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Moisturizers - Shiseido - The Skincare Day Essential Moisturizer Light

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rated 3.0(38 reviews)

  • Average Rating: 3.0
  • 36% would buy again
  • Package Quality: 4.2
  • Price: $$$

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rated 2 of 5 Emlyli on 8/24/2009 9:24:00 PM More reviews by Emlyli

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown

It's a good thing that I got this product for cheap because it SUCKED. I have pretty dry skin and all it did for me was make my skin look greasy for the whole day! Though it has an SPF, which might be the only good thing about it, I'd rather use some cheap baby lotion.

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rated 1 of 5 660eugenia on 8/9/2009 9:13:00 PM More reviews by 660eugenia

Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

It is very hard to say for which type of skin it is made. Very strange substance, nothing moisturizing in it, it is as sticky as melted ice-cream, leaves horrible film on a skin, which does not allow any air trough, so all my face starts sweating uncontrollably. I feel like I have to be paid for such terrible experience

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rated 1 of 5 erika_let on 7/8/2009 5:30:00 AM More reviews by erika_let

Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Nice scent ( not too over-powering ), beautiful packaging but like a lot of the reviewers, I find that this too sticky for my liking. Despite being the Lightest moisturizer of this range, even a tiny amount makes my skin look like an oil slick. Skin looks shiny & pores are exaggerated.
Won't be re-purchasing. continued >>

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rated 2 of 5 xsamilee on 1/10/2009 4:43:00 AM More reviews by xsamilee

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Like the rest of the Shiseido The Skincare line, this product smells really comforting. It takes a long time to absorb into my skin and makes my skin look really shiny. The good thing about this product is that you don't need a lot of it ... even so ... with a really small amount, it still looks like you have a really oily face.

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rated 2 of 5 Eastend_Snob on 12/8/2008 10:43:00 PM More reviews by Eastend_Snob

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown

Pros:
(1) Beautiful white pump action bottle
(2) Lovely white moisturizing fluid
(3) Nice fragrance
(4) Very moisturizing (one drop goes a long way)
Cons:
(1) Horrible greasy sensation on my face
(2) Takes forever and a day to sink into my skin
(3) I look like I've been slaving over a hot stove by lunchtime.
(4) Broke me out.
Need I say more?

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rated 5 of 5 jomdaly on 12/28/2007 7:54:00 AM More reviews by jomdaly

Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Blond, Other, Other Eyes: Green

This is the best moisturizer I have tried. It has a light, but tolerable scent and does not aggrevate my rosecea. I do have to wait several minutes before I apply my makeup. The price is outrageous, and I am hoping I can find enough change in the bottom of my purse to justify another purchase.

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rated 3 of 5 skp on 8/2/2007 7:23:00 AM More reviews by skp

Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Liked it, didn't love it, but it seemed to do what it was supposed to do- lightly moisturize and some spf. Went to the store to get some more, and it's discontinued, one weight of moisturizer in this line now. Oh well, chance to try somebody else's moisturizer.

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rated 2 of 5 rucci80 on 7/18/2007 5:26:00 AM More reviews by rucci80

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Nothing outrageous happened to my skin. It was supposed to be the holy grail for combination asian skin, but I didnt notice much difference. Only that after awhile my cheeks were a bit dry but T zone oil seemed controlled.
Texture is very light, bit oily, but smell was fresh. The package was simple cos u can see how much u have left and the pump was very useful too.
I wouldnt buy it again as I was disappointed and ended up using extra night cream on my dry cheeks, but having said that my T zone was less prone to break out. Not worth the hype and money though.

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rated 1 of 5 top reviewerLUVrascal on 2/18/2007 4:12:00 PM More reviews by LUVrascal

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Hazel

This was a miss for me. I have combo/sensitive skin with no acne but I can react easily. This was very fluid, light, it spreads easily, and it leaves a matte finish. But it doesn't seem to absorb into my skin---it leaves a slight film that just coats my face and neck. It felt uncomfortable having a moisturizer just sit there on top of my skin like that. Not to mention that the fragrance was extremely strong and almost perfume-like. After a week it broke me out in hives. Taking this back to Sephora.

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rated 1 of 5 top reviewerzoeferret on 1/23/2007 7:30:00 PM More reviews by zoeferret

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse Eyes: Brown

This didn't do anything for me either-except irritate my skin. ( I have acne, combo skin BTW ) I really wanted like this too.

