Shiseido Suncare Sun Protection Liquid Foundation N SPF30
A Miracle for Oily Skin! - Shiseido Suncare Sun Protection Liquid Foundation N SPF30 Shiseido

Newest Review: ... am NC30 and I match to SP40. I'm pretty yellow, and SP40 is a little too peach for me, but it still works. SP50 was more yellow and c... more

A Miracle for Oily Skin!
Shiseido Suncare Sun Protection Liquid Foundation N SPF30

sparkleofbeauty

Member Name: sparkleofbeauty

Product:

Shiseido Suncare Sun Protection Liquid Foundation N SPF30

Date: 25/06/12

Rating:

Advantages: natural, high spf, controls oil, sweatproof, waterproof, lightweight, matte finish

Disadvantages: Limited color selection, a little expensive

I got this foundation from Macy's after reading amazing reviews online.
The price was in the medium-high range, $35 for 1 fl. oz/30 ml.

Description: Protects against powerful UVA/UVB rays with a just-applied-looking matte finish. Non-transferring liquid formula resists perspiration, water, and oil.

PACKAGING
The plastic squeeze bottle it comes in is blue and small with a screw on cap, making it travel friendly. Shake before you use it to blend the foundation.

COLORING
I am NC30 and I match to SP40. I'm pretty yellow, and SP40 is a little too peach for me, but it still works. SP50 was more yellow and could have also worked for me since the colors are pretty similar to each other. The color range is from SP10 to SP70, so unfortunately, darker skinned women will probably be unable to use this because of the limited shade range.

FORMULA/APPLICATION
The formula is very liquidy, runny, and light. I like to use my fingers to apply it. When you apply it on your face, it applies so smoothly and feels so weightless like I'm not even wearing foundation even though it does coverage is light and can be built up to medium. Since I have combination skin, I do have some dryness in the cheeks, so make sure you moisturize before application, or the foundation will cling on to dry patches and accentuate them more. This has a matte finish, ideal for oily/combination skin types.

PERFOMANCE
Here is where the miracle happens. I have combination skin with a VERY oily t-zone. Usually, I am oily within 3 hours even with the help of milk of magnesia and setting sprays and I have to blot and powder several times a day. This controlled my oil for about 7 hours which is amazing for me; I only have to blot and touch up once a day now.
Also, I sweat so much in the summer it's not even funny, but this is completely sweatproof and still manages to stay on my face.
Another bonus is the high SPF so I don't have to use a separate sunscreen. It still photographs nicely; no white cast!

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Titanium Dioxide
Octyl Methoxycinnamate

PRESERVATIVE:
Methyl Hydroxybenzoate

Summary: Medium coverage and lightweight foundation that has a matte finish, controls oil, and is sweatproof.