Givenchy Photo’Perfexion Fluid Foundation
When I think of Givenchy make up I think of packaging that looks rather like it should feature in Bond films – you know the bit when Q says, “Don’t touch that!” as the blusher turns rocket launcher and blows up a bit-part actor in the background – rather than the actual products.
I recently tried the Photo-Perfection Fluid Foundation and was really impressed. It has a light feeling on your skin even though it has an SPF 20 and covers general imperfections well – I still needed to use concealer on a spot that was brewing though.
It contains skin brightening ingredients such as Ivy extract (circulation booster) and Kombuchka (skin plumping black tea extract). But the aspect I most liked about this product was the luminosity it delivered to my face.
Whereas most foundations conceal and flatten, this one seems to add a subtle glow akin to that one gets after a facial, sex or a vigorous gardening session! Apparently this is down to something called ‘Optical Brightners’ which refract light, teamed with skin conditioning ingredients that boost the skin’s natural reflective capabilities that lessen with age. alexia inge
Available for £28 at Givenchy counters nationwide.