Kindly scroll on for more details, comparison swatches, a closeup of the new Chanel Ilusion D’Ombre in New Moon and images of the foundation and eyeshadow in action as well as the Bottom Line…
Above: The Marc Jacobs Re(Marc)Able Full Cover Foundation in Beige and Beige Golden…both shades will work well for NC 25-27 skin tones.
I can honestly say, that of the four (five, if you include powder) Marc Jacobs Beauty foundation formulas I’ve tried over the past two years, this is exceedingly the most impressive! As one who loves “full bodied” foundation formulas (that is, medium to full coverage), the opacity of a single drop alone was enough to capture my heart. And so I’ll be abundantly direct: this foundation is extraordinarily pigmented! Four dots (forehead, both cheeks and chin) buffed in with a damp Beauty Blender are all that is necessary for beautiful full coverage that simply looks like really good skin.
Coverage, however is certainly not enough if the texture, finish and performance are lacking; I am happy to report that these qualities are also favorable. The Re(Marc)Able foundation is smooth (but not too silky or “silicon-y”) and weightless feeling on the skin. Once the delightfully un-scented serum-esque formula dries down (in a few seconds), the velvety aftermath results in blurred pores, concealed imperfections and a very natural finish (not too matte or too dewy). Additionally, in my first trial run, I got 7 hours of comfortable, touch up free wear (in warm humidity, no less) and I didn’t even set it with a powder preliminarily.
In sum, I am wildly fascinated by the Re(Marcable) Full Cover Foundation Concentrate. I conceed, this love affair is new; consequently, I can’t wait to continue experimenting with the formula in different weather contexts…I’ll weigh back in soon with my final verdict!
Above: The glass dropper allows one to easily apply the formula, dot by dot.
An ultra-lightweight, oil-free foundation concentrate that delivers 24 hours of full-coverage wear.
What it does: Finally: foundation coverage that lasts all day long. Get 24-hour wear and flawless coverage in an instant with this ultra-lightweight foundation concentrate. Featuring a revolutionary oil-free formula that contains twice as much pigment as a leading full-coverage foundation, it’s infused with innovative ingredients that completely cover with spot-on perfection. It’s enriched with Marc Jacobs’ patented golden pigments that are wrapped in lecithin—an ingredient that’s biochemically similar to skin—for immediate, effortless blending and a smooth, soft matte finish. This foundation has a one-of-a-kind dot applicator that allows for custom coverage. Just shake, dot, and blend for perfectly-matte coverage.
INGREDIENTS:
-Lecithin: Biochemically similar to skin to help the foundation blend evenly across the complexion.
-Sunflower, Acacia, and Jojoba: Emollient plant extracts that help the foundation blend evenly across the complexion. -Patented Golden Mica: A pigment that gives skin soft-focus perfection. Bis-hydroxytethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Ethyl Trisiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mica, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Water, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera/Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 774912, 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens – Sulfates – Phthalates
Suggested Usage:
-Apply one pump of Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer (sold separately) evenly across the face. -Shake Re(marc)able. -Using the dot applicator, place three to four dots on the face. (For best results, start with less and blend before adding more.) -Blend Re(marc)able with The Face III Buffing Foundation Brush in circular motions to blend seamlessly.
Above: Both Beige Golden and Beige work well with my current NC 25-27 skin.
Above: A literal foundation rotation.
Above: Foundation lineup…all shades run from NC 23-NC30.
Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in #97 New Moon…this shade is brand new for Fall 2015 and, I might add, it is stunning. This rosy taupe is high on complex shimmer and absolutely beautiful as a single wash of color. The sales associate at the Chanel counter told me she expects it to sell out quickly so get it while you can!
Above: Beauty look product swatches in direct sunlight.
The following images reflect all products in action…
Above: Braided headband…make two small braids at the base of your neck and bring them up to crown, tie them in a knot and tuck the loose ends!
Above: New Moon in action…it is a fabulous single wash of color for a fresh take on neutrals.
Above: Last look.
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Bottom Line: The Marc Jacobs Re(Marc)Able Full Cover Foundation Concentrate, refreshingly, is exactly what its moniker states; the coverage is exceptional, the texture is weightless, the finish is natural and the lasting power is significant. I suspect that foundation-philes are going to fall in love with this formula the second they apply their first blissfully opaque drop!
Will YOU be trying the Re(Marc)Able foundation?
Additionally, Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in New Moon is a neutral lover’s must…the delicate, rosy taupe luminosity is flattering on a spectrum of eye colors and the ease of wear and longevity cannot be beat.
Good things ahead, including more new foundation formula overviews, a hair-centric post and fresh product procurements!
I hope your week is off to a beautiful start…xx,
–The Beauty Professor
** PRsample 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.
hi rachel!! the marc jacobs foundation looks very promising! this will be my second summer wearing new moon exclusively. it is indeed everything you wrote about and more. i had a very hard time tracking this shade down last summer ( it premiered, summer collection 2014). i finally found and bought 2. i pre-ordered new moon months ago as it reappeared magically on various websites. in fact, i was told this shade was gone for good. there are some things to know…..caution if you order this by mail….all of mine, including tom ford's cream shadows come all pushed to the side, product on the cap and, some appear almost "shrunken" in the container . make sure the cap is really closed. they can and some tend to almost crumble in tiny pieces after awhile. when chanel comes out with anything named "moon" grab it! new moon is truly a fabulous color! the marc jacobs gloss and lipliner look so pretty. thankyou very much rachel for your fabulous, wonderful reviews!! xo.
