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Showing posts with label Foundation. Show all posts

Friday, August 10

VICHY Dermablend Ultra-Corrective Stick

One of the items that was in my June GlossyBox was a small starter kit for the VICHY Dermablend Ultra-Corrective Foundation Cream stick.  The handy little kit contained 6 sample shades so you could find out what shade would provide you with perfect coverage.
The VICHY Dermablend stick is marketed as a ‘corrective foundation’ to provide the most complete, natural looking coverage for face and body imperfections. It contains 40% pigment concentration which makes it ideal for camouflage of skin concerns such as dark circles, acne marks, scarring, bruising, redness and dark spots. It promises to be long lasting (up to eight hours) and it is fragrance-free, waterproof and smudge resistant.
I think this would be a great foundation for someone with problem skin or if you prefer quite heavy coverage to block out any redness or pigmentation on your face. However for my complexion it seemed a little too heavy and creamy to apply all over my face so I decided to start using it as a concealer instead. And boy am I glad I did, this immediately became my favourite concealer! After trying a few of the shades I found that Nude (14) and Light (13) were most suited for me as a concealer to cover under eyes dark circles, spots and pigmentation; which I (unfortunately) get a lot more of during summer time.

So once my sample kit started running low I decided to buy the full VICHY Dermablend Ultra-Corrective Foundation Cream stick in Nude. It retails for £19 which is a bit more expensive than my usual MAC Studio Finish concealer (£14.50) but the Vichy stick is 12grams in comparison to 7grams for the MAC one so it will last me a lot longer!

It retails for £19 which is a bit more expensive than my usual MAC Studio Finish concealer (£14.50) but the Vichy stick is 12grams in comparison to 7grams for the MAC one so it will last me a lot longer!
Swatched and below blended out on my hand...

I normally just glide the stick under my eye and dab it in gently with my finger (you should never rub too much on the delicate skin area under your eyes) plus I apply it to any other small spots I might have and around the side of my nostrils. I am really happy I found this product so this does show the benefit of beauty box subscriptions like GlossyBox because otherwise I probably would never have tried the VICHY Dermablend Ultra-Corrective Stick.

VICHY products are available online here or you can find it at your local Boots store or Boots.com.
If you want to try the sample kit first to play with the product and to find your perfect shade you can actually buy the little starter kit for £4.99 online, which I think is super handy! (link).

Have you ever tried any other VICHY products that you'd recommend?

Monday, April 16

123 Perfect Foundation - Face of the Day

As far as drugstore foundations go I have to say Bourjois seem to know their stuff! I love their Healthy Mix Gel Serum foundation (review here) and the Bourjois 10hour sleep effect foundation. Their latest foundation '123 Perfection' is no exemption to their winning foundation formula. 
The new liquid foundation contains 3 colour pigments to give you a beautiful even complexion!

1. A yellow concealing pigment to cover dark circles for a rested complexion
2. A mauve radiance boosting pigment to light up your skin
3 A green anti-redness pigment to eliminate high colour and even the tone

And just like that 1,2,3 Perfect ;)

The foundation is available in 5 shades; 51 (vanilla clair) - 52 (vanille) - 53 (beige clair) - 54 (beige) - 56 (beige rosé). For me 52 is a great match but may need 53 as I get a bit more tanned in summer. 

The formula is very smooth and perfectly blends into my skin providing me with medium coverage.  I apply the product by buffing it in flawlessly with my Stigma stippling brush (link). The foundation has 24-hour hydrating benefits which means it lets the skin breathe and it contains SPF10 to protect you from UV rays. 

Plus I just love it when foundations come with a pump to dispense the product!

But my favourite thing about this foundation is that it has a beautiful soft matte finish which means I have not been using any powder on top which has been a really nice change for me. 

Here is a recent FOTD.....
MAC Studio Finish concealer NC20
Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation in 52
Bourjois' Délice de Poudre bronzing powder (as seen here)
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush (as seen here) 
HD Brows kit (review here)
NARS Silk Road eyeshadow (lid)
NARS Abyssina eyeshadow (browbone & tearduct)
Urban Decay Snakeskin eyeshadow (outer V & lower lash line)
Blink & Go mascara

Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation will be available from mid April 2012 and will retail at Boots for £10.99. Do you think you'll try this new foundation? xoxo

Thursday, March 22

Invisible Fluid 'See No, Feel No' Makeup

A few weeks ago I was invited to the Estée Lauder HQ's for the exclusive world-wide launch of their latest foundation, Invisible Fluid Makeup.
Actually they are not marketing this new product as a foundation but as 'fluid makeup' and calling it the future of makeup with the slogan 'See no make up, feel no make up'.

