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Revlon PhotoReady™ Primer, Shadow + Sparkle Swatches, Review & Easy Eye Look + GIVEAWAY!

All sample products reviewed were provided by Revlon

I’m all for easy peasy looks-to-go. That being said, I don’t want to look like I just threw some color on my face and ran out the door. No one needs to see that. One of the best things to do to get out the door with awesome eyeballs that will pull your whole face together is to have that perfect, ready-made palette that tells you what to do and where to do it.

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The Revlon PhotoReady™ Primer, Shadow + Sparkle palette makes it easy to create limitless looks using five shades – 3 highly pigmented shadows, a primer and a sparkle top coat (which I just dab very sparingly at the center of my lid to widen my eyes and make my irises sparkle *wink*).

The shades are super pigmented on the lid when used dry, but if you’re a showstopper you can absolutely wear them wet for more color intensity. Of the shades I was able to sample, I have three to share with you today: 520 Watercolors, 525 Avant Garde and 505 Impressionist.

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Let’s just kick it off royally, shall we? Purples can be worn all year long. I don’t care what anyone says, if you have the right set of purples, it doesn’t need to be lilac at Spring and Plums in the Fall.

The Revlon PhotoReady™ Primer, Shadow + Sparkle in Watercolors gives off the most perfectly subtle and vintage purple shades when used dry, but dab them on with a bit of water and get ready for vibrant and saturated colors.

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If you want to work blue eye shadows with a bit of sparkle but want to stay away from that lid-to-brow 80’s “scare the mailman deal,” definitely check out Revlon PhotoReady™ Primer, Shadow + Sparkle in Avant Garde, which has a beautiful cerulean blue (when wet), navy and icy blue and white shades that may look intimidating, but actually create quite a come hither sexy-time look.

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The third and final palette is my favorite because it’s that palette of neutrals that I could reach for every single day, the Revlon PhotoReady™ Primer, Shadow + Sparkle in Impressionist. This group of shadows features shades of ivory, taupe and brown which are essential for every beauty maven, regardless of style or eye color. This particular palette is one of those rare breeds that will also work for almost every skin tone.

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Even though the pigment looks richer when swatched wet, I did the look below by using the shades dry and over primer. I still feel like it created a gorgeous combo and the pigment certainly isn’t lacking!

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I’m loving the Revlon PhotoReady™ Primer, Shadow + Sparkle palettes and can’t wait to check out more, especially Muse from the new Evening Opulence Collection Collection!

Which favorite beauty tip or secret would you like to reveal?

 

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Comments

  15. Catherine says

    I am a total newbie when is come to make up. I really like BB cream though. Not sure if that is a tip. And I always make sure to wash my face at the end of the day.

  17. Lisa Garner says

    My beauty secret is using essential oil as part of my facial care.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  19. Mari says

    I use an eyebrow brush and line the inside of the eyelid, it makes my lash line look thicker and creates a “no makeup” look.
    runningmatey at Hotmail dot com

  39. Renee Musick says

    my secret tip isn’t a tip, it’s all in my products, I use peter thomas roth oilless.oil on everything, including winter chapping and my hair. I adore this stuff. spend money on what you.love.

  45. Amy Tong says

    these colors are wonderful on you. gorgeous. my beauty tip or secret is add a splash of baby oil in the bath tub and your skin will be soft and silky smooth afterwards, like baby skin.
    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  49. Debbie B says

    using a clarisonic makes your skin so much cleaner and helps remove your makeup so much better

  53. Madeline says

    I have under-eye circles and my tip is to put concealer only on the sides of the eye, then blend inward (and down). It looks more natural than covering up the whole area.

  58. Wanda McHenry says

    My biggest beauty tip is to line your lips after applying lipstick to help contain the color.

  60. Susan Smith says

    My beauty tips are drinking plenty of water, wearing moisturizer and exfoliating once a week..

  62. Lisa Brown says

    My beauty secrete to reveal: Don’t stress. Stress will age you fast, so stay relaxed 🙂
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  65. Lynn says

    wash your face 2x a day and drink at least 1 gallon of water a day. These 2 tips keep my skin super clear and hydrated These palates are TOTALLY my speed~ I feel like I have always been a beginner when it comes to eye makeup

  68. D SCHMIDT says

    I do not really have any magical tips apart from drinking plenty of water, wearing sunscreen and exfoliating/moisturizing daily! I particularly like cocoa butter as a skin smoother 🙂

  76. Leah B says

    My beauty trick is to use a white eyeliner pencil over my entire eyelid before applying eye shadow. It really makes the colors pop!

  79. Heather USA says

    Massaging an ice cube over your face until it melts. Do it every night before bed and keep fat cells, acne and wrinkles under control.

  80. Danielle says

    My biggest secret is SPF! Not much of a secret, but it really is the best way to keep your skin young and beautiful.

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