Thursday, June 16, 2011

Comparison: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua & Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation


I feel that everyone is always on the hunt for a good foundation and many enjoy reading about them.. I know I do..

So the newest foundation to my large collection is the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation (Review).. I really like this product and it reminded me so much of my Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation which I had very much enjoyed last summer..



Although these reminded me of each other.. They are still very much different.. Here's how:

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
Foundation
Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation
1
Water-Based
Water-Resistant
2
Slightly Thick Formula
Very Runny Formula
3
Light to Medium Coverage
Medium to Full Coverage
4
Semi-Matte Finish
Matte Finish
5
SPF 15
SPF 30 PA++ or SPF 42 PA++
6
Need to VERY Shake Well
Need to Shake Well
7
Long-Lasting
Long-Lasting
8
Might Transfer a Little Bit
Transfer Resistant
9
Available in 9 Shades
Available in 7 Shades
 
 
Swatch



Verdict

- Both are very nice foundations that are great for summer..

- The Shiseido one would be much better for the summer because of it's high SPF and because it's water-resistant..

- The Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua is for those who want something with less coverage..

- For those who liked the light-weight formula of the Chanel Aqua but didn't like the coverage, the Shiseido one would be perfect for you because it feels just as light-weight on the skin..

- If you really enjoyed the Chanel Aqua but it broke you out, try the Shisiedo Sun Protection Liquid Foundation..



So despite their similarities, these two foundations are very much different..


Hope this helped you a little bit & if there's anything else I might've missed, please let me know =)


Peace
xoxo




18 comments:

makeupjelena said...

Great post! :-) I never tried any Shiseido foundation, but maybe i will in future.

MakeupbyThess said...

wow really didn't think they'd be that much different.. I have a co-worker that swears by Shiseido foundations overall.. But I find myself drawn to the Chanel, I find I like light coverage during summer =)

sugar sugar said...

wow! thank you for this post. :) i haven't been frequenting shiseido counters. maybe i should pay them a visit soon.

i have a question, does the shiseido foundation have a flash back? it contains rather a high spf for foundation. thank you! =)

Mai said...

makeupjelena - It's the only Shisiedo foundation ive tried =P


MakeupbyThess - They're both light-weight.. But the Shisedo has more coverage


sugar sugar - You're welcome hun.. I actually wear this during the day when I'm not exactly being photographed :s When I wear it next time, I'll take a photo just to see and let u know =)

Danielle said...

Thanks so much for the comparison dear! You are my foundation guru! I haven't heard much about the Shiseido one, so that chart really helped!

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Anonymous said...

Thanks for this girl! I really would like to try the Shiseido foundation because it has such a high SPF.

Unknown said...

Aqua broke me out but I have been eyeing Shiseido for ages. I really should give it a go. Great review. xx

Mai said...

Danielle - Hahaha I'm no foundation guru trust me =P I've just been experimenting with them for a loong time when my skin was up and down =P Thanks sweets


Shelby - Thanks =)


Tracy@Beauty Reflections - Yah the spf & the water-resistant quality makes it great for summer..


Ansa - Thanks hun.. Yah get a sample and try it out =)

maya said...

This is a fantastic comparative review! Thanks :)

Catharina said...

Yes - foundation reviews are always welcome! Seems we lovely ladies can't get enough of it! I know I can't!

Thanks for a good and helpful review as always!

Yu said...

What a great post, I always hear Lisasz09 talk about the Shisedo one, and comparison reviews are always the best! I don't think I'd mind either of these, Vitalumiere Aqua is something I'm def hoping to pick up some time :) Great idea for a post!

Mai said...

maya - Thanks so much hun.. Glad you liked it =)


Makeup Look/ Catharina - My pleasure hun =)


Yu - Give both of them a try and see which one suits you best.. The shiseido controls oils better... Thanks for passing by =)

nicole said...

Hi, this post was a while a go but I'm curious what shades those are for both. I use Chanel vitalumier aqua and am currently interested in the shisedo but am at a loss for how to figure my shade out. Thanks!

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kristinalhg said...

Great review on both products! I'm currently using the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation now and am interested in trying the Shiseido foundation.

What shade do you wear in these foundations?

Mai said...

@nicole - The chanel one is B30 and the Shisedo in sp60.. Hope u enjoy it!


@kristinalhg - Thanks hun! Chanel i wear B30 and Shiseido SP60

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