Makeup Revolution Conceal & Fix Pore Perfecting Primer Review, Swatches, Comparison to Tatcha

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Fix Pore Perfecting Primer is a new solid makeup primer that I’m reviewing and comparing to Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer today. This isn’t the first “dupe” of the Silk Canvas Protective Primer we’ve seen as E.L.F. launched Poreless Putty Primer back in January and I actually liked it a little more than Tatcha’s version!

Oddly enough, Makeup Revolution’s formula is a lot like Tatacha’s which made me NOT like it because of this. I never liked Tatcha’s formula and I’m not liking Makeup Revolution for the exact same reasons.

Let’s take a look!

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Fix Pore Perfecting Primer is $7, 0.71 oz, is Made in China, and arrives in a small plastic jar with an elegant rose gold top. For comparison, E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer is $8 and 0.74 oz where as Tatcha’s The Silk Canvas Protective Primer is $52 and 0.70 oz.

E.L.F.’s ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceresin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract , Squalane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Tatcha’s ingredients:.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Ceresin, Titanium Dioxide, Squalane, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sericin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Silk Powder, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Yeast Extract, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Disodium Edta, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum/Fragrance, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica (Ci 77019), Tin Oxide (Ci 77861), Iron Oxide (Ci 77491). *Hadasei-3.

Makeup Revolution’s ingredients:

If you’re comparing E.L.F. and Tatcha to Makeup Revolution you’ll notice that both of them have more silicone compared to Tatcha’s version. You’ll also find Tatcha’s formula has some “better” ingredients like Squalane, Silk Powder, Hydrolyzed Silk, and acerola make an appearance. Makeup Revolution’s formula does lack water and glycerin instead relying on octyldodecanol to give the primer a slippery, moisturizing feel and texture. Silk Canvas does have dimethicone which is higher on the list of ingredients in Makeup Revolution’s formula while appearing lower on Tatcha’s version. Tatcha’s formula relies on cyclopentasiloxane, water, and glycerin to give it a slippery, moisturizing texture as well as plant botanicals. This is lacking from Makeup Revolution’s formula. Obviously Tatcha’s formula contains a lot more nicer ingredients but I actually felt like the formulas were lot alike despite this. Also, an added perk is the fact that both Tatcha’s version and Makeup Revolution’s come with a spatula where as E.L.F. did not include one. A really big bonus is the fact that Makeup Revolution’s formula contains no fragrance where as Tatcha’s has a strong herbal lavender scent that’s pleasant but irritating for some users.

Unlike traditional primers this is a solid formula and not a cream or a liquid. To use it you’ll simply scoop a small amount out with the spatula and massage it into your skin. The “magic” behind facial primers it they create a thin layer on between your skin and your foundation. Think of your primer as a protective layer on your skin that allows your foundation to sit comfortably on top! This layer will prevent your skin’s natural oils from breaking down your foundation and that in turn allows your foundation to wear longer. Sadly, both Tatcha’s version and Makeup Revolution’s version just made me very oily feeling and greasy. The thicker texture spreads easily and absorbs quickly however, it does have a very slippery feel on my skin. I have drier skin so this is a little unusual and weird for me. It didn’t make me look greasy nor shiny but it did make my skin feel oily. Once applied it does have a very smooth, satiny feel but that gives way to a bit more of an oily feel and that’s exactly what I experienced from Tatcha’s formula as well! I don’t have larger pores but I do have smaller ones on my nose and this does blur their appearance but the effect doesn’t last and I felt like my foundation was sort of melting away as the day progresses when I wore this under it.

Some people really adore Tatcha’s formula but I’m not one of those people. I never felt it worked for me and sadly, neither does the Makeup Revolution version. That being said, although it lacks a lot of Tatcha’s incredible ingredients, if you like Tatcha’s version I do feel like you’ll like Makeup Revolution’s as well! It’s actually a pretty good dupe and the two formulas feel a lot alike.

Where to buy

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