Rave or Rant: MakeupAlley Review: Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer

Things to Rave About

Sleek Packaging: "This primer comes in very nice packaging which looks high end, a glass bottle with black lettering and a black pump top, similar to MAC or Make Up For Ever." by pmburk
Stays Put: "This primer keeps my foundation and everything else in place for the ENTIRE day. This is the deal breaker for me as most foundations, even "high-end", melt off and migrate around my face terribly. Not with this primer." by phoenix76
Improves Skin Appearance: "My first impression of the primer was that it made my bare face look soooo good! Obviously I still have some blemishes, acne scars and dark circles under my eyes, but my pores were virtually gone! And my skin looked a but more even. Less blotchiness around my nose for example. I was pretty shocked. My face felt so soft and it had a photoshopped look to it, except the photoshoppers forgot to remove my blemishes!" by Crimsonbury

Ruins Foundation: "I can say it fills in lines adn pores pretty nicely, though probably due to the high silicone content. It leaves a matte finish and leaves your skin looking more even-toned, so initially, it looks fairly nice before you've applied makeup. Once you put on foundation I feel as if it makes the foundation look cakey, heavy, & almost pretty dried out." by karinaFresh
Lack of Oil Control: "My skin gets quiet oily around the T-zone, and this primer does nothing for me in that area. My skin gets just as oily as it does without a primer, and oil control is a huge priority for me so that was a huge let down." by elsie91
Heavy Silicone Content: "For those people who are allergic to silicone, be aware! This DOES contain silicone, and to me, it doesn't look like silicone, but it does feel like it on my face and on my hands. So if you're looking for a silicone-free primer, this is not for you. I wouldn't mind using primers with dimethicone in it, but NOT as its FIRST ingredient." by lilac819