Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation

I liked this foundation. I work as a cook in a kitchen so my face is exposed to heat, sweat and humidity all the time. Also I am having hot flushes so it has to contend with this as well. Despite all these challenges, it lasted all day which is a must for me. I found it provided good coverage and was easy to apply. My skin looked smoother afterwards and my other makeup applied nicely on top. The only reason I didn't give it a five, was when I went to clean my makeup brush it was a real mission. Usually I use soap and warm water but this didn't budge it. It ended up all over my fingers (when trying to squeeze the excess out) and sink, not to mention the sink needed cleaning with a proper bathroom cleaner afterwards!! In the end I had to use my waterproof eye makeup remover on the brush and even this was quite hard. I think proper makeup brush cleaner is definitely required for this foundation!

I liked that the bottle had a twist top pump (that locked) and no cap, as I often loose caps and end up with a mess in my cosmetic bag. The SPF 30 was a definite plus for me, much higher than other foundations I've used in the past. I enjoyed the buildable coverage and easy blending of the foundation, it left my skin looking smooth and flawless, visibly reducing the appearance of my fine lines. The staying power was amazing and I didn't need to touch up during the day. One thing I did notice, due to the semi matte finish,was that the fine hairs on my skin were more visible. I did however, get good comments from friends about my skin when wearing this foundation and that's always a good indication of a great foundation! I would recommend this to others.

This foundation is light and creamy, and applies easily. Its in a glass bottle with a plastic top, that twists to one side to allow the top to pump when pressed. I personally love that there isn't a lid (one less thing to lose). It doesn't have a scent so is pleasant to apply and wear. I used one pump and got a good medium coverage and added another half pump to get nice full coverage. I applied it first thing in the morning and it lasted really well all day, there was hardly any fading and only a little creasing in my deeper wrinkles and only noticeable up close to my critical eye. With only needing one pump as I like a medium coverage this will last me a really long time much longer than my current foundation. While this does cost a lot more then my regular brands, but I also only use half the amount I would with other brand so I think its worth the extra money. Its beautiful packaging simple and works really well. Its a beautiful product and and the spf30 was great for protecting my skin, its not completely water proof. It stayed on my skin really nicely all day through a range of activities, and covered my pigmentation nicely. My skin looked fresh all day and when I removed it my skin was left moist and fresh.

This is a great product that I have quickly came to love and for me really worth the money, if you have fine lines that other foundations settle in or uneven skin tone then this is the foundation is for you.

The glam black packaging looks expensive but I look beyond the sleek black packing and want to know the product works for me. Shisheido are high quality in books and I have a few other products which I enjoy, so expectations are high. If you love a dewy finish rather than matte, you will enjoy the satin finish of Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation. Definitely buildable, but gives a medium coverage to start with anyway. I found it needed a half hour to 'sink in'. But didn't use a setting powder. Certainly a better moisturing feel compared to my current 'chalky' matte foundation, which isn't as kind to my maturing skin. Although sold as a medium to full coverage foundation, it looks so natural on the skin. Minor sins like wrinkles are blurred and refined, although I wouldn't say I had a luminous result. There was no reaction from people around me. A little certainly goes a long way. I love the built in SPF, because I am very guilty of forgetting to wear sunscreen on my face. The results were good but not enough to convince me I should leave my Maybelline brand support...I will definatley move away from matte though, as I have rediscovered the moisture and coverage offered by a dewy formula. Price is definately a factor and the convenience of buying from the supermarket, means I won't be using this product in future. P.s what does non-comedogenic mean? I had to google it..."products likely to help us avoid skin pore blockages and other unwelcome signs of acne that may result."

I was super happy to of been selected to trial Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation knowing that Shiseido is a top rated brand and well known for their innovative and high quality products so thank you BR team.My first impressions of this foundation was how simple but stylish the black matt packaging looked and how easy it was to dispense the product without any waste or mess once I learnt how to open the bottle.A quick twist to the side then you just pump how much of the product you want to come out,easy as!The colour I chose which was opal 130 was a perfect match for my fair complexion and the texture and thickness of the foundation blended perfectly in to my skin without leaving it cakey or "mask" like which I loved about this product because it is often hard to find a foundation that sits perfectly on the skin and not settling in to those annoying fine lines.I did notice a slight wee outbreak from the first couple of days or so of using this but nothing major and it soon settled down during the two week trial.I usually do break out in a few spots when first introducing a new product to my skin so this was to be expected.I have to say that in all truthness I was very impressed with this foundation and it really did live up to all it claims,there were no settling in to any fine lines,it is very buildable giving me a medium to full coverage that lasts all day which is also something I struggle with a lot of foundations that I currently use.The finish this product gave my skin was virtually flawless leaving my skin looking smoother,radiant,firmer and no visable pores,outstanding!There are so many good reasons to keep using this foundation and the fact that it contains SPF 30 is one of them right up there with how amazing it leaves mature skin looking.Would I purchase this in the future at the suggested retail price? well normally I wouldn't spend so much on a foundation but I feel this one is worth it because it's a total game changer for me,I just loved it!

