REVLON AGE DEFYING SPA MAKEUP
DESCRIPTION (AS PER REVLON'S WEBSITE):
"Instantly revitalizes and brightens for radiant, flawless coverage. Protects against fine lines.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH IT: First of all, this one is nothing like the others Age Defying Foundations by Revlon. It even smells good, lol.
- Stone Therapy minerals help energize stressed skin
- Vitamin C fusion brightens
- Antioxidants and SPF 18 strengthen skin's natural defense systems"
MY EXPERIENCE WITH IT: First of all, this one is nothing like the others Age Defying Foundations by Revlon. It even smells good, lol.
I bought this foundation some weeks ago, have used it about 6-7 times and now has become my "go out to get the kids and came back" foundation (sorry Maybelline's Pure Makeup!--I still like you though). This liquid foundation feels good on my skin.
The ingredients list includes minerals, antioxidants and vitamin C, but bear in mind that, like many other products we love, it does have different types of silicon and parabens. It has Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide which are physical blockers (my fave). Because of this type of sunblock, you do see a white cast upon application, but it goes clear in seconds and I haven't had issues with it showing up when I sweat or in pictures.
This product provides a light to medium coverage, evens out my skin quite a bit (not completely and I do need full coverage for my skin to look even) but I already knew that when I bought it. It only comes in 8 shades and I don't think the darkest one could work for ladies with very dark skin. It truly provides a "radiant" finish, naturally dewy skin without looking too greasy. I do have to say it doesn't help much at controlling my oily t-zone, but I really don't mind that since I don't use it for long periods of time. I just like it feels very refreshing, like a very rich tinted moisturizer. There is no Bismuth in it, so there's not itchy skin and it hasn't break me out.
I like the foundation comes in a tube. I really don't care for the whatever brush it has. You have to turn "on" the tube and squeeze it to get the product out, then turn it "off" and use the brush to distribute it on the face. Anyway, I don't like the brush and just use it to apply dots of product on my face, wash the brush and let it dry.
I guess you guys will like this if you do not need too much coverage, are searching for dewy-looking makeup that feels light while providing anti-aging ingredients to the skin, don't mind using blotting paper after a couple of hours and you like SPF in your foundation.
If you have super oily skin, I would suggest to stay away from it.
PRICE: USD $12-$14 -- I think its a bit overpriced, get them on one of those BOGO free sales.
RATING: 4/5 (It would be nice it Revlon could provide more shades, better with a lower retail price and perfect if it could give more coverage without somehow feeling too heavy...ahhh...)
I took some pics of me using it but mind you, they were taken about 4 hrs after application and the weather that day was hot+humid. I didn't use primer when I took these and it behaved well. It does last a bit longer when I do use primer. Look below the Elizabeth Arden e/s review for the pics.
The ingredients list includes minerals, antioxidants and vitamin C, but bear in mind that, like many other products we love, it does have different types of silicon and parabens. It has Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide which are physical blockers (my fave). Because of this type of sunblock, you do see a white cast upon application, but it goes clear in seconds and I haven't had issues with it showing up when I sweat or in pictures.
This product provides a light to medium coverage, evens out my skin quite a bit (not completely and I do need full coverage for my skin to look even) but I already knew that when I bought it. It only comes in 8 shades and I don't think the darkest one could work for ladies with very dark skin. It truly provides a "radiant" finish, naturally dewy skin without looking too greasy. I do have to say it doesn't help much at controlling my oily t-zone, but I really don't mind that since I don't use it for long periods of time. I just like it feels very refreshing, like a very rich tinted moisturizer. There is no Bismuth in it, so there's not itchy skin and it hasn't break me out.
I like the foundation comes in a tube. I really don't care for the whatever brush it has. You have to turn "on" the tube and squeeze it to get the product out, then turn it "off" and use the brush to distribute it on the face. Anyway, I don't like the brush and just use it to apply dots of product on my face, wash the brush and let it dry.
I guess you guys will like this if you do not need too much coverage, are searching for dewy-looking makeup that feels light while providing anti-aging ingredients to the skin, don't mind using blotting paper after a couple of hours and you like SPF in your foundation.
If you have super oily skin, I would suggest to stay away from it.
PRICE: USD $12-$14 -- I think its a bit overpriced, get them on one of those BOGO free sales.
