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Home » Face » Foundation » Review: Anna Sui Moisture Rich Powder Foundation SPF15 PA++ – Better than the liquid!

Review: Anna Sui Moisture Rich Powder Foundation SPF15 PA++ – Better than the liquid!

September 18, 2009 Paris B 14 Comments

When I tried the new Anna Sui Moisture Rich liquid foundation I was not very impressed. It made me oily and the scent was too strong for me. So when I received the powder foundation, I was in a bit of a quandary. Try it or not… try it or not… but curiosity gave in and I tried it.

annasui-powder

And I like it! 😀

Like all Anna Sui products, there is a rose scent but to my surprise the scent is not all that strong. Not even as strong as the eyeshadows! That’s great!

The texture of the powder foundation is light on the skin and I use the Loving Minerals Handy Kabuki brush to apply because I like the sheer coverage it gives. Mine is in BO-01 which is perfect for my skin tone.

Unlike other powder foundation that can cake up during the day or dry out the skin over time, I find that this Anna Sui Moisture Rich one does not. I guess its living up to its name of “Moisture Rich”!

The packaging is lovely, essentially bearing the signature Anna Sui rose on the compact. However I find it a little too bulky to be toted around as its thick. The purple sponge is a surprise though – I’ve never come across purple sponges before! And the detailing on the mirror is exquisite.

annasui-powder compact

In terms of wearability, the powder foundation lasts the whole day for me and keeps my skin feeling velvety so yeah, I guess I like this one and much prefer it over its liquid foundation! 🙂

Like many Japanese style powder foundations, the powder and compact are sold separately. This jacks up the price of your first purchase but subsequent repurchases of just the refill powder will be easier on the pocket. The compact case is RM52 and the refill powder is RM108 so your first purchase will be RM160. Price wise I’d say its about par with other department store brands.

Pros: Light texture, Did not dry out skin, Good color match for me, Cute packaging and compact

Cons: High initial purchase cost, Compact is quite bulky

Have you tried this or its liquid foundation sister? Like it? Hate it?

I’m so looking forward to the coming long weekend! I’m not going anywhere – staying put in KL and going to enjoy the relative quiet of the city as everyone goes on holiday 😀 So I’ll spend my time chillin’ and playing with my new toy – its a gadget! 😉

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Synaesthesia says

    September 18, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    Hahaha… Iphone 3Gs ? or a Blackberry ? I don’t really buy Anna Sui although I really love their packaging… So feminine and gorgeous…

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 19, 2009 at 10:30 am

      Hi Synaesthesia

      Heh… not a new phone 🙂 I must agree that Anna Sui really hits the nail on the head when it comes to packaging. Now if only they can tone down the scent!

      Reply
  2. jojoba says

    September 18, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Bob is also a gadget. HAHAHAHA

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 19, 2009 at 10:30 am

      Hi Jojoba – Erm bob? Sorry you lost me …

      Reply
  3. germaine says

    September 18, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    hai paris! just want to wish u happy holidays!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 19, 2009 at 10:30 am

      Hey Germaine

      And you to too! Have a safe one!

      Reply
  4. Jean says

    September 18, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    I tried it too.. It’s the best powder foundation that I’ve experienced so far.^^
    Love the casing!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 19, 2009 at 10:31 am

      Hi Jean

      I can’t say its the best but its certainly pretty good!

      Reply
  5. akiki says

    September 18, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    I have this. same colour with you~
    I love the rose sdent and I use this for touch up.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 19, 2009 at 10:31 am

      Hiya Akiki

      For touch up? Does it get too thick? I have been using a brush to apply partly because I don’t want to use the purple sponge hehe… and because I don’t want it going on too thick

      Reply
  6. cat says

    September 19, 2009 at 10:19 am

    Does it work on Oily skin? I am worry it will cause breakout. But i am tempted to try because of the purple sponge 🙂
    Selamat Hari Raya to all

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 19, 2009 at 10:32 am

      Hi Cat

      I’m sorry I can’t help there as I don’t have oily or sensitive skin. I’m not sure if they are still giving out samples but perhaps you can try your luck at the counters? 🙂 Have a great weekend.

      Reply
  7. Monstro says

    September 19, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    I got a sample of this before, but the colour match was off, so I didn’t care for it. Must go back and try one in my right colour. The sample pack is equally pretty with their signature rose design! Am wondering, how does this compare to the Paul and Joe one?

    Reply
  8. lily says

    September 26, 2010 at 1:08 am

    i tried the powder foundation and loved it. it’s a must for the winter. Makes my skin a bit oily during the summer though. The powder itself is quite moisturizing, and my skin feels replenished after i remove it at night. Good buy, plus the packaging is so adorable. I wanted the liquid foundation as well, but after readding ur review…….maybe not.lolz

    Reply

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