This is another foundation review that I recently purchased. It's the IPSA Pure Protect Foundation in 100
Item Name: IPSA - Pure Protect Foundation - 100
Size: 30 ml
Price: SGD63.00
Available At: Tang Orchard
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com
Product Description from Manufacturer:
A brightening liquid foundation that evenly covers spots, freckles and pores with single application for a translucent finish. Provides a silky smooth texture and perfect adherence to the skin. Resists perspiration and sebum to prolong the initial beautiful finish. Prevents spots and freckles caused by exposure to the sun while protecting skin from dryness. Contains a highly moisturizing ingredient, hyaluronic acid
Why I bought it:
I've almost been interest in IPSA's products for reasons unknown to me. Maybe it's their packaging, maybe it's their product line.. It seems to be such an underrated brand in Singapore. So, I decided to purchase the foundation during the Tangs Closed Door sale.
I googled the product and wasn't able to find a swatch on these foundations. I had no choice but to go to IPSA's website. From the color chart, I figured that I would lie somewhere in 101.
However, I let the salesgirl sweet talk me into getting 100, which was actually too light for me. Lesson learnt: Always go with your gut instincts.
Packaging:
Housed in a sleek glass bottle with a pump. Which I like.
Texture:
The foundation wasn't as runny as compared to my other foundations. In addition, maybe because of the hyaluronic acid, it has a slight gluey feel to it.
Price:
The RRP is comparably to my HG, and so, I'm not complaining.
Road Test:
The foundation is too light for me, which made me look a little like Geisha. 101 would have made a better choice.
It's wasn't as spreadable as my other foundations. Coverage wise is from sheer to light. Definitely weaker than what NARS and Dior provides. Some of my larger pores and redness still came through even after I've patted in another layer of foundation. It wasn't as buildable as I thought it would be.
The finish is glowy but not shiny like a disco ball. But the finish was kind of patchy, probably due to the wrong shade and my dry skin.
The foundation did last well though and I only had to touch up a little in the late afternoon. But I had this feeling of my pores being suffocated after a long day. I think this foundation is just not meant for the tropics.
Verdict:
Well, I'm having mixed feeling over this foundation. The shade was wrong and it didn't spread well. I had really wanted to like this foundation but I just wasn't able to find a good reason to like it at all. Other than the fact that it's a Japanese foundation. I just don't understand why Japanese skincare works on me but never their makeup.
I'll give it another go again next week. The patchy finish could have been due to my recent skin problems. I was stressed, sleeping late, not having enough liquids and eating trashy food.
I'll update again on this foundation.
Below are some pictures.
Swatches. The below is meant for my next post but I got lazy..
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