I have found an absolutely perfect match with Natural Beige, which is suitable for N 23-25 and NC 23-25 skin tones. This week has been read more, In my bag. Hello, dear readersI hope your week, despite all of read more, Real lifeshooting my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale purchases with Joey Elle. If the Densiliss is a bit too matte at times, then the KS might just be the answerit has a very natural glowiness that looks like really healthy (albeit, perfected) skin. Amore Pacific Color Control Cushion Compact. Have a great week ahead! So good to hear from you, Ellen! You are lucky to be using the whole Kanebo Sensai skincare systemit is so luxurious! Yes! It looks amazing on u without any other makeup/powder as well. Thanks for the info, Rachel. Hope you get to try some soon ; ). If you are looking for a skincare foundation with the most natural, dewy, medium coverage I have ever encountered, then the Kanebo is an excellent candidate. My pleasure! +++++. But no kidding, how do you decde which one to wear? Yes, I admit it, I am guilty of serial monogamy in the foundation department, with a long list of passionate affairs (besides, I indulge in 'harems' of multiple-bottles-of-the-same-shade, in paranoia that my latest fave going to be suddently discontinued). I fully concede that this blog is a dangerous place if you have a penchant for high-end foundations because, like you, I have tried and loved a copious amount of formulas over the years and have channeled this experience into my writing to help (or enable!) I noticed that on the Neiman Marcus website, the foundation is labelled "US Formula". If feels light and breathable upon application and, even with the mineral oil content, does not slide around as the hours pass. I definitely know what you mean about being on a hunt for the perfect foundation to serve your needs! I wish this was in my budget. It glows all day! In response to your question, both the Tom Ford and the Kanebo foundations are great for different purposes. Oh! From one foundation lover to anotherI am currently experimenting with a new organic cream foundation by Kjaer Weis and am wildly impressed thus far. After reading your glowing reviews about the foundation, I went to purchase it. Ahha foundation lover after my own heart ; ) The search for the perfect base is a challenging one, especially when our skin's needs change over the course of a single year. I am so glad you found my advice helpfulxoxo, have a beautiful Christmas and do keep in touch, OMG, I am even more converted a few days down the line! The sheerness of it, the "glowiness", etc. The #1 color is called light, but there is no way to see the actual color. Sensai Warm Beige: NC 27-30 Also, I will call my contact at the Kanebo counter tomorrow and see if they can send me samples of all eight shades for an impending swatch fest post! I hope that confirmation helps! But it requires regular touchups and perhaps not enough coverage for a truly "finished look" when I'm meeting with retailers, etc. My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Shopping Guide: Classic Style Youll Wear Forever, A No-Makeup Makeup Look with Dew Skin and Other BEAUTYCOUNTER Favorites, Spring Office Hours: Wayne Goss Foundation, My LTK Commercial and Current Product Loves. Nordstrom Anniversary Sale General Access: Whats in Stock and Worth It! I surely will! It is so upsetting to me because, truly, this has been best formulas I've ever encountered. It has marvelous coverage and good lasting power while still looking silky and natural. ), I highly recommend it. Can not wait to hear about your review- I just called them yesterday to see if it was in yet and Neiman's Beverly Hills had not received it yetanxiously waitingI am at the bottom of the jar (so precious!). I look forward to your review of the product. While there are many formulas I love (e.g., the By Terry Densiliss, Cover and Sheer Experts, Suqqu Frame Fix and GA Mastro Compact, just to name a few), if I had to pick just one, it would be the Kanebo Sensai CP Cream Foundation, hands down. Again, thank you for all your insight. My daughter thought they both looked too yellow on me. Then how do you know if it fits, you try on clothes! Overall I am hugely impressed with this I am especially pleased with the incredibly natural, yet flawless effect. I will be covering my favorites from Kanebo Sensai as part of the presentation and would love to have you there if you are able to attend. I would love to try this foundation. Hopefully being the last ingredient means there is very little and I will be able to tolerate it. This foundation reminds me a little old discontinued Givenchy Sublimine, my best foundation which I've ever had. I certainly hope I can return it if the color is not right. Required fields are marked *. I just wore it today ; ) I find that the Kanebo Sensai works well for someone with combination skin. Thanks a million for the precious advice, BP although I am just a little cross with you for expanding the volume of my already-bulging make-up bag! It is truly my pleasure! Upon returning read more. Yes, I did hear that this foundation was being reformulated and I nearly had a heart attack ; ) I was told that the sunscreen needed to be removed because the FDA didn't find the SPF to be adequate for their guidelines and