😘
You are so welcome!
Honey, you really don't need foundation, you're skin is beautiful! I pretty much only wear NARS tinted moisturiser but am interested in the Chanel so thanks for this!
Thanks Penny...I just love makeup, so it's fun to play with base products.
Love this so much Mandy! So glad I found your videos!
I am too! Welcome!
I think skincare in a foundation is definitely a plus & I really appreciate it bc ur wearing ur foundation 4 so many hours a day & it sits so close2 ur skin.. definitely wen u get older u wil probably appreciate all the skincare u can get whether it's in ur foundation or skincare or both.. but I definitely wouldn't b bothered or not appreciate skincare in my foundation..it's a good thing.
Hi Amanda,
I am 42 so I definitely don't consider myself a spring chicken. That being said, there are people who benefit from skincare in a foundation and some that don't. For example, the more skincare you put in a product, the more apt someone is going to be sensitive to one of the ingredients. I can't wear foundations with Niacinamide in the inky list for more than a day in a row because I am sensitive to too much of that ingredient. I am not benefiting from it when it irritates my skin. And I have plenty of foundations with no skincare in them that far outperform those with. All in all, it's hard to make a blanket statement that skincare in foundation is great, when that isn't the case for all people and vice versa.
When you like the video with even seen first 🤭😁yayyy!!! Know let's watch it. Thank you Mandy!!!
Thank you!
Hi Mandy! Great video. To clarify: a « fond de teint » in French IS a foundation. So the Chanel No. 1 is a foundation. L’ « Eau de teint » de Chanel, as the name implies, is more of a tint (as you already know of course).
Yes, I have had many tell me that. LOL Thanks girl!
Thank you for an amazing review! I bought the Nars and have worn it 2 days in a row! I really love it - the other 20 foundations in my drawer are for another day (I also LOVE foundation) I put the Jane Iredale powder over the top and it's just flawless! TYTYTY
Oh I need to try the NARS with the jane powder. Thanks!
As for my personal preference and longevity as well as my skin looking dewy, I honestly prefer the Chanel side better, and I love the fact that it can be toned down with some setting powder. I thought that you looked very pretty with everything done, and it looks like the Chanel plays really well with other products. I just purchased the brand new one from Ulta, and by watching your reviews I think that I’m gonna fall in love with Chanel! Thank you for doing this review as thorough, thoughtful, and detailed as you could possibly have gotten. For me, I felt like it was very informative. I have a really expensive skin care system as well, i use Tom Ford RESEARCH and have all of the products to do a complete routine. I just have one ? though. Do you happen to know if the Chanel is noncomedogenic? I have such sensitive skin so I worry! Again, thank you so much for creating this review!
You are so very welcome. I hope you love the Chanel!! The chanel does have fragrance, but it's super light, so it depends on how sensitive you are to that. Good luck on it working out for you...I hope it does!
@@MandyDavisMUA Thank you, again!
I'm 57 with sensitive combo skin (dry cheeks, oily T-zone). This NARS foundation in Mont Blanc was a perfect color match for me. However, after only 2 hours I was a greasy mess! I wish NARS had a great powder foundation for me to try.
I can definitely see how it would be that way on some. It was finicky with some products and got really shiny on me some days as well.
I'm also, 57 combinations skin. Need suggestions
Generally don’t use Chanel foundations but this no.1 is gorgeous. I really love it. I mix 2 shades and I love the look
It really is so good!
Always love your foundation reviews whether I think it will work for my skin or not ;) And so far, because of how you review foundations (and give such a good explanation on how it wears throughout the day and the ingredients) I’ve been able to find some gems for my oily skin and stayed clear of foundations that might make me look greasy 😂 Keep doing your thing Mandy!!
This makes me so happy Tiffany! Thank you!
Thank you so much for a wonderful review. I absolutely loved how you compared them, your honesty and enthusiasm! You reviewed each of them individually ( you gave each foundation its own time to shine- I hope that makes sense) AND gave a fantastic comparison that I think everyone will be grateful for!
