The Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Foundation Stick: Swatches + Thoughts

Introducing the Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Foundation Stick.
Happy February, lovelies! I hope your month is off to a marvelous start. The *Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Foundation Stick (also available at Clé de Peau Beauté) has arrived! This brilliant formula features radiant coverage in a portable stick that makes touch ups and application on the go an absolute breeze. I am excited to offer you, my fellow foundationphiles, initial impressions of the base and swatches of all four shades, just in time for any weekend shopping you may pursue…
Kindly scroll on for more details, swatches and images of the foundation in action as well as the Bottom Line…

Each *Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Foundation Stick (also available at Clé de Peau Beauté) comes sealed in a foil interior wrapper; despite having tried well over 100 foundation formulas in my lifetime (!), this is the first time I’ve encountered such a packaging schema.  I am guessing that this protective measure is in place due to the high moisture content of the foundation stick…simply genius.

The interior foil wrapper.
Initial impressions:
  • Unlike many stick foundations that feel extremely creamy, opaque and often quite “heavy,” the CdPB Radiant Stick Foundation can apply sheerly (for a “no-makeup” makeup look) but also  possesses the ability to be built to medium coverage (covering darkness, imperfections and even freckles) while still looking HD and seamless. The lightweight texture is exceptional and stands in contrast to nearly every cream foundation I’ve tried to date. 
  • The formula glides on smoothly straight from the stick (I use a Beauty Blender to buff) and feels refreshingly cool on the skin; the moisture content of this foundation is undeniably evident and the hydrated effect persists for hours. 
  • The finish is dewy and radiant (without any discernible shimmer) but sets to a natural, “real skin” finish that lasts 4-6 hours without touch ups, depending on skin type.  My normal skin in cool winter weather got nearly 6 hours!
  • There is a very light scent that dissipates upon contact; even those with finely tuned noses (like me) shouldn’t be bothered by the minimal fragrance.  The SPF 17 protection is also a benefit 
  • So far, it has played very well with my sensitive skin…no breakouts or irritations. 
  • Overall, it is a very unique version of a foundation stick; users will likely be pleased with its portability, lightweight texture, buildable coverage and moisturizing, cooling effect that keeps skin feeling fresh and looking even for hours. 
From L-R: Ivory, Beige, Ochre and Mocha.
The foundation currently comes in four shades:
  • Ivory: Lightest neutral beige for fair skin tones (@N/NW/NC 10-15)
  • Beige: Light neutral beige for rosy-light skin tones (@N/NW 20-23)
  • Ochre: Light-medium warm beige for medium skin tones (@N/NC 25-30) **My perfect match
  • Mocha: Deep golden tan beige for tan to deep skin tones (@N/NC/NW 40-45)
I am hoping that with the projected success of this formula, that CdPB considers adding shade extensions to this lineup!

IngredientsDIMETHICONE・WATER(AQUA/EAU)・DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL・TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)・JOJOBA ESTERS・TRIETHYLHEXANOIN・ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE・GLYCERIN・PEG-10 DIMETHICONE・PARAFFIN・MICA・POLYETHYLENE・BARIUM SULFATE・IRON OXIDES (CI 77492)・SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE・MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX(CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE)・IRON OXIDES (CI 77491)・ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WAX・PALMITIC ACID・DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE・DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE・TRISODIUM EDTA・HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE・METHYLPARABEN・POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE・SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE・TREHALOSE・PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER・ETHYLPARABEN・IRON OXIDES (CI 77499)・ALUMINA・BHT・CELLULOSE GUM・DIPEPTIDE-15・BUTYLENE GLYCOL・ALCOHOL・ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL・TOCOPHEROL・FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)・VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER・SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE・CITRONELLOL・GERANIOL・PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT・LINALOOL・ROSA ROXBURGHII FRUIT EXTRACT・PETROLATUM・POLYSILICONE-2・DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER・TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE・DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE・THEANINE・SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE・TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE・HYDROLYZED SILK・SILICA・POLYQUATERNIUM-51・ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE・METHICONE・TETRADECENE・HYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN・PHENOXYETHANOL

