Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Reveal Lift Foundation...My Review + Swatches of Every Shade
Above: The Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Reveal Foundation in 110 Caramel.
Never one to ignore a new luxury foundation release, I recently tracked down the Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Reveal Lift Foundation (available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Sephora). I planned to simply swatch the shades since I had received many questions regarding this formula, but once I experienced it on my skin, I was compelled to pick up a bottle in my shade (which, for reference, is 110 Caramel). Boasting medium to full coverage, anti-aging skincare benefits and a natural, slightly glowy finish, this foundation is utterly marvelous!
Kindly scroll on for more details, swatches of every shade, images of the foundation in action as well as the Bottom Line...
Above: The formula contains a mixture of chemical physical sunscreen.
Here are the oficial details, courtesy of Sephora:
What it is: A high-performance foundation formula enriched with special skincare moisturizing properties to create the appearance of naturally younger-looking skin.
What it does:
Perfect Reveal Lifting Foundation enhances your complexion’s natural youthfulness, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and achieves medium to full foundation coverage. Specially formulated with the exclusive Gold Flavo-Silk Tricomplex™, this foundation is infused with extracts of gold silk sericin, Italian olive oil, and vitamin B3. This unique blend of ingredients work together to restore the skin’s natural moisture, smooth the skin’s texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in four weeks.
-Gold Flavo-Silk Tricomplex™: Reduces fine lines and wrinkles in four weeks.
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Bht, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tribehenin, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrated Silica, Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Propylparaben, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499.
Above: This comes in a sleek glass bottle with a pump dispenser for precise product release.
My Thoughts:
This foundation is intriguing. The liquid texture could initially give off the impression that it yields sheer coverage; however, the formula is pigment rich and a little goes a long way in achieving a medium to full coverage effect. Applied with a dampened Beauty Blender, it glides on with ease and I do not need more than two or three small pumps to cover my entire face.
Texturally, this is smooth and hydrating, imparting a natural matte finish that makes my skin look healthy, even and slightly creamy. I don't find that it settles into fine lines and, even after hours of wear, it remains intact, somehow avoiding all signs of oxidation. Although the coverage is magnificent, I feel like my skin can still breathe! I get 5-6 hours of comfortable wear (on a hot day) before needing to touch up with powder and can't wait to test its longevity when the weather gets cooler and more fall-like around here...I suspect it will be quite good. A bit of dewiness and glow develops after about an hour of wear, but it is nominal, does not compromise the performance of the foundation and personally, I think it actually enhances the beauty of the finish.
There is no fragrance to potentially irritate my sensitive skin and I haven't experienced any adverse effects with any of the ingredients in this formula. All in all, this is a lovely release and I find that I am reaching for it frequently, along with my beloved Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation.
Above: Swatching in session.
- 60 Classic: Pale alabaster beige for very fair skin with neutral undertones (@N/NC/NW 10)
- 75 Bisque: Very light beige for fair to light skin with neutral to yellow undertones (@N/NC 15)
- 78 Beige: Very light beige for fair to light skin with neutral undertones (@N 15-20)
- 80 Creamy: Very light beige for fair to light skin with neutral to rosy undertones (@N/NW 15-20)
- 100 Natural Glow: Light beige for light skin with neutral to yellow undertones (@N/NC 20-23)
- 110 Caramel: Light beige for light-medium skin with neutral to olive undertones (@N/NC 23-25) **My current match
- 120 Natural Beige: Light beige for light-medium skin with neutral to yellow-peach undertones (@N/NC 23-25)
- 130 Warm Rose: Light beige for light-medium skin with neutral to rosy undertones (@N/NW 23-25)
- 140 Rose Beige: Medium beige for medium skin with rosy-peach undertones (@N/NW 25-30)
- 144 Bronze: Medium beige for medium-dark skin with neutral to rosy olive undertones (@N/NW/NC 30)
- 148 Amber: Medium-dark beige for medium-dark skin with warm tan undertones (@N/NC 35)
- 150 Almond: Rich dark brown for darker skin with neutral undertones (@N 40-42)
- 160 Soft Tan: Peachy brown for dark tan skin with peach to rosy undertones (@N/NW 40-42)
- 170 Golden Honey: Rich dark brown for dark skin with deep honey undertones (@N/NC/NW 45)
- 180 Soft Sable: Deepest brown for deep dark skin with neutral undertones (@N/NC/NW 50 )
Below: Wearing Dolce and Gabbana Perfect Reveal Lift Foundation in #110 Caramel (these images were taken after 7 hours of wear!) in various lighting situations...
Above: In outdoor sunlight...also wearing Lipstick Queen Silver Screen lipstick in Come Up (available at Barney's NY and Space.NK).
Above: Outdoor shade with a flash.
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Bottom Line: I am really glad that I took the time to pursue the Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Reveal Lift Foundation (available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Sephora). Although it is not readily available at a spectrum of retailers, there is something about the thrill of the hunt that is inherently satisfying! This formula's creamy, medium coverage finish, coupled with purported anti-aging benefits makes for a formidable release, expecially when one considers the very respectable lasting power. Although I haven't used it regularly enough (this girl has been testing a massive amount of foundations lately!) to calibrate any long term skincare benefits, I am consistenly pleased with how smooth and soft my skin feels during and after wear. This will continue to be a part of my foundation rotation and I recommend it for those seeking slightly glowy, medium to full coverage and skincare benefits...it's marvelous!
Have YOU tried this formula yet? Thoughts?
Much more soon, including some style posts, a current makeup routine video and some new eye shadow!
xx and happy Friday,
--The Beauty Professor
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