Revlon ColorStay Makeup

Category: Foundation

Product Name: Revlon ColorStay Makeup For Combination/Oily Skin

Product Description: Specially formulated for combination or oily skin, this oil-free formula helps control shine all day and gives you flawless looking skin. Makeup looks fresh and feels great for up to 16 hours thanks to the lightweight, comfortable feel from the SoftFlex ColorStay™ formula.(from revlon.com)

Price: ~ $17-19 CAD

Amount: 30mL (1 fl oz)

Packaging: A clear glass bottle with a black plastic, screw-top lid.

Experience: Ever since I first got involved in the online beauty community, I’ve heard people talking about this foundation.  I never gave it much consideration because I feel that it’s expensive for a drugstore foundation.  Sadly, the sales that seem to happen frequently in the US just don’t exist here.  At the time, my naive makeup logic figured that if I was going to be spending serious money for foundation, it may as well be mid-high range.  It was just recently that I thought to give it a try, more for the ‘colour stay’ aspect more than anything else.

There is nothing more annoying that foundation transferring onto your clothes!  I figured it was just a part of makeup life, but with high necklines, sweaters and scarves a big part of my wardrobe I was tired.  And what better time to test good wear than in the summer time, when the heat keeps everyone on their toes to prevent their makeup from sliding right off.

Initially, I didn’t like the foundation.  It’s a lot thicker than what I had been using, so I had to experiment to get the right technique down.  I wanted coverage, but I didn’t want a finish that came out looking to heavy.  The best results came when I started using a large, flat top kabuki.  I didn’t need much product, but the coverage was solid while still looking natural.  Bingo!  And the best part, while I don’t find it 100% colour fast – it does a pretty good job.  It’s been my go to foundation for most of the summer, and it manages to stay on my oily skin during the hottest days.

Pros: great coverage, long wearing, smooth application, sweat proof

Cons: limited undertone range, no pump, some transfer, price

Rating: 4/5

One of my favourite birthstone series was done by one of my favourite YouTube gurus EmsyJay. Browse through her videos to have a look at her work.

Birthstone Series: Sapphire

Face

• Revlon ColorStay Makeup / 370 Toast
• MAC Studio Finish Concealer / NC42
• NYX Lip Liner Pencil / 1000 Years
• MAC Brow Set / Clear
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish / By Candlelight (highlight), Brunette (blush)
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural / Medium Dark
• MAC Blot Powder / Dark

Eyes

• ELF / Eye Primer
• MAC Eye Shadow / Moon’s Reflection (inner half), Submarine (outer half), Contrast (outer v & crease)
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural / Medium Dark (transition)
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish / By Candlelight (brow highlight)
• Bobbi Brown Gel Liner / Denim Ink (upper lash line)
• N.Y.C. FlatLiner Eye Pencil / 866B Metropolitan (lower lash line)
• L’Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara / Carbon Black

Lips

• NYX Lip Liner Pencil / 1000 Years
• Maybelline Mineral Power Lipcolour / 200 Nude Shell

Birthstone Series: Sapphire 2

Birthstone Series: Sapphire 3

Birthstone Series: Sapphire Close Up

Let me know what you think.

Also, please be patient as I update the thumbnails – hopefully this is the last time I”ll ever have to do it.

It was my first time being a bridesmaid, so I definitely wondered what I was going to do makeup wise.  I knew that I’d be keeping it pretty soft, so as not to detract from the bride – but at the same time, I wanted it to be visible enough to show in photos and last the day.

Bridesmaid: Soft & Pretty

Face

• Make Up For Ever HD Foundation / 170
• Revlon ColorStay Makeup / 370 Toast
• NYX Lipliner Pencil / 1000 Years (brows)
• MAC Brow Set / Clear
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural / Medium Dark
• MAC Pressed Blot Powder / Medium Dark (t-zone)
• MAC MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush / Dollymix (blush), Otherworldly (highlight)
• MAC Beauty Powder Blush / On A Mission (blush)
• MAC Sheertone Blush / Tantone (contour)

Eyes

• Urban Decay Primer Potion / Original
• MAC Eye Shadow / Time & Space (lid), Haux (crease), Sketch (deep crease), Goldbit (highlight)
• Bobbi Brown Gel Liner / Black Ink
• L’Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara / Carbon Black
• MAC Lash / #20

Lips

• MAC Amplified Lipstick / Tribalist
• MAC Cremesheen Glass / Looks Like Sin

Bridesmaid: Soft & Pretty 2

Bridesmaid: Soft & Pretty Close Up

The Bride & I

I think I managed to find a good balance, what do you think?

