Review & Swatches: Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation in Nude VS Revlon Photoready Liquid Foundation in Nude

Here's a review on Revlon's new Photoready Airbrush Foundation. I got the shade "Nude" so I could compare it to Revlon's original Photoready Foundation (read on for comparison) that I already had, also in Nude.

Price: $11-12 at Target

What they say:

Get an airbrushed finish with Revlon’s light-as-air mousse makeup. Press button gently to deliver a lightweight air-infused foam mousse that blends seamlessly. Photochromatic pigments minimize the appearance of flaws for a smooth, poreless look.

PhotoReady Airbrush™ Mousse Makeup, an air-light makeup provides a flawless finish, whether it’s on camera or in person. The whipped texture allows you to blend evenly for undetectable coverage, leaving you with a smooth poreless complexion. The formula’s photochromatic pigments bend and reflect light to minimize flaws, leaving you with perfectly airbrushed skin in any light – indoors, outdoors, or under the flash of a camera. Oil free, fragrance free. Use alone or over PhotoReady™ Primers.

What to do:

Use alone or over PhotoReady™ Face Primers. To use, shake can well. Hold can upright, and press button gently to dispense a dime-size dollop of foamy air-infused mousse. Apply over face and blend for a smooth poreless complexion. Whipped texture feels weightless and provides medium-to-full buildable coverage. For an airbrushed finish, we recommend using fingertips to apply

In contrast to Maybelline's Dream Nude Airfoam foundation that I just reviewed, this foundation is the exact opposite. VERY LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY! I made the mistake of pumping out a lot, which turned out to be like 3x too much for my whole face. Just about a dime size is all you need. It comes out as a foamy looking glob of product.

The texture quickly melts into a semi-thick liquidy consistency with a slightly sticky/tacky feeling to it... practically just like their original Photoready foundation:

I also have their original Photoready foundation in Nude.
It is distinctly darker/warmer than the Photoready Airbrush in Nude.

Swatches side by side:

Revlon Photoready Airbrush | Revlon Photoready

It has medium buildable coverage that hides minor imperfections and masks redness a lot better than Maybelline's Dream Nude Airfoam. This shade also suits me a lot better than the Dream Nude Airfoam Nude. Similarly to the Nude Airfoam though, it doesn't cover around my nose very well for some reason.

As with their original Photoready Foundation, it photographs rather well and gives a smooth, softened look to skin.

The good stuff:

• Various shades to choose from
• Medium-buildable coverage
• A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
  
• Covers minor imperfections & redness
• Photographs nicely
• Gives a smooth/softened appearance to skin
  

The low-down:

• Requires careful blending to look ideal
• Slightly sticky/tacky feeling
• Finish wears off after 4+ hours
• Doesn't hold up against oily skin
• So similar to the original Photoready Foundation
  

My take: Overall, I like this foundation, but I wasn't as happy with it as I was with Maybelline's Dream Nude Airfoam. Mainly this foundation did not impress me because it's basically just an aerated version of their original Photoready Foundation, which I already have. The product comes out looking fluffy and mousse-y, but quickly melts into a semi-thick, liquidy, slightly sticky/tacky consistency, just like the liquid foundation. Thus it requires a little more blending to make it appear smooth and not cakey on skin. It's also sort of hard to control how much comes out of the pump, and you only need a REALLY LITTLE BIT, so I usually end up with too much for my whole face; wasting product.

I like that the coverage is heavier than Maybelline's Dream Nude Airfoam, but I much prefer Dream Nude Airfoam's lightweight texture. I honestly don't think the Photoready Foundations look especially spectacular in-person, but they do seem to photograph nicely; as promised by their name. It gives a nice, smooth, softened glowy appearance to skin.

Similarly to Dream Nude Airfoam though, this foundation also does not hold up to oily skin. By the middle of the day, my T-zone was visibly shiny as well and the dewy smooth finish wears off.

Would I repurchase/recommend?

I wouldn't repurchase this foundation as a little goes such a long way, and I still have their original Photoready foundation and they both feel/look the same to me. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in Revlon's Photoready line and HASN'T tried their original foundation yet... it's worth a shot. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with oily skin or anyone who already owns the Photoready liquid foundation.

The Rundown:

Packaging: 5/5
Pump dispenser.