As for the skin care in makeup, I agree with you! Also, I think it’s good to a certain extent or some situations ( if it makes wearing the products more comfortable, and really Is helpful, and/ or an individuals skin care routine isnt great), but otherwise i feel it’s often more about the company wanting to boost sales ( not always!). Too many essential oils and so called ‘healthy’ ingredients can often be sensitising etc. Or we may not want a particular ingredient in the foundation anyway. As for the blue light protection- that is offered by the iron oxides apparently and based on what I’ve seen and read, we only need to worry about blue light from the sun (apparently it’s responsible for more rapid and stubborn hyperpigmentation… they need to do more research on it still). You would know more about all this than me anyway!
Again, Thank you so much for a wonderful video and you look absolutely gorgeous as always
I definitely agree, and I am so glad this video was helpful!
Your skin looks stunning and far from dry before you put on the foundation. What base products did you have on before applying? 😊
Thanks! I had on the Elta MD UV Restore SPF on. :)
Mandy, you have gorgeous skin, I believe any foundation would look beautiful on you. However, this was very helpful, I tried to find both and neither one had my color.
So glad it was helpful Sandi! Thank you!
They both look beautiful, but on camera it’s coming across that the Nars looks more beautiful on you!!!!!💞
Thanks Crystal!
It’s hard for me to judge a foundation on you as your skin is so perfect
Sorry it wasn't helpful, but thank you.
Being new to your channel I appreciate your straight forward reviews and no non-sense comments. You are the kind of content creator I like to follow and can trust. No over the top gushing, just facts. I got the CT Beautiful Skin foundation and I like it, but interested in the NARS to compare and see which I prefer. Trying to stick with one is challenging with all the new product releases! Can’t wait to see your future video announcing your favorite.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that, and I am so glad you are benefitting from my content! xoxo
I like the Chanel color on you much better than the Nars (Nars was more yellow). Both foundations were very glowy! Wondering who/what skin types can get away with these without powder.
Thanks for the reviews!
I think you would have to have super dry skin to not set them, and just not prefer a powder at all. And NARS tends to run more yellow as a line with all their foundations. xoxo
Right on the offensive comment !!
All skin is different, I prefer the NARS and with the HUDA loose powder even working and sweating did not get overly umm oily on my skin…
The Chanel we have a love hate relationship where one day it looks great the other not so much….
I’m leaning more towards the NARS however it’s all personal preference and how our skin is which is not within our control in a way ,) Thanks kindly for the reviews I appreciate them
So glad you did this review !! I bought the Nars and love the way it looks initially but noticed it breaks up and looks very dry as the day goes on. I’m not powdering it either. I was so sad ! Always been a fan of Chanel - so I might need to try the Chanel #1. I’m
56 and have very dry skin.
Oh I think you will LOVE the Chanel. I have had so many people tell me how much they love it, and it is consistently good on my skin. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA thank you !! I will def try it ! I went back to use my Chanel vitalumeir - it’s almost gone. I put it on early this morning and touched up a little more before going out to dinner. Just got back and checked it in the magnifying mirror and still looked good! No breaking up or dry patches ! Guess Chanel works best for me.
I have been really wanting to try the Chanel foundation and your review sealed the deal for me! Until of course you post your upcoming favorite foundations video. Then I'll probably be back to square one! 😂
Lol...I think you will love the Chanel!
Hi Mandy, I'm wondering which foundation is better from Chanel the Le Teinte or this new No. 1? I know they are very different, but which would you recommend? Do you prefer one over the other?