See no makeup?
The liquid makeup has been advanced with their new exclusive IntuiTone™ technology. This exclusive pigment technology gives the formula the power to conceal while embracing natural undertones to influence the shade for an ideal match. So all you see is natural, radiant, perfected skin in every light. 
Feel no makeup?
Invisible liquid makeup is ultra-light and ultra-breathable. The formula actually contains air as part of its emulsion. For best results you need to shake the bottle before application to blend the ultra-thin formula with the entrapped micronized air particles thereby creating the lightweight, ultra-natural appearance from an airbrush application and achieving the ultimate portrayal of fresh, natural and flawless looking skin.

In addition to these unique technology benefits, long-wearing Invisible Fluid Makeup is oil-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free and infused with skin-loving minerals. 

Invisible fluid makeup is available in 16 shades and at the event they colour matched me to find the perfect shade for my complexion. My shade is 2WN2.

As soon as they applied this onto my skin I just loved the feeling. They were right, it doesn't feel like your average foundation. It's so light, radiant and natural looking whilst still providing me with enough coverage. I have been using this foundation now for the last few weeks and am definitely a fan!
Because it is a lighter foundation it lets your natural skin come through providing a perfect colour match and basically giving me that 'my skin, only better' look! It also lasts all day and doesn't clog any pores. 

 Apply on clean skin, over your daily moisturiser. Use your finger tips, stippling brush or the Estée Lauder Foundation Brush to blend the foundation, working from the centre of the face outwards. This foundation is build-able to get your desired coverage level without it looking cakey or chalky.

Makeup wise I am wearing....
♥ Face:
No7 Airbrush Away Primer (my current fave primer!)
MAC concealer studio finish concealer in NC20
Estée Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup in 2WN2
Sleek Makeup Face Contour Kit (dark shade to contour under cheekbones)
Benefit Posietint cheek/lips stain applied on my cheeks as a blush.

♥ Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Club eyeshadow
Estée Lauder Pure Black eyeliner (waterline and toplashline)
2True IncrediLash MascaraIn my books MAC Club is definitely my all-time-favourite eyeshadow!! It just has the most gorgeous duo chrome finish and effortlessly creates a two-toned smokey look!! You can view a video tutorial that I did using MAC Club eyeshadow here (link)

So what do you think of the new Estée Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup...is this something you have read about and curious to try the 'see no makeup, feel no makeup' revolution for yourself? 

Invisible Fluid Makeup is available in 16 shades, 30ml for £27 at your local Estée Lauder counter or online at www.esteelauder.co.uk (where btw they currently have a offer to receive a free sample of their concealer & lipgloss duo with any foundation purchase!)

Monday, January 23

FYF Cosmetics Review

For a while now I have been using a few products by a relatively unknown cosmetics brand called Flawless you Forever. Ever since I got the products have been using them all the time because I love them so much but just hadn't found the time to properly review them! For example some looks where I used FYF products can be found here, here and here!

Flawless You Forever (FYF) offers a "range of core and mineral make-up, skincare and spa products specially designed to keep you looking the way you should. Gorgeous! Launched by the prestigious ONYX label, FYF is more than a brand name. It's a mantra.

Created using a perfectly balanced blend of minerals and pigments, every FYF product comes with a promise of flawlessness. Not just for your outer appearance but your innner well being as well. The fine crystals are silky to the touch and overlap seamlessly on your skin, allowing it to breathe freely.

FYF products are also long-lasting, water resistant and well suited to all climates, giving you the freedom to go through even the most hectic day without and touch-ups.
Truly, FYF is the last word in beauty and luxury.
And it's yours to enjoy... Forever!"

