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Revlon Photoready Foundation Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:49:33 +0000

Revlon Photoready Foundation ($13.49) Revlon PhotoReady™ Makeup – for poreless, airbrushed skin in any light. Photochromatic pigments bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. Complete, yet undetectable coverage. Soft, luminous finish.
- Oil free
- Fragrance free
- SPF 20

My Thoughts:

I was so excited to try Revlon’s newest foundation. The idea of a foundation that creates a flawless canvas for photos excited me. Sadly, it failed to come through. The foundation was very shimmery. It made it look like you were sweating and shiny in photos. However, it did go on very smoothly. Photoready provided medium coverage and was not greasy or oily. From afar, the foundation made my skin look flawless, but up close, it made my pores extremely noticeable. It seemed to have settled in my pores. I suppose it did make my skin look presentable in photos, minus the shimmer that made me look shiny. In person though, it did not look good. I guess if you want a foundation specifically for photos and not many people will be seeing your skin, give it a try. It might work for you. If you wanted an everyday foundation or a foundation for special occasions, this is not it.

Loreal Paris Age Pefect Skin Supporting and Hydrating Makeup Foundation Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:30:48 +0000

Loreal Paris Age Pefect Skin Supporting and Hydrating Makeup Foundation ($16.99) I know this is suppose to be for “mature skin,” but you know what? I don’t care because it works wonders! It’s long lasting and doesn’t budge. The hydrating quality gives your complexion a non-greasy, radiant, healthy glow. I like that it is a mousse texture so I don’t have to worry about it being runny or spilling. The foundation provides medium coverage and doesn’t settle into fine lines. It’s non-cakey and looks very natural. It does come with it’s own foundation brush, but I like to use my own. I would have to say this one of the best drugstore foundations. I cannot tell you the number of compliments I received every time I use this foundation. Everybody kept telling me I had such wonderful skin. Little did they know, it was the foundation.

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse Makeup Review

Audrey Dao — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:27:44 +0000

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mousse Makeup ($13.99) A flawless matte finish in a refreshingly lightweight mousse.

Unique, air-whipped texture for a soft matte finish.
16-hour ColorStay Longwear for lasting perfection.

My Thoughts:

This foundation feels very light. It’s easy to apply and blendable. I wouldn’t recommend layering on layers because it will end up looking cakey. The staying power is great and easily removable when you wash your face. It’s a matte foundation that does stay matte for the majority of the day. People who are really oily may need a little powdering touch-up. It hasn’t caused any breakouts (thank goodness!). I wouldn’t recommend the foundation for people with dry skin or winter usage because it can/will accentuate dry spots. This is more for people who have oily skin and during the summer.

Maybelline Pure Makeup Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:07:05 +0000

Maybelline Pure Makeup ($5.99)

Why You’ll Love It

This shine-free foundation with H2O is formulated with 50% water instead of pore-clogging oils that can cause breakouts.

My Thoughts:

I am not a fan of this foundation. It really doesn’t provide any coverage at all. It is sort of like a tinted moisturizer, except you need to apply moisturizer before you apply Maybelline Pure Makeup. Besides the lack of coverage, it also lacks staying power. By midday, the foundation had disappeared. For longer staying power, I would apply a finish powdering after apply the foundation. Even then, it still didn’t last. If you’re looking for sheer coverage this could be for you.

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:29:42 +0000

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse ($9.49)

Why You’ll Love It

Revolutionary whipped formula provides an air-soft, perfect matte finish coverage, with a weightless feel.

Color pigments offer superior coverage
Blends effortlessly for a soft, natural-looking, even-toned result
Now in 16 shades

My Thoughts:

I did not like this foundation at all. You could totally tell I had makeup on. I prefer the natural look or at least fake the natural look with makeup. It went on streaky and was a difficult to blend. When the foundation finally set, it just looked chalky and cakey. I found that the foundation melted off my face! By midday, I actually noticed patches of foundation on my face. It was not a good buy.

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Review

Audrey Dao — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:25:25 +0000

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse ($7.79) Air-whipped formula provides skin perfecting coverage.

