Primer Reviews: Kanebo Sensai Smoothing Water Make-Up Base
This is a new primer from Kanebo. It looks and feels like water yet it performs like a silicon primer. I was skeptic. How can makeup last without silicon?
I have been struggling with primer after my face did a 180 degree turn and became dry. My beloved silicon formulas were drying my skin and leaving my makeup in patches. I realized with regret that I needed to make a change into more moisturizing formulas.
This primer was created to smooth and firm the skin prior to makeup application. It boasts the ingredient cellulose. This creates a invisible veil that leaves skin smoother and a perfect canvas for makeup. It also boasted improved moisture results. According to Kanebo, after 30 minutes after application, the moisture content in the tested area rose by more than 400%. This is a pretty speedy and high stat but I am game.
The primer is very watery yet feels like a lotion. This is a surprisingly weird yet cool texture. It did not melt into the skin right away. In fact it sat on the face. I rolled with it and got a cup of coffee. By the time I got back to my mirror it was set. Not exactly dry but you could tell it was safe to start putting on your makeup. It looked super hydrated yet had that glass-like appearance of a silicon.
The Smoothing Water Make-Up Base works better alone with just foundation. It does not need any moisturizers or serums. The foundations I tested with it are as follows, Kanebo Fluid Finish, La Mer, Carmindy and Make Up Forever High Definition foundation. All lasted well through a harrowing 8 hour workday. I found the best results with La Mer and Kanebo.
This is a new primer from Kanebo. It looks and feels like water yet it performs like a silicon primer. I was skeptic. How can makeup last without silicon?
I have been struggling with primer after my face did a 180 degree turn and became dry. My beloved silicon formulas were drying my skin and leaving my makeup in patches. I realized with regret that I needed to make a change into more moisturizing formulas.
This primer was created to smooth and firm the skin prior to makeup application. It boasts the ingredient cellulose. This creates a invisible veil that leaves skin smoother and a perfect canvas for makeup. It also boasted improved moisture results. According to Kanebo, after 30 minutes after application, the moisture content in the tested area rose by more than 400%. This is a pretty speedy and high stat but I am game.
The primer is very watery yet feels like a lotion. This is a surprisingly weird yet cool texture. It did not melt into the skin right away. In fact it sat on the face. I rolled with it and got a cup of coffee. By the time I got back to my mirror it was set. Not exactly dry but you could tell it was safe to start putting on your makeup. It looked super hydrated yet had that glass-like appearance of a silicon.
The Smoothing Water Make-Up Base works better alone with just foundation. It does not need any moisturizers or serums. The foundations I tested with it are as follows, Kanebo Fluid Finish, La Mer, Carmindy and Make Up Forever High Definition foundation. All lasted well through a harrowing 8 hour workday. I found the best results with La Mer and Kanebo.
I applied my makeup with my beauty blender sponge. The only change I made was using less foundation with the Kanebo Fluid Finish. This formula just requires less product to be used.
The Smoothing Make-Up Base retails for $45 and is available at http://www.kanebo.com/, select Saks, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys. Call 1-866-271-6815 for other retailers and any questions.
The Smoothing Make-Up Base retails for $45 and is available at http://www.kanebo.com/, select Saks, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys. Call 1-866-271-6815 for other retailers and any questions.
Disclaimer: A press sample of this product was provided by Kanebo.
Labels: Kanebo, Press Sample, Primers, Sensai Smoothing Water Make-Up Base
posted by Annieytown @ 5:24 AM
4 Inspired Comments
4 Inspired Comments:
I must try this! If only I'd known about this earlier I would've purchased it during Bergdorf's beauty event =X
Hi Annie, What is your HG primer? Is it this one?
where can i purchase this and the fluid finish foundation online? i don't live in the US anymore =(
Adorei o seu blog *.*
It's very good :D
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