Makeup base has become a makeup essential for foundation-wearers. We try to keep cakey patches from alleged “touch-ups” to the minimum. Besides helping foundation to stay put throughout the day, a good base can soften the texture of the skin, making it smoother and more even. Depending on the formula, some bases control shine while others provide moisture.What does the Shu Uemura UV Under Base Fluid SPF20++ do?
Read on for the review...
Shu Uemura UV Under Base Fluid SPF20++ is a watery beige lotion that claims to create a refined and smooth skin canvas for better foundation application.My initial impression on this was a positive one. I felt that the base comforted my dry skin and made it look fresher, having used it under foundation and also on its own. Well, after a month-long trial, I've decided that I'm not quite pleased with it as a make-up base. By mid-day I can expect major oil slick and my foundation will start moving around. Mind you, my skin's dry.
On its own, however, the UV Under Base Fluid is quite stunning. Infused with pearl powders, the base provides a light-reflective camouflage effect that makes small imperfections (eg. unevenness, pigmentation, broken capillaries) look less apparent. I can't help but to adore the soft-focus glow as well. Oddly enough, it didn't make my skin a lot oilier than usual throughout the day compared to when I use it with foundation. I treat this product as a sunscreen for no makeup days since the formula contains sun protection. However, the SPF is kinda low so if you have fairer skin and you're gonna be exposed to direct sunlight, I'd suggest using a separate sunscreen with higher SPF. Personally, I get can get away with SPF20++
Bottom line: I dislike it as a makeup base but fancy (not passionately in love) it as a complexion enhancer
Read reviews by Paris and Bee.
Retails at Shu Uemura counters and outlets for RM98/28g. Comes in 3 shades; Pink, Beige, Medium Beige. Currently unavailable on Shu Uemura USA website
**The product featured in this post was provided by Shu Uemura Malaysia for review by Skindeco.Net
9 comments:
By a glance, it almost looks like a cigarette box! Hehe I love the packaging! I'm in a desperate need of makeup base right now, still searching for the right one. Thank you for the review!
Thanks for the review!
Fifi: Lol! It's smaller though! May I suggest Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie? I think it performs really well for most skin types and very reliable as a makeup base :)
Jamilla: You're welcome! Hope it was helpful to you :)
I only have the "mousse" type one and I am intrigued with this! thanks for the review!
Nikki: I have the mousse one too but yet to use it. hopefully I have a better experience with that one!
u know what connie? these days i dont even bother applying primer, not because i have perfect skin, it is because i can't seem to find one works nicely for me :( it's either breaking me out or too oily
Pretty: Haven't found THE ONE eh? :(
I used to work at their counter when I was much younger and the funny thing was how all popular this UV base was. I have known women to swear by this pdt
Blovet Beauty: Yeah, the mousse version of the UV base is definitely a cult fave. I have it but i've only used it once so it's hasn't been long enough to decide if I like it or not
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