I adore the literal foundation rotation and the Make face gloss!
Have you tried the new Make up forever ultra foundation? I do not do well with MUFE makeup in general. I did not like the HD foundation at all but have heard many good things about this new formulation.
Happy weekend my darling,
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So glad you enjoyed this post, my friend ; ) I am in the midst of testing the MUFE Ultra HD in both the liquid AND stick forms (full swatches and review forthcoming)! So far, I much prefer the new formulation in the liquid to the original…better coverage and lasting power.
Purchased New Moon last year. It's one of my favorites. You can't quite capture the dimenion of this shadow in the pictures can you? Thanks for the great post!
Hi Professor !
You are so fast on this new product! I received an email about this yesterday and was wondering how this foundation wears and… you already posted the review!! you are soooo helpful!!
I have the mousse foundation from Marc Jacobs, but it tend to sink in my pores around my noise and fine lines on my forehead. It looks nice from a distance but with such a high price tag, I found it annoying that it's not FLAWLESS. I remember you reviewed the mousse foundation too. Was is your trick to make that work for you??
After reading your review on this new foundation, I will definitely get a sample to try. Colorwise, I used golden medium in the mousse formula, maybe i can also try golden beige? Or can you recommend other color for me to start with??
Thanks for the kind compliment…I love being able to share new foundation formulas ASAP! I liked the MJ mousse but find that it wears better (at least for me) in cooler weather…humidity is not its friend. This new formula is definitely worth sampling…it has great coverage and lasting power and I think you'll find beige golden a great place to start!
I love it when a long-wearing foundation comes out! I'm curious how you would say this compares to other serum foundations such as YSL Fusion Ink in terms of longevity and suitability for dry patches?
Yes, isn't it thrilling? I feel like this new MJ foundation is a bit more hydrating than the YSL Fusion Ink (perhaps less alcohol?) and the coverage is full coverage with just a few drops. I also am astounded by the lasting power…all in all, it's a very impressive release!
How will this work on oily skin? I live in a very tropical + humid country and I am required to wash my face 3-4 times during the day due to religious calling. Hope you see this and reply, as I didn't find any indication of your skin type in this post. 🙂
Hello! I never used to be so into bases but have started to really get into them recently, I actually have a couple in rotation myself KGD Aqua, rouge bunny rouge milk aquarelle, and Dior nude skin air serum. How does the Marc Jacobs compare to the Dior nude serum? Thanks so much!
Welcome to the vast world of high-end bases ; ) Your rotation sounds lovely. With regards to your question, I much prefer the MJ to the Dior Nude because the MJ is unscented and the Dior has a very strong fragrance in my experience. I also get better lasting power from the MJ!
Hi! I love your reviews and how nice you are to your readers. It's really kind of you to reply to our questions! I'm interested in buying this foundation but I'll have to do it online. Do you know which shade would match my nw20 skin? Thank you very much! Greetings from Spain 🙂
Thank you so much, Anon…I've always wanted to visit Spain! I will be doing swatches of 10 more shades of this formula this week and will likely have a better answer for you after doing that : )
Have a lovely day and do keep an eye out for the post…xx.
Hi, can you tell me if the shade ivory medium #24 is okay for my light neutral skin or is it too pink? I tried bisque#26 which is a little too dark for me.Thank you, Carol p.s. i use #117 in the new MUFE HD foundation
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hi rachel!! the marc jacobs foundation looks very promising! this will be my second summer wearing new moon exclusively. it is indeed everything you wrote about and more. i had a very hard time tracking this shade down last summer ( it premiered, summer collection 2014). i finally found and bought 2. i pre-ordered new moon months ago as it reappeared magically on various websites. in fact, i was told this shade was gone for good. there are some things to know…..caution if you order this by mail….all of mine, including tom ford's cream shadows come all pushed to the side, product on the cap and, some appear almost "shrunken" in the container . make sure the cap is really closed. they can and some tend to almost crumble in tiny pieces after awhile. when chanel comes out with anything named "moon" grab it! new moon is truly a fabulous color! the marc jacobs gloss and lipliner look so pretty. thankyou very much rachel for your fabulous, wonderful reviews!! xo.
Hi Wendy! Thank you for the kind comment and so glad you're loving New Moon! Much appreciation for the tips ; )
Hope your week is going well thus far and thanks for the supportive words!
XO,
–The Beauty Professor
I've been loving Marc Jacobs lately and will definitely look into this new foundation! You look flawless as always!
Thank you, Maeve! Can't wait to hear what you think of the foundation!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
I adore the literal foundation rotation and the Make face gloss!
Have you tried the new Make up forever ultra foundation? I do not do well with MUFE makeup in general. I did not like the HD foundation at all but have heard many good things about this new formulation.
