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Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup Review, Swatches

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Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup  Natural Ochre and Warm Golden Review, Swatches

Remember my post on Revlon introducing their Whipped Creme Makeup in India..see HERE..they were all over soon..and I am reviewing them today..

What the Company claims: Indulge with ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup. Revlon, the leader in longwear makeup, introduces a new whipped crème foundation with time-release technology that provides all day flexible wear that won’t cake or flake. Skin looks flawless with up to 24 hours wear!

The smooth, silky texture of ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup blends right into your skin, with no heavy or cakey feeling. The formula, containing silk and botanicals, goes on silky smooth with coverage you can build to even out skin tone. Presented in a sleek glass jar, the luxurious crème makeup leaves a soft matte finish that will enhance any complexion.

So indulge your skin with Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup, for a flawless look all day long. Long wear never looked and felt so good!

FEATURES & BENEFITS:
• Time release technology balances skin for a continuously flawless look.
• This next-generation patent-pending whipped crème formula feels lightweight and comfortable, so makeup looks flawless all day, without rubbing off
• Bouncy, whipped formula feels ultra light and silky smooth
• Soft Matte finish
• Buildable to full coverage
• Wears up to 24hrs
• Fragrance Free
• Oil Free



SHADES: 3 shades – Natural Ochre, Warm Golden & Natural Tan

MRP: Rs. 800/- for 23.7ml

I have Warm Golden and Natural Ochre..they come in a glass jar..which is quite heavy..I would not suggest travelling with these..

It has a white cap inside..the texture is quite thick and mousse like creamy..but not air filled or light weight like the Inglot AMC Mousse Foundation..but more rich and creamy..like whipped cream exactly..as the name goes..

Now I saw the pics on some blogs where it appeared thinner and not mousse like..I feel the texture melts in summers and becomes more liquidy..if you get it..

It gives a medium to heavy coverage…I use it very lightly and in lesser qty when I just want some evenness and not full coverage..and when builded completely, it gives a flawless full coverage..this is perfect for weddings and stuff, or if you are a Makeup artist and need a foundation for brides…also it photographs beautifully..more so with flash..it gives a flawless canvas..but using too much of it may give a cakey look..

It gives a matte finish..so good for oily combination skin..but in winters I surely need a good moisturiser beneath..and dry skin would need it more so..and stays well whole day..in fact with this foundation, it appears better and better by the end of the day..I think it takes some time to blend in and gel with the skin..and settles beautifully.

T: Natural Ochre, B: Warm Golden  

Coming to the shades, both Warm Golden and Natural Ochre suit me..now Warm Golden is neutral and Natural Ochre is lightest with yellow undertones..but on blending..both matched well..in fact I used Warm Golden on half side and Natural Ochre on other half..and there was hardly any visible difference 😀 Though Warm Golden is one shade that would suit many of us..

See how both blend well..

Pros:

1. Gives a flawless coverage when builded full.
2. Matte finish..so good for oily combination skin.
3. Photographs well.
4. Perfect for wedding, occasions and for MUA’s
5. Easy to use…and blends in well.
6. Looks better and better by the end of the day.
7. Stays well whole day..with just slight powder touch up on T zone mostly.
8. At first I felt the qty was less, but actually its good enough..compared to other foundations too.
9. Economical for the range of full coverage foundations.

Cons:

1.  The packaging…very heavy glass jar..not travel friendly..and have to dip in fingers.
2. Only 3 shades available in India..there are none for darker skin tones.
3. Dry skin surely needs a moisturiser beneath..and if you like dewy finish..this one is not for you..its all about matte.
4. It settles into fine lines at times..especially when not moisturised well..so a good primer enhances its look..I am not sure how this would fare on mature skin.

Overall I would say this is a very good foundation..especially for oily combination skin..and if you have some occasion coming up, I would say surely try this..it would give you a flawless base..and half the job is done ladies if the base is perfect 😉

Though I would have preferred more shades..only 3 shades obviously do not suit all..and fortunately both work well for me..I use both mixed together at times..so if you are around NC 30-35 Natural Ochre is your shade and for NC 37-40 Warm Golden it is..and those NC 42 and above, Natural Tan is for you..

If you have dry skin and like dewy finish..or do not like full coverage foundations and like the ones that lets the skin breathe, like me, you may give this a skip..but occasionally I do prefer full coverage ones..

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..if required..

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Have you tried the Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Makeup?

Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup in India

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Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup in India

Indulge with ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup. Revlon, the leader in longwear makeup, introduces a new whipped crème foundation with time-release technology that provides all day flexible wear that won’t cake or flake. Skin looks flawless with up to 24 hours wear!


The smooth, silky texture of ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup blends right into your skin, with no heavy or cakey feeling. The formula, containing silk and botanicals, goes on silky smooth with coverage you can build to even out skin tone. Presented in a sleek glass jar, the luxurious crème makeup leaves a soft matte finish that will enhance any complexion.


So indulge your skin with Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup, for a flawless look all day long. Long wear never looked and felt so good!

FEATURES & BENEFITS:
• Time release technology balances skin for a continuously flawless look.
• This next-generation patent-pending whipped crème formula feels lightweight and comfortable, so makeup looks flawless all day, without rubbing off
• Bouncy, whipped formula feels ultra light and silky smooth
• Soft Matte finish
• Buildable to full coverage
• Wears up to 24hrs
• Fragrance Free
• Oil Free

SHADES: 3 shades – Natural Ochre, Warm Golden & Natural Tan

MRP: Rs. 800/-

Over the last few weeks, Revlon India had conducted several polls on their Facebook page in an attempt to understand Indian women’s habits on cosmetics. They have some exciting and insightful results that they would like to share with us by way of infographics. More than 70,000 women participated in these polls – so it has really been fruitful!
 
