Showing posts with label Revlon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Revlon. Show all posts

Monday, 4 March 2013

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation Review


Foundation, I bloody hate buying it. I usually would just pick up the same as I normally use, but unfortunately, preggo skin mixed with curiosity and the vast number of new products out there made me try and venture out a little.
 
My usual wear would be the Revlon Photo Ready foundation or a Boujois one, this would depend on the time of the year or how much coverage I'm after.
 
I had a sample of the YSL Touch Eclat which I am a big fan of, but at close to £30 and a baby on the way (I cant foresee me me wearing a full face of make up much) I didn't feel the investment worth it.
 
I tried (and failed at liking) the infamous Estee Lauder Double Wear - it just made my face cakey.

So after becoming VERY bored at swatching different pink and yellow toned foundations I picked up the newest foundation from Revlon - Nearly Naked.
 
So much nudity involved in make up names these days thanks to UD....
 
The good thing is I already like Revlon, plus the idea of this being a lighter foundation coming into springtime and not wanting a heavy wintry coverage - this boasted to be light and barely there..... worth a shot ey.
 
I picked up shell - same as the photo ready range I have....


Packaging wise - meh. Naked I'd say!
 
BIG ISSUE - NO PUMP!
Why???????
Ridic. Seriously. I appreciate there is wastage issues with foundations/other products with pumps and you cant then get into the bottle after for those pesky last bits you don't want to bin, but to take the pump away all together is a pain.
I used the end of another brush to take the liquid out and then apply as needed....
 
Here's my mug for you....
I'm very pasty, and its very easy for me to go 'oompa loompa'. I think this has some definite yellow tones to it, pretty good though.
 
 
Coverage wise - did the job, blended well with my RT stippling brush and really doesn't feel like its there which is nice. Definitely a lighter/summer coverage foundation - if you like to feel covered this wont be for you. Maybe not so good with a bad skin day either.
 
 
 As I went through the day - I didn't feel it lasted brilliantly. Definitely looked a lot more tired than when I started out. But that's to be expected with such a light finish I suppose. I paid £7 for this on offer (usually £9 I believe). I'm happy enough will be good for summer for sure, but glad I picked up a second foundation - watch this space for review....!
 
Over 7.5/10
 
Do you change your foundation in the warmer months? Do you prefer a heavy or lighter product??

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

How Many Red Lipsticks Do You Need?

Tons.
Basically.
 
I was going through my drawers checking a few things and realised I really do own a lot of red lipsticks.
To the untrained eye (mostly the boyf's) this is madness - they are all 'the same'.
No no no no no.
EVERY ONE IS ESSENTIAL!
 
Here's a few faves, and exactly why they are all oh so very different.
 
 
Ooooh you beauties....
 



 
Right, first up - Revlon Lip Butters... Lollipop and Berry Smoothie
the finish of a lip butter is shiny, and balmy - or buttery you may say (see what I did there) with a good pigmentation, both Lollipop and Berry (as the name says) very different - Lollipop is a hot pink colour - warm and vibrant with Berry being a lot deeper and rich.
 
Revlon Matte Red - GORGEOUS. One of my faves. Staying power like no tomorrow, super pigmented orange- red and a go-to work shade (if your daring enough) without breaking the bank either.
No7 - the name escapes me  (sorry!) I wanted a more neutral red -a 'lips but better colour' this did the trick nicely also a good work shade!
 
 
New CiD or <id (?)  again a hot red, easy to apply, this served me well on a fancy dress night as has a handy mirror and light - yup a light!!
Illamasqua - my FAVE brand - Drench and Sangers. Dench is a darker
Sangers has been likened to MACs Russian Red - which I dont own, Sangers is slightly orangey in comparison to Drench, with a sheer finish. I likey. 
 
MAC - gotta have a MAC red in there somewhere right!
Ruby Woo. Bloody gorgeous.
A faultless matte red. True blue toned Stunning. 'Nuff Said.
 
I'd like to point out theres about another 4/5 reds I own which I haven't included.
Love a red lippie me
 
Do you have any multiple shades of____?
Whats your favourite red lippie?
 
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