My first impressions of this foundation were; that is has great quality packaging (the locking pump is a bonus), lovely colour (mine was the shade Pine), and slightly strange smell! I don’t mind the smell at all now after using it, as I think it is the sunblock, and the smell disappears quickly. I love knowing that it is providing another layer of sun protection.

When I first tried the foundation, I used it over a moisturiser which contains oil, and I found that it separated slightly over the day. I found that using either a primer, or water-based moisturiser worked better with this foundation. I have some wrinkles around my eyes and forehead, which I was worried about the product settling into, but that wasn’t a problem at all.

Using just one pump is the perfect amount for me. One pump is enough to even up my skin tone completely and give the radiant finish, while not making me feel as though I have a cake face! When I used more than one pump, I found that the finish was less radiant, and I felt like it looked unnatural. Using only one pump suits me fine, as the coverage is great, and the bottle will last longer!

I will use this foundation for nights out, and when I am wearing more makeup, as it is more coverage than I would wear during the day. I will also wear it if I know I am going to be in photos, as I think it looks really good in photos – maybe even better than in real life! My favourite product to use with this foundation was the Benefit liquid bronzer. Using the liquid bronzer kept the radiant look nicely and blended in really well.

My only one issue with this foundation is that I found it transferred onto clothes very easily. Maybe using a setting powder would help, but I am not a fan of the feeling of powder all over so I haven’t tried!

Um, Beauty Review? I think you've just found me a new holy grail foundation.

Previous to this my favourite was the L'Oreal Pro Glow (now discontinued) and I was terrified I would be left high and dry once the last tubes of it ran out. Since receiving the Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation, I've not been tempted to reach for Pro Glow once.

First of all, the packaging is luxe. A glass bottle with a really nice pump that delivers just the right amount (one pump). It's a thicker formula than I'm used to, but it blends out beautifully - seamlessly, even, and has radiance, but not too much.

The last year has seen deeper wrinkles form on my face (surprise, surprise) and I'd found that foundations tended to sink into the lines. This one did not AT ALL. I'm amazed.

It worked beautifully with my Becca primer, and my Good Molecules moisturising primer. The only hiccup I had was when I used it on top of the La Roche Posay sunscreen, and it went a bit odd. I managed to blend it out, but it didn't feel as good on my skin. The foundation has SPF in it, so perhaps it didn't like being mixed with another SPF?

All in all though, this is my new go to. It sits beautifully on my skin, lasts all day, I swear it blurs imperfections, and it's buildable. The price is up there, but due to needing so little it's worth it.

Highly and hugely recommend.

WOW is all i have to say. I was lucky enough to have been picked to review this foundation and even more lucky that i chose the correct shade for my skin tone. I tried it on the moment i got it and first reaction i received when i was seen was wow love your glow.

I naturally have pretty deep "11" lines on my forehead and it did crease there as i didn't powder as wanted to give the foundation a try on its own, however the next time i wore the foundation i did powder and it didn't crease as much, a little but not as much.

I can smell the SPF in it but it's not a strong unpleasant smell, it's so good that it's SPF30 as most foundations are only SPF15, i didn't notice any white flashback from the SPF which is a great bonus.

Overall i love this foundation and the price point is reasonable for the fact it compared with some of my more expense foundations. Will continue to use this for sure and definitely repurchase

Sadly it's a no from me, was looking forward to trying this however when I put it on the first thing hubby said was wow that makes your lines stand out :( The opposite of what it's supposed to do, Firstly I liked the bottle and pump function how it is easily locked and you can use just a little bit. But from the time I put it on it just didnt feel nice, I tried just putting it on with my fingers and rubbing it in but it looked terrible so used a brush to apply it and it looked better but still seemed to make my fine lines stand out . To be fair this could be partially user error I'm not an expert, but have had a lot better results from other products. When it came to taking it off I found it really hard to remove. I wanted to give this product a fair trial so did persevere with several attempts but did not find a way that I could do it in a way that I was happy with.

I was super duper excited to be part of this trial, thanks BR! When it arrived on my doorstep I quickly ripped into it. It comes in a very sturdy glass bottle and it has a pump! You simply need to turn the lid to open and close which I love. It says to shake well before use.

I squirted a small amount on to my hand, consistency wise it is semi thick. I got the shade ivory and for me this is a perfect match.

I prepped my face and applied using my fingers like I usually do with my normal foundation. Wow this is definitely full coverage on me! A little bit definitely goes a long way. It applied nicely on my cheeks and chin but for some reason it caked up and went patchy on my forehead and on my nose......not a good start.

I decided that using my fingers was not working so I decided to try again with my RT sponge.  This worked a million times better and I got a flawless finish with no caking or patchiness. My skin looked amazing! It looked super smooth and had a gorgeous radiance to it.

This stays put on my skin, it wears brilliantly throughout the day and I don't get an oily T-zone. It doesn't sink into any fine lines or sit weird around my nose like some foundations do.  It also works well as a concealer and with a small dab hides any blemishes easily, but it still feels lightweight on the skin even though it is full coverage.

I think this is an amazing foundation that gives you that airbrushed look but for me I would prefer to wear it mainly for a night out as I like a more make up free look for daytime. I would highly recommend this especially if you are looking for something with fantastic coverage.