REVIEW: Revlon PhotoReady Foundation

I purchased this foundation from Myer for about $35AUD in the shade Natural Beige. Packaging is a lot smarter than the ColorStay foundation; there's a pump! The foundation has an spf of 20 which is slightly higher than the Revlon Colorstay, giving a bit of a white cast.

The formula seems just as thick as the the ColorStay version which is fine by me. The colour range is large but don't make reference to the Revlon Colorstay foundation because the shades are completely different! This shade is too dark for me to wear alone (for your reference, I am an NC25) so I mix it with my Revlon ColorStay foundation in nude which so happens to be too light for me.

There are slightly noticeable shimmers however it looks great in flash photography and gives a nice finish. If shimmers don't bug you then by all means, wear this during the day.

This foundation can hold up for a good 16 hours from my experience. I have worn this clubbing and woken up with it still on (I know I should take off my makeup but rough night lol).

Verdict: Won't be re-purchasing this product because I don't normally wear foundation and prefer not to have look like Edward Cullen if I decide to use this foundation during the day.

REVIEW: Revlon ColorStay Foundation

Purchased in shade Nude for normal/dry skin at Myer for approximately $30AUD. Terrible packaging as the bottle doesn't have a pump. The foundation is relatively thick and runny giving you more product than you need. The smell of the foundation is awful. Coverage is full coverage if you build it up, and doesn't feel cakey. This particular foundation is specifically for normal/dry skin. It wears matte however the newer version now has shimmers, much like the Revlon Photoready foundation. There is one targetted for oily/combination skin but the shades are not the same even when they're from the same line. Unfortunately when I was matched, the lady at the counter failed to mention that this foundation has pink undertones and I clearly have a yellow undertone. Once again, Revlon lives up to the "ColorStay" title; I have worn this clubbing and woken up with it still on (I know I should take off my makeup but rough night lol). Not so great in flash photography, I looked ghastly white (probably because of the wrong shade) but from my recent experience with a different shade, it probably only gave off a slight white cast because it does have spf 15.

REVIEW: Taiwanese False Eyelashes

Recently purchased from Ebay for $1AUD for 10 pairs; a bargain! They're great for those who are new to false lashes because you can cut them too short without regretting it! And the fact that a thicker band is easier to apply until one is use to applying lashes. I have previously used this model (#102). They're long but great for a casual look, and more on the natural side because of the criss-cross technique. The bands are a bit tacky looking however it is hardly noticeable (nobody is going to be scrutinising your makeup) and aren't too thick that they fly off during the day. If you're after a more dramatic look, I suggest stacking :)

REVIEW: Limited Edition Revlon Super Lustrous Lipglosses

Finally received this in the mail; purchased from Ebay. They usually retail about $20. From left to right, shades are Pink Pop, Lilac Pastelle and Coral Reef. Not super sticky, doesn't smell awful and brilliant pigmentation. Not to mention, super moisturising! I don't like using lipsticks and this is much like a lipstick but with lipgloss qualities. Loving them!

REVIEW: Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Power

“All over enhancing color in a talc-free mineral formula with ColorStay longwear.” Picked up from bargain section of Cincotta Chemist for $10AUD. Shade is in Sunkiss. Bought this when I first started out with makeup and thought it would make a nice bronzer (don't know what I was thinking because it definitely isn't my preference in makeup). Once the highlighting trend started, I dug this back out and it makes a decent highlight powder however I am annoyed by the very noticeable sparkles so I prefer to use it after dark. The colour blends into my light skin but is buildable if you decide to use it as an eyeshadow. I give it a thumbs up for being so versatile and a bang for your buck because there is a lot of product to go through. Final word, Revlon keeps it word because the staying power is pretty brilliant because I wear this all night and it doesnt fade.

REVIEW: Maybelline Expert Wear Blush

Picked this up from bargain section of Cincotta Chemist for $7.50AUD. Shade is in Dusty Mauve. Brush is useless lol, harsh, oddly shaped, doesnt pick up colour well and is messy to use. Blush is sheer but buildable with a nice sheen giving the illusion of a more natural look. Staying power isn't wow and is more suitable for someone with light skin like me.