AMW Reviews: Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup

The first ever airbrush (in a can) product that I came across with is called the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray.  I even wished they came up with something for the face!   

And Sally Hansen did, unfortunately, it was never available in the local market.

Finally, a drugstore brand Revlon came up with one and it's readily available locally! 

After weeks and weeks of usage, I'm ready to share my thoughts on this!

Revlon says ---

PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup, an air-light makeup provides a flawless finish,w hether it's on camera or in person.  The whipped texture allows you to blend evenly for undetectable coverage, leaving you with 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.

Ingredients (shown on packaging)

AMW says ---

Pros

• Sealed upon purchase.  You know you get the product fresh from manufacturer.

• Unique packaging and come on!  You have to admit that the innovative "mousse" packaging makes this product interesting!

• Since this is air-filled, it feels very light on skin upon application.
• Light-medium-heavy coverage.
• As compared to the regular Revlon PhotoReady Foundation, this one has less shimmers.
• A little goes a long way.
• Does not create white cast on ANY lighting.
• Fragrance free and no allergic reactions.

Cons

• Since you cannot see the product inside, it is difficult to know how much product you have left.
• Pump gives you difficulty in controlling the amount of product to be dispensed.
• A bit messy, need to wipe the mouth of the pump after every use!  There are a bit of product wastage no matter how "controlled" you try to press.

• Does not control oiliness so super oily skinned individuals may need to retouch every now and then.
• Does have sparkles if you look closely and some people dislike that especially if you have oily skin.
• Can be rubbed off easily so I strongly suggest to set this foundation.

Overall

This is a very interesting product, I have to admit I set aside most of my foundation and road tested this IMMEDIATELY!  Though it states "Airbrush", the mousse is light and airy upon dispense but as it settles down, you are left with a medium to heavy cream foundation that gives a build-able coverage!

Tips
from Revlon

• Shake can well.
• Hold can upright, and press button gentlyl to dispense a dime-size dollop of foamy air-infused mousse.
• Apply over face and blend for a smooth poreless complexion.
• Use fingertips to apply.

from AMW

• If you own and use the regular Revlon PhotoReady foundation, do not automatically pick the same shade as Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Foundation's shades come off a bit darker (even with the same shade name.)  Always try on testers before you buy.
• Always wipe the tip of the applicator after every use.
• Though Revlon advised using fingers to apply, I found that using the Beauty Blender or a Flat Kabuki Brush is the best way to apply for an 'airbrush" finish.
• Try to control the way you press the pump to prevent product wastage.
• If you have oily skin: Use an oil-control primer prior to foundation application.
• If you have dry skin: do not forget to moisturize dry areas around your face really well prior to foundation application.
• It helps to "dab" the product instead of swiping it for a "poreless" finish.
• Always include application on your neck area.
• If you prefer the dewy finish, you can leave this product on its own.
• If you prefer matte finish, set with your favorite setting powder.
  

Will I repurchase?
No. I prefer the non-messy Revlon PhotoReady Foundation and I don't mind the extra "shimmer" it gives since I have dry skin.

To whom do I recommend this to?

Works well for normal, dry and combination skin!  If you love the original Revlon PhotoReady Foundation but you dislike the "shimmers" it gives, then go for the Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse makeup as the coverage and texture feels almost the same but this one has less shimmers!

Where to purchase and how much?
At local Revlon counters for Php925.00 (approx $21.50).

One pump can dispense this much of product

It looks weird for me (like a brain) lol!
*playing Plants vs Zombies song in my head*
"I'm gonna eat your brain!" LOL

Swatch on arm the shade 050 Medium beige

Medium Beige is best for medium to fair skin with yellow undertone.

If you're familiar with MAC shades, this will be around NC25-35.

 

I am NC20 but I don't mind using a shade darker as it's not that obvious once applied sparingly!  I can also easily match the shade to my skin by u sing the right "setting powder" or lighten it up a bit with a lighter powder foundation.

Which tool to use for application?

I prefer applying the Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Foundation with a damp Beauty Blender with stippling motion.  If you do not own a beauty blender, you can use any damp foundation sponge.

To create a seamless and pore-less finish, I continued dabbing with the use of my Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush until it dries.

This technique adheres the product into the skin creating natural and flawless look!  Product won't rub off easily especially after setting this with your preferred setting powder.

Note: If you do not have setting powder, a regular powder foundation  may do!  It adds even more coverage!

 

It helps to do your eye makeup prior to setting the foundation so you can clean up whatever fall outs during eye makeup application.

 

Have I gotten you intrigued to try on the Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup?
Do you think this is worth to try or it's another one of those "gadget-y" product you may want to miss?

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