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This is not really going to be a review, more like thoughts on the foundation itself (my shade is 002 Vanilla, great match for my pale skin). It's just quite brief, I'm at work and I have some time to spare and nothing to do so I thought that I will do some very needed blogging. First of all, here's what Revlon claims:
"Revlon PhotoReady™ Makeup - For poreless, airbrushed skin in any light "
Do I agree? Certainly but I have a few doubts. It has a SPF15 filter so I don't understand how it's Photoready? Doesn't SPF make your face appear whiter (the higher the filter, the whiter you'll look)? No thanks, I don't want to look like a zombie in my photos. I have dry skin and this foundation accenturates the dry patches on my face. It's not nice, makes me look like a pastry (you know, pastries have layers and are flaky? haha, sorry just a random thought!). Also it doesn't cover all your imperfections so if there's anything major that needs full coverage - you will have to use a heavy duty concealer because i would say this is a light-medium coverage foundation. The consistency is quite runny, but no so it runs down your hand! Many people have mentioned 'The Cullen Effect'. Well frankly, it was really exaggerated, i like it because it gives my skin a glow that I don't normally have. The packaging is great, there is a pump so that makes it more hygienic and easier to use. Mess-free I would call it.The bottle is quite chunky and heavy so not really a make-up bag material. I'm quite uncertain about this foundation, I like it but I hate it because it makes my dry skin so much more visible - I'm yet to try it with a primer as I heard that it makes dry skin disappear and it looks lovely! So when I try it out with a primer I will let you ladies know! :)
PROS:
*gives a glow
*sufficient coverage
*easy application
*nice, handy packaging
*consistency
CONS :
*accenturates dry skin
*re-touching after 4-6hrs
*SPF15(i know it's a good thing, but this is supposed to be a Photoready foundation)
Would I repurchase? probably not, I always try different foundations with my problem skin (dry & big pores)
I own two Chanel eyeshadow Quads. They were pricey but my love for Chanel has once more overcome me. The two palettes I have are called - Murano and Blue Célestes.
What I find when using these is that they crease after about 5 hours. Not good considering their price. I think that the colour pay-off is not as great as MAC for example, but I find that this happens with most designer eyeshadows - Dior, Chanel and YSL because they are selling their name and not quality.
Chanel e/s quad in Bleu Célestes. I do love this, I love the colours. It's a mixture of navy and silver. However, the colour payoff is not that great. Below are swatches using only 2 swipes of the e/s - it's builadble like any other e/s
L-R: I was working my way anti-clockwise starting from the darkest e/s
As you can see pigmentation is not great.
Now, my other Chanel e/s Quad in Murano. It is a mix of colours : black with emerald shimmer, medium pink, grey and silver.
After swiping on my fingers. Don't shoot me for not doing the same for Bleu Celestes, but I forgot!
Top -> Bottom : I worked my way anti-clockwise starting from the darkest colour.
N.B : I didn't use primer prior to swatching the eyeshadow.
I think that Murano offers better colour pay-off. They're not perfect but I do love them after all. You can create subltle looks with them. I'm yet to test them wet - perhaps that would help :D I'm not really fussed with reapplying eyeshadow every 5 hours, unless I'm going to a party, then I would wear something with staying on power.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Would I re-purchase? It would depend on the colour scheme
I recently purchased this 17 Eyeshadow Trio. 17 is cheaper version of another Boots' own brand - No.7, and is aimed to appeal to teenage girls, who are obviously on a budget. I personally did not experiment with this particular brand before but I had a few spare pennies and this trio caught my eye, i tested it in the store and I was pleasantly surprised! I have to say it's very good for the price i paid (around, mhmmm... £4?),the pigmentation is great - the colour comes out almost the same as you see it in the pot! The colour i got is 'Metallic Toffee' and is a mixture of toffee/gold/brown colours, all in shimmery finishes. You can create a endless looks with this because the colours are so versatile. It is dematologically tested and fragrance-free for those of you who are allergic to specific scents which are needlessly added to make-up. The packaging itself is alright, nothing special. Overall, I have to say that I will probably buy more of these in different colours, if the pigmentation is just as good.
The swatches are rubbish, once again! The photos really don't do these beauties justice, I'd say next time you're up in Boots try out this little gem!