Skin Care

• LUSH Dark Angels Cleanser
• Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen / SPF 55

Face

• Revlon ColorStay Makeup / Toast 370
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural / Medium Dark
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish / Warmed
• MAC Mineralize Blush / Nuance

Eyes

• Urban Decay Primer Potion / Original
• MAC Eye Shadow / Manila Paper, Flip, Aztec Brick & Creole Beauty
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes / 0L
• L’Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara / Carbon Black

Lips

• Korres Lip Butter / Jasmine
• Buxom Lips Plumping Lip Gloss / Sunny

So, what’s your routine?

Tagging: Beda, Erin, Deepa, Kia, Kim, Nicole, Resha, Saadeh, Shayla, Tahnee

It ended up being a fabulous night out, with great company and amazing times. We started off at her place, then hit Rockwood downtown and then may have discovered a place that doesn’t exist. I’m glad the night turned out so well, and I’m glad my makeup lasted until we finally got home around 5am!

As it turns out, I will be doing her makeup for her wedding – this weekend. Stay tuned for that!

Girls' Night Out

Face

• Revlon ColorStay Makeup / 370 Toast
• MAC Eye Brows / Stud
• MAC Eye Shadow / Suspicion
• MAC Brow Set / Clear
• Smashbox Artificial Light Flash Luminizing Lotion
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural / Medium Dark
• MAC Pressed Blot Powder / Dark
• NARS Blush / Taos

Eyes

• Urban Decay Primer Potion / Original
• MAC Eye Shadow / All That Glitters (inner corner & highlight)
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Waterproof Cream Color/ 13 (lid), 15 (outer corner & crease)
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil / 0L
• Bobbi Brown Gel Liner / Black Ink
• Aqua Smoky Lash Waterproof Mascara / Extra Black
• MAC Lash / #7

Lips

• Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil / 1C
• MAC Cremesheen Lipstick / Ravishing
• Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips / Skipper

Girls' Night Out 2

Girls' Night Out Close Up

What would a night out be, without the signature random coming up to speak with us? Does that ever happen to you when you’re out with your friends? If you’re on my Facebook, you can check out the rest of the photos there.

All the ladies.. plus a random guy from the UK. LOL

The Annabelle Makeup Artists @ The Field MMVA Pre-Party

At the end of June I mentioned that I would be working at an event in Toronto for one of the pre-parties during the Much Music Video Awards.  I’ve finally gone through all of the photos, and thought I’d give a quick re-cap of how my day with Annabelle went.

It was definitely an early start, as I had to get ready and then make the drive into Toronto.  Interestingly enough, the drive was uneventful.. until the Gardiner got closer to downtown.  Traffic went from moving smoothly to a parking lot, I think it took me about 30 minutes just to exit at Spadina because of all the events going on that particular Saturday!

Despite the crazy traffic, it didn’t take me long to find parking that was relatively close to the venue – maybe a 5 minute walk! Thank goodness for that.

Once I reached Tryst, I went in and met up with my fellow MUA’s Patty (of Inside the Makeup Case – top left) & Jenn (of Spiced Beauty – middle right).  After introductions, we set about going through all the equipment and set up.

Note: ..wearing white during set up, not a good idea!  Thank goodness I brought another shirt.

We also met up with Robyn (of Fashionista 514) and her two interns Elle & Matthew.  Robyn was wearing an absolutely amazing zipper dress, by Montreal designer Denis Gagnon and her red lips were perfectly classic. Elle and Matthew were fantastic, both very personable and unfailingly polite. They were also responsible for the additional photos.. thanks guys!

