Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation SPF 30 Review & Swatches AD*

Shiseido says Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation is suitable for all skin types from dry to oily. I have combination-dehydrated skin and absolutely love it. Personally, I’d say mature and dry skin types will love this foundation as it’s super hydrating with a flattering glowy finish. Oilier skin types can also use this, but may like to powder any areas that tend to shine.

I think this is entirely up to you and also how much foundation you use. I find I don’t really need powder if I use a light layer of the product. If I build up the coverage, the finish tends to be more shimmery and then the areas where you shine the most may need a bit of powder. I definitely don’t need to put the whole face on.

If you are polishing, I would recommend a little dust on these parts. For me, this is a bit on my chin and sides of my nose.

This is such an easy foundation to apply and blend. It has a light, liquid texture that melts into the skin effortlessly and gives a gorgeous smooth finish with minimal blending.

As this is a skincare formula, it’s really great to apply with your fingers. For fuller coverage, Shiseido recommends using the HASU FUDE Foundation Brush.

This foundation is designed as a light to medium, buildable coverage foundation. In fact, I was very pleasantly surprised by how much coverage the formula provides considering its super lightweight texture.

One coat gives a light-medium coverage that is very skin perfect and beautifully glowy. You can build it to a good medium in any area you want more coverage.

A few times I’ve tried it, I’ve skipped the concealer and I haven’t really missed it. For a light-medium coverage base it has excellent skin perfecting action.

The finish of Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation is absolutely beautiful. As a constant glow seeker, I love the shimmery finish of this foundation and it’s quite buildable. A light layer gives a soft glow and you can build up the glow with an extra layer so it can be as bright as you want and you can lightly set any areas you don’t want shine.

Like I said, you can adjust the glow with this foundation. A light layer gives perfect coverage to the skin and a soft glossy shine. You can build up the glow with an extra layer without it feeling too heavy or shiny. It is so beautiful.

This foundation is great for dry and mature skin because it’s super hydrating and nourishing and gives such a juicy, healthy and youthful finish. Skincare ingredients deliver 24-hour hydration and help protect the skin barrier, plus niacinamide for smoothness and radiance.

As it has a lovely shimmery finish and I know a lot of people with oilier skin types prefer a more matte finish, it might not be an obvious choice for those with oily skin. That said, a light layer gives a very natural glow and you can powder any areas of particular concern. The formula contains niacinamide which is great for balancing the skin and regulating oil production. It is excellent for all skin types.

I’m so happy with how this foundation wears, especially as it’s a glowy skincare foundation. I’ve been wearing it without powder mostly and it sits nicely all day on my skin. I’m combination, although my skin is getting drier as I get older, and I’m prone to dehydration. I find it’s super kind on pores and keeps them minimized pretty much all day.

I don’t have melasma however I find this is great on my evening skin tone and minimizes the appearance of my hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Even a light layer gives beautiful skin-perfecting coverage and like I said, I’ve been able to skip the concealer when I want a really natural look. It’s great coverage for such a light texture.

I have some redness around my chin and nose and I find that a light layer of this foundation clears it up very quickly. It’s great for a night out and gives a very natural yet refined look.

Synchro-Skin Self Refreshing Foundation is also one of my favorite everyday foundations. I’m wearing shade 310 Silk and I find this gives a similar tone and shade to Revitalessence in 250 Sand. I find the latter seems a bit light as I apply it and then as the skincare sinks in it becomes a beautiful match.

Revitalessence gives more glow than Synchro Skin and slightly less coverage, although it’s really great for the skin as it neutralizes redness and hyperpigmentation and blurs pores and fine lines.