Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting 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.

I am really impressed with this foundation. I haven't used a Shiseido foundation for quite some time. This one is in a really nice and stylish pump bottle and looks high end.

I got the ivory colour and it blends well into my fair skin. The formula is lovely. It's lightweight but coverage is very good. Although it covers blemishes well and looks great, it doesnt feel heavy and thick like some other foundations.

My skin is sensitive but I have been absolutely fine with this foundation. It actually makes my skin feel nourished and mositurised and leaves a lovely natural finish.

I like the pump, which is hygenic and easy to use.

A great 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!

Loved this foundation!!! It’s creamy and gives a medium to full coverage on my skin without any caking. The coverage is great and more importantly it’s long lasting too. What I love is that it is dewy but not shiney.

I tried applying with a sponge and my fingers and preferred using my fingers.

Would I buy it?? Yes I most definitely would......if the rrp was not $79!!!

I have found it hard to find a foundation that works with my skin, so was excited to try this. The packaging is minimal which is great and the instructions on the box are simple and easy to read. The box also has a QR code you can scan to get additional information and instructions about the product. The bottle itself is nice and simple with a twist to pump lid which minimizes mess. The foundation is almost silky and goes on easily. I loved the coverage I got with the foundation which is buildable, making my skin colour even covering the red blotchy patches I have. SPF 30 being an added bonus. Unfortunately this was about all I liked about this foundation. I found it only lasted a couple of hours max before it started going cakey and patchy. It also made my fine lines appear worse. I do work in a cold environment so may have a little to do with it, although I also used when not working. I tried with and without a primer, moisturized and waited 5 mins, also moisturized and applied straight away. For me, this foundation is a no go, so still looking for the right one for me.

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 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.

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

This trial confirmed many of my fears about dropping a moderate amount of money on foundation online without testing it in a store.

To select the shade for this trial I plugged three I know fit me into an online foundation matcher. Obviously being a new product it wasn’t available on my go-to site but another told me I should go for the shade 230 Alder.

Side by side with my current foundation (NARS Sheet Glow in Vallauris) it looked a completely different shade and I was really concerned. The first time I put it on on a work day I immediately took it off again thinking it looked too heavy. But when I tried again for a night out I decided it actually looked quite good!

I think it’s fantastic this product is SPF30 - that's a massive selling point for me. On the other hand the twist pump cap took a bit of fiddling with at first to work (user error rather than faulty cap).

The Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation is a medium weight foundation which can be built up, covers imperfections very nicely and felt fresh for hours. It smooths on beautifully and I love the texture, but it didn’t seem to set without a powder and often when I looked in a mirror there was some weird line on my  face where I’d obviously touched my face. When I rinsed it off with water the oil drops were obvious - it seems more oil based than other foundations I use.

The Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation hides fine lines as promised but I felt this actually seemed to weigh down my face by drawing attention to the baggy circles under my eyes which was concerning for me. Perhaps I need to up the rest of my makeup game to distract from this instead of just relying on foundation!

Overall the Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation is perfect for a night out but I don't feel it's right for me as a daytime foundation.

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.