Review: Revlon ColorStay Makeup

Posted by Tamara in review | 8 comments

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