Something new from Revlon comes.
And if you caught the blatant paraphrasing of MacBeth kudos to you! 😛 If not nevermind, there is something new from Revlon that is at once gimmicky yet alluring. A foundation that self-adjusts to match your skin tone? How is that so?
This is the new Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching foundation which I received in 210 Light and which you might have seen around in stores for about a month or so. It was just launched in December 2008.
The Revlon Beyond Natural skin matching foundation is quite an innovative product. Coming in a small 30ml tube, it looks rather like a tinted moisturizer.
When you squeeze it, out comes a white cream with little black beads in it. Is that foundation? You might wonder. How can it be foundation when it is so WHITE?! Ah, that’s when the magic happens.
Foundation matches your skintone
Gently spread the foundation out and you will see magic happening before your very eyes as the foundation immediately starts infusing itself with colour, adjusting the subtleties of tone to match your skintone. Or so I’d like to believe 😛
What the Revlon Beyond Natural skin matching foundation does is turn from white to a colour approximating that of your skintone. You still have to choose from a range of 5 colours from Light to Deep. If it was magic, it’d come in just one colour. When I first spread it, I thought the colour was a little too dark. After a short while (and after I’d spread it thin enough) the colour sort of approximates that of my skin.
I did find that there is a yellowish-pinkish tone to the Light formula and it is a half shade darker than what I’m used to, but I’ll survive.
Revlon Beyond Natural is smooth and creamy but sheer
Texture wise, it is very smooth and creamy and feels nice going on the skin. Coverage however is very sheer, rather like a tinted moisturizer. It is good for those days when you don’t want to look too made up or if you don’t have many flaws to cover up or if you like sheer foundation. Otherwise, you might be disappointed by the coverage.
I’m comfortable with my flaws peeking through once in a while so I rather like the Revlon Skin Matching foundation for weekends or for days when I’m in a hurry. After dusting some loose powder over the foundation, its all set for the day. No slipping, no sliding. Not bad I felt.
Is this Revlon’s version of a BB Cream?
The Revlon Beyond Naturals skin matching foundation contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and has SPF15 which I felt was commendable. After thinking about it, I realized that its like Revlon decided to take Korea’s popular BB creams by the horns without calling this foundation a BB cream! Its a foundation and sunscreen in one, and its almost creamy enough to be moisturizer. And isn’t that what a BB cream is? 😉
The Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching foundation retails at RM59 for 30ml at all Revlon counters. A little pricey for something from the pharmacy, but I think its alright.
Pros: Contains sunscreen, Creamy, Lasts the whole day, Fun!
Cons: Sheer coverage, A little pricey, Light was a bit darker than I’m used to
[rating:3.5/5]
love the effect, that’s almost exactly like BB. but one more thing about BB is that, it is supposed to have healing effect, or whatsoever to heal your skin. so maybe this is why this is not BB from revlon?
Hi prettybeautiful, To be perfectly honest, I never bought into the BB cream healing properties. That said, I have been using the Revlon for a week now and its doing pretty well as a tinted moisturiser!
Will it be too oily? i am afraid it will cause break out
Hi cat, I had no problems with oil. In fact, I did not think the cream was oily. I do dust a layer of loose powder over to set my makeup and thus far, its lasted well throughout the day. I did not breakout but I cannot say how other people’s skin might react.
Hi, I was a silent reader of your blog. Finally, time to speak up.
Yes, I agree with you. I don’t think there’s much healing properties in BB creams. In fact, after I used BB creams, I’m reliant on it. My skin is much worse than before. Pores are bigger, skin coarser. However, I cannot stop using it as I am too unsatisfied with my skin now than before. I just chose one which doesn’t clog my pores. 🙁
Hi Shay, Happy to hear from you! I’m sorry to hear you are reliant on BB creams. Have you thought of weaning yourself off it slowly? Your skin might heal on its own over time with other skincare.
i bought this one in medium. tried it at guardian it was a perfect match, but after worn on face it made me turn orange and dark and gloomy and i think u get the pic. but it surely is a nice little concept 😀
Hey Nea, I guess it must have oxidised on you! I did notice that the foundation has an orangy tint to it but fortunately, no fake Paris Hilton tan for me 🙂
Thanks PB for reviewing this, I’ve a feeling that you might try it since you used to drugstore’s foundation. Less than average coverage is a good point. 🙂
Hi Natalie, LOL I guess you all know me too well by now 😉 I must agree with you too about a lighter coverage. It has its plus points.
WOW…this is amazing! It is MAGIC even on photos! i’m glad to have a preview on this even before I see it personally! I have to check this out! thanks
Hey Nikki, Its super magical in real life hehe… do let us know what you think
Yes. I am trying to.