So now onto these lovely products, here is a recent Fawless You Forever look;

Products used:
♥ Mineral Loose Powder 'Impeccable'
♥ Floral Blush in the shade 'Romance'
♥ Mineral Couture Pout Lipstick in 'Michelle'

Mineral Loose Impeccable Powder in the shade Medium (link) $30/£19.40
Medium; for light to medium skin with medium undertones (available in 8 shades)

FYF Impeccable Mineral Loose powder is ideal for all skin types and suitable for sensitive and skins prone to breakouts because it is talc-free and very gentle. It offers the coverage of a foundation in a natural and weightless powder form. It brings your complexion alive and creates a healthy look, along with providing sun protection (SPF18). I love using this powder mineral foundation, it gives me a wonderful glow!

Floral Blush in the shade 'Romance' $35/£23 (link)

This compact is just so pretty but luckily it doesn't just look pretty in the compact, it also looks lovely on your cheeks :) The FYF Blossom glides on smoothly and offers a semi-matte finish which is long lasting. It gives you the option of using countless hues in one single blush. Use with a blush brush and apply on the apples of your cheeks for a natural blush.

Mineral Couture Pout Lipstick in 'Michelle' (link) $20/£13

This is one of my favourite work lipsticks at the moment. The shade is a gorgeous rosy pink nude. The formula is super creamy, rich and very long lasting. Formulated with shea butter and lip conditioners like avocado and jojoba oil, they hydrate your lips and keep them soft and supple.

Price wise I think all these products are pretty good value for money. FYF Cosmetics is a US company and their make-up is sold online from their website Flawless You Forever but they ship internationally!

What do you think - do you like the look of any of these products?
Had you heard of FYF before and if so let me know what you've tried! xoxo

Sunday, December 11

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation

I'm definitely a big fan of Bourjois foundations and regularly use their Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation and Healthy Mix Foundation. I think their foundations have a lovely light texture that provide medium coverage and feel great on the skin. So I was really excited to try their new 'Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation'.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation contains lychee, goji and pomegranate extracts, which work to erase signs of fatigue and achieve a revived and even complexion lasting 16 hours. It's new blending gel texture promises to glide onto the skin for an even, natural finish with no 'mask' effect.
I have been using this foundation almost daily and am loving it! Where the original Healthy Mix let me down, being a little drying (review here), the new gel formula is gorgeous. First of all, let me clear one thing up, this foundation is not actually a gel. It's just a more serum, liquidy texture that gives your skin a radiant glow and stops your foundation from drying out after a few hours wear.
The foundation comes in 6 shades. I use #53 in Light Beige.

This is a recent look I did using the Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation
So overall I think it's a great foundation because it blends really nicely, provides medium long-lasting coverage and smells fresh and yummy too! And for only £10.99 I think that's a steal :) You can buy it online here. 

To apply my foundation I have been using a new brush by KIM Professional Makeup recently.
'Large round brush designed specifically for application of wet make-up. The white synthetic and soft hair combination allows for maximum colour and liquid retention'. It's very similar to my MAC 187 Stipling Brush that I usually use. I definitely prefer applying my foundation with stipling brushes over flat foundation brushes because I feel it gives a more 'airbrushed' finish. 

Thursday, November 3

Discovering BB Creams!

For the last few months I started noticing the term ‘BB cream’ popping up everywhere in the media; from blogs to magazines. To be honest I’d never really heard of this product before and when my flatmate pointed out to me that she’d read about it and bought one, I thought to myself, Roz you are supposed to be a beauty blogger, how can you not know about this! So I decided to do a little research. If you are, like me, a bit clueless on the whole concept of BB creams then read on….

BB cream stands for ‘Blemish Balm’. Now you might think I am talking about some kind of spot cream but that’s not the case. It’s generally marketed as both a cosmetics and skincare product. BB cream was originally formulated in Germany and used by dermatologists to help laser surgery patients protect, soothe and refine highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage for post-laser scars, acne and other blemishes. BB cream became very popular in South Korea and soon, it exploded all over Asia and now it’s the new beauty hype of 2011 all over the world.

These days BB creams come in a variety of different formulations and qualities. Some are said to have skin whitening or brightening properties. Others are anti-acne, some are anti-wrinkle, some are intended to even out skin tone, and yet others to lighten blemish scars. BB creams are sometimes used like a primer under foundation, and if tinted may even replace foundation and some newer ones will have functions of primer, foundation, moisturizer, sun block, pore minimization and skin refining all together which can save time and money in make-up. Basically BB cream is billed as the answer to all your skincare woes in a single product! Sounds like heaven right?

