Friday, February 17, 2012

Revlon Photoready Foundation ~ Review, pictures and swatches

Revlon is my favorite drug store makeup brand , well most of you must be knowing this, but this is the first time I am slightly disappointed, like how I am disappointed with the season 7 of HIMYM , love it but still made me wee bit sad :\

I bought this foundation a few weeks back and have been using it on and off since then ..

Revlon Photoready Foundation ~ Review, pictures and swatches

This is what I have to say about this.

You see something in person and then you see the same thing in a picture,,most of the times we get attracted to things which we get to see in person more than when we see it in a picture,, BUT !! with me its drastically opposite this time..

Revlon Photoready Foundation ~ Review, pictures and swatches

When I wear this foundation and see myself in mirror I find it not worthy of the 850 bucks I paid for it,, its kinda patchy looking and is hard to blend with fingers. But when you see yourself in a picture of yours with this foundation on your face you are going to love it..
I guess that is why it is called a Photoready foundation.

The shade I got is 003 Shell Coquillage and it matches my skin tone pretty well. The only thing is like,, it needs a good blending.
Revlon Photoready Foundation ~ Review, pictures and swatches

Revlon Photoready Foundation ~ Review, pictures and swatches

Revlon Photoready Foundation ~ Review, pictures and swatches


There is some sheen in this foundation which looks very very pretty even in day light. Its not super shimmery , it just makes my skin glow beautifully.

It is not for dry skin girls , it will make their skin look patchy, I have dry cheeks these days and even after applying a good moisturizer on to it and then wearing this foundation the dry patches were quite prominent and you never expect this from such a raved foundation.

The consistency of this foundation is slightly runny and I guess it will work best with a stippling brush.
The packaging of this product is very good, I like the pump it has, one pump is enough for your face.
It also has SPF 20 and that is borderline good for flash photography.



I like how it is not a full coverage foundation,,I feel plasticky with full coverage foundations.

Overall this is a foundation which will make your skin look perfect , all dewy and glowing in pictures,, it might make your skin look blotchy in person,,I guess its all due  to its consistency,,,

The things good ~

1. Medium coverage foundation,,yes its a good thing for me.

2. I like how it makes my skin look dewy and not sparkly!!

3. It photographs beautifully

4. Has SPF 20

5. The bottle is very handy and travel friendly

6. A pump is enough for one time application


The Things not so good ~

1. Looks blotchy when you see yourself in mirror

2. Not suitable for dry skin girls

3. Just 3 shades ~ :\

4. Hard to blend,,you need a good brush to blend it, say a stippling brush.


Price : 850 INR

Quantity : 30 ml or 1 FL. Oz.


Recommendation : Yes if you are loved by paparazzi  ;) , no If you think It can be you daily foundation. Dry skin people may find it a bit problematic.

Thanks

Namita


27 comments:

  1. You look really awesome sweety after using this shade, I have medium beige it doesnt suit my skin tone, :( white cast, n its a pain to blend it really! :( Not at all worth the price!

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    1. Thanks a tonne Manya :) yes the same problem here,,blending is a pain i tell you and I am all game for using my fingers to blend my foundation.
      But I love how it photographs :)

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    2. I got that Vega brush....will this work with the brush?

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    3. hope so Emm :) haven't used that brush from vega :)
      no new shoe post ur side,,:) :D

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  2. Hmmm.. still can't make up my mind about this one. Do you think it's only good for photography? Looks great on you though.

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    1. Yes sweetheart I think its only good for Photography.. In person it looks a bit blahh ,, Since I have this I will always use this when I have to go out in the night for a party sorta thing,,else wearing it in the day time is not good for me..

      Thanks !! See its the photography :p :)

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  3. oops not recommended for dry skin :( i was eying this product for quite sometime now ... thanks for saving my money Namita :p

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    1. awww my pleasure Shalini :) m happy that I could help..
      yes not recommended for dry skin :)

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  4. nice review namita..i once tried this product but didnt buy coz i wanted to see how long this is gonna lost but the shade the SA tied was a bit lighter than my skin tone...n the next shade was a bit darker...it did stay the whole day but the pbm was they didnt hae the right shade for me r else i wud have def purchased it...now am eyeing on Bourjois n faces oil free foundation..

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    1. yes revlon made a goof up with shades this time,,and just three shades in this range.
      Bourjois healthy mix is a good one :)
      I'll review my all time fav in few days :)

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  5. finally, an honest review on this one :) you look cute, Nams

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  6. awwwww thankies sweetheart :) :)

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  7. Wow, what a nice review ... and you are lukin' so cute just as the Coral Crue said :D

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  8. my skin is dry too and i alwz (used it 3-4 times) blend it with my finger but only after a good moisturiser. i somehow like it and my skin likes it too

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    1. then its good for u na,, I have kept it at the back of my vanity drawer now :\ 850Rs. in drain :\:\
      lesson learnt :)

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  9. great for pictures and videos hmmm... great for indian brides if they want to look flawless forever in their wedding photos :P. Great review ^_^.

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    1. yes completely,, apt for brides :)
      In reality it looks like I have peeled skin all over my face :\

      But photographs well :)

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  10. Still confused about foundation :(..

    BTW you are tagged Nami :p
    http://siri-mythoughts.blogspot.in/2012/02/tag-o-mania.html

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    1. arra dont buy it siri :p rest I will convince u never to buy it over Ichat :p

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  11. hard to blend.. ohh.. then not for me :(

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