Kanebo Sensai didn't want to add more. Above: At the end of an 8 hour teaching daythis formula holds up remarkably well! I tend to be drawn to foundations that give a "skin like" finish like this, ones that don't look at all foundation-y. Dear BP! Marla Aaron Have not found it yet. I have been trying samples lately and am falling in love with how my skin feels and looks. Above and below: Swatches of Dior Airflash and Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Cream Foundation in direct sunlight. My blog Above: The foundation, like all Sensai products, comes in luxe silver packaging. I love the idea of a long-wearing, yet natural-looking foundation (it's such a rarity to have both features combined), and am tempted to try the KS! I was just a bit worried because when I googled it there were so many different things coming up. One good thing about the Kanebo is that there are a few light shades with pink undertones. Hi Catherinehappy to know I am not alone in the foundation quest ; ) If you like foundations with a "skin-like finish," this should definitely be on your wish list. I suppose I could mix the Natural with a tiny amount of Amber (but then I'd have to buy two foundations agh!). , Thank you for the Christmas wishes happy festive season to you too, and all the very best! Review of this formula in its new shade soon! I have come to accept that I will likely always have a few (or, for the sake of honesty, much more than a few!) I bought it in Germany Sensai almond beige. I thought the Ethereal was too light, so I purchased the Dim Light and the Diffused Light. HI Beauty Professor, Thanku for all the comparisons. You're killing me with all these beautiful foundations! The Dim Light is much too dark for my skin now. Again, many thanks, totally love your site and quickly wanted to recommend that you check out RMS Beauty products as they are really wonderful! Another Kanebo Sensai loverthe skincare is truly amazing and definitely worth the investment, though I'll be honest, it was the makeup that initially drew me to this line! I truly enjoy your reviewsit's very helpfulI have one question here, between Ton Ford and Kanebo, which one do you prefer ? Do you know if it is available at Neimans at Fashion Island? With your review, I might just have to dive into their make-up line! Thanks for your sweet words about my minimal makeup pictureit definitely reflects "the glow" best ; ). Because aside from your swatches, they have few more colours to choose from. Dior Airflash #201 Linen: NC 23-25 Equal skincare properties but more glow (less matte) than, Better lasting power and more HD qualities (though the glow is on par) than, Less lasting power but more skin care properties than, More glow and slightly less lasting power than, Equal coverage, less shade options but a touch more believable glow than, Less SPF, equal lightness, equal lasting power and more coverage than. This knowledge, along with the innate sense of style passed down to me by my beloved mom, has guided my cosmetic and fashion choices ever since. Hello! I can wear KS Natural Beige and Densiliss #7 interchangeablyit could be that the Densiliss looks a bit darker, but really, once they are on the skin, they translate similarly (at least in my experience!). 4. I did find it on the Nordstrom's website as well, and I think they have a very liberal return policy, so I may be able to try it. It is also great for sensitive skin (no scent! I haven't tried anything from Kanebo, this foundation seems like a good place to start. **UPDATE 7/19/13 I have swatched ALL 8 shades of this foundation formula, My love for foundation knows no boundsthe fact that a little jar can hold the promise of skin perfection is just so alluring! I hope that helpsxoxo and do keep me posted! I could use a pick me up right now! For example, if I am off to the beach, I will likely choose something waterproof like the Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation (if I am swimming) or the Amore Pacific Compact (if I am sunning and want super high SPF); when traveling, the Face Atelier wears beautifully in dry, hot air but tends to have lasting issues in humidity (at which point I might pick Revlon Colorstay Whipped or Hourglass Immaculate). Ii found the Kanebo foundation on the Neiman Marcus website, but they state that you cannot return make up products once opened. My Summer (and Beyond) Sunscreen Routine + a First Look at the New Cl de Peau Beaut Lipstick Collection, Worth It: My Top Timeless Luxury Beauty Products from Neiman Marcus, The Secret to My Lashes + Brows: A Grande Cosmetics Intensive. I do have oily skin and need something long lasting( I work 12hour shifts). However, a mere recreational browse in your fabulous blog has most unfortunately (for my wallet!) Hi Rachel, I just want to say that I so adore your blog and believe that your point of view on all things beauty is pretty spot on. LOL!! LOL! One more question, with any of these, I have used the Hourglass primer but with your recent post about the by Terry primers just out I may want to try those. Thanks for sweet comment! Yes, if you don't have a Neiman's nearby, I suggest calling the closest one should you decide to order because I didn't see this particular formula online. As far as I know, it can only be purchased stateside at the Kanebo counter at Neiman