Product: 3/5
A good foundation, I wouldn't really call it an innovation. It's basically an aerated version of their original Photoready Foundation.

Price: 4/5
Affordable.

Overall:

[ click here to read about my Review & Rating System ]

Product Revisit, Review, & Comparison: NYX Blush Brush VS Shu Uemura Blush Brush

***This is a really old post that has been sitting in my queue for a long time, just thought I'd publish it now XD***

Product Revisit:
SHU UEMURA BLUSH BRUSH

If you read my Shu Uemura mini brush set review, you'll know that I was really disappointed with the Blush Brush because it was not at all as soft as I expected it to be. Thus, I haven't been using it... my heart is taken by the amazingly luxuriously soft EcoTools Blush brush.

However, on a whim, I decided to wash the Shu Blush Brush to see if that would make it a little softer. I wash my brushes with Method Kid Squeaky Green Body wash because it's gentle, 99% natural, and smells like apples.

And lo and behold, washing the brush made it A LOT softer! Not nearly as scratchy as before! BUT.... Now, it STINKS. LIKE HELL. Like seriously, it smells so bad. Is it because the bristles are animal hair? Cause it smells like an animal now. I mean, the smell lightened up after a few days but it still smells pretty bad. When I use this shampoo on my other brushes, it makes them smell like apples! (but those are synthetic bristles).

Overall, I would be a lot happier with this brush if it didn't smell so bad (I think I'll try washing it again, maybe?) but washing it did make it a lot softer. It still picks up powder well and works great for a light dusting of powder.

Product Review:
NYX BLUSH BRUSH

Next I wanted to do a full review on the NYX Blush Brush that I got from the $1 NYX sale. If you read the quick blurb I wrote about that brush, I said it reminded me of the Shu blush brush but was more prickly.


Price: reg. $10, I got it for $1.

What they say: Angled to the apple of your cheek to sweep powder blush just where you need it. For perfect application and contouring.

The good stuff:

• Okay ONLY IF it costs $1
• Compact size
• Sleek design
• Picks up and deposits powder well

The low-down:

• Prickly!!! Not soft at all!!!
• Feels so scratchy on cheeks.
• NOT WORTH $10.

My take: I like that this brush is small. The brush head is fluffly and does a good job at picking up and depositing powder. However, it is so scratchy! It is not soft at all, now that I compare it with the Shu brush. Since I only paid $1 for it, I don't mind it that much, but in my opinion, it is NOT worth $10. This is the second NYX brush I've tried and been totally disappointed with (the other one being their small concealer brush - $5) and their brushes are not exactly "cheap," taking the size and quality into consideration. ELF, for example, makes WAY better brushes in their Studio line, for a fraction of the price.

Would I repurchase/recommend?: No, I will not repurchase this brush, and I don't think I will buy any of NYX's brushes for that matter. They make great makeup, but I feel the brushes are lacking in quality. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either, especially when you can get the amazing EcoTools Blush Brush for ~$6-8!

Product Comparison:

Lastly, I wanted to make a quick comparison between the Shu blush brush and the NYX blush brush.

• They are around the same size.
• They both have sleek designs.
• The brush head is full and fluffy.
• They both pick up and deposit powder well.
• However, they both are not very soft and prickly on skin.

That just goes to show that sometimes, pricier is not always better! : )

Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer Review + Comparison to NYX Concealer in a jar

Hello loves & new followers!

This is a review & comparison between the concealer I have been using lately, Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer, and the concealer I usually use, NYX Concealer in a jar. After an excellent review by Kalmo of Cambo Soup, I decided that I wanted to try out the Maybelline concealer!

Left: NYX Concealer in a jar (beige)
Right: Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer (medium)

This is the Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer.
The jar is bigger than the NYX, but there is a lot less product.

It's in a chubby little glass jar.

This is what it looks like. Looks really dark!


Compare it to NYX Concealer in a jar (beige)... this looks a bit lighter.
You get more product, but the jar is plastic.

Comparison swatches:
The NYX is considerably lighter. Both are yellow-based but NYX is cooler and lighter.
Maybelline goes on dark and NYX goes on light.

However, both blend in rather well. But you can still tell that NYX is slightly lighter and Maybelline is slightly darker. Both are still a good match for my skin tone though.

And here's some super EWW no concealer pictures... for the sake of being thorough and detailed... :( Gross makeup too. Sorry!

So yep, that's what my eyes look like with no concealer.Severe discoloration dark circles and bags/puffiness and fine lines.

My dark circles are really bad because since I was a kid, I would always rub my eyes! Allll the time for really long periods of time. All the time spent crying and losing sleep over stupid boys during my inter-HS days did not help either! :P So now my under eye area is permanently like this.


And here is my eye with the Maybelline concealer.

Overall, it covers really well with just one layer (still buildable though) and matches my skin tone. I swear it's not this cakey looking in real life! I think I over-sharpened this picture :P

Here is my eye with the NYX concealer.

It has sheerer coverage, but it is still buildable... needs several layers for the best coverage. It also shows up slightly lighter.


Here is another disgusting eye pic. Sorry!
Comparison:


As you can see, both end up settling into my fine lines after awhile, but that is inevitable for me, as my fine lines are pretty darn bad. Also, you can tell that the NYX is lighter and the Maybelline is a closer match for my skintone.

I did a full-review of the NYX Concealer in a jar here.
And here are my thoughts on the Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer:
Price: $6.97 from Walmart

What they say: Dream Mousse™ Concealer conceals with an amazing air-soft feel. Air-whipped mousse texture feels lightweight on skin and builds opacity for settle-free coverage. Completely covers dark circles, imperfections and redness. Blends and smoothes away imperfections instantly. Oil-Free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, safe for sensitive skin.

What to do: Dot small amount of coverage onto flaw or imperfection or under eye. Pat with finger to blend.

What's in it: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipac Acid/Isononanoic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylmethacrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methylparaben, BHT, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, May Contain (+/-):, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491/Iron Oxides (Iron Oxides), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride)

COMPARISON TO NYX CONCEALER IN A JAR:

Maybelline Concealer The good stuff: • Relatively inexpensive • A little goes a long way • Lightweight, very comfy air-whipped texture • Easy to smooth on... I use my fingers • Buildable coverage • Nice and blendable, natural-looking • Relatively long-lasting... 5+ hours • Sturdy glass jar • Does not look cakey if you set with powder • Conceals my dark circles, redness and pimples very well The low-down: • Only 3 grams of product • Only 5 shades to choose from (3 light shades, 1 medium, 1 dark) • Gets cakey if you apply too much • Doesn't last on me by the end of the day • Settles into my fine lines after awhile

NYX Concealer The good stuff: • Relatively inexpensive • A little goes a long way • Creamy texture, not sticky or uncomfortable • Easy to apply... I use my ELF concealer brush • Buildable coverage • Nice and blendable, natural-looking • Relatively long-lasting... 5+ hours • 12 shades to choose from • 7 grams of product • Sturdy plastic jar • Does not look cakey if you set with powder • Conceals my dark circles, redness and pimples very well The low-down: • Contains mineral oil • Doesn't last on me by the end of the day • A little less coverage than the Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer • Somtimes you might need to warm it up before use • Settles into my fine lines after awhile

My take: Overall, I really like this cocnealer! I have been using it for about 2 weeks now (I still use the NYX concealer too though). I really like the light, whipped texture. It smooths on like silk and has great pigmentation that covers my redness and dark circles. Still, I like to layer it to get the desired coverage. Too many layers makes it look cakey though. I usually do 2, and then set it with powder. It is seemingly a better match for my skintone than the NYX one but I THINK I could still go one shade lighter. I kind of would rather have a lightened effect, but still, it matches my skintone once blended in. The coverage lasts pretty long but as with any concealer, it is pretty much gone by the end of the day. It also settles into my fine lines but like I mentioned, this is inevtiable for me. The little glass jar is very sturdy but deceiving. There is only 3 grams of product in the jar, even though it is bigger than the NYX one, which contains 7 grams of product. Overall though, for the price, this is a great concealer!

Would I repurchase/recommend?Yes, I would repurchase, and I would recommend this to anyone who wants an inexpensive, effective concealer to try! It probably will be better and more natural for those with minimal dark circles/blemishes, but it also proves that it can do a good job concealing even dark circles like mine! It also has not broken me out or otherwise irritated my skin.