Smooth, 100% poreless finish with natural luminosity
Air-brushed natural perfection
Blends effortlessly for a flawless, air-brushed finish.
Oil-free, Fragrance-free, Dermatologist Tested, Allergy Tested, Non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores.
Safe for sensitive skin, good for all skin types

My Thoughts:

I’m going to have to pass on Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse. I like that it comes with a pump and gave me a decent medium coverage. However, it oxidizes. Oxidation is a big no-no in my world. If you have an oily complexion, I suggest you stay away from this because by midday I was shiny.

Almay Pure Blends Makeup Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:34:19 +0000

Almay Pure Blends Makeup ($13.99)

97.4% natural
Lightweight, fragrance-free foundation, for all day wear
Evens out the complexion
Provides a flawless, naturally perfect finish
Blend of antioxidant fruit and flower extracts, including Lotus, Orchid and Acai to nourish and hydrate
Free of talc and added parabens
Eco-friendly package made from 35% post consumer recycled material
Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist tested.

My Thoughts:

It’s a really sheer foundation. Too watery/runny for my liking. This is sort of like a tinted moisturizer. If you have oily skin, I really wouldn’t use this. It will make you look extremely greasy. A positive thing about Almay Pure Blends Makeup? It didn’t dry out my skin. I wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone.

Cover Girl Smoothers Aquasmooth Compact Foundation Review

Audrey Dao — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:34:00 +0000

Cover Girl Smoothers Aquasmooth Compact Foundation ($9.49) Designed with AquaCurrent Science, this vitamin-enriched formula directs moisture to your skin’s surface to improve its condition over time, while giving smooth, even coverage that makes imperfections virtually vanish before your eyes. This solid makeup transforms into a liquid during application, then dries to an even, powder-light finish.

My Thoughts:

I found this foundation to be okay. It does feel like you’re applying liquid foundation, but yet, it dries to a powder finish. When you apply the foundation, you have to blend quickly because it dries fairly quickly. It accentuated my dry spots, which I did not like. This actually reminds me of foundation sticks. I won’t be repurchasing Cover Girl Smoothers Aquasmooth Compact Foundation because I feel there are better drug store foundations.

L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup Review

Audrey Dao — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:21:43 +0000

L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup ($10.49) True Match Makeup precisely matches your skin’s texture and tone and coordinates perfectly with True Match Powder, Blush, and Concealer. Formulated with Opti-Blend™ Complex so you can control coverage and fine-tune it. Micro-fine optical pearls blur imperfections. Packed with vitamins B and E and glycerin to nourish skin. Ultra-pure formula contains no oils, fragrances, or pore-clogging fillers. Available in 24 skin-true shades. SPF 17 Sunscreen.

My Thoughts:

I didn’t like this foundation, because I couldn’t find a color match. Even though the stores organized the foundations into warm, neutral, and cool shades, for some reason I could never find a color match. I also didn’t like having to pour out the foundation every time I used it, because it’s a runny/watery foundation. I was constantly pouring out too much. I wish it came with a pump. The foundation provided medium coverage and is blendable. However, when it dries it leaves a weird texture on your face. I can’t quite describe it. It’s not a satiny smooth, but more paper smooth. I hope that makes sense.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20 Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:10:10 +0000

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20 ($13.99) Finally, naturally beautiful coverage that takes your skin’s health seriously. Neutrogena healthy skin liquid makeup takes over where your skin care leaves off. Silky-light coverage glides on for a perfectly natural look, while the exclusive blend plus SPF 20 work together to visibly improve skin’s luminosity, tone, and texture.

Flawless coverage, lightweight, silky formula
Exclusive blend of antioxidants and SPF 20
Maintains skin’s young and healthy look
Available in 12 new shades
1 fl. oz. bottle liquid

My Thoughts:

This foundation is actually a reformulation of the old Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup. I found the new formula inconsistent. Sometimes it was thick, other times thin and watery. It’s also no longer hypoallergenic. I wouldn’t recommend this for people with dry skin, because it will accentuate your dry patches and flakes. I also found it difficult to find a color match, apply, and blend. This foundation is a complete no-no.