Marcus (if you know of other options, please list them in the comments!). I hope that helps as you make your choicesxoxo and do keep me posted. I really appreciate the kind assessment of my blog! Above: The Cellular Performance Cream Foundation is almost like a gel-cream hybrid in terms of texture. My website Thank you, Eryykah!!! As a 12-year veteran of the entertainment industry (as an actress and model), I was able to glean tips of the trade from the experts with whom I worked. after few days of use my skin turned sooo silky and smooth, despite the fact that i was fighting acne for 2 years and i still had a lot of little scars on my cheeks. I am indeed looking for a HG foundation and are hoping you might be able to suggest one or couple different options. I prefer the Kanebo over the SKII because I think it is a more radiant and lasting finish! I have one foundation but a zillion lipsticks and now starting the same with blushes. and I have learned that I will probably never commit to just one perfect formula (should that exist) because my skin needs change with the weather and my mood. I'll give you my feedback if I get it. They are stunningso clean, classic and unique. The Tom Ford stick is extremely versatile and portableit can be layered for more coverage and can even act as a concealer. Above: Mid-day in humid heat at the Getty Villa in Malibu. The cream formula is utterly luxurious. On a completely unrelated side note, I am so glad that Dior released the shade #201 Linen in Airflash recentlyit is perfect for NC 23-25 skin and, up until now, the only yellow-undertone option was #301 which is much better suited to NC 30 skin. I hope that helpstake care and do keep me postedxoxo. Greg at the Tom Ford counter is marvelous, no? What is the name of the taupe eyeshadow you use as a blush? This one sounds very promising, based on my prerequisites, but I have no idea what color would be close. As far as colour is concerned, looking at your swatches (and I can't thank you enough for them as my nearest Kanebo store is miles away! My actual nr. I highly recommend it if you are able to track it down! By the way, I just looked at your jewelry website and love your creations! If so, did you happen to see my post for my special beauty event at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island tomorrow? Hello Mandyyesit is available at Neiman Marcus Fashion Island (that is where I purchased mine). At this point, I have a drawer filled with foundations and almost all of them are extremely good (though of course I have my most favorite). Finding it! I believe my colour may be Almond Beige CF23 or maybe even the Amber Beige. The finish is a bit more "foundation like" but still very beautiful. Thanks, Betzy! The good news is that I found it on sale on a website here in Switzerland it's probably being discontinued to make place for the revised version you mention above. It is one of my favorite foundations but it definitely an investment, price-wise! The Almond Beige looks too pinkish (would you agree? The Diffused Light just gave some matte coverage, and did lean a little yellow on my skin. But now that I have entered a new decade, am looking for a foundation with more skin beneficial properties and luxurious. If you have any recommendations would greatly appreciate it. Dear Lisa, question- did you hear that this foundation was recalled (a number of Kanebo Sensai products were apparently!) Sensai Amber Beige: NC 35-40, 2. Happy to pass along what I was told! Hi Lynnhappy the foundation is intriguing to you. It still seems to be available on Amazon.com and perhaps you will find better fortune with shipping there. I find it similar to the SK-II in terms of look and texture, but the Kanebo Sensai is more emollient and truly becomes one with the skin with minimal effort, whereas the SK-II, while lovely, has a more matte, foundation-esque finish. Aaaack! copyright 2020. I'm a convert! Almost every time I wear it or post a picture of me wearing it, someone asks what it isit truly is an incredible formula and, being on my third jar (! All the best! You are rightthis formula translates as a "glowing second skin." Hi I tried this great product and love it. i am currently using Suquu Frame Fix Foundation and love it, can you tell me whether the Kanebo Sensi foundation would be okay for someone with oily skin? Thanks for the kind wordsso glad you found your way here! Hi, still on the hunt for my HG foundation which must be moisturizing with a dewy finish, not sink into pores, fine lines or other skin imperfections. I hope I don't become obsessed with foundations. You can also get the Kanebo line at Bergdorf Goodman (they have an online purchase option as well). Also can't change color when I add powder, which has been a big problem. If you end up going to Fashion Island, ask for Kimmie and tell her the Beauty Professor sent you ; ). For a quick application, Dior Airflash is a veritable flash, but when I want to take my time, I might select the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer or another cream base that requires thorough blending. Hi Beauty Professor- big fan of your blog! This cuts down on the inherent mess and potential contamination that can spawn from opening a jar and touching the product regularly. Good to hear from you. For nc40 skintone im tossing