Wednesday 7 December 2011

Review: Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse





I've been waiting to review this for so long now, I've had quite a few comments on my skin recently as it is looking much better, not quite "flawless" but certainly a lot smoother and radiant looking.
This product has really helped, although I was really hesitant at first and didn't try it for a few weeks after I received it, I'm really pleased I did!
I've never used a mousse as a primer before, infact the only time I've used a mousse is in my hair so I was confused as to what this did. It aims to smooth over the skin, even out tone and helping minimise blemishes - basically prepping and priming and creating a flawless base. It also provides UV protection.

I spray a small amount on to my hand - I have a habit of spraying far too much as it's hard to control the amount - and then apply it to my skin as you would any other product. At first, this seems hard to blend and quite sticky, this is slightly off-putting but if you leave it to set for a minute or so, it leaves such a soft and flawless base.
Pores seems to be instantly minimised, and the tone of my skin is a lot more even and smoothed over. As it's slightly tinted, I think this helps to create the perfect base.

At first I thought that a mousse was a strange choice for a primer, but thinking about it, it's ideal as it's so lightweight. I can't feel anything on my skin, it doesn't feel dry or cakey but soft and smooth to the touch.
I do think this helps to keep my makeup in place all day, it's the perfect primer.

Of course, there is the small issue of the price. I'm not sure how I feel about paying £29 for this, it seems a little over priced for a primer, but it has made a huge difference to my skin. It's very easy to spray out too much product also, so I feel like I waste a fair amount too. I try to use this only on special occasions, although I probably will end up repurchasing as it's one of the best primers I have found.

16 comments:

  1. Sounds like a nice primer! If it really delivers what it claims and it lasts for many-many applications then it's not that expensive ;)

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  2. This sounds wonderful - may have to put it on my Christmas list! x

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  3. i have this but i haven't used it in ages, might go dig it out now xx

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  4. Sounds like just what I need! Hopefully I can purchase it with some help from some Christmas money ;)

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  5. i'm getting this asap!

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  6. Sounds interesting? Do you feel is helps minimise the look of your pores more than pore-fessional? x

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  7. This sounds great! Shame about the price but I can always treat myself some time I guess :P

    Rhiannon xx

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  8. Ah, tempted. But £29 is alot more than I'd usually spend on make up. I am a bit bored of my L'oreal primer though so am looking for a decent alternative. Shine's a big problem for me, did you notice that this helped with that?

    Xo

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  9. I have this and used to use it daily - until I realised it didn't actually make a difference! Maybe it depends on skin type - mine is quite oily.

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  10. I adore your blog but i especially love your beauty posts. :3

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  11. Souns really interesting, so expensive though :/
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    xo

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  12. I just discovered your blog and I am liking it! You are beautiful and have great style.

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  13. this sounds like such an interesting product! I didn't even know shu uemera did a mousse primer, actually I didn't know anyone did mousse primers! sounds really great but the £29 price tag is such a hefty one!

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  14. looks exciting!

    i expected it to cost more.

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  16. Mouse as a primer doesn't sound good but since the review m finding it very interesting concept except the price!
    x

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