So after doing this research I was quite keen to get experimenting to see if the hype lives up to it’s reputation! The first BB cream I decided to play with was UNE's Intuitive Touch BB-Cream foundation. UNE is the natural beauty sister company to Bourjois that promises a high performance range of products that are paraben-free, made from bio ingredients and almost totally natural. UNE BBMost BB creams seem to come as a liquid form so it was quite interesting to see that UNE has launched their BB cream as a solid compact. But I have to say I like the look of its stylish simple mirrored packaging. UNE says their BB-cream foundation is a 7 in 1 product that will smooth, correct, moisturise, enhance, mattify, nourish and protect your skin at the same time!UNE BB2 Being a creamy compact I was expecting it to feel quite oily and heavy but was pleasantly surprised that the UNE BB cream felt light, smooth and silky! It seems to almost melt into your skin and blends really naturally. It’s a cream to powder formulation and you can control the coverage you want. Apply as a concealer with the small brush provided or use your fingers or regular foundation brush (in my case my stippling brush) to apply all over your face for a light to medium coverage foundation.UNE BB3 Final thoughts? I am enjoying using this product and it’s been a positive first experiment with BB Creams. UNE’s Intuitive Touch BB-Cream would be great for people that like a natural finish that feels gorgeously creamy and smooth on your skin, that provides that little bit extra to say a tinted moisturiser. After this I'm definitely keen to try some more BB creams to compare…..watch this space!

UNE BB cream comes in 7 shades @ RRP £14.49/€19.99.
Available from Boots, Superdrug & Lovelula.com

Has anyone tried this yet or any other B.B. Creams? Would love to hear your thoughts :) xoxo

Friday, October 7

Show your inner light: Aveda tinted moisturiser

I have always been very much a ‘liquid foundation kind of girl’ because I prefer to use a foundation that provides me with medium to full coverage. But even I have days where I feel like a more naturally glowing makeup look. A few months ago I came across Aveda’s new tinted moisturiser and I ended up using it a lot over summer for those hot days where you want a lighter/fresher face whilst still providing sheer to light coverage to hide any imperfections.  

Aveda, Inner Light is a mineral tinted facial moisturiser containing SPF15. It’s oil-free and non-acnegenic formula is lightweight, making it feel like you are not wearing anything yet giving you a smooth and even finish of sheer to light coverage with a dewy finish – allowing your inner light to shine through ;)
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It has a refreshing smell and is full of certified organic ingredients such as:
♥ Titanium dioxide - a mineral derived sunscreen that helps provide protection against UVA UVB rays
♥ Coconut and jojoba seed - provide natural emollients that deliver oil-free hydration for soft skin with a dewy, moisturised finish.
♥ Resveratrol - anti-oxidant from Japanese knotweed that helps fights free radicals and protects against environmental aggressors.
♥ Tourmaline gemstone - a naturally energizing mineral that increases skins radiance.AvedaTintedRange Unlike many other tinted moisturisers Aveda Inner Light is available in six shades: Aspen, Beechwood, Sweet Tea, Sandstone, Poplar, Sheer and Bark.


The shade I use is Beechwood (02)
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I think this tinted moisturiser is great for those “no makeup” days like when you are going to the beach or to the gym!  But I also love wearing this tinted moisturiser, paired with a bit of concealer under the eyes and finished off with a quick dusting of powder for a more natural glowing makeup look.  Here is a recent face of the day with the Aveda TM:
AvedaTinted4 The formula absorbs and blends in easily (I just use my favourite stippling brushes to apply) leaving your skin looking luminous and deeply hydrated at the same time. In that respect this tinted might not be that suitable for people with oily skin as I can imagine it could all become a little too shiny and oily but for me it’s perfect for a lighter and fresher look!

Have you tried the Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisturiser or is there another Tinted Moisturiser that you rave about? Do tell me! :) Aveda Inner Light is available online here at £23.50 for 50ml.

Monday, March 28

VIE - One Step Face Base

Recently I was contacted about the VIE 'One Step Face Base' Foundation which is one of their best selling products. They claim that they sell one in the UK every 2 minutes!!  I'd never really heard of this brand before but the reviews and records sounded pretty impressive so was keen to give this product a go.

