Believe me when I say I have tried lots of products. Especially products that claim to mattify and control sebum production. Some work, most don't. I don't know if it's just me or if I am an exception because my skin is exceptionally oily. The good news is, it will take longer for me to get lines and wrinkles and the bad news is, people automatically get distracted by the shine on my face. The people who know me well will tell me but the ones who don't will just stay quiet and stare. It's sort of like an itch you want to scratch except that it's yours to scratch.
I've been using this for a few weeks now and I have to say that I am quite surprised by how effective it is at controlling shine at surface levels. I remember the first time I used this and noticing that 4 hours later, my skin still looked matt and the usual facial spread of oil was less severe.
It's got a creamy texture and after application, your skin looks a little moist for a minute or so and then it looks matt and stays like that for a while (how long, it all depends on your skin type).
With oil absorbing powder that aids in reducing excess shine while providing essential hydration so you don't get the tight, uncomfortable feeling. The skin's natural moisture balance is protected with Shiseido's Hydro-Balancing Complex that regulates and maintains the pH-balance of your skin. I felt refreshed and properly moisturized after every application. Which is exactly what you want from every moisturizer.
Get this for Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturizer Oil-Free 50ml/1.7oz for US$34 at Strawberrynet.com.
Hey!
This one looks very interesting. I´m thinking about giving it a try, but I have a question: does it have SPF? And if not, do you combine it with a different moisturizer/... with SPF?
Cheers,
Luke.
Hi!
Thank you very much! I always find your reviews very helpful! Today I bought Shiseido´s Anti-Shine Refresher and it really works great. Thanks for running this great blog! Luke.
Hi Luke! This moisturizer unfortunately doesn't have SPF. So I would recommend using this in the evening before going out for drinks/parties/movies. For the day, I would prefer to use just a moisturizer with SPF. I try not to pile on so many layers during the day so I, personally, avoid putting a moisturizer and then SPF unless I am on the beach.
For a good oil control moisturizer with SPF, I like Murad's Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 (http://www.murad.com/oil-control-mattifier-spf-15.jsp). Hope this helps!
Hi Luke! I am so glad you enjoy this site and dig the Shiseido's Anti-Shine Refresher. I'm working on making Style Flavors even better so I do ask for your patience... Have a great weekend! Nicolas