Velvety Smooth Reviva Labs Makeup Primer Review

(Before I get into the review, I just wanted to mention about the new header/color change. Lately, I've been thinking about changing everything around a bit and today I finally put some changes into work. Let me know what you guys think.)

 "Your skin will feel unbelievably smooth, like your baby's. And your look...almost flawless. Lines filled in, pore concealed, excess oil controlled." -Reviva Labs

Back in October 2011, I was kindly approached by a representative from Reviva Labs with the opportunity to review one product of my choice. After doing a bit of my own research of their company website, I chose their well sought out makeup primer.

Packaging: A 1 Fl.Oz. glass bottle with a convenient pump at the top. Retails for $19.50.

What's on the bottle: Claims, directions, and the ingredients list.

What's on the bottom: Expiration date. 

According to Reviva, the benefits:

• Perfects skin by finish the texture.
• Helps skin instantly look and feel smooth and silky.
• Helps makeup foundation last longer (safe under eyeshadow, too).
• And COQ10 adds protective antioxidant action.
• For any skin type, even oily. You get the oil control you want, along with soft, supple skin.
• Completely fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (which means it won't cause clogged pores and breakouts).

 Thoughts: Being the first makeup primer to try, I didn't expect too much from this product. I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and dry patches during the winter months. BB cream and my powder foundations both are stable items for me, but when I tried out my newest liquid foundation, I felt like it really put this primer to the test. Like the directions given say, "just a drop on forehead, each cheek, and above the jaw line" does the trick in prepping the entire face for foundation application. The pump is very controlled and I found it very easy to get the right amount out.

With a gel-like consistency, I do feel like this primer feels so light and velvety smooth on the face once rubbed in. I guess that's why it's highly emphasized in their description for you to feel how smooth it makes the face feel.


It spreads evenly and smoothly, coating the skin with a nice, soft finish.

I used my new NARS foundation along with a type of beauty blender sponge. Application was a breeze and I did see it concealing my fine lines as well. When using this during an 8hr. work day, I felt like it did keep my foundation lasting all day long. The redness in my face was definitely concealed, which I was happy about. As for oil control, it lasted me until around lunch time 12-1pm, giving me a good 5-6hrs until my t-zone started to get oily again. And for my skin, it didn't break me out at all.

Pros:

Nice pump for controlling the amount of dispensing product.

Provides a smooth canvas for foundation application.

Conceals fine lines.

Lasts all day. 

No scent.

Cons:

Not travel friendly due to glass packaging.

Some oil control, but not enough for my liking.

Would I purchase this again?: I do want to try out different primers since this is my first time trying one, but if all else fails, I know I can always come back to this one. 

If you're looking for a new primer to have your foundation last for a good amount of time, do try this one out! Available here for $19.50.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for review purposes only. I do not receive any monetary compensation. All of my reviews are 100% honest, given with my unbiased, personal opinion.

Thanks so much for reading! ♡