When I popped across to Lisbon 3
weeks ago, I did a bit of make-up retail therapy and purchased KIKO’s Liquid
Skin Second Skin Foundation (well, when we finally found the shop that is. Apparently there are three in the city centre
but we just found the one hidden in a shopping mall).
Anyway, I have been dying to try
this product for ages as it contains three of my favourite ingredients. Unfortunately, my neck doesn’t tan so I had
to wait until my face faded in order to use it so I’ve only been trying it out
for a week or so. It was worth the wait
though as I absolutely love this foundation. I have the shade WB15 (Warm
Beige).
It comes in a 30ml bottle with a
pipette and I drop a 5c size into the palm of my hand and distribute in
both hands and apply. I have tried with my
fingers in short downward strokes like I would normally do (and with a brush) but I prefer getting it on with
both hands, applying it like a moisturiser and Ta-da! Second Skin!
The texture is a bit reminiscent
of MAC Face & Body and Makeup Revolution’s The One (runny and water-based)
but don’t let you put you off, Second Skin glides on like silk and is so lightweight, it feels like you have nothing on but provides a great light to medium velvet coverage
(its buildable). My pigmentation is
lifted (I have sallow, yellowy skin and my freckles can look dull if I get the
wrong shade so this is perfect), my skin feels comfortable and it provides a
good base for the rest of my make-up which lasts the day. I have an oily t-zone and open pores so
Second Skin is great for providing a smooth base for this area.
There are active ingredients in
this; hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and resveratrol – I’ve mentioned these three
ingredients in previous posts so you’re probably familiar - moisturising,
brightening and anti-ageing. Oh and when
it is time to remove my make-up at the end of the day, my skin is super-soft.
Also, it has some UV protection too
and comes in 14 shades. Which one will
be yours?
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