Sample questions asked in the poll include:
1. What is your skin type?
2. How many times do you touch up your make up in a day?
3. How much time do Indian women spend on applying make?
 
With the completion of the final poll, here is the infographic, which reveals answers to all of the poll questions they asked.

Are you excited to try the Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup ?

The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation Review

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The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation Review


What the Company claims: Created from a unique blend of 100% ultra-fine, ultra-pure mineral pigments and 100% Community Fair Trade Italian cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, this foundation blends on like a cream and miraculously transforms to a light-weight matte finish to give a medium to full coverage.

This cream-to-powder mineral foundation contains pure minerals and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for an immaculate, matte finish. It has an ultra-blendable formula and contains a custom brush for flawless application.

Medium to full coverage
Smooth, matte finish
Integrated cruelty-free brush
Contains SPF 15
Fragrance & Paraben-free

Key Ingredients:

Kaolin clay
Mediterranean clay
Mica
Community Fair Trade organic olive oil

MRP: Rs.1375/- for 8.50 g

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (Emollient), Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Emollient), Polyethylene (Opacifier), Isononyl Isononanoate (Emollient/Skin Conditioner), Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (Emollient), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (Opacifying Agent), Polysilicone-11 (Film Former), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Boron Nitride (Bulking Agent), HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer (Anticaking Agent), Beeswax (Emulsifier/Emollient), Aluminum Hydroxide (Opacifier), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Stabiliser), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Isostearic Acid (Emulsifier), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binder), Lauroyl Lysine (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Emollient/Skin Conditioner). [May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Colour), Iron Oxides (Colour), Mica (Opacifier)].

Its a cream based foundation..perfect for the winters..and since it has kaolin clay..it can stay well in summers too and for those with oily skin too. It comes with a small stiff compact brush in the lower compartment and a small mirror on top..the packaging is quite handy and nice..you can comfortably carry it and get that perfect coverage any where..

The Liquid Foundation is oil based..so more suitable for dry skin..but this would suit all skin types…even if one has oily skin and this is cream based..the kaolin clay absorbs the oil and keeps skin matte.

It comes in 8 shades here..you get some 12 shades in US..I have 208 Golden Vanilla which matches me perfectly..here is the swatch of 208..

Before blending
After blending

Pros:

1. Super easy to use and blend. Just a few strokes with the brush and since the brush is soft yet stiff it reaches even the under eyes and corners properly.
2. Paraben and fragrance free.
3. Made from extra virgin olive oil and mineral pigments.
4. It gives medium to high coverage depending on how you build up..but even if used once..gives decent enough coverage.
5. Even though it contains kaolin clay..I do not find it drying..in fact the creaminess is fine.
6. This would suit all skin types.
7. Has SPF 15.
8. You do not realise you are wearing a foundation and it stays put the whole day !
9. It does not transfer on clothes or tissues.
10. Perfect packaging..can be used anywhere.

Cons:

1. I do not have any cons for it ! Only thing is one would not know how long would it last..like you can see the quantity but you would not exactly know.

Overall I super like it and recommend it to everyone ! One fabulous product..

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes…for sure !

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Adorn Minerals Cosmetics Liquid Foundation Review, Swatches

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Adorn Minerals Cosmetics Liquid Foundation Review, Swatches

Adorn Mineral Cosmetics is an Australian brand and has everything from makeup to accessories to gift packs. Check out their site here

It is:

100% natural
Water & sweat resistant
Weightless, natural & won’t clog the pores
Australian Made and Owned
Not tested on animals – Choose Cruelty Free and PETA registered
100% Vegan and registered Halal
Packaging recycling program
Product refill program

Free From:

Use of Nanotechnology
Palm oil
Chemical nasties, fillers or skin irritants
Talc
Bismuth Oxychloride
Carmine & ferric ferrocyanide
Parabens
Artificial fragrances
Dimethicone
Animal ingredients
Artificial preservatives and colours

This is a very light weight foundation and you would not even feel like you are wearing any..Though the name is liquid foundation…it is more of a cream…and just a little bit is enough to cover the whole face..just half a pump..I like the dispensor of the bottle which comes out by twisting when required and goes down when not by twisting again…saves space and makes it easy to carry.

What the Company claims: Light – Medium coverage. Non-greasy, lightweight formula that wont clog your pores and feels just like your own skin. It’s as if you are not wearing any make-up at all. Convenient twist and pump, airless dispenser that reduces spillage and waste.

Directions: Ensure your primer has absorbed first, then apply foundation. Two pumps of foundation is usually sufficient – apply using clean fingertips, liquid foundation brush or a sponge.

Ingredients: Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Distillate*, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Mica (CI 77019), Glycerine*, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, may contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007)

MRP: 59 $ for 30g

Pros:

1. Very light weight and sits on skin like second skin.
2.  Packaging and pump dispensor are nice and make it travel friendly.
3. Though the directions say 2 pumps..for me half a pump is enough for the whole face and neck.
4. It gives medium coverage and it can be buildable to heavy if you need so.
5. This is going to last long..as the qty is enough.
6. It is free from parabens.talc, palm oil and other chemicals…so does not harm skin and would never clog pores.
7. It blends like a dream with my Sigma F80.
8. The website and management is very nice…they help you select the exact shade and always reply instantly.

Cons:

1. It has only 5 shades..and mine is Medium Dark which is the second darkest..the 1st three being for paler and pinker undertones.
2. Difficult to find out the exact shade online.
3. Its expensive and the shipping cost is high too..but you do get quality.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I actually loved it…but this is also going to last me long.