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Revlon PhotoReady Foundation Reviews
#24 in Foundation

Description

Revlon PhotoReady Powder eliminates shine and evens skin tone. Photochromatic pigments bend, reflect and diffuse light to help erase flaws. A micro-refined ultra-lightweight texture with a soft, luminous finish.
Revlon PhotoReady Powder is oil and fragrance free with SPF 14.
See their main website for more details at: www.revlon.com

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    81% OF CHICKS DIG IT

    3.8/5
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    August 16, 2011

    I love this foundation.

    I always struggle to find a natural looking foundation as my skin is naturally very pale, most foundations tend to look white on my skin, and resemble halloween make up.

    This foundation is very light weight, you don't feel it on your face, includes an spf 20 to protect your skin, and lasts all day. It comes in a variety of tones, and seems to be one of the easier products to match to your natural skin tone.

    For the price, I am impressed with this, and will most likely purchase again!

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    3.7/5
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    February 25, 2011

    Its a little more than I usually pay for a foundation but Im really happy with the results. It was easy to color match and it lasts longer than the previous brand that I used.

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    4.0/5
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    October 04, 2010

    This is a cheap alternative to a "high end" look. It has great coverage, looks amazing from a distance and in pictures. However it has glittery bits in it which may look a bit obvious in person if applied too thick.

    I use this when I don't want to waste my expensive product (dior foundation). It's great to play with and good for everyday use. Just use sparingly to minimize the glittery look, as a little does go a long way.

    Updated On: September 13, 2011

    Sorry guys, I obviously posted this review before I took a good look at my face in the sunlight. I look like one of the Twilight vampires, I sparkle! Looks hot on them, not so much on me. I would still recommend this for fun, but for everyday wear, not at all. I did however find the perfect use for this stuff! On the special days (or nights), I'll add this to my neck, decolletage or shoulders for a smooth gleaming look. Sparkles don't hurt when they're not on your face :-)

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    3.5/5
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    August 26, 2010

    This liquid foundation is perfect for dry skin because it leaves you with a dewy finish that looks great in pictures! However, if you have oily skin I wouldn't really recommend using this because there is a hint of shimmer in it and it might make your face look shiny. The product gives you great coverage but it is a little hard to blend. It works best when applying with a foundation brush, rather than your fingers. I really loved this product because I am all about full-coverage! In the picture I have the liquid foundation on and I didn't edit anything except the brightness/contrast. So you can see really how well it covers. I do recommend buying this product if you are willing to go a little pricey! This product sells for about $12 at Wal-Mart. Hope this helped!

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    3.2/5
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    July 28, 2010

    Not bad. Not as good as i would have expected for the price,but not as bad as some. I was going to have pictures taken and wanted something to give me that flawless finish. It did an alright job but it's kind of watery. Maybe i need the powder too? I'm not sure but it wasn't a complete dissapointment.

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    3.8/5
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    May 29, 2010

    I recently tried this foundation after seeing the commercial on TV and I gotta say its worth the try. It goes on evenly, it doesn't feel heavy. The coverage is excellent.

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    3.8/5
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    May 18, 2010

    This is definitely my new favorite foundation.
    It's a little pricey for drugstore, but if you catch it on a good day you can get it half off at $9.99 instead of $19 :|

    A lot of people compare this to Makeup Forever's HD foundation - I actually don't have the product myself, but I'd say thats a GREAT comparison!

    It has a little bit of shimmer to it which helps to create a dewy look. The shimmers are subtle so you don't have to worry about finding sparkling glitter-chunks on your face.
    It blends in easily and has a reaaally nice texture - it's not too thick that it's hard to apply, but not too runny that it seems totally invisible.

    I'd say it has a sheer-medium coverage. It's pretty buildable, so if you'd really like, I'm sure it could be medium-full coverage.

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    3.2/5
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    April 24, 2010

    First of all, I recommend getting this when there is a BOGO because you can try out different shades or types of foundations.

    I got my in NUDE and I normally have natural beige shades for L'oreal or physicals formula.

    Packaging:
    Love the pump, it pumps out the perfect amount for a full face.
    Staying power:
    So far, it stayed half a day for me which is about 6 hours? If you use a translucent powder it stays a little longer.
    Coverage: Medium but build-able. BUT IT FEELS HEAVY ON MY SKIN.
    Application: Easy, not too creamy or watery. Use a sponge or just fingers.
    Finish:
    Dewy and slight shimmer. If you go under the sun, you can actually see shimmer in your face. I also took pictures with & w/o flash, with flash the foundation helps to even out the shines in your face.


    I would say wear this on sunny or warm days it gives you that natural glowing look without looking too dewy.

    Updated On: April 24, 2010

    sorry the staying power is actually about 4 HOURS, if you put some finishing powder it will stay about an hour longer.

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    4.0/5
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    January 04, 2010

    Okay, if you're like me, you read a tonne of beauty blogs and have been reading the buzz on Revlon's new foundation, PhotoReady, for the past few months. Well, fellow beauty addicts, it's finally hit shelves here in Toronto and I'm here to tell you, it's a winner for me. I actually inherited the shade 005 Natural Beige from my sister, as it was a tad too dark on her (bonus for me). I was initially put off with the SDM pricing of $21.99 but she actually bought it at Walmart for $15.99, big savings in my book, and that's their everyday price! In any case, here's my thoughts...the colour match for me is decent, the coverage is medium but covers nicely and feels weightless on my face. The pump bottle is genius and I applied with a foundation brush and set with a translucent loose powder. I liked the result a lot. Dewy and fresh looking. There has been a lot of chatter about this being to "sparkly" but I found it gave the face some dimension and nice glow. I also heard some complaints about this settling on dry spots etc...whatever people, ever heard of an exfoliant! I'm mean geez, any foundation is going to settle on a dry patch, why not try some moisturizer for a change. LOL In conclusion, after wearing a few hours, my face still looks fresh. I am pleased with how it wears and feels. So all and all, it's a big thumbs up from me. If you shy away from the dewy look or are afraid of some slight shimmer, then this isn't for you.

    Updated On: February 25, 2010

    Ok, so I had to update my review cause I finally figured out the correct Photoready colour for me...it's the #008 Golden Beige. Just to let you know, the odd numbered colours are pink based, and the even numbered colours are yellow based...also important to note...#006 & #007 are darker than #008. Not sure why but I've consulted a number of beauty sites and everyone concurred. So if you're a MAC NC35/NC37 this is your shade. Once you get your match, you'll never look back...this foundation is a dream come true for me. The pump bottle is genius and a nickel size amount really is more than enought to cover the entire face. I apply and blend with my fingers for this particular foundation. Make sure to moisturize light about 5 min before application...this stuff applies like a dream, seriously. It stays fresh all day and looks great even 12 hours after application. I can only speak to my experience but I have to say, I have found my holy grail foundation.

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