VIE at home, previously known as The Virgin Cosmetics Company and Virgin Vie At Home, specialises in the direct selling of make up, skin care, body care, jewellery and homeware. It's basically similar to companies like Avon, Mary Kay or Nutrimetics. 

Now onto the 'One Step Face Base' Foundation:
The foundation comes in a pretty blue transparent case, with a mirror and sponge applicator. I like the VIE logo printed into the foundation and the packaging has a nice luxury feel to it. The foundation is available in 6 different shades, Alabaster, Caramel, Honey, Ivory, Sabe & Soft Beige. I got Soft Beige which is a nice shade but possibly a little too dark for me at the moment. It gives me a little more of a tanned look but probably more suited to my summer colouring, as opposed to my current pasty white winter look! ;)

♥ What they say:
"Get a smooth and even finish in just 90 seconds with our all-in-one foundation and powder. With a silky matt finish, this compact is perfect for all cover ups and perfect for setting makeup, whether at home or on the go."

♥ How to apply:
The VIE face base can be worn alone for a quick and easy, soft and natural complexion or applied on top of your favourite liquid foundation for great full coverage that lasts right through the day. I found to get the best finish, lightly dust a small amount of the VIE base all over your face using a large, soft powder brush after applying your liquid foundation. This gives your face a lovely flawless and soft finish.


♥ My thoughts:
I really like the finish and feeling this product gives my skin; flawless and so silky! It's non-drying and provides long lasting good coverage without looking cakey or too powdery. Also I am quite the liquid foundation addict so I wouldn't usually only apply powder foundation, but with this powder I did actually feel it provided me with enough coverage (after a bit of concealer) to wear this foundation on it's own for a natural finish. In this FOTD you can see my face with only concealer and the VIE One Step Face Base! Quite a natural but good coverage result I think! :)

♥ Price & Availability:
You can't buy the One Step Face Base on the high street. It is only available to be bought from a Vie at Home Party, through a Vie Consultant or Online via their website.
The compact costs £16 (€20) and refills for the foundation are priced at £12.50 (€15.62)

Have you ever tried the One Step Face Base or any other products from VIE at home? xoxo

Wednesday, September 8

A foundation snob, no more!

Ok I admit it, for the last few years I have been a foundation snob! A long long time ago I discovered MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, fell in love and have never looked back since. I was so happy with the foundation that I never really tried anything else. The way I looked at it was; I had a wining formula and why change something that works right? I just couldn't get myself to buy a new foundation as an 'experiment' and then ending up with an expensive foundation I didn't like (and therefore didn't use & it being a waste of money) However during the last year while following many beauty blogs and reading so many reviews on other foundations, I was starting to get curious...

So, while I was packing for my 4 week camping trip through Europe with my parents I thought to myself, hmm, do I really want to use my (expensive) MAC foundation whilst on holiday? Maybe I should be adventurous and try a cheaper drugstore foundation instead....So I did! I went to local drugstore and bought 2x cheaper foundations that I had read a lot about and had been quite keen to try out. I got:
♥ Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Light Beige (#53)
♥ Revlon ColorStay Foundation in Sand Beige (180 - Normal/Dry Skin)
So how do they measure up?

♥ Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
What it claims: "a perfectly glowing complexion and toned skin that lasts up to 16 hours". They mention special natural ingredients & "Fruit therapy". Apricot for radiance, melon for hydration, apple as antioxidant & ginger for energy"
My thoughts: The first thing I noticed about this foundation was the smell, quite nice & fruity! It applies easily and dries to a powdery soft matt finish.The coverage is medium to sheer. The healthy mix foundation lasts moderately well, but definitely doesn't live up to it's claims of 16hrs..
Pro's: Affordable (approx. €12 or £11), comes with a pump style bottle which makes it really easy to dispense the correct amount of product, gives medium to sheer coverage with nice semi matte finish & smells fruity.
Con's: Limited shade and colour collection (even though light beige does suit me but a little too "beige/yellowy" for my liking), not as long lasting as it promises, dries out after a few hours and needs re-application. The main con for me with this foundation is it's lack of SPF :(

