Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation

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 love Shiseido foundations. Was devastated when they discontinued their beauty cake.

This synchro skin radiant lifting foundation wasn't one I'd heard about and eager to find a replacement for their beauty cake, I was excited to get on this trial.

My skin type: I'm in the 40-something age group, with some fine lines, a couple of deeper forehead creases, reasonably even skin tone but with some red areas and pigmentation.

The bottle is fabulous. It's a pump dispenser, with a twist lid to open/close. It doesn't dispense too much product with one pump. One pump was plenty for the coverage I wanted, but note that this foundation is buildable too. It says to shake it before use and I'd recommend this as my first application (and I didn't shake it) was quite a matte look, however, when I shook it first, I got a more luminous/radiant finish.

The foundation is quite light weight when dispensing, but when applying it has what I'd consider a more full coverage. One single application concealed redness, pigmentation and even took care of dark circles. I tried applying with a brush and beauty blender and preferred the more natural look with the brush. Beauty blender tended to give that more full coverage look. As the day progresses I found the foundation settled a little, and looked more natural, than the heavy finish at the start of the day. If I went a little too heavy handed I did find that the foundation settled into my deeper forehead wrinkles, but that seems a normal experience with most foundations I've used. It didn't dry my skin too much, and seemed to last the day reasonably well. Some of my pigmentation started coming through towards the end of the day. Unlike some full coverage foundations I didn't feel my skin was too tight or overly dry at the end of the day, but I did prefer to take my makeup off as soon as I could end of the day - so maybe not as hydrating as I'm used to with other foundations. The Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation however was definitely A LOT more hydrating than their much loved beauty cake, with the same kind of coverage!

I did find the foundation felt better through the day with a primer under it, usually using my hydrating primer. It probably helped with staying power also through the day.

All in all I really liked this foundation. It's definitely in that medium/full camp for coverage, so not for those that want a really light application, unless you tried maybe mixing with a serum perhaps.

It looks like it would last a really long time too given how little you need for amazing coverage.

All in all, a fantastic foundation that I'll continue using

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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!