RATING: 4/5 (It would be nice it Revlon could provide more shades, better with a lower retail price and perfect if it could give more coverage without somehow feeling too heavy...ahhh...)
I took some pics of me using it but mind you, they were taken about 4 hrs after application and the weather that day was hot+humid. I didn't use primer when I took these and it behaved well. It does last a bit longer when I do use primer. Look below the Elizabeth Arden e/s review for the pics.
ELIZABETH ARDEN COLOR INTRIGUE E/S (SINGLES)
**Look for more swatches and product photos on this previous post**
**Look for more swatches and product photos on this previous post**
DESCRIPTION (AS PER EA WEBSITE): "Rich, true color that lasts all day. Vitamin-enriched. Crease resistant. Silky smooth. In 24 shades."
MY EXPERIENCE WITH IT: As you may remember from my earlier post, I got them all on sale ($3 USD each on Walgreens). They were all in excellent condition and from the moment I opened the little package, I knew they were good quality. I think they have different finishes: some are frost(F), some were more like satin(S), others more matte(M). All of them are very soft.
Pigmentation on them varies: Teak(M), Shadow(F) and Urban(M) are very pigmented. Sparkle(F) could work as a beautiful highlight and Mingle(S) looks beautiful all over the lid. Lucky(S) is very pretty, kind of iridescent finish, same as Shadow. Shadow looks very dark from the top, but at an angle, you can see the gold shimmer in it. So pretty!
I have used them over the EA Eye Fix primer, which I really don't like because I don't think it does anything to help with the creasing and it is terrible as a base. I used it on purpose to see how the shadows would hold on top of it. They didn't crease and also did not cause itchiness on my lids (they do have bismuth oxychloride, like my beloved MAC e/s).
I do wish they have more variety, more colors (EA says 24 shades but I counted 28?). All colors are kinda neutral. I guess that is not what EA is about--scandalous, super bright colors...hello MAC! lol.
PRICE: Reg.--USD $15.00 for 2.15 g (MAC e/s are $14.50 for 1.5 g). **I don't know if I's pay full price of these though.
RATING: 4/5
Here are more swatches:
And finally, here a simple look I did the other day using the Age Defying Spa Foundation and the e/s. The eyeshadow colors I used were Sparkle all over lid with a soft application of Teak on the crease.
Different camera light-setting:
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Wow, that was more like $100 than two cents. I'll go to sleep now, it's super late.
TTYL kids!
¡Vivan, amen y rían!
(Live, love & laugh!)
MY EXPERIENCE WITH IT: As you may remember from my earlier post, I got them all on sale ($3 USD each on Walgreens). They were all in excellent condition and from the moment I opened the little package, I knew they were good quality. I think they have different finishes: some are frost(F), some were more like satin(S), others more matte(M). All of them are very soft.
Pigmentation on them varies: Teak(M), Shadow(F) and Urban(M) are very pigmented. Sparkle(F) could work as a beautiful highlight and Mingle(S) looks beautiful all over the lid. Lucky(S) is very pretty, kind of iridescent finish, same as Shadow. Shadow looks very dark from the top, but at an angle, you can see the gold shimmer in it. So pretty!
I have used them over the EA Eye Fix primer, which I really don't like because I don't think it does anything to help with the creasing and it is terrible as a base. I used it on purpose to see how the shadows would hold on top of it. They didn't crease and also did not cause itchiness on my lids (they do have bismuth oxychloride, like my beloved MAC e/s).
I do wish they have more variety, more colors (EA says 24 shades but I counted 28?). All colors are kinda neutral. I guess that is not what EA is about--scandalous, super bright colors...hello MAC! lol.
PRICE: Reg.--USD $15.00 for 2.15 g (MAC e/s are $14.50 for 1.5 g). **I don't know if I's pay full price of these though.
RATING: 4/5
Here are more swatches:
Check out Lucky from two different angles:
Check out Shadow from two different angles:
And finally, here a simple look I did the other day using the Age Defying Spa Foundation and the e/s. The eyeshadow colors I used were Sparkle all over lid with a soft application of Teak on the crease.
Different camera light-setting:
Small complementary clip:
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Wow, that was more like $100 than two cents. I'll go to sleep now, it's super late.
TTYL kids!
¡Vivan, amen y rían!
(Live, love & laugh!)
