Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation

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! Great even coverage at last. High quality bottle with twist top dispenser. Even though the shade I chose was way lighter than anticipated, I tried it anyway just to see what the product can offer.

I love this product and will definitely purchase a shade thay suits my skin tone better. It glides on easily, blends like a dream and lasts the entire day. I had to wash my face well to get all of the foundation off.

This is quality at its best. Didn't dry my skin, didn't flake.or become blotchy during the day. LOVE IT! Thank you for the opportunity to test this great product.

I like this foundation because it feels so light on your skin, the coverage is medium but it also seems to be quite buildable to full coverage if you wanted. I love that it has SPF 30 as most foundations that I have previously used only have SPF 15 - I think that is amazing! It's also a great bonus that it's also water resistant as well. The shade was a perfect match to my skin tone and I really love the packaging as well .

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!

I was so excited to try this foundation as I have heard so many people rave about Shiseido over the years but I've never gotten around to actually owning any.. big regret! When this foundation arrived its packaging looked sleek and sophisticated - I was impressed! It glided onto my skin smoothly and had awesome coverage, it didnt feel too heavy and easily stayed on the entire day. It has an SPF rating of 30+ so another bonus to this awesome foundation. I had a few compliments too - that my skin looked more 'natural' than other foundations I've used so all in all I'm super happy with this product and will be purchasing again!

This foundation has some key points that set it apart from other foundations I've tried.

The twist and press packaging makes for fast application (no time wasted juggling a lid). I dispensed the foundation straight onto a flat kabuki brush and applied it in circular motions for even application. The foundation has what could only be described a very faint foundation type scent, a pleasant change from the scents of some I've tried.

The foundation is a thin consistency and feels weightless on the skin with a single layer providing medium coverage.

The product offers excellent value for money with the clever no waste dispenser and buildable coverage so you only dispense the needed amount.

The result is healthy glowing skin that lasts the day, without a heavy foundation feel.

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

Firstly, thank you Beauty Review for this opportunity to trial this foundation.

I haven't used a lot of Shiseido products, the ones I have used have been pretty good.

This foundation comes in a clear glass ml bottle with a black plastic lid which contains the pump. I chose the colour Birch, it was probably half a shade lighter than I would usually wear but it still looked really nice.

I used this with 2 different primers to see how it sat. Firstly I used my Mac prep and prim primer and applied the foundation with my real techniques foundation brush. The foundation applied evenly and smoothly while giving me a nice even coverage. I set it with Laura mercier translucent powder and then sprayed Morphe setting spray and it lasted all day and was looking fresh when I got home that evening.

The second primer I used was the Thin Lizzy primer. Again the foundation went on smoothly and evenly and gave me a nice even coverage. Again I set it with Laura Mercier translucent powder and then sprayed Maybelline setting spray. Again, the foundation lasted the day, a very good result.

The coverage is medium to heavy, although I thought it was more medium than heavy. It contains an spf 30, which is great. I couldn't really detect a scent which I don't mind.

Overall I am happy with this foundation and would consider purchasing it next time I need a new foundation.

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.

This was such an interesting product. When I first applied it, I didn't like it at all. It came out of the pump as a nice enough, easily spreadable cream, but when I started smoothing it on my face (I use my fingers, not a sponge) it seemed to go a bit clingy and quite dry, almost powdery in patches, particularly on my nose. I thought, ok, this one isn't going to be for me. But as I kept blending, it adjusted and melted more and more into my skin until it was a smooth, natural-looking finish that felt like a lightly hydrating cream. And about a minute later, once it had fully settled, I got a lovely soft, satin sheen. Beautiful. I was gobsmacked! The coverage is medium, I'd say, so any sun damage and redness is toned right down, but my skin still looks like my skin, just more even and polished. I LOVE that I can get this result without looking like I'm wearing any makeup. It lasts well and still looks fresh at the end of the day, with no colour degradation that I can see. And speaking of colour... the tone match (I got the lightest shade) is excellent, which is unusual for me, as normally even the lightest available shades are still a bit dark for me, and it's a true neutral. I imagine this means that the whole shade range might tend a bit towards the pale side, so I'd advise others to test their shade before buying. I adore the packaging; a square glass bottle with a pump top that you turn to open or close with a nice click. Very clean, quick and easy, and the pump is sensitive enough that you can get as much or as little product as you want – really helpful, as I found I didn't need much product to get the coverage I wanted. So, even though it's not cheap, considering the months and months it's going to last me, this foundation seems very cost-effective. In terms of hydration, it's better than any other foundation I've tried, and feels super comfortable and light, layered on top of my usual serum base and moisturiser. (For women with normal or oily skin rather than dry like mine, I imagine it could work well just on top of serum or primer.) And it has a very faint, pleasant, natural cream sort of fragrance and a good spf (30+), neither of which caused any reaction with my sensitive skin. So all up, this is a beautiful foundation for my dry, sensitive, ageing skin, giving a natural, softening (possibly even radiant?!), satin finish that doesn't highlight lines and wrinkles. I'm converted. I'll be buying more.