I’d like to weigh in…I think the new Chanel is a foundation on its own. It looked better on me the more I wore it. The Chanel le teinte has completely different textures and wear and most of ingredients. If you like the CONE type ingredient to smooth your skin then try le teinte, but if your looking for more skin care derived product with lightweight coverage and no CONE in it..go with new Chanel. I enjoyed the Chanel! But price wise I went with nars. It’s glorious on my skin. Totally lightweight no cones and just really evens my skin tone out. It’s worth going to Sephora and getting sample and shade matched as the tool on nars website is not accurate. I tried. Very natural and beautiful finish!
Hey Cynthia! The Le Teint is much more coverage and a more matte finish. Some days I want that, and some days I want the feel of the no. 1. But, if I had to pick one of the other, I would go with the No. 1. xoxo
@@MandyDavisMUA Really? Wow! You really surprised me with your answer. I would've thought the opposite, since you could always sheer a higher coverage foundation out ( manipulate it if you want to). I'll have to check them out at my local Chanel counter. Thanks so much! XOXO!
Waiting for your favorite since I tried Chanticaille Cushion and love it because of you. It is truly a “your skin but better” and not heavy foundation. I am older than you and have more redness and pores, but have no love for full coverage foundations or overly glowing ones. Your eye look in the last part of the video was beautiful.
Thanks Deborah! That cushion is still my favorite. It never fails me!
I certainly agree, if there’s some in there it’s a drop that not going to do any thing. Looks damn good.
Thank you!
I have combo skin. I use a primer and not a lot. The Nars has become a favorite of mine and not overly glory
So glad you are loving it Randie!
Hi I have the Chanel foundation & it’s beautiful on the skin I’ve not tried the Nars as yet thank you for sharing your opinion enjoyed the video 🌺🌸🌷🇬🇧
You are so welcome Gladys!
Your skin looks amazing! ✨
Thank you so much!
Wow you have amazing skin without makeup.
Thank you!
Great informative video, thanks. I just purchased the #1 Chanel foundation.
I can't wait to hear what you think!
Nice post. Glad you mentioned the coconut oil. I have to be careful w/ that but still want to give the Nars a try. If it doesn't work, then perhaps the Chanel. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
Wow, your natural skin is beeeaautiful!
Thank you so much!
Both are beautiful. I recently bought Skin Twin, Lys, and Charlotte tilbury 😳 Ofcourse I'm wanting the Chanel. I got a sample of the Nars and didn't feel it wore well at the salon. Have to try it again. They both look beautiful on you. I'm just not sure on which coconut derived ingredients I break out from. Thankyou for the as always, indepth reviews.
You are so welcome Lynn!! xoxo
"MMMYYYYYYY Thoughts" is that this is a great video. I love NARS products but not rushin' out the door for the foundation.
Thank you!
Since the Nars light reflecting foundation advertises as very hydrating it seems2 market more 2 dry skin type..jus bc it doesn't cause acne breakouts doesn't mean it's 4 oily skin
That's why I say "most, not all" when I talk about who they are marketing to, and just responding to the company claiming it is suitable for most, which alludes to the fact they claim it's suitable for more than just dry skin types.
Just found your Channel, already loving it! 👏👏👏Love from Portugal😍😍😍
Thank you so much Marina!
Both look so pretty on you! I have the Chanel and love it. I want to try the Nars just because. I've always had such trouble finding a foundation in the brand overall. No matter the formula, they all run very yellow on me. I'll have to go in store to color match. I'm not in a rush. Maybe this summer I'll look at the Nars again. I'm having a bit of FOMO LOL
Their shades do tend to run pretty yellow. Glad you are loving the Chanel!
Can’t wait until you share your new favorite !
Yay! Video coming up on Friday!
Thanks Mandy! Very helpful to compare both of these. Are you aware that the Nars is sold out at both Sephora and Ulta in many of the lighter shades? Crazy. At least we can get the Chanel!
I did see that. I think even NARS is low in some of the lighter shades as well.
@@MandyDavisMUA Nordstrom and Kohl’s, who also Carrie’s Sephora products, have stock available.
