Sofina
Sofina Brightening Makeup Base (SPF13)
Sofina Brightening Makeup Base (SPF13)
@cosme rating: 4.0/7.0
A makeup base that brightens and smooths dull skin while covering blemishes and freckles.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
This makeup base brightens and smooths dull skin while covering blemishes and freckles. The entire face will be instantly brightened without the need for thick foundation. Contains Pure Blossom Powder. a powder that uses light to erase the causes of dullness such as fine lines, pores, and uneven skin tone, making the skin look brighter. Does not blemish on fine lines, providing a long-lasting beautiful finish. Contains moisturizing ingredients hyaluronic acid. Fragrance-free SPF13. PA++ *The packaging and ingredients of this product may change without notice.
Ingredients
Water, dimethicone, ethanol, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, glycerin, PEG-12 dimethicone, trisiloxane, isododecane, polysilicone-9, (PEG-15/lauryl dimethicone) crosspolymer, sodium hyaluronate, Thujopsis dolabrata branch extract, tuberose polysaccharide, BG, mica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, synthetic fluorphlogopite, (HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone) crosspolymer, (lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate) crosspolymer, polymethylsilsesquioxane, (vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane) crosspolymer, hydrogen dimethicone, talc, alumina, aluminum hydroxide, methicone, silica, tin oxide
How to use
Take an appropriate amount in your hand and spread it all over your face. Tip: After applying all over, take a thin layer on your fingertips and apply it over your cheekbones, blending the edges into the surrounding area.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
It spreads well and has good coverage. It was great, but the color is too dark! The orange is so strong that sometimes the boundary between my face and neck is clearly visible. It was difficult to apply, but if you apply it well, I think it's a good primer.
I bought this product because I was concerned about blemishes and dullness on my skin, hoping for good coverage. It covers without feeling thick. I wish it had a little more spreadability. I use it with Primavistadia's liquid foundation and powder as a set, so the finish is good.
I'm buying it again. I actually like Sofina's primer. I think this one is more suitable for autumn and winter. It has good coverage, which I personally like!
I used it as a base for the orange areas, blending uneven skin tone on my forehead and cheeks and dullness on my eyelids. It was just right for application. It's a liquid, but it blends smoothly onto the skin, but it doesn't spread very well. Therefore, I prefer to apply it in small areas with my fingers, patting them on rather than spreading it all over my face. While it softly blended out lighter skin tone and dullness, making my skin appear slightly brighter, it didn't offer much coverage for darker skin tone. Applying too thickly resulted in the uneven skin tone showing through, resulting in a lackluster, powdery look. I think it's best to avoid using it in those areas. I'd been using it before I started paying attention to ingredient labels, and I later realized it contained ethanol and zinc oxide, which I'd been particularly wary of when my skin was unwell. So far, I haven't experienced any noticeable skin irritation, so I'm pleased with that.