SKII • Cellumination Essence-In Foundation • Crème

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*TOP REVIEWER* alison_k on 4/23/2013 12:03:00 PM more reviews by alison_k

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This is a decent enough foundation, I do like it but for the price and the hassle of having it shipped from Japan I don't like it enough to buy it again! It does give nice coverage, the finish is a bit too shiny for my tastes and it does highlight any dry patches. The color is pretty good, I bought shade 310 which looked like the palest yellow-toned color that this stockist had (I purchased online and so was unsure what the color would look like in person). But it's actually a pretty good match for my pale skin. I bought the refill only, not the proper case to put it in, and the refill cost me $60.00 plus shipping. I live in Florida and this foundation does actually slide off my face in the heat and humidity. I will continue to use but it is doubtful I will repurchase. It actually reminds me a bit of Cover Girl's Aquasmooth foundation (minus the swirly part though).

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*TOP REVIEWER* visee on 2/11/2013 1:40:00 AM more reviews by visee

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is one of my favorite foundations and I've repurchased it a couple of times already. Although its a cream foundation, the texture is light and it gives my skin a nice glowy finish. Coverage can be built up if needed. I apply it mostly with a sponge due to the morning rush, but it also works well (but takes more time) with a foundation brush. Oil control is average, but I think it lasts quite nicely on my skin all day (it just looks glowy and doesn't turn into an oil slick), and it doesn't break me out.

The foundation comes in a refill plastic casing and sponge that is sold separately from the compact mirrored casing. You can just buy the refill, but the casing is supposed to help keep the cream foundation from drying out. I have both now, but started out with just the refill and didn't notice any drying out as long as you close the white refill case tightly after use. One refill lasts around 3-4 months of almost daily use. As with all SKII products, this is very pricey, but I keep going back to this foundation after trying others and it's become a staple.

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