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September 7, 2017

Maison Jacynthe | Fluid Foundation, Soleil Pétillant Highlighter, Panarea Nail Polish & Vingt-Deux Perfume

Maison Jacynthe Fluid Liquid Foundation Sable 02 Soleil Petillant Highlighter 01 Illuminator Nail Polish Panarea Ving-Deux Perfume

I was first introduced to Maison Jacynthe a couple of years ago when I got to try out some of their skin care products and last year also tested out a handful of their makeup products, and I have been in love ever since! Created by Jacynthe René, a Québec-based health and natural wellness guru, actress and author, among many other talents, her natural line of toxin-free products is also vegan and cruelty-free. Now, I love supporting natural beauty brands, and the fact that Maison Jacynthe is local makes me even more of a fan. I recently got to try out a few of her more recent launches, namely her Fluid Foundation, Highlighter, Nail Polish and Perfume, and am here to report back on how I have been getting along with them.

Maison Jacynthe Fluid Liquid Foundation Sable 02

I picked out the Maison Jacynthe Fluid Foundation* ($46) in shade Sable 02. This one is more yellow toned, which matches well with my summer tanned skin. Housed in a chic glass bottle and featuring an application wand, this water-based liquid foundation is medium coverage with a natural finish and can be layered with ease. It blends like a dream when using a flat brush and feels like second skin to the touch as it also contains moisturizing ingredients. I have been a big fan of natural pressed powders but haven't had much luck finding a natural liquid foundation that I like and would recommend, but this one has simply knocked my socks off. With a light dusting of setting powder, it lasts all day and does not make me shiny in my T-zone, which is where I tend to get oily. Made with coffee seed oil, borage oil, vitamin E, glycerin, linalool, citronellol and limonene among other extracts, you can just imagine how nice it smells too!

Maison Jacynthe Highlighter Illuminator 01 Soleil Pétillant

The Maison Jacynthe Highlighter in 01 Soleil Pétillant* ($33) is a striking illuminator that will make you glow to the stars. Super buttery and pigmented, it's important to go with a light dusting using a fan brush or gently tap some on with your fingertips on the high points of your face. Made from a mica and corn starch base, it has a lovely nutty and sweet scent thanks to key extracts including coffee seed oil, babassu seed oil, apricot kernel oil, shea butter, avocado oil and macadamia seed oil. Despite being quite shimmery with a golden undertone, it still works well with my lighter complexion, stays put and does not flake throughout the day.

Maison Jacynthe Fluid Liquid Foundation Sable 02 Highlighter Illuminator 01 Soleil Pétillant Swatches

Above are swatches of the fluid foundation (left) and highlighter (right). As you can see, shade Sable 02 looks quite dark on my arm, but blends in nicely on my face, as shown in the after shot below.

Maison Jacynthe Fluid Liquid Foundation Sable 02 Before After
Left: Before (no makeup) | Right: Wearing the Fluid Foundation and Highlighter on the tip of my nose, cupid's bow and cheek bones
Maison Jacynthe Nail Polish Panarea

With fall being right around the corner, I've been gravitating toward darker colours, and I already know the Maison Jacynthe Nail Polish in Panarea* ($14) will be my new go to when it comes to my nails. A taupe and cocoa hybrid, this nail varnish is void of ten of the top toxins found in the majority of polish formulas and is between 75% to 80% of natural origin. It is quite opaque and you could definitely get away with just one coat. The formula isn't the most long lasting as I experienced chipping after a couple of days despite applying both a clear base and top coat, but then again I still have yet to come across a lacquer that stays put without chips for longer than three days.

Maison Jacynthe Vingt-Deux Perfume

Maison Jacynthe has also come out with their own line of fragrances, and I received their Vingt-Deux Roll On Perfume* ($50). If there is one thing I am obsessed with at the moment, it would be perfume oils. I have a small but well-loved collection, and Vingt-Deux is unlike anything I own. The scent is very mature: floral and spicy with an oriental and romantic twist. It actually reminds me of a perfume my mom used to wear when I was a little girl called Chantilly by Dana. The top notes of this perfume oil are bergamot, cardamom, pink bay and rum, the middle notes are peony, geranium rosat and ylang-ylang and the base notes are maple, benzoin, vanilla and labdanum. Free of GMOs, silicone, parabens, colorants and synthetic fragrances and made almost exclusively with organic essential oils, this perfume not only wraps you in an invisible veil of delightfully scented plant extracts, but is also super safe to use on the skin.

Once again, I cannot express enough how much I admire all aspects of Maison Jacynthe. From the inspirational founder behind the brand, to their mission to create products that respect both nature and the body without causing harm, this is one of my all-time favourite beauty lines out there, hands down.

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48 comments

  1. I'm new to this brand as well. I have a few products to test out and the highlighter was my favorite. http://www.mrsqbeauty.com

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  2. Oh my how I love the color of that nail polish. Perfect for fall and I need to find this color soon. Love the highlighter as well.