Good morning again Mandy.. I hope this finds you well! I have a question for you. Can you please share your thoughts about snail mucin? I was going to give it a try but thought I’d ask for your input first. Thank you so much!
Thank you again for all your thorough wonderful reviews and gorgeous makeup applications!
Hey Erin! I don't know that I have ever used anything with snail mucin in it, but I know it's a big thing in skincare nowadays, and there are many people I have heard rave about it.
Thank you Mandy! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me and your time! Per usual.. just finished getting ready with you! Enjoy this blessed day!
Just found you , and so glad I did ! You answered my questions thank you 💕
I am so glad you did too Ann. Welcome!
'Le Teint' Means 'complexion'. For French and al languages just go to google and type in 'translate' choose language and enter French word and it automatically translates but it also gives you proper pronunciation if you click the little speaker icon so you can hear properly. It's a great tool.
I have had many people tell me that in the comments. I am sure I should have known that, but alas..... And I have used the french tool on google many times, but when you have an accent of one kind, it can make pronunciation of others harder. I am glad that there are others that don't have that issue, but I definitely do.
Hi, What skin care do you use? What foundation would you recommend for mature skin?
I use lots of different brands of skincare if you search my channel, I have lots of routines. And it depends on the type of skin you have other than mature, dry, oily etc. Face Atelier makes a great foundation if you have dry skin.
Exactly what I wanted to see! Thank you
You're welcome! xoxo
Excellent review. Thank you. I tried a sample of both and preferred the Chanel, primarily because I was able to get a better color match. Other than that, as you pointed out, they're very similar. For reference...my skin is normal-dry and "maturing." I'm sure somebody has already mentioned this, but "fond de teint" is French for "foundation." LOL!!
LOL..yes, many comments on the meaning of fond de teint. :) Glad you loved the Chanel too!
Hi, foundation is called fond de teint in french so it’s not a tint. If it was a cream or a serum they would add “teinté” which translates to “tinted”. :)
Yes many people have let me know that. :) Thanks!
Yes, the important part is not getting into my smile lines.. its annoying. Really! LOVE YOUR REVIEWS♥️
Thank you so much Rachel!
Did you feel that the Nars oxidized? I had watched two influencers that said it oxidizes .
It does maybe half a shade. I didn't feel like it was enough to warrant a different shade, but there was a tad bit of oxidation.
Love foundation reviews!! Super helpful. I'm someone who has difficulty finding the right shade in Nars so I think it's Chanel and 30 extra buckaroos for me, haha.
I am the exact same - I have always struggled to find a shade in Nars traditional foundations - I have their tinted moisturizer but other than that I struggle to find a shade. I’m medium skin, medium to tan in summer, and have a neutral undertone but can’t find a shade. Thinking I’m ordering the Chanel today in B50.
I don't blame you! I think you will adore the Chanel.
Number 1 - what? How can u leave me hanging at 18:00? I was about to order but now I need to wait til next week to find out what else is ur favorite?! Ugh lol and Number 2 - ur lashes look like u have mascara on at 13 min mark…. Is that ur lash tint and lift? They look fantastic if so! xoxox
Bahahaha. I will have that video up Friday; promise! And yes, that is the lash lift/tint...it does such wonders for the lashes.
We are the same skin tone so this was so helpful. Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Hey Mandy 😊 Very nice foundations 👍 Im still making your recipes the Chia seed pudding and the Egg cups 👌👌💜💙💜💙
Love it...thanks Linda!
So the more I read about the NARS the more I see it says it’s silicone free so not to use a silicone primer - I’m not sure how you’re supposed to blur pores when most pore blurring primers have silicone - I’m wondering if that’s why it doesn’t last on some people - I got shade matched in store and she just put it on part of my cheek and it totally disappeared - as far as it blended in well, but I didn’t wear it over anything except face lotion. And I didn’t set it or wear it all day. I’m really curious how it wears over primers - I have gripping, Tatcha silk (pot), Hourglass mineral veil, Benefit Porefessional, FAB coconut smoothie and ultra repair primers, and a few others, so I feel like it would be “repelled” by the primers.
