Review : Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Protective Moisturizer SPF16

Product Description
A daytime moisturizer that provides exceptional brightening benefits as it protects skin from the harmful effects of UVA/UVB rays and dryness. Ensures a smooth, evenly luminous complexion. Specially developed with Shiseido-original Dual-Target Vitamin C and Spot Deacti-Complex. Offers daylong protection against UV rays and keeps skin looking ‘plumped' and vibrant. Contains Brightening Powder with light reflecting properties to enhance the natural luminosity of skin and minimize dullness. Formulated with Asian plant extracts to improve moisture balance and smooth skin. Absorbs instantly to leave skin feeling fresh and comfortable. Recommended for all skin types. Use every morning after cleanser and softener.

As part of a Christmas set gift which a good friend of mine gave me, I have been using this product as a daily morning moisturiser for more than a month. I don't use many whitening products because they are usually not hydrating enough for my skin and I will usually experience some flakiness after a while. My whitening products usually only revolve around spot correctors, masks or toners. Occasionally I do use whitening serums but I don't go all out to specifically buy a whitening serum. In contrast, hydration is very important to me. 

I owned the 15ml size. It has a typical Shiseido floral scent, light yellow in colour and slightly creamy in texture
Using it alone, is not hydrating enough though I do find the hydration level is slightly better than what I have experienced with other whitening products. I don't experience flakiness till after more than a week usage.

I don't fancy its texture initially because it feels and looks heavy to me but is actually lightweight and runny in texture. Don't let the outlook fools you. It absorbs well but leaves a very thin film on the upper layer of the skin.

Having a SPF16 in a moisturiser is a bonus but I will still top up with a sunscreen because SPF16 is just not enough in our humid weather. And because its not hydrating enough, I use a serum prior to using this whitening moisturiser.

I did not see a brightening effect, either immediate after application or after a month's usage despite its claims but I do see that my skin tone is getting more even and a subtle improvement on my dark spots.

On Total Beauty, it scored 8.7 from 7 users. On Makeupalley, it scored 3.6 from 65 users.

Source : Macys

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