Happy weekend my darling,
xxxxxxxxx
So glad you enjoyed this post, my friend ; ) I am in the midst of testing the MUFE Ultra HD in both the liquid AND stick forms (full swatches and review forthcoming)! So far, I much prefer the new formulation in the liquid to the original…better coverage and lasting power.
Have a beautiful rest of the week…xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Purchased New Moon last year. It's one of my favorites. You can't quite capture the dimenion of this shadow in the pictures can you? Thanks for the great post!
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your comment…yes, New Moon is much more breathtaking in person!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
The Chanel shadow is absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks, Bella Noir…I recommend tracking it down before it's gone!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
I love all of the Marc Jacobs line, so will definitely check this out! And now you're tempting me with the Chanel eyeshadow..
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You must take a peek at this foundation, Rachel…so good!
XO,
–The Beauty Professor
Hi Professor !
You are so fast on this new product! I received an email about this yesterday and was wondering how this foundation wears and… you already posted the review!! you are soooo helpful!!
I have the mousse foundation from Marc Jacobs, but it tend to sink in my pores around my noise and fine lines on my forehead. It looks nice from a distance but with such a high price tag, I found it annoying that it's not FLAWLESS. I remember you reviewed the mousse foundation too. Was is your trick to make that work for you??
After reading your review on this new foundation, I will definitely get a sample to try. Colorwise, I used golden medium in the mousse formula, maybe i can also try golden beige? Or can you recommend other color for me to start with??
Thank you for your review as always!
Hi Gloria,
Thanks for the kind compliment…I love being able to share new foundation formulas ASAP! I liked the MJ mousse but find that it wears better (at least for me) in cooler weather…humidity is not its friend. This new formula is definitely worth sampling…it has great coverage and lasting power and I think you'll find beige golden a great place to start!
Do keep me posted…xx,
–The Beauty Professor
I love it when a long-wearing foundation comes out! I'm curious how you would say this compares to other serum foundations such as YSL Fusion Ink in terms of longevity and suitability for dry patches?
Hi MG!
Yes, isn't it thrilling? I feel like this new MJ foundation is a bit more hydrating than the YSL Fusion Ink (perhaps less alcohol?) and the coverage is full coverage with just a few drops. I also am astounded by the lasting power…all in all, it's a very impressive release!
I hope that helps…xx and talk soon,
–The Beauty Professor
How will this work on oily skin? I live in a very tropical + humid country and I am required to wash my face 3-4 times during the day due to religious calling. Hope you see this and reply, as I didn't find any indication of your skin type in this post. 🙂
I think it will work well on combination to oily skin (my skin is normal to combination) and it holds up well in humidity in my experience.
Hope that helps!
–The Beauty Professor
Hello! I never used to be so into bases but have started to really get into them recently, I actually have a couple in rotation myself KGD Aqua, rouge bunny rouge milk aquarelle, and Dior nude skin air serum. How does the Marc Jacobs compare to the Dior nude serum? Thanks so much!
Hi Cassie,
Welcome to the vast world of high-end bases ; ) Your rotation sounds lovely. With regards to your question, I much prefer the MJ to the Dior Nude because the MJ is unscented and the Dior has a very strong fragrance in my experience. I also get better lasting power from the MJ!
Hope that helps…xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Thank you! I must buy the Marc Jacobs foundation! I love your reviews!!!!! A lot of work goes into these and you are appreciated!
Hi Judi!
My pleasure…thank you so much for the encouraging words!!!
Hope you love the foundation as I do.
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Hi, will you be adding more swatches of this new Marc Jacobs foundation? Thank you, Carol
That is indeed the plan, Carol! Hopefully later on this week ; )
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Hi, will you be doing more swatches for the MJ foundation? TIA
I am planning to later on this week! Thanks for your interest!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Hi! I love your reviews and how nice you are to your readers. It's really kind of you to reply to our questions! I'm interested in buying this foundation but I'll have to do it online. Do you know which shade would match my nw20 skin? Thank you very much! Greetings from Spain 🙂
Thank you so much, Anon…I've always wanted to visit Spain! I will be doing swatches of 10 more shades of this formula this week and will likely have a better answer for you after doing that : )
Have a lovely day and do keep an eye out for the post…xx.
–The Beauty Professor
Trying to figure out a match for my NW20 for MJ foundation… Anyone know if beige light or bisque medium would work?
Hi Sasha,
I will have fresh swatches up later on this week…I am sure you'll be able to find your match by then!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Thank you!!! So looking forward to seeing the swatches!
Love your hair and thank you for the reviews!
Thanks so much for the kind feedback and support!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Hi, any chance you can put up more swatches? Trying to wait to buy it until then, thanks
More swatches for light-medium skintones going live later on today!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Hi, can you tell me if the shade ivory medium #24 is okay for my light neutral skin or is it too pink? I tried bisque#26 which is a little too dark for me.Thank you, Carol p.s. i use #117 in the new MUFE HD foundation
I'll have swatches of 12 shades live in a new post, later on today!
Hopefully that will help you to find your way to your best match…xx,
–The Beauty Professor