Review / Makeup: Lunasol - Water Cream Foundation

Item Name: Lunasol - Water Cream Foundation
Size: 30g
Price: S$77.00
Available At: Kanebo Counter @ Takashimaya
Picture Source: Klutzbeauty

Product Description from Manufacturer's Website:
We've taken our Water Cream Foundation, a much-loved product since its release, and made it even better.


With its remarkable spreadability and lightness, you won't believe it's a cream. This level of comfort could only be realized by its approximately 60% water composition.


It melts into your skin just like water as soon as it touches your face, giving you ideal skin full of fine shine and clarity. Its luxurious beauty essence formula retains moisture all day long, even for dryness-prone skin.
And its flawless finish keeps for hours, emitting clear glow from deep inside the skin.

Why I bought it?:
I was looking for hydrating base makeup and narrowed down to either Dior or Lunasol after thronging through reviews online. I got the Dior and is now hooked on it. However, I decided to try the Lunasol too, given the raves by many gurus and users alike.

Pakaging:
The product is housed in a translucent jar and a spatula is provided. Very messy and not convenient at all. Not to mention the germs that goes into the whole jar if the spatula is not cleaned properly.

Texture:
Light airy whipped cream texture. Although it is stated as cream foundation. But the texture is more fluid compared to conventional cream foundations.

Price:
Price is on the steep side. A good $10-$20 more expensive compared to other brands in the market.

The Road Test:
First and foremost, the product was messy and inconvenient to get to. A spatula is provided but I'll wipe down with alcohol after each application. And the spatula meant that I wasn't able to gauge how much to scoop out accurately, unlike conventional pump bottles. Sometimes, I'll scoop out too much. However, I do realize that given the nature and texture of the foundation, I can actually decant the whole jar into a squeeze bottle and still wont choke the opening.


Coverage is sheer to light and the finish is both dewy and glowy. It had a natural sheen although the shade was a little off for me, making my skin unaturally yellowish. Maybe OC02 would have worked better on me but I can't be sure.

As for staying power, the foundation started to melt after lunch and by the end of the day, it was pretty much gone.

Verdict:
Despite the raves, I would have to disagree with the majority. Although I like the natural finish, it wasn't giving the correct coverage I need. Not to mention that it started to melt on me in the afternoon, despite using makeup base.

This foundation would definitely thrill ladies who dont have a lot of blemishes, and looking for something light, with a dewy finish.

So would I buy when this runs out? Nah, I guess this foundation won't be missed by me. Oh gosh, what am I to do if Dior ever decides to discontinue their DiorSkin Nude range???!!!