Vapour Organic Beauty Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation

Background info

Vapour Organic Beauty is one of the most purest and high tech organic makeup brands I've come across. If you're looking to keep your routine as pure as possible and looking for a 100% natural and organic based foundation then look no further than this foundation.

I discovered Vapour Organic Beauty last year when I watched Grace's superb video on Vapour on her blog London MakeUp Girl which you can watch here.

The Vapour Organic Beauty line contains at least 70% certified organic ingredients along with 30% minerals and vitamins and that is it! Vapour states that certified organic ingredients have been found to offer twice the antioxidant potency as their conventional counterparts. Vapour Organic's ingredients are rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, all of which which are well known to support skin health. So not only does Vapour's line contain many useful skincare ingredients that are beneficial to the skin they are also of high end luxury and high performance.

Vapour Organic Beauty use:

• 70% Certified Organic Ingredients and 30% minerals & vitamins 
• Biodegradable ingredients
• Wind power
• Inner & Outer packaging recyclable

Vapour Organic Beauty products are also:

• Paraben Free 
• Gluten Free 
• Cruelty Free 
• No Nano Particles 
• No Irradiation 
• Chemical Free

You may be interested to know that Vapour Beauty’s colour comes from natural ancient mineral pigments. Unlike many mineral powders that collects in fine lines and pores, Vapour claims that the minerals are suspended in an organic base that maintains integrity of coverage and enhances natural beauty of the skin. Mineral colours offer a safer, natural alternative. Mineral pigments, such as iron oxide, come from the earth and have been used as colourants since prehistoric times. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that early humans used mineral pigments for paint and as body decoration. (Source:www.vapourbeauty.com/)

Vapour Organic Beauty have made a conscious choice to formulate exclusively with Certified Organic beeswax. By supporting Certified Organic bee products is a responsible choice for both bees and the environment. As you probably are aware, the global bee population is suffering from the contaminating effects of pesticides from conventional farming. By supporting the use of certified organic beeswax products, this helps to maintain healthy environments for bees to thrive. Bees naturally produce honey and wax in excess of what they utilise. Harvesting organic beeswax as a valuable commodity helps ensure that bee populations will flourish and helps support the bees ecosystems. (www.vapourbeauty.com/)

Product description

"Vapour raises the bar for revolutionary performance and purity with Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation. Effortlessly achieve the look of radiant, healthy skin and a more even complexion. The Soft Focus line is designed to balance all skin types, including combination and oily skin. Soft Focus leaves a smooth base for colour makeup application while achieving a natural soft satin finish.

With Vapour’s Light Reflective Technology the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores are diminished. Skin becomes instantly smoother, softer and more even.

Made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Nourishes with Organic Pumpkin and Papaya complex and brightens skin with Organic Camellia. Infused with Vapour’s face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing and calming Lotus flowers.

All the performance of a professional luxury foundation with none of the chemicals!"

(Source:www.vapourbeauty.com).

Packaging

Plastic bottle with airless pump which is fully recyclable.

Application and texture

I've found that this product does separate slightly so before every application I shake the pump container vigorously to help the foundation ingredients bind back together. 

Being oil based, the consistency is quite thick for a foundation, probably one of the thickest I've ever used. Although it has a thick consistency it blends easily and well into the skin. Like every foundation I would say the performance of this product is greatly dependant on what base you have underneath. I use the Vaishaly Day Moisturiser SPF15 underneath which is a staple in my routine which provides the perfect base. You should bare in mind in that this foundation is oil based and due to it being so concentrated only a small amount is required. Too much of the product could result in the skin looking too oily. I apply with my fingers - this leaves a very natural finish.

Lovely light reflective finish

Ingredients list

Organic/Bio Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Organic/Bio Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Organic/Bio Lecithin, Organic/Bio Cera Alba (Beeswax), Silica, Essential Oils and Natural Fruit Essences, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense)*, Organic/Bio Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi/Holy Basil), Organic/Bio Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus Flowers) [+/—: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Mica (CI 77019)]

*Wildcrafted Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation Contains 70% Certified Organic Ingredients & 30% Minerals and Vitamins

• 100% Natural
• Chemical Free
• Cruelty Free
• Gluten Free
• Made with Wind Power
• Biodegradable ingredients
• Inner & Outer Packaging Recyclable
• No Nano Particles
• No Irradiation
• No Water

(Source:www.vapourbeauty.com).

Shelf Life

Use within 18 months from opening. The airless packagings acts a preservative system and reduces contamination. 

Results and review

The first time I tried this I'll be honest, I didn't like it. It just felt far too oily and thick even for my dry skin type. The reason for this is because I was using far too much of the product. Being oil based makes this product very concentrated meaning that only a tiny amount is required.

I've been using this foundation on and off for the past 6 months. I wanted to use it for quite some time before I reviewed it. So far I've experienced no gripes with this product other than I'm not overly keen on the smell of the product.

This foundation is unlike anything I've ever tried. I usually use waterbased liquid foundations, tinted moisturisers or BB creams. Overall I think this is a good foundation, I've found it to be very protective in the winter against the wind and bitter cold. Despite being oil based it has caused no breakouts which is nice. It provides a medium to full coverage and the skin appears nice and glowy after application. I'm not sure whether oily skin types would like this however, oil actually balances oil production so it may work for them. I would probably advise oily skin types to set with a powder just to take away any shine they may experience. I've read some superb reviews on this product and I really appreciate the purity of it. It contains some excellent skincare ingredients so you're not just getting a foundation. Some of the ingredients include Certified Organic Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil which has powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, Lecithin which is skin repairing ingredient, beeswax which has emollient properties which is particular useful in the drying effects of winter and also Certified Organic Lotus Flowers which have a soothing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

I have found it's perfectly safe to use around the eye area, because of the purity of the ingredients I have experienced no irritation.

After application it leaves a velvet silky feel and a luminous finish. I have found that the foundation does not settle into fine lines or pores (providing you use a good base underneath).

The Colour I use is S115 which seems to be a very popular colour, it blends in very well.

It seems these days that we want multitasking skincare and foundation products all in one. This product offers exactly that. 

Price

£41 / $48 for 1.14 oz / 32.45 g

Pros

-100% Natural
-70% Organic
-Not tested on animals
-Packaging fully recyclable
-Airless packaging to protect the precious antioxidants/actives
-Long lasting
-Economical
-Helps support bees

Cons

-Skin may feel and look oily
-Price may not suit those on a low budget
-Not suitable for vegans

Availability

UK

Being Content www.beingcontent.com
Naturisimo.com www.naturisimo.com

USA
Vapour brand's website - www.vapourbeauty.com
Sprit Beauty Lounge - www.spiritbeautylounge.com