If foundation improved your skin with every wear you would eventually not need any - I don’t think they want that to really happen or they’d go out of business.
Hi Wendy! I don't typically use primers on myself and only rarely on my clients. I have yet to use one with this particular NARS foundation, but I have definitely used Hourglass Vanish and Veil underneath the Soft Matte and haven't had an issue. If you have super large pores, the one in this video may not be the best bet since it's so luminous and can make them seem larger.
Found de teint is French it means foundation in English 🥰🇨🇦
I am being told this by many. LOL I feel like I definitely should have known that. 😂
Your skin looks amazing!
Oh thank you!
Can you explain the difference between the eltaMD UV restore and elements? I use elements but I have not heard of restore. Now I’m wondering if I should try the restore! Thank you
Sure! The Restore is just a bit more moisturizing on my skin and has a few more ingredients in it to make it so vs. the Elements. I like to use the Restore in the fall/winter, and the elements in the spring/summer. I have an entire SPF video coming up Wednesday, so stay tuned!
@@MandyDavisMUA thank you! Cant wait to see your SPF video!!!
Thanks for your video. They both are beautiful on you. Personally I think adding more ingredients to a foundation such as skin care is a marketing ploy to get customers to buy their products. To me these extra ingredients cannot totally fulfil the claims. The tiny amounts added don’t seem adequate. And for people with allergies could create extra problems. And I don’t consider a study with only 20-30 women to be accurate. A study should include at least 100 or more.
I agree! Some people say it makes a foundation more enjoyable, but it does lend to be more irritating to many people. Thanks Debra!
& by the way the skincare in the foundation helps the foundation look good on ur skin 2 me its wat separates high end foundation from drugstore foundation.
Please see response to other comment.
Fond de teint is french for "foundation". I've seen other content makers making that same mistake. Hope it helps! Bisous !!
Thanks Silvia...many people have told me that in the comments. Learned something new. ❤️
thanks for vid pretty lady. keep them coming. be safe
Bought the Chanel one! It's great. ❤️
Love it!
Fond de teint = foundation ❤
Your skin is godly like omg 😱 😱
Thank you so much Ashley!
They both look soo beautiful on you. I got the Nars on gratis for been a Sephora employee and I really like. But I'm want to buy the Chanel I'm a foundation junky🤭😭😭🙏. And yes, your right people get offended 🙄😒that's soo annoying. We all have our opinions and everyone is different. Thank you for this video all appreciate it 🙏. Can wait for the next foundation review 🤭🙏
Thank you Carmen!!
You are simply beautiful !!!!!!
Thank you so much!
I have mature skin but get quite oily on my nose and forehead after a few hours, which one would you recommend please?
I would look at the Chanel. The main complaint I am finding with the nars is that it gets too oily/luminous too quickly. xoxo
You have to try Salt New York Sneaky balm! It look like ur skin is naked but flawless
Ohhhh, I am intrigued!!!
Great review. Thanks
You are so welcome!
Is this one similar to the healthy glow foundation which one have more coverage healthy glow or num 1 ?
I like this one WAY better than the healthy glow. That one didn't work the best on my skin for some reason. :)
@@MandyDavisMUA thank you so much for replying I am gona buy this one now .
Goodness, I wish my skin looked as good with makeup as yours looks without.
Thank you!
Fond de teint is French for foundation.
Exactly 👍
Yeap, I am being told this by many. I know I should have known that, but alas.....
Haven't finished the video yet. I don't understand why companies put all this skincare in their foundations then chock them full of fragrance.... I think both look beautiful on you..
Thank you Candace!
If ppl get offended that someone else has a different opinion they should go see a good therapist.
Bahahaha...comment of the day!
You are so pretty 😍😍😍
Thank you so much!!