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rated 2 of 5 top reviewerDaniela1977 on 1/15/2007 7:08:00 AM More reviews by Daniela1977

Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown

NOTING DO FOR ME
is like putting water on my face

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rated 4 of 5 alissss on 10/18/2006 5:18:00 AM More reviews by alissss

Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Red, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel

i am happy with this as a day moisturiser. spf creams usually are so heavy and even though my skin is so dry i need to deal with that with a good thick cream at night otherwise with spf i found i feel sticky all day. this one is the lightest moisturiser with spf i have tried. spf 10 is great for me as i live in london. i am not sure, most studies say no difference beyond 15 anyway just psychological. i got this at duty free at a great price and i love the packaging. will buy again as day moisturiser.

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rated 1 of 5 aimeeb12 on 8/31/2006 1:36:00 PM More reviews by aimeeb12

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Hazel

I am just happy that I was able to get a sample of this w/out buying it! I tried this light moisturizer for about three days & then noticed some clogged pores that turned into cystic pimples. I know that it's the product when my skin reacts this way. The other thing I didn't like about this moisturizer was that like other reviewers mentioned, it left me SUPER greasy. For ref., I have combo skin w/an oily t-zone & normal cheeks. I would not rec this product to anyone w/oily, combo, acne prone, or sensitive skin. I can maybe see those w/ really dry skin liking this product. continued >>

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rated 1 of 5 swiftychic2000 on 7/31/2006 11:27:00 PM More reviews by swiftychic2000

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Didnt like this at all. Was greasy and left a yucky residue. I dont recommend it for anyone except those of you with super dry parched skin.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewerprettiesnow on 7/4/2006 10:07:00 AM More reviews by prettiesnow

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Great moisturizer that helps to moisturize my skin and protects it from UV rays. The only minus thing is it does not keeps my face matte...but neither does it makes it real oily.

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rated 5 of 5 katymiro on 5/31/2006 10:21:00 AM More reviews by katymiro

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Hazel

It's the best moisturizer for me, a combination skin owner.It's light from one hand, and moisturizes well my skin on cheeks, which tends to be dry.
The only thing which prevents me from buying it again- low SPF, 10 isn't enough for my area

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rated 3 of 5 horn2 on 4/26/2006 12:05:00 PM More reviews by horn2

Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I'm not sure about this one. It's way to light to use in the winter..I'll have to try it under my Shiseido sunscreen in the summer. I think the SPF is too low for this product. The good thing is that it does make your skin soft. But I am not sure it is all that wonderful to warrant the price. I think there are probably better out there. I'll update in the summer, but for now, it's not bad, it's just not a product I find necessary to add to my routine. Especially when I already have the Shiseido and Becca Tinted Moisturizers to use.

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rated 1 of 5 top reviewersnow_ice on 1/31/2006 4:34:00 AM More reviews by snow_ice

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

Unfortunately this is one of the product that i have to say I dont like it. It does the job in hydrating, and that's it... nothing special. The most important thing that i don't like about this is that it's too greasyyy! At first I got it in the normal one and then i went back to exchange for the Light one but it's still super greasy for my combo skin.

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rated 2 of 5 agad on 12/12/2005 7:38:00 AM More reviews by agad

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I didn't like this product very much. I have normal/dry skin and it felt oily and sticky. I also got a couple of pimples the next day. I can't say for certain that it was because of this moisturiser but I think it was.
Smells nice but that's about it. The SPF is neither here or there.

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rated 5 of 5 shesseder on 9/9/2005 5:03:00 PM More reviews by shesseder

Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

First I was afraid it was going to cause me breakouts or be too greasy for my oily skin, but I decided to give it a try anyway. And now I'm very impressed with the results.
It contains SPF 10, which I think is fine for me since I stay inside all day. It spreads easily and absorbs very fast. I use only a small amount (dime size)and it's enough to cover my face and neck. The smell isn't too strong. What I like the most is that it doesn't cause pimples and my face doesn't look greasy, it looks moisturized.
Update: I found something I don't like about this moistuizer: It doesn't prevent pimples. And I don't think this product is bad because it doesn't advertise anywhere that it's going to prevent pimples. But before, I've been using a moisturizer that prevented them, so I had forgotten how bad my pimples used to be. So my conclusion is: this moisturizer doesn't cause breakouts, but if you normally get pimples every month, try something that is going to moisturize and prevent blemishes. continued >>

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