Shu Uemura Skin:FIT Water Foundation

Today I want to share with some of you guys about what I have been using recently as a foundation. This foundation is quite interesting, definitely one of a kind. I purchased this bilayer foundation when I was traveling in Malaysia but this does not mean you cannot buy it in the United States.

So what skin type is this foundation appropriate for? 
I would say it is more suitable for those with a combo-oily skin type. It is more drying on your face therefore if you already have dry skin, it may not give you the ideal result.

I personally have more oily skin during the summer and dry skin during the winter so my skincare and makeup routine alters.

How do you use this foundation if it has two different layers?
Shu Uemura provides a sponge that they created specifically for this product. Quite impressive if you would say. Anyways, I first shake it so it forms sort of an emulsion.Then using the sponge (absorbent side) to pick up the product, put it on your skin. Using the spongey side to smudge it in.

How long did it take before you got it to look good?
I do have to admit however that it took quite a bit of time to learn how to use this product properly. My very first experience with it caused me to have a very cakey look and it was quite bad. After that first time I basically got it down.

IT TAKES SOME TIME
Wanting a natural flawless look requires time. If you are in a hurry, this is not exactly your go-to foundation. If you want a matte-finish but a liquid base foundation this is it!

NOT SWEAT PROOF
Just like any other foundation, this is not sweat-proof. I wear it only when I am attending formal events that requires me to put my face on. I don't like it when I take pictures, my face looks glossy, shiny, oily and such. I like the matte look. If you want a more natural look with some "shine" I actually use blush before I use this foundation.

How to get the inner glow/pink look?
First you apply blush to your cheeks, I mean you can be quite drastic with it. Give it a minute or so for the blush to fully soak in. Then apply the foundation to your face. Make sure you blend it well throughout your face. DON'T FORGET YOUR NECK! This gives it a nice glow from underneath.

OVERALL RATING 
Easiness : 2/5 Quite hard to learn in comparison to others
Finish look: 5/5 Since I like the matte look)
Quality: 4/5 I'm still not too sure what's the point of water being the base here since it gets evaporated
Price: 2/5 Quite expensive ~USD 42

My Skincare Routine

Two years ago I had very bad acne but now it has clear up. Many of my friends asked me what had I done differently. So here's me answering some questions . Perhaps I can post pictures when I'm a little bit more comfortable with the Internet.

1) What was the biggest change ? 

I started exercising and that caused me to sweat a lot ! I don't mean full on swearing for hours , I mean by walking a mile or so a day and sweat a little . 

2) Did you take any medications or apply any? 

No, I squeezed a lemon and mix it with a full cup of water, but after four months of improvement I calm that down a little. I would drink my water with lemon slices instead of a full lemon. I believe this works because lemon works as a detoxifier and cleared my face 

3) Why did you not take a whole lemon after just four months? 

Lemon is extremely acidic which can hurt your body (I believe) there's enough stomach acid in a body. I want my body to produce and balance the hormones to clear my face itself rather than using things. 

4) What about skincare ? 

I am very into skincare. I guess this is the Asian side of me that believes skincare works. 

5) What do you use? 

Facewash : Dermologica Ultracalming Cleanser

Scrubs : Origins Modern Friction and  Skinfood Brown Sugar Mask

Toner/Skin Softener : Dermalogica Ultracalming Toner

Emulsion : Laneige Bright Renew Emulsion 

Moisturizer: this differs by season 

(Summer) : Dermalogica Active Moist 

(Winter) : Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance or Laneige Brighten Renew Original Cream 

Serum : this depends on what I am targeting 

Now I am using Clinique Pore Refining Serum and Laneige Brighten Renew Serum

6) Do you use any facial sheet masks ? 

Yes , the black pearl mask from my beauty diary collection 

7) Do the sheet masks work ? 

It is interesting because it makes me feel good but I don't actually believe it works. It almost gives me time to sit and relax having this nice thing on my face. So to answer the question, I'm not sure. But it allows me to relax so I like that, therefore I use it. 

8) Have you heard of overnight masks ? 

Yes , I call it the lazy way to skincare. I actually invest in a lot of these because I don't have that much time for sheet masks. 

9) What kind do you use? 

-Origins Drink Up Intensive 

-Laneige Overnight Water Sleeping Pack

-Kiehl's Ultra Hydrating Overnight Masque 

10) Why so many masks? 

My skin gets extremely dry in the winter , therefore I need heavy hydration during those time. I don't use it as much in the summer . Instead I try to tackle my blackheads in the summer because i use charcoal clay mask for that and it is very drying . 

11) what's a charcoal clay mask? 

So origins makes this charcoal mask to help remove blackheads or clear pores. It is quite drying to the face but it works well. So I tend to use their Drink Up intensive mask right after to keep hydration . I have actually made it myself as well, all you need is 1 tsp of activated charcoal and 1 tsp bentonite clay , mix with a few teaspoon of water until you get your desired texture . 

12) Where did you learn about skincare ? 

Ever since young my mother taught me about it and growing up in a culture that relies heavily on it. I believe in the Korean 10-step routine but I don't have the finances for all 10. I actually make my own soaps as well for my body and through that I learned quite a lot about the ingredients that go into soapmaking which I use charcoal and clays heavily . 

Disclaimer: These are my real opinion and there were no company sponsorship to advertise any of their products.