Olla
DDG,
Not
everyone likes to use face primer -- i know -- but since we are living in a
tropical humid country i think this step can not be skipped because the primer
is the key for your make up to stay longer. It provides a layer to prevent make
up absorbed into the skin.
Today i
got this nice drug store primer product to review from Revlon. Revlon
PhotoReady™ comes in two alternative primers, which are Revlon PhotoReady™
Perfecting Primer and Revlon PhotoReady™ Color Correcting Primer, which I think
it is not necessary to choose Revlon PhotoReady™ Color Correcting Primer if
your skin tone is even and if you have redness as long as it is fine - not like
lobster, you absolutely do not need this one.
Product
Information
According
to their website: “Revlon’s NEW primers are lightweight primers that soften
skin and diffuse light to help minimize flaws and even out skin texture. It
creates a perfect canvas so that your foundation will glide on more evenly and
smoothly. Primers can be worn alone or under foundation, and are oil free, talc
free, fragrance free, paraben free. Try Revlon PhotoReady™ Perfecting Primer to
soften skin, reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, and smooth skin texture
and tone.”
Packaging
The packaging
This product is packaged in a glass bottle with a black
plastic pump. You can control the amount of product without over doing it. The
problem that usually happens with pump bottle like this is the product dries up
where it is pumped out and chunky but that is not a big deal.
Texture
The
texture
It is a
lightweight whitish pink gel. It does not drip or slip around when you pump it
out. I do not have the “perfect” word to describe the smell – well, it smells a
bit like chemical thing but do not worry, it does not stick around for too
long. It will be gone after you apply it.
Application
Pump
enough amount of the product out from the bottle and apply it with your fingers
or brush in the entire of your face. If you apply with your fingers, make sure
that you already wash your hand before you touch your skin, it is to avoid the
skin to get pimpled. Apply primer after your daily moisturizer and before
foundation. It can be worn alone or under foundation.
Primer
applied in my hand (left) and primer applied in my face (right)
As you
can see on the picture above, this primer blurred my pores and dark circles
under my eyes. It looked pretty nice before i wore make up. It seemed mattify
my skin in the first minutes i applied but after a few hours, my face started
to get oily and the foundation i wore looked heavier even when i wore it in
indoor in the evening time. I tried this primer with foundation for oily skin
and also foundation for dry to normal skin. It held up a bit longer when i wore
it with foundation for oily skin rather than when i wore it with foundation for
dry and normal skin.
Price
IDR.
170.000,-
Pros
- It can be worn by those with sensitive skin since it is fragrance free
- It does not clog pores
- It feels weightless on skin
Cons
- It does not make make up last longer
- It does not mattify skin
- It does not reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines
Conclusion
Revlon
PhotoReady Perfecting Primer is not a brilliant product but it is also not bad.
For oily skin, it does not do a great job to control the greasiness. It does
not keep foundation last longer for entire day, but only by an hour or so.
Since it is designed for photography needs, i think it is ideal if you wear it
for indoor photoshoot which does not take a long time. I would recommend this
product for anyone who does not want to spend money for high-end product, and
for those with normal skin who look for primer which has not greasy finish but
also not mattifying skin.
If you have tried this
product, feel free to share your thought below ;)