It was a day of makeup, makeup and more makeup.  We started off working with the burlesque performers that would be showcased later in the day.  I had a blast with one woman, she brought a photo of Sophia Loren (how classic!) and explained she wanted intense, dark smokey eyes.  It was a real treat to recreate that type of look, and we were both delighted with the results.  Sadly, I didn’t have an opportunity or the time to snap a photo.

We kept busy with more of the performers and staff during the first part of the day, and then we had appointments with a few bands as well as any of the party goers who needed a touch up.  It was such a great experience, as this was my first ‘event’ setting.

Everyone was very friendly, and it the energy was fantastic.  So many people were beyond excited that they could get their makeup done.  I did everything from a full face, to just the eyes, a lip or powder touch-up.. and I got to experience the simplicity that is basic male makeup. A special thanks to all the gentlemen who served their faces up to my brushes!

It was a fantastic day, and I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the experience. It was a long day, and so I managed the drive home to all but pass out.

Kit Organization

Kit Shot

Elle & I

Instant Rapport

Karine (event co-ordinator) & I

Media requires perfection.. a touch of powder & concealer does the trick.

Patty & Pat (Stereos)

Rob (Stereos) & Jenn

Me & Aaron (Stereos)

Makeup took over the end of the bar.. LOL

A guest wanted to me intensifying her smokey eye and touch up her gloss. FUN!

Just a short clip done by Robyn, earlier in the day. Enjoy!

Again, even with the metallic eyes, I focused on a bronze glowing skin.

Metallic Pigments

Face

• Revlon ColorStay Makeup / 370 Toast
• MAC Eye Brows / Stud
• MAC Brow Set / Clear
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural / Medium Dark
• MAC Pressed Blot Powder / Dark
• MAC Mineralize Skin Finish / Warmed

Eyes

• Urban Decay Primer Potion / Original
• MAC Pigment / Rose Gold (lid), Platinum (inner corner)
• MAC Eye Shadow / Mulch (crease), Soba (transition), Blanc Type (highlight)
• Mulch (outer lower 1/3), Soba (inner lower 2/3)
• Bobbi Brown Gel Liner / Black Ink
• L’Oreal Carbon Black Voluminous Waterproof / Very Black

Lips

• Korres Lip Butter / Jasmine
• NYX Lip Pencil / 1000 Years
• MAC Glaze Lipstick / Sunsational

Metallic Pigments 2

Metallic Pigments Close Up

This week I wanted to feature a number of my favourite Canadian divas. We keep it beautiful, north of the border and all across the country.

Deepa

@DeepaBerar

An up and comer to the world of online beauty!  She keeps a blog and makes awesome videos on YouTube.  If you haven’t checked her out yet – get on it!

www.blog.deepaberar.com

Robyn

@fashionista514

All things beautiful, fashionable and fabulous.  Nothing but pure lifestyle candy out of Montreal!

www.fashionista514.com

Jean-Francois

@jeanfrancoiscd

His videos on YouTube are not to be missed!  Check out his series on your favourite divas, it’s fantastic.

www.youtube.com/jeanfrancoiscd

Jenn

@JennMUA

A woman of many talents, but known to me as a fellow beauty blogger.  Awesome content, her reviews & swatches are a favourite!

www.spicedbeauty.com

Melanie

@macbella2

Bi-lingual beauty blogging at it’s best!  She writes every post twice, which shows some fabulous dedication.

www.purplefolie.blogspot.com

Nicole

@OHCBeauty

Nicole is a true inspiration to me; she’s done videos, keeps a blog and shares her MUA experiences.  Her looks and tutorials are a must see!

www.ohcbeauty.blogspot.com

Shayla

@ReveNoir

One of my coolest online confidants when it comes to all things beauty.  Her blog is one of my favourite reads!

www.reve-noir.blogspot.com

Saadeh

@Shadowy_Lady

Her looks are an experiment in colour, and an inspiration!  She shows that there is no need to be afraid of colours.

www.shadowylady.blogspot.com

Patty

@whiplashes

A very skilled MUA, who I’ve had the pleasure of working with.  Her looks are amazing, with her placement and blending out of this world.

www.whiplashes.blogspot.com

Who are you loving this week?

Enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions that I didn’t address in the video.