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This will be a review of two new MAQUiLLAGE base products - their Multi Base BB cream and True Powdery UV Foundation.  Both are already available at all Shiseido/ MAQUiLLAGE counters.  I have been using the Multi Base BB cream almost everyday throughout March and April, and I really love it.  As for the True Powdery UV foundation, it is indeed a great face smoothing powder foundation.  I will give you more detailed thoughts in the rest of this entry. 

Swatches - Multi Base BB Cream 

This is available in only one shade - which I think you can make it worth when you apply a foundation in your matching shade over. 

It is touted as a multi-functional base that delivers in all ways - it is supposed to make your foundation finish very beautifully.  

I personally find that it evens out my skintone and pores very well.  The texture is very creamy but light - almost like a foundation, instead of the typical BB cream texture.  It matches my skintone perfectly.  I have tried using this base under various liquid foundations, and also together with the True Powdery UV foundation - the BB cream is really great all round. 

Here's the application - I have tried applying this with my fingers, and also with brushes, with the same results.  As you can see below, the Multi Base BB really does even out  my skintone and makes it look much smoother prior to foundation.   
This ranks together with some of my all time fave BB cream/ bases - including Ettusais (not surprising, given that they come from the same parent company), Chanel CC Cream and a couple of my Misha BB creams.  It is not greasy, and it just works very well as a base.

Next, we have the True Powdery UV Foundation - I think I got mine in the shade OC00.  There are six shades available, and when I was swatching all of them, they are all very similar in the shade range..the darkest shade is a OC30.

The True Powdery UV foundation consists of visual illusion technology that creates poreless, flawless skin.  It has a pore-erasing technology that works like magic without clogging pores.  It is so finely milled that it conceals pores to make them less visible, and the skin looks immediately smoother upon application.  
It also contains Sebum Sensor Absorption Powder that absorbs excessive oil to keep makeup fresh and stay in place all day long.  

I love the packaging of this foundation - house in a pink sturdy case and it comes with a large mirror.

Swatches:  (very heavily swiped, obviously)

Here is a half face application, so you can see the smooth flawless effect of both the base and the powder foundation. 

In terms of applying the True Powdery Foundation, I first used my buffing brush to apply it.  While it gives a lighter coverage, I didn't quite like how the brush makes the powder go everywhere in the pan itself.  So eventually, I used the sponge puff that comes with the foundation to apply, using very light press and roll method - this is definitely a more suitable way to apply this foundation.  The powder goes up smoothly, and there's more coverage too.  

The finish of the foundation is a smooth matte finish - but not too flat.   I don't have much serious problems with pores, sure I have them on my nose and around the nose area, but nothing that bothers me too much.  The true powdery UV foundation is able to conceal these pores, and make the overall skin texture look more perfect.  

Here's a quick overall look after some blusher, brows and a gloss.   (more information and review on the blush & gloss in next entry)

Overall, both products are of great quality, and they did not break me out at all throughout the month of trial.  If you are looking for a pore-erasing powder foundation, you can't go wrong with this.  The combination lasts me throughout a whole work day, and look a little worn after the 8 hour mark.  I had to only blot once a day, and even so, I didn't think my face look particularly shiny.   The foundation also did not oxidise on me, and stayed relatively fresh throughout the day.  

I hope that my review has been helpful, and thank you for reading!