Spring 2010: Kanebo Kate Lasting High Coverage Powder Foundation SPF 20 PA++

As you might have noticed I rarely ever review powder foundations. There are 2 simple reasons for this:
1. My skin is dry so I don´t need/want oil control. Powder foundations have the tendency to dry my skin out so I often get rashes and/or bumps
2. Finding a good color match is even harder than in liquid foundations as powder foundations from Japanese brands have the tendency to run a full shade darker than the liquid/cream equivalent


But...i found one that matches! *hears angels´choir sing*. Some might know that Kate carries a so-called "BrightUp Color" in their foundation line. While I didn´t like the one available in the liquid foundation range (though they revamped the fdtn so I might well have to try it again!) I decided to try the one from the new powder foundation line called "Lasting High Coverage Powder Foundation" as it looked like it might actually fit my skin-tone.


You purchase the refill and case separately. The compact is a sleek mirrored black color which attracts fingerprints like a b*tch. Very annoying but nothing unusual anyway. I wipe the case everytime after using the powder as I greatly dislike dirty makeup products!
The refill comes with a sponge to place in the compact beside the foundation.


The powder feels very fine and silky and offers sheer but slightly buildable coverage. I believe the regular colors offer more coverage but I didn´t test so alas I am not sure. It can look chalky if you overapply so I suggest building this slowly instead of slapping on too much in one go.


I purchased this as a setting powder with more coverage than regular face powder and it´s doing this job amazingly. I just apply my foundation and a light dusting of this powder foundation on top and my skin is next to flawless. Since I use a light application on top of my moisturizing Integrate Gracy cream foundation my skin doesn´t get dry or tight at all.


BR-C (Brightup Color) is a very light neutral skin color which should be suitable for about NC/NW 10-15.
This is not scented and offers a sun protection of SPF20 PA++. I think I will repurchase a refill when I finish this as I love the great color match and coverage this offers.
If you want more coverage I am not sure if this product will be sufficient but if you seek a lighter coverage or want to use this as a powder then it´s a great pick!


I got mine from Ichibankao. I haven´t seen this listed anywhere else yet but chances are high that Adambeauty will get this item soon, too.

Here you see a swatch. You might notice the little scratch which I covered partly with the foundation to show the coverage =P