Shiseido isn't really a brand you see a whole ton of on the British blogosphere - and I'm not entirely sure why. Definitely in the luxury category (the financial outlay is up there with Chantecaille and By Terry, broadly speaking), I don't think I've ever heard a negative comment about a Shiseido product. When I saw the beautiful Shiseido 7 Lights Powder Illuminator, my magpie eyes lit up.
Well, I mean, look at it.
We all know I'm a sucker for a beautiful highlight. The powder colours in this palette have been carefully chosen - it's possible to use this as a highlight, highlighting blush, warm bronzer, or simply as a swish-all-over-yo'-face, "bonne mine"complexion powder. Shiseido state that this powder is designed to subtly colour-correct, and add a "sweep of radiance and luminosity to every complexion".
I'd liken the effect of this to powders like the gorgeous Guerlain Meteorites Pearls - subtle, radiant, flattering, and not at all overdone. It is on the subtle side as a highlight - more you-look-well-today than oh-my-life-I-need-sunglasses, but that is pretty everyday appropes for me. The blush can be a lovely, peachy-pink colour, and all of the powders swished together is a beautiful, radiant finishing powder, without clashing with my olive undertones.
As a finishing powder, it's very natural - you're not going to be super-matte using this powder, so if oil control is paramount, this won't do the job. I get a good 6-7 hours before any noticeable colour fade using 7 Lights Illuminator as a blush/highlight/bronzer, and 7-8 hours over a good primer using it as eyeshadow.
The texture is gorgeous - super smooth, finely milled, face-touchingly good; and is very subtly radiant - the shimmer is barely detectable (in a good way) even in direct sunlight. Even if you're a bit scared of highlighting, it's worth considering; this is so beautiful and easy to use.
Overall - love it. It's not going to stop me using my amazing Beauty Pie Highlight on my cheekbones, but for allover, subtle radiance - and the easiest travel powder option ever - I'm in.
Have you tried any Shiseido products?
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I am unsure if I have ever used any Shiseido products but I like the look of this. I have so many highlighters already that I'm unsure if it tempts me enough to actually buy it xx
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
I've tried a lot of Shiseido skincare but not so much for the makeup. It's a brand that the beauty blogsphere seems to forget though but I think it's because they don't send out lots or any PR stuff. It's the same with the brand Stila.
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
Yeah I think the lack of PR send outs does mean it's an overlooked brand on the ole blog circuit-their products are really luxurious and beautiful though!
DeleteI haven't tried any Shiseido products, but I love that they have a high SPF in their foundations/skincare so definitely intend on trying more. This is gorgeous! So pretty in the pan I don't think I would want to use it and it swatches beautifully. Radiant without being glittery, great post xxx
ReplyDeleteALittleKiran | Bloglovin
I am really enjoying using this powder. It's a lovely one-powder-for-everything option! X
DeleteI haven't heard of this before but it is sooo pretty! Love the mixture of all the shades, looks lovely swatched. Will have to keep an eye out for it xx
ReplyDeleteTamz | http://www.throughneweyesx.com
It is LUSH. Definitely worth swatching if you can find it in store somewhere!! X
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