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  3. I am totally in love with that nail polish. I have actually never even heard of this brand, but I'm heading over to the website to check out more right now.

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    1. The nail polish is absolutely gorgeous isn't it a real autumn colour as well - I could definitely see myself wearing it.

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  4. I love the coverage of the foundation, you look great! I'm in the market for new make up and I will give Maison Jacynthe a try.

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  5. I've never heard of this brand but roll on perfumes are hot right now and I would probably try it first before trying that nail lacquer. That's a gorgeous color.

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  6. Oh wow, what a difference in the before and after! You look lovely regardless of the makeup, but it does enhance a bit. I love the nail polish too!

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  7. That foundation looks like it covers so well! I need to try something like that. It looks natural too.

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  8. Wow, this foundation looks great. I have not heard of this brand before. While I am not a huge makeup person it makes a great addition to friends gifts!

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  9. I need to pick up a foundation like this. I'd also want to try out that perfume!

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  10. I have to admit I've not heard of Maison Jacynthe before, but the foundation looks lovely and I a roll on perfume is just perfect for popping in your handbag.

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  11. OMG that nail color is fab! It's perfect for fall.

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  12. I've never tried this brand before, and several products are catching my attention! I'm really interested in the highlighter and perfume oils in particular.

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  13. I have not found a liquid natural foundation that I really like yet. I have never tried this brand but I just might have to.

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  14. I would love to try the Maison Jacynthe Fluid Foundation. I just started to wear foundation again and would like a great quality product like this.

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  15. Really love that nail polish. The perfect fall color!

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  16. Great pictures and I can really see the difference in the with and without pic. It's not really for me but I'll pass it on to my GF for review. Richard B

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  17. The products looks great. The result of the make up in you is pretty. And I like the color of the nail polish.

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  18. I've never heard of this brand before. But I must say, I'm loving that Panarea nail colour. I'll be looking into getting some of that for sure!

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  19. I am a guy so I cannot fully appreciate the post. But I do know when I see a good make up job. You did not overdo it at all but you totally enhanced your look.

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  20. I haven't heard of this brand before. You can really see the difference in the photo with you wearing the foundation and highlighter.

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  21. I have never tried this brand. I really like the highlighter and that polish is such a great color!

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  22. That foundation looks amazing and has great coverage! I also love the colour of the nailpolish! I haven't heard of these brands before

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  23. LOve the color of that nail polish! The foundation is great in concealing imperfections although you don't need it since you have beautiful skin.

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  24. The nail polish color is such a pretty color, and perfect for fall.

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  25. Never tried this brand before... But it sounds good... I love the nail polish color :D

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  26. I had not heard of the Maison Jacynthe line. I love how the foundation really covers so well. It makes your skin just glow!

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  27. Hubby usually gets me a new perfume every Christmas. He didn't last year, so I am in desperate need (or want) for some. This one is going in my shopping bag.

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  28. I haven't seen this brand but it does look terrific! The foundation gives great coverage and the nail polish color is pretty. I will have to get these products. They'd be great stocking stuffers for Christmas. I know my niece would love this.

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  29. This is a brand I never heard of, but I definitely want to check it out. I love that nail polish and I can only imagine how that perfume smells!

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  30. I have to add that nail polish to my fall must-haves list! I love that it has natural origins and is toxin-free.

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  31. That looks really nice on you. I'll have to check this brand out, it looks like a winner.

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  32. I have never heard of this brand. The foundation looks good on your skin, so natural but also give enough coverage.

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  33. Fun learning about this makeup & ideas for trying new brands out. Thanks for sharing

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  34. I can see how the foundation really brightens up your face. And it's great that the makeup doesn't flake for sure. Looks like a good brand.

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  35. These all sound like great products for sure. I would love to try the Maison Jacynthe Fluid Foundation and the Highlighter too. Thanks for sharing this amazing products.

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  36. I'm loving the before and after photo you posted! Looks like some really great products!

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  37. A good product line. I will try this in the near future. Great!

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  38. I hadn't heard of this foundation brand before, but I love the way it looks! Love the before and after pictures you shared!

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  39. I have never heard of this brand before, but it looks really great! I am in the market for a new liquid foundation, maybe I'll have t check this one out! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. I don't think we have this brand in the UK but the colours and pigmentation look really good and natural too.

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  41. I love simple packaging but screaming for luxury. Will definitely check this out. Thanks for sharing!

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  42. I prefer a fluid foundation than the powder kind. I will definitely check this our.

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  43. I can see a noticeable difference between your before and after pictures. The foundation really helps.

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  44. I love roll on perfume! I am going to have to try out these products. I love fluid foundation!

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  45. I like your Paranea shade nailpolish. Neural and chic.

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  46. Not too shabby is right! You blew through a ton of great product over the summer, it's a great idea to clean it out and make room for more!!

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