Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer

Packaging:

Clear plastic bottle and cap with a black pump. The thing I like about the packaging is that you can see how much you have used/ have left. Also the pump allows you to control how much product you want by how much pressure you apply. It feels a little heavy but sturdy enough to not have to worry about the bottle cracking.

Smell:

Funny, like off melted plastic.

Colour:

Very light pink but blends out clear. There is two colours so far in the primer area, this one and the colour correcting primer. It has a matte finish.

Texture/ Formula:

It's a thickish cream formula. It's easily applied using fingers and absorbed. I haven't experience any breakouts, sensitivity or irritation.  It is also oil, talc, fragrance and paraben free. It feels lightweight on the skin.

This primer's special ability is that it smooths and softens the skin by reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines. I do feel as though my pores are smaller and less noticeable. My skin does feel smoother so that my foundation just glides over the top.

It did increase the longevity of my foundation by a little bit with an extra 2hours wear. I do feel that this adds a semi luminous finish to the skin which is sheen through foundation but on my combination skin it doesn't exaggerate any oiliness.

I like this primer, just really really don't like the smell and speed the application so that I don't have to smell the primer. It does fade but when it's right up against your nose it's hard to dismiss it. This is the best primer I have found at the drugstore.

Available:

From Priceline, pharmacies and discount department stores for $35 for 27ml/0.91fl.oz.