
About this product
A lightweight Japanese foundation designed to enhance skin's natural glow while providing hydration and a luminous finish that blends seamlessly into the skin.
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This foundation's standout strength is an unmistakable glow that persists for hours, with one expert calling it the most radiant among eight competitors tested. However, gurus split sharply on who it suits: one found it too dewy and pore-emphasizing for oily skin or crowded settings and too sticky for summer heat, while another praised it as a skin-enhancing finisher that works for all skin types, stays put through heat and transfer, and keeps skin hydrated all day. The difference may hinge on how much glow and dewiness appeals to you.
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A lightweight Japanese foundation designed to enhance skin's natural glow while providing hydration and a luminous finish that blends seamlessly into the skin.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 73%.
Shiseido Vitalessence Skin Glow Foundation holds a Guru Score of 73%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
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