The Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It - Review!

Makeup primers used to be a thing only makeup experts used... Until they hit the drugstore. I never really thought of buying a primer, and never felt I needed one, till I started observing more carefully my skin after doing my makeup. I started feeling there should be something to evenly layer my foundation, because it sometimes tends to be patchy, and there should be something to reduce the appearance of pores. Which is when of course, all the primer hypes started making sense. I currently only own one face primer, which is The Body Shop's Skin Primer Matte it.

I guess I haven't gotten a primer after this one cause of how satisfied I've been with this one. It holds 25ml/0.84oz, and retails for $18 I think. It is available at The Body Shop and can be purchased online at The Body Shop. It has no fragrance whatsoever and comes in a twist up cap. The packaging is decent and travel friendly, and I have no issues with that. The primer leaves your skin very velvety and soft after application. There are some reviews saying that it kind of makes makeup slip off, to which I'd disagree because it is preferable to wait a little after applying primer, so that it's properly adhered to the skin. And also, a primers job is to ensure smooth and even application, so the primer doesn't let too much foundation stick to one area of the face.

The primer is clear and has a gel like consistency. It decreases the appearance of pores and reduces oiliness. It also makes my makeup last longer. Just that I feel it should mattify my face a little more. Maybe I feel like that cause my skin is too oily, but to be honest, that's so far the only problem I've had with this primer. Otherwise I absolutely love it, and I always use it on functions and occasions, when I know I need my makeup to last longer. The downside for some might be that it's silicone based, since for many that triggers acne. But cleansing properly and taking care of your skin can often avoid that. 

Final verdict, I really like this primer and and use it quite often. It's travel friendly, has a lot of product and doesn't bother my skin. Yet, I'd like to try more primers to see if I really can get primers that control oil better, because of my extremely oily skin.

Hope the review was helpful! Have you tried The Body Shop's primer? And what primer do you use mostly?

Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick ~ Mauve it Over 003, Review + Swatches!

Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks are famously known for having a wide variety of shades and different finishes. This one, mauve it over, is of matte finish. The name is quite on spot, because the color is mauve, but just that it's prettier than mauve. It's like a perfect nude-purplish lip color. I really like the packaging of these lipsticks, since there are no edges to it. Which I don't really like, cause then you have to think even when putting the lid back on the lipstick, like the Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks. Also, on the top of the lid there is a transparent part, from which you can see the shade of the lipstick without having to open it, which of course adds to the convenience.

From the top:

Revlon Super Lustrous, Mauve it Over, matte, 003.

The lipstick is 4.2 g which is actually more than the average lip products which is mostly 3.5 g. All the pictures are taken in indoor lighting.

Even though the lipstick is matte, the texture is extremely creamy, and butter soft. The finish is perfectly matte. The lipstick is scentless, so it's a great option for people who are sensitive to smell. I feel it also moisturizes my lips, regardless of being matte, because of The lasting power is great. It lasts me around 5-7 hours without any touch-ups.

I absolutely love this shade, because it's very wearable. And you can also match it with a smokey eye look. Especially if you're tired of doing nude lips, like me.

Here is the swatch (picture taken in indoor lighting):

I bought this from Lahore Hyperstar for Rs. 1400. It is also available at http://www.ulta.com/ and most drugstores for $6-8 depending on where you buy it from.

The color has bluish undertones, so this color would most probably suit people with cooler undertones more as compared to people with warm undertones.

You may like it:

1) If you like matte finishes

2) If you have cool undertones

3) If you are sensitive to scented lipsticks

You might not like it if:

1) You have warm undertones

2) You like cream finishes

Overall, I really like this lipstick. Especially cause it's a type of color I can wear on a daily basis. As well as with a smokey eye look. And I love matte lipsticks, so it's a great lipstick for me.

Do you own any Revlon matte lipsticks? If so, what do you think about them? You may leave your answer in the comment box below!