I scored this off my Nana as she had too many primer back ups and decided it was a good time to try out a different one since I'd just run out. I have now used the entire tube of this.
It just comes in simple black squeeze tube with a precision tip. I like how easy it is to pack and its very easy to use. A little bit of product goes along way so it is best to start out with just a little squeeze.
The product is tinted but only very slightly - I am unsure if it just comes in the one tint or numerous as I have the lightest one but it seems to go lighter on the skin to create a blank canvas.
It's easy to apply and rub into the skin, I usually just use my hands for this. My makeup doesn't seem to budge with this product either. I personally don't find it revolutionary as it doesn't colour correct or anything but it does leave my makeup looking flawless all day.
I'm not sure if I would repurchase as I want to try out some more primers first but it defintiely doesn't dissapoint as a high end primer. It does what is asked of it. But for $71 it is quite a hit to the budget so would definitely try a tester before commiting to a tube. The tube does last a decent amount of time though but I think I just want to see what else is on the market first.
As a fan of Shiseidos skincare, I jumped at the chance to purchase this off a friend at a much lower cost. Primer is a must for my dry skin and I had high expectations for this given both the brand name and the cost.
This comes in a sleek black tube and looks and feels expensive. Getting the product out is no fuss as the tube is easy to squeeze and the nozzle is pointed which helps to avoid any unnecessary product squirting out.
In terms of the primer itself, it comes out in a lightly flesh toned colour. Once this is applied to skin it becomes clear - as in if you are a deep skin tone this isn't going to create a white cast. The primer is pretty thick but I haven't had any issues blending it into my skin.
Upon using this my skin felt the same as wearing no primer - what I mean is this didn't feel moisturising or drying. It just felt like skin. It also didn't make my skin look different - it didn't fill pores or create any softening of lines.
In fact, this is my gripe with this primer - aside from helping extend the life of my makeup, I fail to see that it did much of anything! It didn't change the look of my skin at all or make it feel different. If this weren't so pricey it probably wouldn't bother me much, as it did extend the life of my makeup. But at $71 I would expect it to do a lot more.
Truth be told I will use this up because I paid for it but I definitely wouldn't purchase it again. There are less expensive options on the market that do the exact same thing (if not more).
Tips: Spend your money elsewhere, there are less expensive primers that work the same - if not better.