Ben Nye

It really is translucent but it gave me an overly powdery/ unnatural look after a few hours even when I set it really well. I even used a setting spray on top of the powder so that it will sit well on my skin. TBH my makeup looks better with just the setting spray. IDK what went wrong. I really wanted to like this.

I use the Japanese in winter and Lite Chinese in summer - not as foundation as it’s quite thick, but as undereye concealer. Incredibly easy to work into the skin (I use my fingers) and lasts all day with a light application of setting powder. I’ll buy these forever.

Oh. Oh my. Oh. My. God. HG alert. This is what $14? I have probably 200 bottles of high end, low end foundation, you name it. Do you have oily skin? This stays on all day, is so easy and leaves skin with a semi matte finish and by the end of the day I'd say satin. I apply with a damp beauty blender and set with loose powder or not, up to you. The colors apply/set to a lighter shade than the pan. I'd say I'm NC20-25 in Mac. I got barely beige ( perfect winter shade) and Japanese ( perfect summer shade). But I'd even venture to go Shinsei light or Shinsei fair. This is amazing, looks natural and you gotta try it!

I mixed it in my glycerin and aloe juice mix that I use as a setting spray (that I use regularly without irritation). I only used about 1/2 teaspoon of it for 3oz of fluid (glycerin & liquid). It smells less horrible than the pure liquid. But it made my skin burn and sting both diluted (as in the spray, I may try it with less and see if I tolerate it) and undiluted.

The smell out of the bottle is horrible, just unbearable. For me the smell alone is a deal-breaker. As is the skin irritation. I was hoping this would be a good mixing medium or liner sealer. Maybe I'm using it wrong?

After reading several good reviews, as well as one (youtube video) by Wayne Goss, I ordered one of these in Carnation Pink. It's everything people have said. Good pigment, buildable, easy to blend. I've had it on for 6 hours and it still looks great. If you have really oily skin, you might want to blot and set with powder, but I just love the dewy finish.
THE PRICE is $7.00, for a generous amount! I would compare this to Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge, but at a fraction of the price. Available online through various sources. This comes in about 8 different colors, I believe.
Get online and check out all of the Ben Nye stuff. They're super and super affordable!