TIMAGE. Adheres closely to the skin and helps foundation apply seamlessly. A “clingy” foundation base. Specially developed. Suitable for sensitive skin.

TIMAGE makeup-gripping, luminous-finish makeup primer serum. The founder of TIMAGE raises these makeup concerns: layering products before makeup, yet foundation still does not adhere securely or last long; after wearing makeup for a long time, it becomes powdery, wears off, or looks patchy.

A pre-makeup essence developed for a “red-carpet-level” look, designed to support a range of base makeup looks.

“Natural grip”: bird’s nest and cactus extracts, with film-forming makeup-grip technology.

“Hydrating wear”: makeup wear extended by up to 16 hours; one drop contains approximately 85% essence.

Adheres in 1 second for strong makeup grip.

Natural extracts + film-forming technology.

Adheres on the inside and grips on the outside to help hold makeup in place.

Slightly tacky texture; grips makeup in both directions to help keep it in place.

For outer makeup: helps create a finer, more even-looking base without a powdery feel.

Contains bird’s nest and peach gum cactus stem extracts.

Adheres to skin texture to help improve makeup wear. Liquid film-forming technology. Creates an even-looking base with an immediately visible glow.

Without a pre-makeup serum, the base makeup looks powdery and does not adhere well. With a pre-makeup serum, it looks sheer and even and sits smoothly on the skin.

One thin layer is described as lasting until late night for 16 hours without touch-ups. When layered with foundation, 100% of testers agreed that it did not settle into lines or look powdery; 96.7% agreed that the makeup did not look patchy.

When layered with foundation, 93.3% of testers agreed that the makeup looked adherent and did not come off. Third-party testing reported 16 hours of moisturization and 16 hours of support for foundation makeup wear.

85% essence-rich moisturizing system. Soothing essence helps moisturize the skin. Contains Centella asiatica extract, peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, niacinamide, and fairy peach cactus.

Pure formula for lightweight makeup. Five ingredients are not added. Contains stem extract.

Free of silicone oil, alcohol, mineral oil, preservatives, and fluorescent agents.

Gentle formula, suitable for sensitive skin.

Test result shown: after using the product for 28 days, 93.3% of participants agreed that it helped improve skin redness (p < 0.05).

Before makeup: After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount of serum to the face and spread gently and evenly. Use the pre-makeup serum after cleansing, then apply foundation. One drop before makeup helps makeup last.

A simple routine in one bottle.

Makeup application: While the skin is slightly tacky, gently pat on foundation with a puff for a smooth, lightweight finish.

Freshness-locking pump head for precise dispensing.

The bottle has a frosted texture and softly diffused appearance. The freshness-sealing pump head twists out and dispenses when pressed; the transparent dropper makes the amount visible.

TIMAGE Makeup-Prep Essence helps makeup adhere. The guide indicates it is for people whose base makeup does not last or tends to come off.

This makeup-prep essence feels fresh and hydrating, with a slightly tacky texture. The product description attributes the tacky feel to naturally derived extracts such as bird’s nest and cactus; it is intended to help the product adhere to the skin, provide moisture, and support subsequent makeup.

Use after cleansing and before foundation. Sunscreen or a primer may be applied afterward as needed. The description states that the product contains approximately 85% essence and provides long-lasting moisture. It recommends using it as a makeup-prep product rather than for everyday skincare.

For base makeup, choose a suitable formula according to the desired finish: hydrated adherence, a soft-focus pore effect, a lightweight adherent effect, or a more even, translucent appearance. The latter is suggested for redness, sallowness, or dullness. Suggested application sequences include after skincare and before sunscreen, after sunscreen and before foundation, or after cleansing and before foundation.

Brand: TIMAGE 彩棠

Product: TIMAGE贴妆凝光妆前精华液

Net content: 40 ml

Shelf life: 3 years

Benefits: Moisturizing and soothing

The product has undergone human efficacy evaluation testing by a third-party organization. It is described as gentle (non-irritating) and suitable for sensitive skin. Before first use, test on a small area; use on the face if there is no discomfort.

An efficacy test report from Shanghai Shengping Testing Technology Co., Ltd. (No. 20260413657) states that, among 30 Chinese women with sensitive skin who used the sample, 93.3% felt makeup looked more adherent when applied over the product, and 90.0% felt makeup looked finer. Immediately after use, 96.7% felt the makeup finish was not patchy; 100.0% felt makeup applied over the product was not sticky and did not cake or flake. After 12 hours, 93.3% felt makeup applied over the product remained well-adhered and had not come off. Results apply only to the submitted sample; actual results may vary.

The report describes 16-hour moisturization and 16-hour assistance in keeping makeup in place. It also reports moisturizing and soothing effects, a gentle (non-irritating) formulation, and suitability for sensitive skin. The findings are from human efficacy evaluation and consumer-use testing; actual results may vary.

Based on the formula by weight, the natural-origin proportion is 84.782%, approximately 85%. The formula includes swallow’s nest extract and Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract. The report’s conceptual ingredient description refers to PEG-240/HDI Copolymer 双-炔基十四醇聚醚-20醚 and PEG-150 distearate; it notes that PEG-150 distearate has a certain viscosity. Listed texture ratings: 指回贴-4 and 棉绸贴-8.

“Red-carpet level” refers only to makeup performance in the high-intensity red-carpet camera setting; it is not a rating. Actual results may vary.

Product name: Caitang Makeup-Adhering Luminous Makeup-Prep Serum. Net content: 40 ml.

Directions: After basic skincare, apply an appropriate amount of serum to the face and eye area, then spread gently and evenly.

Ingredients: Water, butylene glycol, PEG-150 distearate, glycerin, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, polysorbate 80, hydroxyacetophenone, xanthan gum, and PEG-240/HDI Copolymer. Other trace ingredients listed include swallow’s nest extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, hydrolyzed collagen, Centella asiatica extract, ascorbyl palmitate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, tetrapeptide-4, ethylhexylglycerin, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, PPG-26, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, tetrasodium EDTA, potassium laurate, tocopherol (vitamin E), and fragrance.

For external use only. Do not use on damaged or irritated skin. If redness, swelling, itching, irritation, or other abnormal reactions occur during or after use, stop using immediately. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight.