Battle of the HD Foundations Part 2: Revlon Photo Ready Foundation

This is a review of Revlon Photo Ready Liquid Foundation.

If I'm not mistaken, the Revlon Photo Ready Liquid Foundation is the first ever liquid foundation made by a drugstore brand that caters for "high definition" photography and film.

What Revlon says:

"Revlon PhotoReady™ Makeup - for poreless, airbrushed skin in any light. Photochromatic pigments bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. Complete, yet undetectable coverage. Soft, luminous finish."

I have this foundation for a few months now, but I only got to really test it out last May.

I bought mine at eBay for $8.00 per bottle - not including shipping.

Since I'm not sure what shade would work for me, I bought shades 04 Nude and 05 Natural Beige.

Before I went on my vacation, the closest shade and the one I've used is 04 Nude; 05 Natural Beige was just dark for me. I was an NC25 then. The shade 04 Nude is a bit off, so I wasn't really been using it. But after my vacation, my skin got a bit more tan and 05 Natural Beige was perfect, so I got around using it!

The Revlon Photo Ready Liquid Foundation comes with 12 shades, which in my option is not that great of a selection. Many would find difficulty finding their right shade.

Like for NC25 skin, 04 Nude would be great but it has a pink undertone so it might look off. I figured to get the perfect shade for NC25, you need to mix 03 Shell,which is too yellow and light for NC 25, and 05 Natural Beige.

I went in a Revlon counter too to study the shades, and I noticed that the odd numbers have yellow/golden undertones, while those even numbers have pink/red undertones.

The Revlon Photo Ready Liquid Foundation has a glass bottle with translucent black cap.

It also have a very efficient pump.

The pump is one of the best pump there is. You can really control how much product you dispense. You can pump out a really tiny tiny dot with minimal effort.

The amount of product you get per bottle is 1 fluid ounce or 30mL, which is what normally you'd get from liquid foundations.

You can see below that the foundation is liquidy / very fluid.

The consistency is not thick, nor too watery that it would easy drip down your hands.

It's also lightweight!

The Revlon Photo Ready Foundation is oil free and fragrance free, which are pros specially for those sensitive and/or oily skin.

This foundation gives a medium light coverage. One may still need a concealer to cover up hyperpigmentation.

It gives a bit of a dewy finish, but with the shimmers in the product it looks more dewy.

I noticed that the amount of shimmers in the each product varies.

In the ones I have, 04 Nude has less shimmers compared to 05 Natural Beige.

It also contain SPF 20, which can be both a pro and a con.

Pro, because of sun protection, and a con because it can give a slight whitish cast in flash photography. However, when set with powder the whitish cast isn't noticeable any more.

Another thing that can be a pro/con is the shimmer in this foundation.

Some may like the shimmer because it can add to the dewy finish of this foundation, but some may think that it's a bit garish.

Under normal florescent lighting, the shimmer isn't that too noticeable unless you really look super close. However, on direct/indirect sunlight or natural lighting the shimmers are very noticeable.

Here are the photos of my hand with Revlon Photo Ready Liquid Foundation.

The first 2 pictures are photographed with flash and the last one without flash.

You can enlarge the pictures to see the shimmers I'm referring to.

I've used different tools to apply this foundation with but I found that my fingers worked best with this foundation.

Due to the shimmers in this foundation, the flakiness, pores, and wrinkles may be accentuated, so a moisturizer and primer is a must when using this product.

This foundation wears incredibly well on me. It last for more than 8 hours even without retouching in humid hot weather!

At first, I thought that I would look more oily with this since it contains shimmers, but this product doesn't make me oily, and it does help control oil, so I'm just left with a nice glowy look in artificial lighting or glowy shimmery look in natural lighting. Either way, I don't look like a grease pan!

In my trial and error testing, the best result I got is when I use my Guerlain Light Diffusing Meteorites Primer, and Clinique Loose Setting Powder with it.

Verdict:

6.5/10

It's a decent foundation, but nothing that I would rush to repurchase anytime soon!

The packaging is nice, specially the pump.

The formula is not for everyone, and you need to use a primer and/or moisturizer prior to using this.

I also noticed that some people get more oily using this and some says that they feel their skin became a bit more dry upon using this.

That's all!

If you have any questions, just comment below!

Battle of the HD Foundations: Part 1 Kryolan Micro Foundation Mattyfying Liquid

The battle of the HD foundation begins!

This segment will be of 5 parts.

I will be comparing the Kryolan Micro Foundation Mattifying Liquid, MakeUp Forever HD Foundation, Coastal Scents Liquid Foundation, and Revlon PhotoReady Foundation.

The first 4 parts will be individual review of each product and the last one will be a comparison.

I know many of us are still trying to find which foundation would be perfect for them, so I hope this may help find your perfect foundation!

Today is the era of HD media, and the HD cosmetics isn't far behind.

With so many products popping up that says they cater to HD media, it gets so confusing.

So I hope this little segment in my blog will help you decide which products to buy.

Today, I will review the Kryolan Micro Foundation Mattifying Liquid.

This part of the Micro Foundation line by Kryolan.

The Micro Foundation line was created to cater for the High Definition resolution of today's media. There are other products under the Micro Foundation line like cream foundations, airbrush foundations, mattifying liquid foundation, liquid foundation for dry skin, and liquid foundation for matured skin.

What I have is the Mattifying variant of the Micro Foundation  liquid foundation, perfect for my very oily skin.

The packaging of this particular product isn't as good looking as other foundations of its price range. I bought mine I think for about P2500, about $50 (not so sure, since I have this for quite sometime now). The bottle is made of cheap looking plastic like the ones in cheap baby toys, but one pro about this is that even if you drop this, the bottle won't break.

I like that this product contains a nice pump, which works wonderfully!

The pump will give you alot of control.

You can dispense as little or as much as you want.

The texture of the foundation is not liquidy at all.

It's more of a mousse consistency.

It's looks thick due to its consistency but not at all heavy.

It feels like you're not wearing any foundation at all when used.

This foundation is very blendable.

It looks very natural and doesn't look cake-y.

The coverage is medium buildable.

It goes on seamless, when blended to the skin.

I find that this foundation is heaven sent for those with large pores, wrinkles, or very textured skin, because this foundation really helps to make the skin looks really smooth and even.

This due to the foundation being silicone based.

When I use this foundation, I don't use primer anymore.

This foundation is gives a soft matte look, which I like because it looks so natural and it doesn't look flat.

Most mattifying foundation can accentuate dry patches/flakes in the skin, but this doesn't!

This foundation is great for oily skin too!

My skin is so oily, but this foundation keeps the shine out all day!

I was really amazed by the oil control properties of this product!

This foundation is water resistant too, and very long wearing.

I have this on when I played paint ball under the scorching heat and it didn't budge or move or shown some wear!

This is the first HD foundation I used so this definitely set my expectation on other HD foundations very high.

This foundation is a must try!

I really love this foundation!

Verdict:

9.5/10

The only con is the price,

but for me, every penny is worth it!

Sephora Haul and Birthday Shout-out!

Before anything else, I want to greet

my ever so kind

and ever so beautiful

friend,

Nikki Tiu of Askmewhats,

a Happy Happy Birthday!

She just turned 31, and she's fabulous than ever!

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Now for my tiny haul from Sephora!

I got a Cargo blu_ray bronzer, which is on sale for $15!

I really like this bronzer, it looks natural on my skin and it has very understated shimmers so it doesn't look flat. I also love how finely milled the powder is, and definitely suitable for high definition camera, because it really blends in the skin so nicely and seamlessly.

Sephora Platinum Brush #55

This is called the "airbrush brush" by Sephora.

And I couldn't agree any less!

Indeed it's airbrush in a brush!

I've been lemming for this brush for a long, long time and I'm happy I got one!

I think this will topple my Shu uemura #18 brush in the top spot of my favorite foundation brushes. Let's wait see... I'll give an update on this!

MakeUp ForEver HD Foundation in 120.

Last year when this was released in the Philippines, I tried this in the store, but I didn't liked it at all. It looked streaky and the shade that the MA applied on me looked too orangey and dark! So I really stayed away from this foundation. But me being a believer of second chances, I wanted to try this foundation again, and I'm planning to review different HD foundations on my blog. But our MUFE stores here doesn't have stock of it every time I visit. I wanted to try it to see if I would like it if I used another shade that really matches my skin, and if I apply it myself. Thanks to sis Jheng of Abubots, I was apply to try it again. She gave a generous amount of sample of the HD Foundation. She was asking me if I like the shade 117 or 120, but since my skin is slightly darker than hers and her shade was 117, I asked for 120. And LO and BEHOLD! 120 is a perfect match! I have never seen a foundation that matched my skin so perfectly! So that alone, I was sold! And with the sample that sis JHENG gave me, I was able to use different techniques. I liked it so I decided to purchase one for myself.

Last is Rosebud Salve. I just got this to replenish my dwindling stock of this.

That's all folks!

Wait for my Battle of the HD Foundations post!

Now that I have the MUFE HD Foundation, I'm just waiting for my Revlon Photoready to arrive which may arrive next week!

 The Battle of HD Foundations will compare 4 HD foundations: Kryolan High Definition Mattifying Foudation, Coastal Scents HD Foundation, MUFE HD Foundation, and Revlon PhotoReady Foundation. I would like to add the MAC Face and Body Foundation, but our MAC stores here doesn't carry it! And I don't want to buy online because I'm not sure what is my shade. Does anybody have the MAC Face and Body Foundation, and wouldn't mind sending me a sample? It would be great if I could review it too, since it's one of the widest used foundation that claims to be suitable for HD.

Review: Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer / UPDATE

Hello, beauties!

Before I proceed to the review, I just want to remind everyone to join my giveaway sponsored by SkinMD Naturals!

I'm sorry I haven't blogged in awhile, since I was really busy with field work, thesis, and all that jazz... And lately, my family is going through a tough time, because my grand father had a heart attack and he's now in the ICU and he's still not conscious for several days... Please pray for my grand father's recovery...

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This a review of the Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer.

You might remember from my last haul that I bought a Laura Mercier flawless face kit, and it contains a Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (Original Formula), and you might wonder why I still bought the oil free version...

Well, first of all the original formula while it did gives a sheer coverage that diminish the look of blemishes a bit, it is still not enough to neutralize the redness in my cheeks. The original formula tends to make my skin more oily through out the day, and I find that it slides off specially in humid conditions. Even with that, I would definitely still recommend it to drier skin types, since it's lightweight, have a decent sheer coverage for a tinted moisturizer, and though it's not oil free it didn't broke out.

After researching online, I found some reviews about the oil free version. People say that it gives a bit more coverage than the original version, and yes, I do agree on that! The original formula gives a sheer, light coverage, while this one gives a light-medium coverage. I really like that it's as lightweight as the original formula even with the added coverage. 

I also love the fact that it also adds moisture to the skin to a certain extent. I find that many tinted moisturizer doesn't add moisture, but is just like a really sheered out liquid foundation. My skin seems to really like it too, since I haven't broke out.

 I find that the oil free formula didn't do much in the oil control department. It didn't made me oilier, but it didn't control my oiliness either.

The oil free formula gives a REAL dewy finish like the original version, meaning the dewiness is due to the formula not because there were fine shimmer added in like other tinted moisturizers have...

I also notice that this is much more long wearing than that of the original formula. But maybe it's just because I'm oily skinned, and oil free formulas definitely last longer in my type of skin.

I must note that, both the oil free and original formulas are best applied using fingers, synthetic paddle foundation brush (like MAC 190), and flat top synthetic brush. If you use your natural brushes, the brush will most likely just eat up the product. I tried using the MAC 109 and 187, but I noticed, it didn't spread the product evenly. I personally like applying it with my paddle foundation brush and ELF Studio Powder Brush, since I really don't like staining my hands with foundation. But basically, it really depends on what tools you prefer.

I also like that it's in a squeeze tube, so you can really get all the product out and it's hygienic!

I bought this for P1850 (about $37) at Rustan's, and I think it's pricey for a tinted moisturizer, but it's the best I've tried...

Verdict:

I really like the LM Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer!

But because of it's price, and no oil control properties...

7/10

I would repurchase this if I do run out, but I'll still be in a search for a cheaper alternative...

I want try the CoverGirl and Olay soon and see if it may be dupes....

Tips:

For a longer wear, set it with powder.

I personally love using the Laura Mercier Mineral Pressed Powder, because it still retains the dewiness.

I also suggest letting it sink in for atleast 2 minutes before setting it with powder, because if the face is too damp/moist, the tendency is the powder will look cakey and it will emphasize pores and fine lines...

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BTW I ordered from Sigma Makeup, and Coastal Scents, including the HD Foundation and some brushes... I'll show you what I ordered once it arrives and expect a review!

BTW do you want tutorials, EOTD's, to see my nail polish/makeup collection or do you want me to review something?

Just comment below and I'll try my best to fulfill your requests!

Product Find/Rave/Review: Avon MagiX Tinted Face Perfector

Before anything else, this is your last chance to enter my giveaway!

This is a review of the Avon MagiX Tinted Face Protector.

It's been a year since I first tried this product.

I've been meaning to review this product, but it's just now that I remembered hahaha ;)

Spoiler: I really like it! :)

What Avon says:

" On-the-go compact. Visibly minimizes pores witih patent-pending Optix Light-Diffusing Technology. Holds back shine for up to 10 hours. Reduces the look of fine lines...skin feels softer than ever. Shades adapt to your skin tone...like magic! Sheer Coverage. Natural matte  "

Packaging: Sleek black square compact and has a mirror. The compact can be opened into two compartments. The top compartment is where it product is, and the bottom is where the sponge provided is kept.

Texture: This product has a quite unique texture. It feels like it's a gel/cream formula but silicone based. I really like that it's lightweight, and goes on seamlessly. However, due to it's unique texture, there isn't a brush that works as well as a sponge when using this product.

Anther thing I like about this product that it provides a light coverage. It cancels out redness well and conceals blemishes nicely. It also diminish the look of pores and lines. Lately, I've been using it alternatively with my tinted moisturizer. Another thing I like is that this product is multipurpose. You can use it like tinted moisturizer or a foundation primer! Foundation goes on smoothly over this. The product also contains SPF 15, a nice added sun protection, but I still recommend using a separate sunscreen of atleast SPF 30. 

The product gives a nice slightly dewy finish, but not overly shiny!

A plus for me is that it's formated to keep up with oily skin! It keeps my oils at bay for about 4 to 5 hours.

This product, I must add, has a fresh aloe vera scent similar of that of SkinFood Aloe BB Cream.

Avon only offers few shades, so not everyone can find a match, but due to it's sheerness, it's very much forgivable.

Verdict: 8/10

I really likey!

For just about P400-500 from your local Avon lady, I suggest trying this nice multipurpose product!

Proof that I really like the product:

This is my second compact, which I'm almost done! I'll definitely repurchase!

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation Review

This is a review of one of MAC's latest addition in its foundation range.

I'm going to review the MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation.

This particular foundation has a concealer counterpart - Studio Sculpt Concealer.

I like the foundation, but I love the concealer, which I'll review soon!

The MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation has a mousse-y / aerated thick gel consistency.

This stuff doesn't give the lightest feel but doesn't give a heavy feel.

This foundation is concentrated with pigments that I only need a pea size, even when I need to cover up numerous blemishes. It also provides medium to a full coverage.

I don't even need concealer when I use this.

Even if it gives good coverage, this foundation gives a nice finish to the skin.

This can look cake-y if excessively used, but you barely can overuse this stuff.

I really like that even after long hours of wear, my face still looks fresh.

However, this stuff doesn't provide any oil control. I need to blot my face for just an hour of wear. Using primer that's meant for oil control is highly recommended.

People with drier skin may enjoy this, since its more of hydrating instead of mattifying.

This foundation also have a better transfer resistance than that of Studio Fix Fluid, but stiil there's still room to improve on under this category.

Doesn't settle on to the fine lines or the flaky ares in the skin.

I haven't tried its waterproof capacity yet- that's to follow.

My skin didn't react to this foundation, but I heard people gets bad reaction with the shea butter in this foundation.

I found that this applies smoothly, flawlessly, and seamlessly when I use my MAC 180 or ELF Studio Powder Brush. 

Due to it's formula containing SPF, it will give you a whitish cast when used in flash photography. But when used under normal lighting, it photography fairly well.

 I like that it's on a squeeze tube rather than the normal bottle packaging, since I can travel more easily with this and less tendency to break.

Verdict:

 I like this foundation, but not enough for me to love.

6.5/10

I would recommend this for people with normal or dry skin.

But if you have oily skin and don't mind blotting once in a while, then I say go ahead and grab one!

Shu Uemura Face Architect Smoothing Fluid Foundation Review

This is a review of the shu uemura face architect smoothing fluid foundation.

This is one of my favorite foundation.

This foundation has a slightly thick liquid consistency. 

I really like that this is water based but with a more thicker consistency than with other water based foundation. There are lots of times when foundation accidentally drips at the back of my hand or in a palette since it's too liquidy (this happens alot when I use my Clinique Superfit and my NARS Oil Free Foundation). With this one, no mess!

Even with the thicker consistency, this feels so light even lighter than the Clinique Superfit.

This foundation also gives a great coverage,  better than the Clinique Superfit.

This is the only water based foundation that I have tried that gives similar coverage to oil based foundation.

This stuff is perfect for summer, when you don't want to pile makeup.

This also gives a good oil control - atleast 6 hours shine free face. 

I also like that this gives my face a nice glow, but not overly dewy finish.

This is also about 90% transfer resistant even with my super oily skin!

The best thing I like about this foundation is that it makes my face look fresh all day even under the scorching heat!

I must say that this stuff is true to its name that it is smoothing. There was a time that I got tons of super small bumps in my jaw and upper cheek and this was the only foundation that  helps to conceal the look / texture of it. (BTW I got those bumps from MAC Face Protector SPF50.)

You also won't get the sticky feeling on your face even when you don't set this powder.

Blush and what not goes and blend smoothly too even when not set with powder.

For oily skin, I suggest to set this with powder to help with oil control, but people with drier skin can skip this step. For dry skin people, this stuff is amazing since it feels hydrating and doesn't gather around the flaky areas of the skin! 

No breakouts on this foundation too!

One more thing, this is the best foundation I have for photography! I had my picture taken for my sister's debutante ball and the photographer/owner of the studio really like how this foundation looks on the skin/photo and even asked me where to buy this foundation as he will buy some for his makeup team!

Another plus of this product that it has a pump so virtually no wastage!

Verdict:

This is a light weight, oil free, transfer resistant, hard working, and hydrating but has a good oil control foundation. This stuff makes me photogenic :)What more can you ask for? Love this stuff!

9/10 (There's always room for improvement!)

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Review

This is a review of the MAC Studio Fix Foundation.

Unlike the first two foundations I've reviewed, I must warn you that I don't love this even half way as I loved those foundation. Better read on to find out why...

The MAC Studio Fix Fluid has a very thick liquid consistency. Actually, this has the thickest consistency out of all the foundations I've tried.

With that being said, this stuff feels so heavy on the skin! When I use this stuff, I feel like I'm wearing a mask and it feels like its suffocating my skin! This stuff also cakes up easily. However, this foundation has a really good coverage. It covers everything! That's one of the reason why this is really popular among the TV and print industry. Even though this has SPF, I didn't find that it gives that whitish cast when used on flash photography. I must say it photographs really good.

I really have oily skin and this foundation can keep me shine free for just the first  three hours regardless if I set it with powder or not.

This foundation needs to be set with powder or else you'll be left with a bit of a sticky feel, and you'll have a hard time blending in your blush, contour, highlight and what not.

I find that this foundation is best applied using a damp sponge, and damp dense fluffy brushes. Since water would thin out the consistency a bit and the foundation wouldn't feel as heavy as it would on the skin.

I feel that this foundation melts a bit when its used in a super warm environment, but not excessively though.

This stuff isn't transfer resistant too, actually I think that this stuff has almost a ninety percent probability that it would transfer into the surface it makes contact to. 

This stuff do gather around flakey/dry patches of the skin so do moisturize first before using this!

I heard alot of people having bad reaction to this foundation, and I am one of them unfortunately. I get acne even after just a few minutes of wearing this foundation. I used this for one straight week and my face was filled with acne! After that I consulted a dermatologist and she freaked out and scolded me badly when she learned that I was using this foundation!

BTW you need to buy a separate pump with it. For me, it's fine as long as it's available! Which sucks for us here in the Philippines since our MAC doesn't carry the pump for ages now!

(I just got mine from Mona! Thanks dear!)

Hello, MAC?! Send some foundation pumps here!!!

Verdict:

4/10

2 points for giving incredible coverage and 2 points for how well it photographs.

I wouldn't mind using this up, even with its heavy feeling on the skin and even if it cakes up easily, if only this doesn't ruin my skin and cause me to breakout so bad!

Make Up Forever Face and Body Liquid Makeup Review

Today,the spotlight is on Make Up Forever Face and Body Liquid Makeup.

Before I begin, I just want to tell you that I really like this foundation. Why? Read on...

The Make Up Forever Face and Body Liquid Makeup has more of a gel than a cream texture. However, this foundation has a fluidy gel consistency rather than a thick gel consistency like the MAC Studio Sculpt. The foundation comes out like a fluidy blob of really soft Jello if not shaken, so shake the bottle of foundation prior using the foundation to liquify the foundation thoroughly.

This foundation can give sheer to medium coverage and medium to full coverage. This foundation when applied gives a sheer coverage, but can be layered for a heavier coverage. I find that this foundation no matter how much you layer on will not look cakey. This is the most buildable foundation I've tried. This foundation is so light, you wouldn't mind layering it on. I've tried using different brushes with this and I find that using my MAC 180 or shu uemura #18 foundation brush gave me that airbrushed, flawless, and seamless look. What I also like with this foundation is when blended into the skin, it sort of like "become" your skin, so it's really natural looking. I find that it's the foundation that most easily blend into my skin and doesn't give me that mask look even when I use shades lighter than my skintone - in short it's very forgivable!

The formula in this foundation is so amazing (Take note it's oil free)!

It's sweatproof, waterproof, transfer resistant- even with my oil slick face, and can resist high humidity! I have used this when I went to the gym, I swam with it, jog with it, and did more strenuous activities, and to my surprise it didn't bulge!

This stuff photographs really well too!

With this foundation, you don't need to set it with powder since it sets it self. Once this stuff dries, it will transform into a satiny smooth finish. I also find that this stuff doesn't settle into fine lines, though it may gather around extremely peeling skin, so to those with extremely peeling and flaky skin, I suggest you moisturize properly before using this. This has a good oil control too it leaves my skin shine free for atleast 5 hours - used without any powder on top to atleast 9 hours when set with powder. btw I have super oily skin!

The only problem I encountered with this foundation is wastage. Since, this product doesn't have a pump nor a pout controlling the amount of product can be a problem. So I suggest getting a long spatula if you plan to buy this foundation.

I love this as much as the Clinique Superfit. I love Clinique Superfit for its instant coverage while I love this MUFE Face and Body Foundation for it's extreme long wearing ability. Whenever I get lazy I use my Clinique, but when I want super long staying power and I have time to spare I use this!

Verdict: 

8.5/10

I will repurchase this!

I would give this a 10 if they improved the packaging to prevent wastage.

Clinique Superfit Makeup Foundation Review

I would start a series of foundation reviews with Clinique Superfit Makeup.

What Clinique claims:

"High performance makeup. Stays smooth all day, come stress or high humidity. Oil-free."

My take on the Clinique Superfit Makeup:

This is the first liquid foundation that I bought, repurchased, and will keep repurchasing.

My shade in this foundation is 05 Neutral. 

The texture of this foundation is really watery and light (as you can see in this picture).

As watery as it seems, believe it or not this foundation have a moderate to full coverage depending on the method and amount you'll use. I use a stippling brush for a lighter coverage and I use a regular paddle foundation brush for heavier coverage. However, lately I discovered that this works best with the use of really dense fluffy brush like the MAC 180, 182, 109, Smashbox Face and Body brush, and ELF Studio Powder brush. By using these dense and fluffy brush, you can get that airbrushed look. This is also the foundation that you can get that airbrushed finish easily. You don't have to buff really hard like other foundation to get that airbrushed look. 

This foundation is so fluidy it mix really well with moisturizer for your custom made tinted moisturizer! I even mixed it once with my body butter and a bit of bronzing powder for my legs.

This foundation also gives a really natural finish.  When blended well, it will look like skin, so you couldn't look overly made up. 

I really like the fact that this is oil free and does break me out. I also find that this is quite versatile foundation, since my sister and I use this. My sister have super dry skin while I have extremely oily skin, but this foundation works for the both of us! For me that's amazing! Makeup artists could save with this products, coz this foundation will suit any skin type.

I like that this foundation can set itself. You don't really need to set if with powder. However, setting it with powder will help with its oil control power. Without setting it with powder, my face is shine free for 4 hours, but when I set it with powder, my face looks shine free for atleast 6 hours. 

I must agree that this stuff is long wearing. Living in the Philippines, I am exposed to extreme humidity, and this foundation really stays put. I have worn this foundation for straight 18 hours without retouching it with powder but using just powder free blotting sheets if I get shiny, and the foundation was pretty much there. What's even better that it is so lightweight that I can wear it for such a long time without feeling I have makeup on, and it gives incredible finish and coverage! 

One possible con in this product is its lack of sun protection. I'm fine with this because I use sunscreen even if my foundation has SPF in it. I find that the lack of SPF gives the product more versatility, since you can use this more readily for flash photography, since foundation with SPF usually gives a whitish cast when photographed. BTW this stuff photographs really really well!

Another con is the packaging, though it has a pout, the foundation is so watery it still gets messy and there would be foundation all over the cap and the pout. They should have provided a pump to come with this foundation.

One tip: shake before using to avoid streakiness.

Verdict: I love this stuff and I would repurchase this over and over again!

Whenever I get breakouts from other foundation, I always come back to this since I think this is the only foundation that doesn't worsen my breakouts.

8/10 since there's still much to improve on the packaging and improved oil control would be great too!