The Good

• Exceptional texture and finish: “It’s actually such a gorgeous product… the shade matched me perfectly and the texture was divine.” (21 upvotes)
• Natural, seamless look: “I’ve never tried anything as seamless as the OG.” (8 upvotes)
• Holy grail for many: “This was my absolute HG foundation.” (6 upvotes)
• Lightweight, skin-like feel: “I will never ever be without this weightless second skin babe.” (8 upvotes)
• Flexible, tint-like coverage: “It’s basically an extremely luxe skin tint… not going to give coverage over light/medium.” (13 upvotes)
• Some prefer the new formula: “Tbh, I think the reformulation is actually better than the original.” (7 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• Oxidation: “It oxidises far too orange on me… I don’t remember it being special in texture.” (6 upvotes)
• Reformulation backlash: “I’m actually devastated. What happened to ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it’?” (6 upvotes)
• Value concerns: “I’ve had this for a couple months… it’s nice, I’m just not sure it’s $120 nice.” (13 upvotes)
• Jar format divides users: “It looks gorgeous on your table… but I’m not a huge fan of the tub packaging.” (13 upvotes)

Comparison to Alternatives

• YSL Nu Bare Look Tint / Armani Neo Nude: “Closest I’ve found is the YSL Nu Bare Look tint (possibly the Armani Neo Nude).” (20 upvotes)
• Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream: “Perfect dupe… just slightly more pigmented. Ingredients almost exactly the same.” (16 upvotes)
• Rose Inc Tinted Serum: “Wear was quite similar.” (13 upvotes)

Tips & Tricks

• Wait for retailer sales: “Chantecaille goes on sale at Nordstrom, Saks, and Neiman Marcus.” (7 upvotes)
• Buy internationally: “Cheaper on Cult Beauty with 15–20% off if you know your shade.” (7 upvotes)
• Mix with cheaper products: “I mix it with other tints to stretch it out while I wait for their 25% off sale.” (20 upvotes)

The Verdict

Reddit users describe Chantecaille Future Skin as a luxury foundation with a devoted following, praised for its weightless feel, seamless finish, and natural, skin-like appearance. However, the steep price and recent reformulation spark significant hesitation.

Most people agree the foundation performs beautifully but is best purchased during sales or from discounted international retailers.

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