Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturiser Review

It's a light watery texture but creamy at the same time and easily absorbed too, it penetrates quite quickly into the skin

Gives good moisture, and leaves it with a matte finish would be excellent for oily skin, but I have dry skin so I need that extra nourishment, the refining enriched cream is perfect.

My skin has been a lot brighter since using this moisturizer, It claims to be fantastic for reducing pores too, but my pores aren't that big so I cant comment on that result.

Comes in a handy pump bottle but I don't really like the look of the packaging of these products, I just find them boring, no colour or interesting design on them at all. A lot of people have commented bout the strong floral smell, yet I find it quite pleasant and its not as strong as some natural/organic products that I have tried and it's a lovely smell.

I got the Ibuki starter kit from Farmers just to try it out, It cost about $58, really glad I purchased to try as I absolutely love these products

I got this in my goodiebox a sample size of . It was an 18 ml pottle which lasted just over a month. Using at night only. This being said I can't comment about packaging as I believe it comes in a bottle form.

The instant you open it you're hit the smell of amazingness. That's the scent lol because I can't pinpoint the scent, however I can say it's amazingly scented but delicate if there is such a thing.

It glides on smoothly, now when I say glides, it doesn't slip slide, nor is it greasy it glides. It's delicate and light and absorbs very well. Very cooling and fresh instant feeling of rejuvenation. Almost has a silky feeling. A little goes a long way and spreading it from the décolletage upwards feels so amazing. I used quite a bit and indulged in the product.

The cream had me feeling pampered and it did make some difference to my skin with slight change to even my skin tone and some minimizing of my pores. Leaving me regretful to wash it off in the morning as I woke in the morning with a fresh feeling face. Definitely non oily being a product for my oily combination skin. Although a very nice product it is slightly out if my budget.I'll have to save up if a 18 ml lasted 1 month 75 ml would last a while,making it worth the cash . I actually would love the whole set and possibly the starter set would be financially beneficial.

I got a sample size of this in my goodie box but it actually lasted me about a month. It's really lovely and smooth. It's easily applied and absorbed. I can't pinpoint the scent but it smells expensive! A nice delicate scent, not overpowering. I love the feel of it on my skin, it's not at all greasy. It is definitely super hydrating but I can get similar results with cheaper products.

I got a sample size from a subscription service. It was an 18ml pottle and lasted me around a month, so it’s safe to say a little goes a long way with this product.

The scent was nice but not overpowering which was great. The texture was thick and creamy but definitely not greasy. It soaked right in and left a smooth, silky, well moisturised, hydrated feeling to my skin.

I have dry, sometimes flaky skin so love creams like this for night time use and day time use during warmer months.

After using this continuously for a month my dry flaky skin calmed right down and looked so much better. I have used many intense thick moisturisers that claim to be great for dry skin but don’t really work. This was fabulous.

I didn’t notice any visible difference with reduced marks or pore size but my skins texture improved with use.

If I could afford the full size I would have no hesitation purchasing this again.

I won this as a prize just recently in a starter pack on here and after using the product for a month or so now, I am pleasantly surprised how my skin feels.The lotion leaves my skin feeling so soft and silky and well moisturised and I love the delicate scent which is not overpowering unlike some other cleansers.I would be tempted to buy this at some stage in the near future as it does do what it says and i'm loving the results,my skin feels and look healthier.

You've got to hand it to Shiseido - they know what they are doing. Although I haven't used this moisturiser long enough to assess whether it fulfills all their promises, I did find it rubbed in easily, it smelt nice and it was a lovely creamy texture. It felt a little artificial, but was a lovely soothing product to use.

Bought this overseas in a trial set with the softening concentrate after a recommendation at a store. I don't REALLY know what I need in face care as my skin is up and down, but this has been pretty good. Biggest plus for me is it didn't cause any acne to my acne prone skin, def recommend it!

The splurb on Shiseido's website about Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturiser Enriched reads as follows:  "This lightweight, multi-action cream intensively corrects the appearance of unevenness from visible pores, blemish marks and skin roughness by helping to build skin's strength to resist problems. Renews the appearance of skin, revealing a richly hydrated look and feel for ready for anything skin all day long. Formulated with PhytoResist Complex that helps enhance skin’s natural moisture factors, refines texture and builds skin’s resistance to external stressors. Renews the skin’s surface to reveal an incredibly smooth, uniform texture. Lightweight cream formula with a rich, moist feeling."

Upon opening the tub, I instantly noticed the fragrance.  It's highly fragranced, so if you have sensitive skin that's prone to flare-ups, definitely spot test this product!  I'm not a fan of jar packaging for various reasons (it's unhygienic having to dip fingers in, ingredients become unstable when constantly exposed to air, etc.) and would definitely prefer a squeeze tube or pump action dispenser.  Apparently this is available in both a tub and a pump dispenser.  

Fragrance aside, the cream has a lightweight, creamy texture that glides over the skin, instantly hydrating and leaves skin feeling luxuriously soft and smooth with no greasiness.  It actually has an almost matte feel after the moisturiser has had time to sink in and on a "make-up free" day, it left my naturally oily skin feeling almost matte and shine-free for a few extra hours.  Bonus!

At almost a dollar per ml, this is an expensive moisturiser and probably not one that many can afford to buy on an ongoing basis.  It definitely lives up to the promise of hydrating skin and leaving it feeling smoother, although it did not diminish the appearance of visible pores and blemish marks for me. 

I happened to get a cold while using this product and applied the soothing, hydrating cream every morning to my very dry nose (which was red and sore from days of blowing) and it stopped the skin around my nose from flaking and cracking like it usually does when I get sick, so it definitely lives up to most of the promises mentioned in the splurb on their website!  

This was suggested to me as a night cream by my local shiseido counter crew. I have combination skin which is starting to show signs of ageing, so I need a good moisturizer yet one which isnt too heavy or oily. This definately ticks the boxes for me.

I love how this has a pump applicator, as I find one pump is the perfect amount for my face and neck. This has more of a heavy fragrance than the Ibuki protective moisturizer, and is a wee bit creamier and therefore a little more hydrating. I find this sinks into my skin beautifully.

I am a big fan of this range and will continue to use and repurchase (as finances allow!)

My local Shiseido counter lady recommended I try a travel set of this range, cleanser, softening essence and refining moisturiser. It was nice.

The moisturiser is very thin and rubs in quickly and easily.

It is highly fragranced but all Shiseido is. It is not a natural range of skin care but it isn't marketed like that either and I'm fine with it. I don't have sensitive skin and I didnt have any reaction.

It hydrated my skin and I really liked the whole range, the cleanser is especially great.

I think this is very much suited for the 20's-30's age group. I'm late 30's and feel it wasn't quite enough for me, it was way too light.

When I next went in to the counter to maybe repurchase I'm full size the lady recommended totally different products. Needless to say I left without purchasing as I didn't feel she knew what she was on about.