Review: Shu Uemura the Lightbulb Fluid Foundation

Hi guys,

Today I would like to share my review on the Shu Uemura the Lightbulb Fluid Foundation that I've tried recently.

I went to Shu Uemura to try their Lightbulb Foundation. This series have the Lighbulb Fluid Foundation which comes with a sponge, and the other which is the Lightbulb Essence Foundation. Both are more of the dewy, hydrating foundation.

The one I've tried has a better coverage, while the Essence foundation has lesser coverage, since it contains essential oil in the foundation which is more hydrating and more sheer.

Before I go into my review, I would like to share with you my skin type. I have combination skin, dry on the cheeks but oily on my T-zone area. Moreover, Singapore is really very hot and humid which is very hard to not sweat.

I bought the foundation and the foundation brush petal 55! I heard good reviews about the brush and hence thought to buy that and use it together with their foundation. 😛  For the foundation, the color I used is no. 574, I find it more of the yellowish undertone.

This foundation also have a scent to it when you apply on your face. For those who do not like scented foundation, you may need to consider this.

The below photo is how it looks after I've applied the foundation using the foundation brush.

After applying foundation.

Full makeup look

I actually like the dewy finish on my face, the effect of the foundation is what I like. It has enough coverage to cover my dark circles and some scar on my face but yet very lightweight and does not feel sticky. It helps to minimise pores a bit too. 

I also wear this makeup for the whole day to test if it is long lasting and the effect of this foundation after long hours.

However, after about 4-5 hours outside, even though I'm under aircon environment, my T-zone area and under nose area start to become oily and the foundation start to melt a little. The cheek area looks fine but the pores were not as concealed, pores start to enlarge a little and the face look a little too oily glowy.

In conclusion, I think this foundation suited more for people with dry skin as it is really moisturising, it does not make you feel tight on the skin. For people with oily skin, you may need to avoid this as this will be too moisturise for you. 

For people with normal/combination skin, who like natural dewy look, non-cakey makeup, you will really like this foundation. Using this foundation, please take note to apply oil or sebum control primer on the oily area before applying this foundation. Besides, also apply a thin layer of oil control loose powder on those area to make it more long lasting.

Other than this, I really like the dewy finish that this foundation gives. It will be suitable to put on this makeup for party or occasions. 👍👍

Hope my review helps those who are interested in this foundation. I would still think it is best for you to go try it on to see how you really like about this product before buying it. 😉

SheriiLoves

Long ago Osaka drugstore haul!!

Hi,

It's been awhile since I last posted on my blog.

I know I owe you guys this post for a long long time...... Sorry for the delay.... >.<

I was hesitant and wonder if I should post this since I didn't buy much during my Osaka trip.

Here's all that I've bought!!

I've bought a lot of facial masks (Minon, Saborino, Queen's Premium Mask), Mote Liner Brown Black, blushers from Chifure and Cezanne. Lastly, it's the Allie sunblock.

For the 3 types of masks, I've tried all of them already. Each of them serve different purposes. For Minon, I really love it because it is for sensitive skin. It helps to soothe the skin and hydrates well. The only thing I don't like about it is that the texture of the content is sticky and thick. However, when you put it on, you will feel very comfortable and it does not cause any reaction to your skin.

As for the Queen's Premium Mask, I bought the one which is for minimising pores and cleansing mask. I actually didn't feel much of the pores minimising effect, and the sheet mask is very thick. It is not very hydrating as well for me. So I find it alright.

Lastly is the Saborino morning mask. I like this very much. When you don't have much time in the morning to apply all your skincare products step by step, this mask will save lots of preparation time!!! You just need to apply it for 1min, and it helps to hydrate your skin really well. It replaces your toner and moisturiser, yet it is not sticky which is good to use before applying your makeup.

Saborino has different flavor for their morning masks, and it is really very popular in the Japan drugstore. Their products always out of stock in most of the drugstore!! But I really think it is worth it. 👍👍👍

Besides the facial masks, I also bought Flowfushi eyeliner. Most of you may know that their mascara is really popular. I bought it before when I went to Tokyo in 2015. However, to my oily eyelids it still do smudge a little. Therefore, I did not buy their mascara this time.

I heard a lot of good reviews about their eyeliner as well so I bought it this time. AND IT IS REALLY LONG LASTING!!!! It does not smudge, and the brush is really soft and flexible. When you draw the eyeliner especially on the lash line, it does not irritate your eyes and you can draw nicely even for beginners. Even they are so long lasting, when you remove your makeup using cleansing oil or eye-lip remover, you can still remove it easily. That's what I like about it too.

For the drugstore blushers, Chifure and Cezanne are really cheap and good!!! The blush are easy to blend and the powder texture is smooth. If I remember correctly, they each only cost a few dollars and yet the texture is amazing. For those who are visiting Japan, and if you are interested, I would strongly recommend you to get one of them. They have a wide range of products and color choices, which is also something I like about their brand.

Lastly, the Allie sunblock. It is actually from Kanebo, and what I understand from the packaging, is that this pink version is for sensitive skin, no mineral content. I chose this because I know I cannot use product with mineral content. They have another one with the turqoise color which stated moisturized hydrating sunblock.

I like this sunblock is because it has cooling effect, and it is not sticky, very comfortable when you apply on your face. However, the thing I don't like about it is that the whitening effect on the face is quite obvious, and when I apply I can smell alcohol in the content. It is still acceptable as after applying you will not smell the alcohol anymore. I wouldn't recommend it as I find it alright, not exactly one of the best sunblock I've used so far.

Ok, this is really all that I have. Hope this still helps those who are researching for Japan drugstore products that are worth buying.

Thanks for visiting my blog!!!

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