Currently, I only use the BB cream when I go to work from Mon to Fri. On weekends, I just use tinted sunscreen. Sometimes I will mix the bb cream with the tinted sunscreen as well.
I’m slowly trying to cut down. But as my skin is not stable yet (on acne treatment), I don’t really dare to try new tinted moisturiser or foundation at the moment.
Hi Shay, Perhaps, as Michelle suggested, try to lay off the BB cream and just use plain sunscreen and mineral makeup? If you aren’t allergic to mineral makeup of course. If your skin isn’t stable, time to cut back and not experiment.
I hate when the liquid licking out from the tube..nasty
Hi Ayu, I’m not quite sure what you mean, but I usually wipe off the tip before storing so I’m not fussed.
Shay – Interesting point that you brought up.
Many years back I tried this brand of skincare from Singapore (I won’t mention which one) which claimed to work magic in clearing up skin problems came with a very specific prescription…. NO MAKE UP to be used during the ‘treatment’. And voila!… my skin did clear up… no more spots. But thinking back, I think it was the ‘no make up’ policy that cleared it up.
Now I’m on to mineral makeup which is still make up but slightly better in that it doesn’t cause blackheads (I’m allergic to mineral oil & chemical preservatives among other things and most make up contains them)
Good luck in ‘weaning’ off your BB cream.
Hi Michelle, Thanks for sharing! Make up can aggravate skin problems due to the ingredients and with sensitive skin, its a lot harder to predict what will or will not aggravate. Most people with sensitive skin report good results with mineral foundation – still makeup as you say 🙂
I bought this but it’s still in it’s trial period since I’ve only worn it twice. Nice to hear your opinion on the product! It’s definitely more suitable for light days due to the light coverage. It also means that I still have to hunt for a medium to full coverage foundation that matches my skin. I considered Colorstay but the colors were too pink >.<
Hey Connie, I’d love to read your review of it soon. Do let me know if you find it a little darker than what it should be.
Hi, my first time dropping a comment. The foundation is definitely a creative one. But it is too pricey for my liking. I prefer something with more coverage 😀
Hi Celine, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes this is certainly a foundation for those who need little or like low coverage.
yeah, it’s pretty creative, but i found it too pink for asian skintones as well. the light-medium shade is practically orange! eeeks. it is a cool concept though.
Hi Fiona, You too eh? I haven’t tested the light-medium shade but orange is no good! 🙁 We are not pumpkins!
Ahhh… SO basically it even outs your skin tone.
Have been waiting almost 3 months for my Lumiere lip gloss…. Have a bad feeling that my package was lost. Ohh…….. :(……
Hi Ms. Blacklace, Oh dear where did you order from?
revlon’s version of bb cream; my exact thoughts when i saw this in Guardian, KK. But I would wear this over my BB cream as they tend to make my skin look ashy-grey. BB creams are great, but they are too pale for my skin color
Hi Miith, I do agree that BB creams tend to have that greyish tint to them but I’ve also decided I don’t quite like BB creams as I find them a bit of a marketing gimmick. Still, if it works for you, stick with it, that’s what I always say! 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
This looks impressive! Maybe when I’m done with my foundation, I’ll grab this one–Thanks for the review!
I ordered it directly from lumiere. The cost wasn’t that much. BUt still…. :(…
Hi Ms. Blacklace, they are good with replacements if packages go missing – write in and let them know. I had mine go missing once and I asked for a refund in the end.
Hi there,
It looks so light (in the pic). Does it good to cover up pimples or blemishes? I have used similar type of foundations (other brands) but…only for people who has flawless skin.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
Hi there Dania, As I have stated in my review, the coverage is light. So, blemishes aren’t covered up unless you have concealer on. If you want to cover blemishes, best to look for foundation that’s thicker with medium-heavy coverage or a cream foundation.
i bought this product when one of my best friends recommended to me.. and i’m totally in love with it!! i love using make up and all but i dont really want to look all made up to go class since i’m still studying for my degree.. so it workes perfectly well on me=) i eventually bought the premier as well! and this products makes your skin feels super smooth and tender.. even my boy friends likes the feel of my skin when i applied some on my hand to show him! one day my friends complimented that my complexion looked a lot better than before! so i really think its a awesome piece of make up.. =)
im so glad i found your website! i really like this product, but i worry that it’s not going to be sold in M’sia (i’m in US at the moment). this product is sold at USD 13 here, so to know that it’ll be RM 59 gives me a heart attack!
Hi Ann
Thanks for coming by! Yes Revlon is more expensive here compared to the USA so best stock up eh? 🙂
I will not buy it again. It doesn’t cover well enough, it starts to melt etc. I’m disappointed. I feel sorry for the money I spent on it.