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Product Comparison: ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer VS Urban Decay Primer Potion

Hello loves! Today I wanted to do a comparison between two eye primers; ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer and Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP). While many people swear by the latter; I, on the other hand, am not going to shell out $18 if I don't have to. But how does ELF's $3 Mineral Eyeshadow Primer stack up against this cult classic? Read on to find out!

NOTE: I don't know if I've ever mentioned this before but I actually don't own many (good) eyeshadow brushes, so I normally use sponge-tip applicators to pack on the eyeshadow color where I want it, and then use brushes to blend. I do this because I usually don't have much problems getting the color to show up with any eyeshadow (crappy quality or otherwise), when using sponge-tip applicators; however, I do have that problem when I try to use brushes (N0ob, I know. I really should invest in some good ones, huh). But for this product comparison, I used my EcoTools Eyeshadow brush to lay the color down.

In this post, I'm going to be comparing the two primers by using them with various colors, types, textures, and brands of eyeshadow.

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Shades & Finishes
How do these primers work with different shades and finishes of eyeshadow?

LIGHT SHADE - First up is a very, very shimmery light taupe shade from my ELF Brightening Eyeshadow quad in "Day 2 Night." As you can see, without a base, it barely shows up on my skin at all. It is VERY powdery. After all, this is a $1 quad. Both primers provide a good base for the powder to adhere to but needs several (3-4) layers to get the most pigmentation. Over the ELF primer, the color is quite obviously enchanced. Over UDPP, it is a lot darker. However, the actual shade itself is not that dark. In the pan, it most closely resembles the way it looks over the ELF primer, and that is the way I'd like it to show up on my eyes.

Winner of this round: ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer.

MEDIUM SHADE - Next up is a frosty-metallic deep gold shade from my Maybelline Eye Studio quad in "Give me gold." Without a base, it applies sheer; which is good for a highlight. It's not too powdery. Very smooth. This quad is $8, so it's pretty good. But what if you want more vibrant color? Over the ELF primer, I'd say it kind of looks washed out. The color is not as bold as I'd like it to be. Over the UDPP, the color is nicely enhanced, and most closely resembles what the shade looks like in the pan. It also nicely subdues the super frosty finish that you get with the ELF primer. Both primers provide a good base for the shadow to adhere to with only a layer or two.

Winner of this round: Urban Decay Primer Potion.

DARK SHADE: Last up in this section is Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadow in "Shakedown," which is described as "taupe." Since this single shadow is $17, it better be good. It's not powdery and super smooth. Without a base, pigmentation is already good. Both primers provide a good base for this shadow to adhere to with with only a layer or two. However, you can see that there are some obvious differences in the shade when applied over the different primers. Over the ELF primer, the shade is nicely enhanced. Over the UDPP, the shade is darkened... and in my opinion, darked WAY too much. It looks like a whole different color, verging on dark brown rather than taupe. The shadow over the ELF primer most closely resembles that in the pan and I like how it's darkened but not entirely changed.

Winner of this round: ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer

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Color
How do these primers work with different colors of eyeshadow?

I'm going to be using a light green and vibrant blue shade from my Sephora Color Play Palette. While this palette has beautifully bold shades, the texture is TERRIBLE. ALL of the shadows are extremely powdery and lack pigmentation. This palette was only $22 so I guess I can't expect too much.

First up is this light, almost seafoam green shade. Without a base, it barely shows up at all. Over the ELF primer, the color shows up very nicely, and very accurately. However for some reason, it didn't show up all that well over the UDPP. Hmm. This shadow is extremely light and powdery so it did take 3-4 layers to get it to show up this pigmented. I guess it just didn't want to work with UDPP?

Winner of this round: ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer

Next up is a bright, blue shade. Again, with no base, it barely shows up. Over the ELF primer, it is quite obviously enhanced... but over the UDPP, the colors just looks a lot better and brighter and bolder. This shade is a little less powdery than the green one, and also more pigmented. So it adhered better to the UDPP with 2 layers, while it took a bit more over the ELF Primer.

Winner of this round: Urban Decay Primer Potion.

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Brand & Texture
How do these primers work with different brands and textures of eyeshadow?