♥ Revlon ColorStay Foundation (with SoftFlex & SPF15)
What it claims: "ColorStay makeup provides lightweight comfort, so you feel like you're not wearing make up, looks fresh for up to 16hrs, oil-free shine control, natural flawless look & transfer resistant"
My thoughts: I just love this foundation. The coverage of this liquid foundation is fantastic and leaves your skin feeling very smooth. Whilst providing heavy & full cover it never looks cakey and leaves you with a perfect flawless complexion! It also fully lives up to its claims...it lasts and lasts throughout the day! 
Pro's: Relatively cheap (€16 or £12) in comparison to some high end foundations, the foundation comes in many colours & has different formulations for your skin type including combination/oily & normal/dry skin, it has SPF 15 and provides amazing coverage and is long lasting.
Con's: No pump (but then again my MAC studio Fix doesn't have that either...), the smell is a little like paint on application but fortunately that fades pretty quickly once applied, the foundation dries incredibly quickly which does means you have to apply the foundation to the face in sections (or work super speedy to achieve the best flawless results).

So overall thoughts? Well I am happy to announce (like post title suggest) I am a Foundation Snob, NO MORE!! The Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation is OK but probably won't repurchase because I don't love love it. Revlon ColorStay on the other hand, I will definitely repurchase! I use this foundation almost just as much now as my MAC Studio Fix Fluid and think this will save me a bit of dosh. Because compared to paying €27 or £22 for a new bottle of my favourite MAC Foundation, I think the Revlon ColorStay foundation is almost a perfect dupe/replacement but at a much lower cost! This means a shared Holy Grail Status for MAC Studio Fix & Revlon ColorStay :)

Ps: Also I have to admit now that I have dabbled with experimenting with foundations I'm secretly quite keen to try out some other foundations....like NARS sheer glow perhaps?! Hehe

Thursday, April 22

Are you PhotoReady?

Ever since Revlon PhotoReady Foundation came out several month's ago it hit the beauty blogosphere like crazy!  The foundation took a little bit longer to be launched here in little old NZ so am only finally catching up on the craze that has been surrounding this new foundation. I admit that I am normally a bit of a bore with my foundation. I found my holy grail foundation in MAC's Studio Fix and haven't really switched it up for years. 
I was always of the philosophy, if it works...why change it? However after reading SO many positive reviews on blogs & the idea of a perfect drug store foundation kind of  excited me...so I gave into the hype and headed for the Revlon counter! One of the assistants there colour matched me and suggested the 008 shade in golden beige.
It seemed a lot darker in the bottle than my (beloved) NC20 from MAC 
but it somehow still seemed to blend in well with my skin colour.

What does Revlon promise?
"Poreless, airbrushed skin in any light. 
Photochromatic pigments that bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. Complete, yet undetectable coverage. Soft luminous finish. 
Oil free, fragrance free and SPF 20."
So what do I think?
In terms of coverage and finish, Revlon's PhotoReady Foundation gives a medium coverage that is buildable. Personally don't think it will hide all your flaws but it will give you a nice medium coverage.  

The foundation comes with a great pump for practical and easy application. It  blends easily with fingertips or a stippling brush, which is my preferred way of applying liquid foundation for the most precise & smooth application.  

It gives a luminous, dewy finish but there is quite a bit of shimmer to the formula, which in the beginning made me a little anxious about looking too shimmery or "edward cullen like" as I already tend to wear quite a bit of shimmer on a daily basis from eyeshadows, blushes and highlighters. The shimmer in this foundation is supposed to make you look perfect in photo's but personally feel it doesn't make me that much more 'photo ready' than with my normal foundation...

Longevity? This was a real disappointment for me. What I love so much about my Studio Fix is that it lasts all day. Revlon PhotoReady however starts looking "blotchy" after a couple of hours on my skin with the need for me to re-apply or touch up more regularly with powder.

Overall? Hmmm am still a little undecided. I like how it feels light on my skin whilst still providing good medium coverage. I have gotten used to the shimmer and quite like it sometimes for a more luminous look. Plus it sells at a good price (about $25 cheaper than my MAC Studio Fix) for a quality product!
Final decision: I suppose I would say I really like it but I don't LURVE it. My HG will remain MAC Studio Fix. Would I re-purchase? Oh gosh, maybe! Indecisive much? haha :)

What are your thoughts on PhotoReady, would love to hear!