I have been so pleased with this product that I simply had to review it…

I received That Gal primer in a Benefit sample set that Sephora sold around the holidays – it included Some Kind of Gorgeous, That Gal, Posietint, and High Beam, all in small travel sizes for $10.  As with any other foundation primer I’ve ever tried, I was dubious whether I would get the desired effect…

The first thing I noticed about That Gal is that the consistency is much different than the typical silicone-based primers – it comes from the container looking much like a lotion, and a soft pink one at that.  It feels less greasy than many of those other primers too, absorbing quickly into the skin.  Another thing I noticed during application was the very pleasant, slightly floral scent – it’s not overpowering – just a sort of clean, slight fragrance.  As far as the product’s claims,  I don’t know whether it truly does “brighten” or not, but it does seem to, at least temporarily, on my skin.  I think this may be in part because I have fair skin, and the pink primer tones down any areas of yellowness and dullness.  However, it does make my skin feel extremely soft and smooth, giving a great base for my foundation.  That Gal definitely prevents that awful ‘foundation sitting in the pore’ look that reminds me of some horrible flesh-colored pimple.  I’ve noticed that my foundation lasts all day when using this primer.  After 4 hours or so, I will still start to get a bit oily in the normal areas – my nose and chin – and blotting will be necessary – so if you’re very oily this product is not for you.  I personally will be purchasing the full size when my sample runs out… despite the $28 price tag (this is my holy grail primer so I would probably pay more!).  Many of Benefit’s products seem to fall into this price range, but I think many of their line is worth the price for their quality.

Overall, I’d recommend this as a great everyday primer giving you a smooth, even foundation application and making it last… as long as you don’t mind shelling out the $28.

I actually did this video several weeks ago and forgot to post it! Oh well!

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I’m expecting to do quite a few reviews from this collection. Well I am NOT a redhead, but that doesn’t matter with the BBR collection; the shades may compliment that particular skin tone, but they will work for anyone. Redhead Mineralize Skin Finish is a perfect example of this. This is a GORGEOUS shade that would truly work on any skintone, from the fairest, pale-skinned girl like me, to a dark-skinned girl!

The MSF’s in this collection are different than the past release’s in that the formula is a visible four shade degrade (in the past there were different colored swirls, resulting in some individual MSFs being less superior), in this case, from a salmon to gold shade. When swirled with a brush, they mix together on the skin. Redhead is a peachy gold that looks great worn over blush, in place of a blush, and used as highlighter on the forehead, cheekbones, nose, and chin (my preferred use).

Here is a picture of me wearing Redhead MSF over MAC Peachykeen blush

MSF’s are admittedly expensive, due to a price increase, now totalling $28. However, I still think they are worth every penny, and suggest you own at least a few! There is plenty of product as you use very little in each application so they should last you quite a long time. I’m planning to go back in a few weeks and purchase the Blonde MSF, which is a very pretty pink shade.

Quick wrap-up: 1. New four shade degrade formula in place of past formula’s much more variable swirls – huge plus! 2. Peachy/gold shade that is universally flattering 3. Lots of product 4. $3 price increase – boo 5. Limited edition 6. Multi-tasker as a highlight/blush

My verdict: The price hike does indeed suck, but MSFs are a quality product, and MAC did come out with something original instead of rolling out the same old ones… So if you’re willing to spend a little extra cash for something beautiful and unique that will indeed last you for a long time, Redhead MSF and the other two in the collection (if they swatch well on you!) are worth the $ !!

If I could sum this product up in three words… 1) Ew 2) Laughable 3) Gross

I was in CVS last night, and I actually wasn’t even looking for this mascara. I was hunting 1000 Calorie Mascara, and I wasn’t sure which company made it. I couldn’t find it, but I needed a new mascara, and I grabbed this one because of the shiny looking tube (typical me — oooo shiny!).

When I opened it this morning, I was extremely disappointed to see the old style tiny brush (and SO tiny at that!) that I haven’t seen since using the ol’ pink and green Great Lash Mascara that I used as a teenager (which Allure stuns me, year by year, for awarding as the best mascara; I just don’tget it). I love the big, textured rubber wands. They work wonders and it shocked me to see this antique in my $7.49 mascara tube. Oh well… When I started applying I realized the wand WAS slightly different. The grips on the side separate your lashes pretty well.

The next problem is the formula. I inserted the wand back into the tube and when it reappeared, I actually thought my wiper at the end of my tube be defective because so much nasty, goopy product came out with my wand — this is likely due to the extremely small size of the wand. I did my best and somehow managed to apply my mascara evenly without smearing it.

When I got to work today and checked myself in the mirror I realized that there was flaky fall-out on my cheeks… Yech… Despite this, my lashes are actually very nicely separated and defined. They look thicker and much fuller than usual. Another check a few hours later revealed more flaky-fall out on the cheeks (WTF?!) and smudges under the lash line — a problem I have really never had with a mascara. It’s a real shame since the formula seems to work so nicely with my lashes… I think I’d like it even slightly better than my Define-a-Lash, if it weren’t for the obvious issues.

Quick wrap-up 1. The world’s TINIEST wand as far as I’m concerned 2. Wiper doesn’t work – goop is likely to smear mascara on your eyes 3. Flaky fall-out on your face in no time! 4. Smudges! 5. Great for definition and volume but not worth the cons 6. Far overpriced at 7.49 retail

My verdict: What the hell is Revlon thinking even keeping this mascara on the shelves.

Geez I’m sorry for the harsh review put this just pisses me off. I’m returning this as soon as I get home. What was I thinking even straying from my beloved Maybelline Define-a-Lash?