First up is Rimmel Glam Eyes Mono Eyeshadow in "Night Jewel." This single shade is $2.99 from Target. Decent for its price. It's a dark charcoal shade with some shimmer, and it's very powdery. Without a base, the shadow shows up very washed out. Even though this shadow is powdery, it adhered to the primers rather well. So it only took a few layers to get this pigmentation. However, over the ELF primer, it still seems a bit washed out to me. The intensity is not as good as it is over UDPP.

Winner of this round: Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Next up is a dark brown shade from my ELF Brightening Eyeshadow quad in "Butternut." Although the quad is only $1, this particular shade is actually not powdery at all. However, since this shadow is is rock-hard, it's very difficult to pick up on the brush and get it to show up... it took 5+ layers over both primers. Thus, without a base, it barley shows up at all. Over the ELF Primer, it shows up nice and sheer but... seems a bit washed out. Over the UDPP, it shows up darker and more accurately, like how the shade looks in the pan.

Winner of this round: Urban Decay Primer Potion.

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The final score?
ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer - 3
Urban Decay Primer Potion - 4

Close one! However, this doesn't by any means indicate which one I prefer. While both primers work nicely on my arm... they don't work exactly the same way on my eyes. Both have definite pros and cons in my opinion.

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Comparison

ELF Mineral Eyeshadow

PROS:

• Inexpensive ($3)
• Easy to apply
• Smooth texture
• A little goes a long way
• Enhances eyeshadow colors to a certain extent. Better for neutral shades.
• Increases lasting power
• Easy to blend over

CONS:

• Dries quickly
• In order for the shadow to adhere and be enhanced the best, eyeshadow needs to be applied right away.
• After a few minutes, it begins to lose its "effectiveness." However, it does still somewhat darken shadows and increase their lasting power... just not amazingly so.

Urban Decay Primer Potion

PROS:

• Easy to apply
• Smooth texture
• A little goes a long way
• Retains its effectiveness for a good amount of time
• Enhances eyeshadow colors. Better for bright, bold shades
• Increases lasting power

CONS:

• Expensive
• Poor packaging design
• Dries quickly
• Can darken certain shades TOO much
• Since it stays "effective" so much longer than the ELF primer, it makes it harder to blend... some shadows get so "stuck" to this primer, they don't budge and end up looking harsh.

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Final Thoughts

In general, no matter the primer, I think they will perform better if you are using higher quality eyeshadows. If you use inexpensive shadows like the ELF quad, it seems it will work better with UDPP. Also, if you want vibrant colors to show up more bold, UDPP seems a better choice. However, if you just want something to use for everyday looks, then the ELF primer is a better choice for beauty on a budget. It seems to keep the colors of the shadows truer (despite slightly lighter) and is easier to blend with. The main things you need to be aware of with these primers are the drying times and differences in lasting "effectiveness."

Overall, if you want a primer that will give you lots of "playtime," increase lasting power, and make colors very vibrant, I'd go with UDPP. But if you want a primer that is easier to blend with, good for simple looks / neutral shades, and keeps colors the way you see them in the pan; I'd go with the ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer.

Review + Comparison: Cellnique Skin Purifying Daytime Protection 20

I've been using the products Cellnique sent me for nearly a month now (reviews coming soon!), and I've been using this particular one (sample) for the past few days... and I have to say, I'm in love!

Price: $34 for 30g

What they say: Benefits: A specially designed, non-oily three-in-one formulation providing daytime protection for oily and acne-prone skin. Works as a sun block (UVA and UVB, SPF 20), an acne cream and a natural foundation to blend acne scars for even appearance. Treating Skin Problems: • Blemishes • Acne • Scars / Marks • Congestion • Breakout. Suitable Skin type: Oily

What to do: Apply evenly on the face and neck with upwards and outwards stroking movements (straight lines). Use as a concealed for blemishes or inflamed acne area.

What's in it: Benzoyl Peroxide - An effective anti-bacterial agent for treating blemishes. Benzoyl peroxide penetrates into the follicles in the skin to kill bacteria that cause skin acne problems, with low risk of irritation.

Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) - Salicylic acid is the only beta hydroxy acid (BHA). Salicylic acid has been prescribed as an exfoliant and functions as an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial for treating breakouts. In addition, salicylic acid has the ability to penetrate into the follicles and skin surface, which helps exfoliate the skin’s surface as well as inside the pore lining where clogged pores (blemishes, blackheads or whiteheads) occur.