Swatches in direct sunlight. 
Official details, courtesy of Clé de Peau Beauté:
  • A whisper light, sheer dewy stick foundation with a divine water-like feel that blends sublimely, reveals captivating natural-looking luster and a beautiful perfected complexion. Perfect for all skin types.
    How to Use:
    For full face:
    • Apply following skincare or the application of a pre-makeup base
    • Extend stick outward by approximately 0.5 cm. Gently place stick foundation against cheek and apply to skin with three circular motions
    • Smooth foundation around eyes, nose, and mouth using fingers or brush
    • As the final step, glide hands over skin to smooth out the foundation evenly, working from the forehead to chin
    For areas that need extra coverage:
    • Apply additional layers using circular motions to areas where extra coverage is needed.
    • Smooth over skin using a light dabbing motion.

    Key Benefits:

    • Formulated with a unique dewy, silky texture with encapsulated color and powder that luxuriously melts upon skin with a serene water-like feel during application.
    • Gives skin the feeling of moisture all day for a supple look and feel.
    • Microfacet Technology with Soft Focus Base and Focus Powder gives skin a natural-looking lustrous finish while correcting the look of unevenness caused by visible sagging, wrinkles and pores.
    • Formulated to respond to changes in skin tone during the day for a beautiful finish for hours without dullness.
    • Illuminating Complex EX with precious platinum golden silk and pearl elements, to help moisturize and retexturize skin while reducing the appearance of damage caused by environmental stress. 
    • Delivers sheer, natural-looking beautiful coverage.
    • Glycylglycerin helps reduce the look of pores.
    • Formulated with Chestnut Rose Fruit Extract to help defend skin against oxidation.*
    • Broad Spectrum SPF 17
    • our shades uniquely designed to match with a wide range of skin tones.
    • Formulated with signature rose fragrance.


Swatches in direct sunlight. 
Swatches in outdoor shade.
Swatches in outdoor sunlight. 
The full look.
The following images reflect the *Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Foundation Stick in Ochre in action, along with:

Last look.
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Bottom Line: The *Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Foundation Stick (also available at Clé de Peau Beauté) is a gorgeous addition to the CdPB foundation family; those who love glowing, buildable coverage and a natural finish will adore this portable stick format.
Good things ahead, including an exclusive look at a stunning launch from Omorovicza, fresh video tutorial and a host of new product procurements…spring makeup releases are in full force and I can’t wait to share! 
xx and have a beautiful weekend,
–The Beauty Professor

**PR samples provided for review denoted by an asterisk (the rest purchased by me),  however, as always, all of my opinions are expressly and unequivocally my own.  © 2012-17 Beautyprofessor® All Rights Reserved. Do not copy, reprint or republish content and/or photos without author’s written permission.

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Comments (4)

  • Rose Reply

    Hi Rachel,
    Just wondering how you'd compare the formula of the CDP stick foundation with the formulas of the Hourglass stick & the MUFE HD stick? I have the CDP in my cart but want to make sure I don't already have more of the same!! Thanks so much.

    February 4, 2017 at 2:52 am
    • The Beauty Professor Reply

      Hi Rose,

      I find the CdPB stick foundation to have sheerer, more lightweight coverage than both the Hourglass and the MUFE stick, plus it has a cooling texture that I haven't encountered in a foundation stick before. It's truly unique in that respect! I hope that helps!

      xx

      –The Beauty Professor

      February 27, 2017 at 2:15 am
  • Unknown Reply

    Hi Rachel, This foundation looks very beautiful as does the entire look especially like the golden coral lip luminizer. Can you please share the entire ingredients lists on the box? I am especially interested in the SPF ingredient.Thanks for your review and help.

    February 26, 2017 at 10:44 pm
    • The Beauty Professor Reply

      Hello and thanks so much…I just updated the post to reflect the full ingredients list and hope you find it helpful!!

      Warmest regards,

      xx

      –The Beauty Professor

      February 27, 2017 at 2:13 am

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