between cf22 natural beige and cf24 amber beigealmond beige appeared pinkish on the web photo and topaz beige is the last shade on the listi assumed the darkesthmmbut definitely will be on my lists..thanks for sharing the swatches..the foundation looked good on yasoo flawless!thanks! Your email address will not be published. Speak soon xoxo. How in the world do you decide which foundtion to wear every day? I cannot recommend the KS enough! I will be at Neiman's on Wednesday and will try to get an update on the arrival of the new batch! Does anyone know how I could get a hold of this great foundation.? Thanks for your wonderful comment.xoxo and have a lovely week. With regards to your question about powder, lately, I've been using one of three: the NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Powder (completely translucent and doesn't affect the color of foundation at all), Serge Lutens Teint Si Fin (more coverage but a hint dark right nowwill be perfect in the summer) and the Dior NUDE powder (recently picked it up on a whim in #020, a light beige with neutral undertones with a lovely skin-like finish). Thank you! I am a 7 Tawny in Tom Ford stick and Stromboli in Nars radiant cream, what do you think? Take care and keep enriching us with your brilliant reviews! All of these shades fall in the NC 23-35 rangefrom top to bottom: But of course! Boasting a 50% moisture content, this foundation glides on the skin with ease (I apply with a Beauty Blendermy video at towards the bottom of the post demonstrates the process!) Let me also tell you about my skin: I'm 47 with very dry skin. If you are a true NC40, then I suggest either Amber Beige (on the light side) or Topaz Beige (a bit darker)Natural and Almond Beiges will be too light for you! As organic products go, the RMS is fantastic, I just find better longevity overall with the CdP. In turn, the Kanebo Sensai is a more natural finish on my face overallit truly just melds into the skin, providing seamless medium coverage. Any other recommendations, the sheer number of products that you test gives you a perspective most of us mortals just don't have. Quisque elementum nibh at dolor pellentesque, a eleifend libero pharetra. I may switch it for the Ethereal, the pink undertones in my skin seem to turn everything into a different color, so it may work over my foundation. I cannot thank you enough for your incredibly comprehensive review on the By Terry Densiliss foundation thanks to your swatches I managed to order the right colour (no. Beauty Professor, All Rights Reserved. Kimmie is wonderful and my foundation is on the way! If you had to choose between the SKII & Kanebo cream foundations, which would it be? It may be workable as a bronzer at this time of year. Hello, dear readers! fragrance free or relatively so. What do you think? I am never disappointed with the application! I absolutely love your blog! I will try to refrain from reviewing the Kjaer Weis for a bit ; ). Thanks for the RMS recommendationI have some of the key products (Living Luminizer, Un-Cover Up etc.) Hi beauty professor, I first want to thank you for all your amazing blog posts. for a bit more coverage have you tried using both and the Amore Pacific CC compacts for touch ups? October Makeup Bag Refresh, New Skincare in Rotation and a Light Blue Nod to Style. Hi! I did sample the SKII foundation, on your rec, in the two lightest colors at Bloomingdale's. I can't thank you enough! Are you local to LA? Ive definitely decided to try itNext obstacle! Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Cream Foundation. Do I have to order this online from Neiman Marcus? let me to this review of the Kanebo foundation. As a result, you cannot imagine the guilt at finding myself wolf-whistling at another wonderfully-reviewed item! I never tried the Givenchy Sublimine (surprisingly!) Unfortunatly I'm not sure how I can order it but I will certainly try! But it's still extremely dry and fair. It has semi-yellow undertones (rather than rosy) but also contains enough neutrality to mimic the complex dimensions of the face. I get an irrational joy when it comes to helping my readers find their perfect foundation formula and match ; ) I hope you love this as much as I do!! BTW I just realized that Greg Velasquez at TF did my make up too, it looked amazing! ), and the Amber Beige is too dark. Thank you, and the sunscreen is physical (titanium dioxide). Seriously though, I do put some rather extensive thought into my decision based on what I anticipate the day to require! Happy Friday! I recommend the Kanebo overallI prefer the dewy finish and skincare benefitshaven't had a reader not like it yet ; ). Fresh Skincare, Lip Liner, Lip Gloss and the Best Sale Suggestions, Brand New: The Cl de Peau Beaut Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte + New Concealer Shades, Sisley Powders and Natasha Denona Chromium Shadows, Still in Stock: My Final Beauty and Style Picks from the Nordstrom Sale, Mini Story: A Look in My Makeup Bag this Week + A Westman Atelier Close Up. High-tech foundations sometimes make skin look ''flawless yet flat", but not this one this is like a glowing second skin. My Sephora was out of the new Nars loose powder and I was directed to the Hourglass ones. I love your blog, your in depth reviews save me a lot of time and I really appreciate it! Happy to help ; ) Thanks for touching base on all of your makeup adventures. There are a few foundations I find to be exceptionally versatile, the Kanebo Sensai being one of them (another is the Le Metier de Beaute Classic Flawless Foundation)since buying it, it has made it into my rotation multiple times a week. **Update (4/04/14) Currently only available at Bergdorf Goodman, I feel the same way about foundations I'm always on the search for the "perfect" formula and even when I find it, I keep looking! In terms of concealer, I really like the Cle de Peau (have used it on and off for years), especially for the undereye region. Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Cream Foundation Review + Swatches + Video! Any thoughts? Thank you for your kind words about my blog. Also, the last ingredient on the label is fragrance! In turn, I have tried an insane amount of formulas. I LOVE Kanebo Sensai's Cellular Performance Skin Care linebeen using it for the better part of a decade. Thank you so much!! SoLet me tell you I bought the Amore Pacific CC cream compact in 104. Have a great Thanksgiving, and keep up the amazing work! So, I was literally getting ready to order the TF Traceless stick in a few hours (gotta love working nights and waiting for business hours)is it worth having both this and the TF in the rotation? I hope all is well in your world and will do my best to keep the reviews comingxoxo and have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. The KS lasts all day! Excellent!! They truly help. so I can only vouch 100% for the first two mentioned. Can't wait to hear your thoughtstake care and talk soon! I hope the details were helpful and can't wait to hear what you end up trying in the coming days. CF 11 Creamy Beige and CF 12 Summer Breeze are both rather fair and pink from what I remember. Do you think it would be safe to continue to use it after? I hope you are hanging in therethis read more, Beauty rarities from Beboe Therapies, SUQQU and more. This is the most important part of my daily make up routine so I have been eager for it to come back. In turn, the new formulation will be identical in terms of shades and texture but will not contain the nominal amount of sunscreen like the original formula. Also the primer that I use is the new Anthelios primer/SPF 50 sunscreen and it is truly fabulous! 5. Now I was hoping that you could confirm the new formula is just as lovely as the international one. It has lovely medium coverage (which is impressive for anything with a "BB" label), SPF 40 physical sunscreen and significant lasting power (review soon!). I saw in one of your posts about that you said they removed the SPF due to FDA regulations. I also toggle between Cle de Peau concealer and RMS Beauty Unconcealer. It is from 11-1let me know! Sensai Natural Beige: NC 23-25 That is fascinating! With regards to primer, I love the Hourglass and also adore the Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge as a primer/illuminator/skincare option. If not, a sample may be in order for you! SoI have a bit of a dilemma and wanted to ask your opinion. Any recommendations? I hope your weekend is lovely thus farxoxo and talk soon. When I did a little research I found that they were pulled by the FDA due to the ingredients, have you heard anything about this? I hope all is well in Latvia and look forward to keeping in touch! With regards to your question, I find that the Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Foundation (I suspect if you are a #7 in the By Terry as I am, then you would likely find a match in the Natural Beige in the KS) is a bit dewier and longer lasting than the beautiful By Terry Densiliss, which has a more velvet matte finish that, at least on me, lasts for about six hours. foundations in my rotation at any given point in time. He is kind and knowledgable and so relaxed..love him! The latest By Terry option will likely be amazing but I haven't had the chance to wear it on a daily basis yet (soon!) I look forward to your review of the 3 Lab product. I am oily in my t-zone and find that this formula is both hydrating and glowy without making my skin too shiny. @marlaaaron on Instagram. I am not sure how to compare it to the Densilyss I suppose the Densilyss has a more sophisticated (yet also incredibly natural) finish, and it has an edge over the KS when it comes to covering imperfections and blurring fine lines (it really does that!). I also found the 3 Labs website. Hopefully my obsession is also of use to my readers ; ). I hope that helps you with your decisiontake care and keep me posted on what you end up with! )I am extremely sensitive and have had no reactionsif you are a NC25, then you would likely wear the Natural Beige #22 like I do. You're right, ordering this could prove to be a challenge but if you find your perfect shade (you're likely a Natural Beige or Warm Beige), it is a phenomenal product! Your email address will not be published. Above: Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Cream Foundation in Natural Beige. It is long lasting, gives beautiful coverage and has skincare benefits that make it much more than a foundationanti-aging, hydrating and comfortable, it is a gorgeous formula and will forever being in my top favorites.

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