Feb 4 2010

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation: The Greatest Thing Since…

by Laurie, Filed under: Cosmetics, Revlon

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation is what I call a game changer. Not only can Revlon Photo Ready hang with the high-end offerings, I think it can even win a few rounds.

I have very strict criteria for foundations because my skin requires I be choosy. It’s sensitive, combination and breakout-prone –I’ve had many bad skin moments after a trial run gone bad with what’s supposedly the “latest and greatest” in foundations. Currently, I’ve been altering between my beloved Tarte Smooth Operator tinted moisturizer and NARS Sheer Glow – at $36 and $42 respectively.

About a month ago after hearing all of the claims of greatness about Revlon Photo Ready I decided to give it a try – picking up two shades during a BOGO event, Vanilla (002) and Shell (003). Both shades are a match, but I like to mix them together. Now this is being compared to Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation as it is meant to look great on camera. I’d argue it tops MUFE’s performance in a big way, at least for me.

After four weeks of regular use, I can unequivocally say that this is one of the best foundations I’ve tried in a long time. It doesn’t break me out at all, it is long-lasting, provides great coverage but is not heavy in the least. And it does photograph amazingly. I’ve heard complaints about glitter or shimmer and I have not experienced this in the least. I buff it onto the skin with my Sephora #55 which may help with that.

If you’re in the market for a new foundation, I recommend giving Revlon Photo Ready a try. Has anyone already tried this out? Any raves or rants you want to share?

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6 Responses for "Revlon Photo Ready Foundation: The Greatest Thing Since…"

Cindy (Prime Beauty) February 5th, 2010 at 8:06 am 1

I tried this too Laurie and was impressed but I got a bottle that had a lot of shimmer in it so it’s sitting unused
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crisania February 5th, 2010 at 8:15 pm 2

Me too. I think it’s better for drier skin types Plus I couldn’t get a good match.
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All Women Stalker February 12th, 2010 at 7:33 am 3

Tried this awesome product! Will never have another photo taken without it!
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Kelly Crookston February 14th, 2010 at 9:46 pm 4

I’ve been eyeing this product since it came out, ive also been through way too many foundations, right now im using maybelline’s liquid mineral makeup. It’s pretty good but the color isnt exactly a match. After reading Laurie’s review, i was ready to go buy it tommorow but then i read the comments about it having to much shimmer or not finding a right match. The shades that ive seen real quick all look pretty light. Does it make you look pale?
hmm…maybe i’ll just try it.
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missmarisol February 15th, 2010 at 5:47 pm 5

Good to know. I am about to finish my MAC foundation (which I like) but want to try something else. I’ll have to see if this foundation is available in a drugstore near me.
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L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base – Love it or Leave it? - Product Girl March 1st, 2010 at 8:17 am 6

[...] my groove with the brush, I was hooked. It controls oil so well and gives skin a matte finish. My Revlon Photo Ready glided on like a dream and my complexion appeared [...]
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