Review: Revlon PhotoReady Foundation

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I got this foundation last August and this may be a late review to post since this has been out last year (I think). Why the late purchase? First of all, it was just last August that Revlon released all of the shades here in the Philippines. I think the darkest shade was Cool Beige which was too light for me. So when I saw that Golden Beige is available at Landmark, I didn't hesitate to try it. I think with the reviews that I read, this one got 50-50 opinions, some people love it, some people hate. And it's all because of the shimmers. I'm not fond of shimmers all over my face but I took the risk and bought this foundation. Some even say it's a dupe for MUFE HD Foundation which I don't like by the way and ended up reselling it. :P

FOTD: Drugstore and mini-review

I started using makeup 7 years ago when I got my first job. I remember I only had a Ponds compact foundation and a Maybelline lipstick. I will use my lipstick as a blush as my mom thought me. lol. That's it and I was happy with that. Two years ago, I got hooked on Maybelline cosmetics and that's all I used until You Tube came a year later then discovered beauty bloggers. My eyes was open up to high-end makeup. But no matter how I'm enjoying high -end makeup, I still miss and go back to drugstore makeup. Mainly because the price is cheaper and it works for me.

Favorite: Coral Lip Combo

Coral lips have been my recent favorite lip combo because it makes my lips standout and my face brighter. I discovered this last month when I purchased Rimmel lipstick in crush and I top it off with Revlon’s Super Lustrous lipgloss in coral reef. 

                         

Haul # 2 Collective

This a collective haul for the month of August. I know that my first post was a haul in the month of August. (does that makes sense?)  After that week, these are my purchases for the past 3 weeks of August. I just want to warn you that this is a picture heavy post. Forgive me for buying a lot this month but this is my birthday month. My actual birthday is Aug 24th and I turned 27 (oh yes I'm old). I will definitely be on a beauty related budget diet after this because I have to first post a lot of reviews on the stuff that I have. Before anything else I just wanted to inform you that you will notice a lot of The Body Shop stuff and maybe in the near posts. And nope, they did not send me anything for free. Everything that I will post was bought from my own money unless otherwise stated. I just am in love with the fact that they do not test on animals, the paper bag may be crappy but I do not mind since it's made from recycled materials and I think some of their packaging are recycled or something plus the fact that their stuff works for me. I hope they do a back to Body Shop like the back to MAC program. So with that out of the way, here's my haul for the month of August. Enjoy!

My TBS haul. Most of the items I purchased were on sale. They have a promo every weekend for Love Your Body Members where you Buy 1 get 2nd item for 50%.  

Here: Tea Tree Facial wash (P297.50 @ 50%off), Vit E eyecream (forgot the price), Shea Body Butter (P695), Kind Hearts Hand Cream (P195, Yes I did sign the petition against Human Trafficking), Lychee Shower Gel (forgot the price but this was on a 50%off deal), Vit C Texture Peel (P597.50 @ 50%off), and Vit C Micro Refiner (P525 @ 50%off

Haul # 1: Mixed stuff

I was planning on buying the coveted NARS Sheerglow today because I couldn't take the rave about it anymore. I have not read a blog nor watched a You Tube video that the guru/blogger is saying bad things about such foundation. What's holding me back? Mainly the price, second my conscience is telling me that I still haven't finish my MUFE HD Foundation and my MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I shooo off my conscience and went on ahead to Rustan's Gateway. Armed with my P2,500 budget, I was determined to get out of the store with my new foundation. I thought so.... The rep told me they only have light shades, I have to go to a different branch which I am lazy to do so. Until, I ended up with this haul....

First stop, I went to Landmark to pick up a Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish because I'm interested with the flat brush applicator because I suck at painting my nails. The rep offered their Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat and I needed it so I picked that up too. Until... I stopped by the Revlon Counter, I spotted the PhotoReady  Foundation. I know it's been out for a long time but hear me out why the late purchase. I first spotted the dark caramelly shades and I gasp! Finally they brought the whole shades. I've been wanting this foundation for a long but here in the Philippines, the darkest shade that they had was Medium Beige which is too light for me. I asked the rep for Golden Beige and viola! Tried and tested and found my match! I will throw my 2 cents on this, I need to try this for a week at least, to give my full review on it even if it's so late now.