Burdock Extract - Burdock is used for its antiseptic properties to regulate oiliness of the skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to control and effectively prevent breakouts.

Full Ingredient List: Purified Water (Aqua purificata), Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Ethylhexyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclomethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetyl Sulphate, Ceteareth-10, Ceteareth-20, Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxides, Witch Hazel Extract (Hamamelis virginiana), Great Burdock (Arctium lappa) Extract, Iron Oxides, Methylparaben, Dimethicone, Tropical Fragrance.

The good stuff:

• A little goes a LONG way
• Texture is similar to BB cream... slightly thick but blendable
• Versatile, buildable coverage
• Blends seamlessly with skin
• Makes my skin look amazingly smooth and radiant
• Nice, natural, dewy finish
• Lasts all day
• Conceals redness & blemishes very well
• UVA & UVB protection, SPF 20
• Did not break me out
• Holds back shine decently

The low-down:

• Expensive
• Dries kind of quickly...
• However, takes awhile to fully absorb

My take: I have found LOVE in this multi-purpose sunblock... ♥ What I really have to RAVE about is how WONDERFUL it makes my skin look.... but I should start from the beginning. First off, I apply it by swiping some on my finger, and then dabbing it on my cheeks, forehead, nose, chin, and below my eyes. Very little goes a long way. Then I use a makeup sponge wedge to blend it in like the directions suggest; with "upward and outward stroking movements." The texture of this sunblock is very similar to BB cream, on the thick side (thicker than Etude House BB Magic cream but thinner than Skinfood Ginko Green BB cream) but still nice and smooth and blendable. However, the thing with this sunblock is that it dries rather quickly... there is still enough time to blend it in, but it dries a lot faster than say, my Skinfood BB cream. Despite this, it does take awhile for the product to completely absorb into my skin (~1 hour +) so it feels slightly tacky for a bit (I don't like this feeling). But once it is absorbed, my skin feels super smooth.

COMPARISON:

Skinfood has pink undertones while Cellnique is more yellow.
While I do like the finish the Skinfood gives my skin, it makes my skin look a bit dull lately because it isn't the best match for my skintone. The Cellnique looks rather light, but blends seamlessly with my skintone. (Please excuse the bad lighting!)

While the Skinfood is thicker than the Cellnique, it allows for more "playtime" before absorbing into my skin. Although the Cellnique is thinner, and easier to smooth on, you can see that it is already drying here. It needs to be blended in more quickly than the Skinfood.

Blended. Not the nicest, but you get the idea. Cellnique melds into my skin a lot better than the Skinfood, which looks a bit ashy on me. I will say that both give a really nice finish to my skin, but I prefer the Cellnique, hands down.

The coverage is quite versatile... you can use less for sheer coverage, but it is buildable to quite heavy coverage, but still leaves skin looking flawless. I cannot speak for improving my acne because thanks to their Skin Action Sebum Gel, my breakouts have disappeared! (Review coming soon). However, it does do very well at hiding my redness and small blemishes! One thing to note though, although it says that it is specifically for oily skin, I find that it only controls my shine decently... no better than ELF High Definition Powder or EDM pressed powder or BB Cream. It holds it back but I can still see/feel the same amount of shine throughout the day as I do when I use any other foundation/powder. No biggie though, it's a small price to pay for the way it makes my skin look (:

These pictures were taken with my cellphone cam.

These pictures were taken with my Cybershot, with flash.

EYES: ELF Brightening Eyeshadow quad (Nymph Dreams)
FACE: ELF Blush & Bronzer Duo
LIPS: NYX Round lip gloss (Whipped)
Lashes courtesy of TAAZ.com (:

Like I mentioned above, it blends in beautifully with my skin. Once absorbed, it gives off a dewy glow. My skin looks super smooth and my complexion is even-toned and radiant. LOVE! The pictures don't do it enough justice... the finish is SO much nicer IRL. And it lasts all day on me! Even after giving Happy a bath and getting water all over my face! XP This has not broken me out and seems to be aiding in the improvement of my skintone and complexion overall.

Would I repurchase/recommend?
I personally am seriously considering purchasing the full size. It has really impressed me that much! As for recommend, if the price tag doesn't deter you, I'd say it's definitely worth a shot! I think if you like BB creams, you might also like this product.

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