Shu uemura petal skin cushion review

In a world of fancy cutesy packaging, some products that are more simply-packaged can get lost in the midst – but I’m sure this new foundation from Shu Uemura isn’t one of them 😀 After all, it’s like me – round, short and tubs, but I still hold my own against the hordes of SYT bloggers hurhurhur.

Available in 11 shades. Now if my memory serves me right, the 3– shades have pink tones, while 5– is neutral and 7– has beige/yellow tones. The higher the middle digit, the lighter the shade. i.e. 784 is lighter than 774.

I say…

The Packaging: A relatively short rounded bottle. It’s got a frosted matte finish, and the click-cap opens to reveal a pump dispenser for hygienic usage.

The Scent: Not much scent.

The Texture/Finish: Now general impressions of Shu Uemura are that it’s a delicate, feminine Japanese brand, which might therefore beget the perception that its foundations will give a natural finish (like how its Blanc chroma cushion is). But yay, this creamy smooth foundation glides across the skin easily to give surprisingly high coverage with just one layer. It covers major blemishes and dark circles, and sets into a semi-matte finish with dewiness/glow on selective portions of the face, such as your cheekbones, nose bridge etc. What’s more, I notice that it does cover up the enlarged pores effectively enough, and smoothening out the skin’s surface too. All these, all while creating a finish that doesn’t look overly made-up.

The Verdict: I’m very impressed with this – it’s definitely earned one of the top spots on my list of foundations. It has average sebum control, with the skin showing some shine about 4-6 hours after initial application. I love that it doesn’t oxidise at the end of a long day, but instead, slowly disappears. Another major plus point is its colour range- it comes in 11 shades that cater to a range of skintones. I’ve been using it with just my fingers for application, and there’s not much need for blending – it doesn’t streak nor cake. But if you’re into brush applications, Shu Uemura has also launched a Petal 55 Foundation Brush (SGD$80) with a shape that allows for firm gripping – I know, I know, the brush does indeed cost more than the foundation ($68), but there’s a reason (click here to read more). If you’re looking for a new foundation, I’m definitely recommending this – it suits my combi-oily skin type, and gives great coverage without weighing the skin down.

The Petal Skin Foundation will be launched together with a special brush to use with. The Petal 55 foundation brush has soft bristles, an amazing ergonomic shape that works with the contours of face, allows easy grip, and even able to stand semi-vertically for better hygiene and quicker drying after washing.

Opt for petal-soft skin anytime, anywhere with this romantic-looking cushion foundation. The liquid-to-powder formula is infused with sakura extract, which provides a smooth and clear semi-matte finish.

Major Ingredients

Water, ethylhexyneglycerin, BG, silica, modified alcohol, tocopherol, BHT, methoxy Ethylhexyl cinnamate, Phenyl benzimidazole sulfonic acid, iron oxide, titanium oxide, glycerin, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, PEG-10 dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, EDTA-2Na, sea water, caprylyl methicone, stearic acid, triethoxcaprylylsilane, mad Nariri flower extract, sake lees extract, tromethamine, Mg sulfate, dimethicone, AI hydroxide, silylated silica, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, methyltrimecon, isododecane (HDI / trimerol hexyl lactone) crosspolymer, PG, lauryl PEG-10 tris (trimethyl trixyl) silyl ethyl dimethicone, chlorphenesin, disterial dimonium hectorite, Satozakura flower extract, [+/-] titanium oxide, cyclopentasiloxane, sock flower extract

This list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list.

Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, please refer to product packaging.

Is cushion foundation good for your skin?

Answer: Cushion foundations are suitable for a range of skin types. Normal skin can benefit from any cushion foundation, while those with dry skin should opt for hydrating formulas. Oily or combination skin types can look for mattifying options, and acne-prone skin can benefit from non-comedogenic formulations.

Do I need to apply powder after cushion?

1. Always apply loose powder as a final touch up. While cushion compacts are known for delivering a “natural glowing effect”, users shouldn't skip the vital step of applying loose powder after using cushion compact, advised May.

How do you use the Shu Uemura Petal 55 brush?

for wide areas such as cheeks and forehead, you can use the whole surface of the brush for a speedy and even application. for small and narrow areas such as eyes and nose, you can use the small side of the brush for precise and gentle application.

What is the point of cushion makeup?

Cushion compacts are also great because they combine the benefits of both skincare and makeup. Not only does it conceal, create an even skin tone, and provide coverage, it also functions to moisturise and provide high protection against harmful UV rays.