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Review: Graftobian and Cinema Secrets Foundations
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Olivia
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:42 am Reply with quoteQuote
I ordered these from camerareadycosmetics.com and the CS is fantastic. With that being said...its kinda hard to pick a color match but I chose Cinema Secrets 601-65 and Graftobian Pallet #1 Neutral and I'm NW20 (or a little lighter).

Cinema Secrets
My MUA used this on me for my wedding so I knew now how it lasts and feels...its think and a lot like pancake mu but its a fantastic concealer for everyday and covers scars/dark circles like a dream. I set it with the Dual Action Powder and it lasts all day and looks totally natural. Does feel heavy and may not be perfect for everyday. Photographs well (made for print and digital photos)and comes off easily with regular cleansers.

Graftobian
I knew I loved CS but after trying this its my new favorite. Its creamier than CS and does require a powder to set for the day but again...the look is totally natural...even really close up. Covers really well...circles/scars...you name it. I bought the pallet bc I was not sure what color would match and the pallet is perfect.

I highly recommend these foundations for anyone looking for a full coverage concealer or foundation.
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:44 am Reply with quoteQuote
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This is the lipstick pallet I bought today too....cant wait for the UPS man!
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Thanks for posting this timely (for me, anyway) topic, Olivia. I used to be able to get professional products from a store near my office, but they've closed up shop and I'm running out of a number of things.

I also appreciated your comparison of the CS and Graftobian foundations. I need a foundation highly pigmented enough to cover larger areas of broken caps and old red acne scars, creamy enough to help disguise large pores, and with enough staying power to look good for about 16 hours without breaking down or looking cakey. Revlon Colorstay used to do a great job on all counts and actually brought compliments on my beautiful skin (hah -- if people only knew) but, since the formulation has been changed, it's not nearly as good it used to be.

So far, nothing else I've tried meets all my requirements; maybe I'll send for a palette or two from Camera Ready Cosmetics and see what happens.
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:58 pm Reply with quoteQuote
Thanks for posting your review!

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Glad you could use the information! I will say that both foundations are very thick. It is a cream foundation rather than a liquid so it does feel heavier but you use much less. I have broken caps and acne scars and it really covers. I would also recommend using a setting powder (the dual action powder found by CS is great).

Let me know how the pallets work out for you.
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I always keep a disc of Cinema Secrets in my makeup case. It makes an amazing concealer and a great touch up as well.

I like it because it is a matte finish and doesn't go greasy on my skin.

I also love that it is so inexpensive!!
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:09 am Reply with quoteQuote
Thanks for the review. I have been eying that site for months and months, but never dared to buy. The pallet sounds like a great concealer indeed.

Does it cause breakouts?

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Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:16 am Reply with quoteQuote
no breakouts so far....no blackheads either. The site has fantastic customer service to...I bought my stuff on Wed and had everything by Friday! I've been using it in my very acne prone areas to cover old acne scars too.
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Hi Olivia Very Happy ! I was thinking on buying CS foundation in shade bombshell, which is conviently in your palette Wink! I know its probalt hard to tell, but please, if you wouldnt mind guessing, do you think its a shade that will suit a PPP girl?

Smile Thanks!
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Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:29 am Reply with quoteQuote
Thank you for your review. I a few days ago I ordered some samples from Cinema Secrets and Graftobian online, with an adesignbrush...and I cannot wait to try them!
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pinky1 wrote:
Thanks for posting this timely (for me, anyway) topic, Olivia. I used to be able to get professional products from a store near my office, but they've closed up shop and I'm running out of a number of things.

I also appreciated your comparison of the CS and Graftobian foundations. I need a foundation highly pigmented enough to cover larger areas of broken caps and old red acne scars, creamy enough to help disguise large pores, and with enough staying power to look good for about 16 hours without breaking down or looking cakey. Revlon Colorstay used to do a great job on all counts and actually brought compliments on my beautiful skin (hah -- if people only knew) but, since the formulation has been changed, it's not nearly as good it used to be.

So far, nothing else I've tried meets all my requirements; maybe I'll send for a palette or two from Camera Ready Cosmetics and see what happens.


How do you like the colors in the lip palette?
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