When I first started experimenting with makeup a long long time ago, the first makeup product I ever used was foundation. Granted, I started off with the two-way cake instead of a liquid foundation but still.
After watching many YouTubers rave about this foundation, I thought I would take the plunge and purchase this foundation. Who knows? Maybe I'll learn to fall in love with liquid foundations once again.
The foundation of the moment is Revlon's ColorStay Foundation. So many people have said so much good stuff about this foundation. I can't remember how much I bought my bottle from (I bought mine in the DFS) but I believe it retails for $30.90 in Watsons.
I got the one for combination/oily skin in the shade 200 Nude.
The bottle contains 1.0 fl. oz. or 30 ml.
On the bottle it says that this foundation wears for up to 24 hours. Flawless look, lightweight feel.
According to the website... Longwearing coverage with Time Release Technology and a lightweight formula that won't cake, fade, or rub off. Specifically made for combination or oily skin to control oil absorption and shine. Your look stays flawless throughout the day.
If I have to choose one particular thing I don't like about this foundation, it has got to be the packaging. Why do brands make foundations without pumps?! I never knew this was a thing until I bought the ColorStay because all of my previous foundations either came in a tube or had a pump.
It is sooo annoying to have to pour the foundation out on my hand first because it's so hard to gauge how much I really need. Some days I feel like I need a fuller coverage so I go over with 2 layers of foundation and some days 1 layer is enough. HOW TO GAUGE PROPERLY THO.
What I end up doing is shaking the bottle a few times and what happens is that the foundation floats up to the top of the bottle and I "scoop" up the foundation from there and dab it all over my face. (You can see the picture below.)
However, this is still pretty unhygienic because you're still touching the foundation. Also, most base makeup tends to oxidise when it comes in contact with air. I always cap my foundation when it isn't in use but I'm still pretty sure my foundation has already oxidised because I've opened and closed the bottle quite a few times. This is why pumps exist, dear Revlon.
As I've mentioned, I am in the shade 200 Nude (although I think this shade is a tad too dark and a tad too orange for my skin actually). That being said, when blended out, this shade matches my skin pretty well.
The foundation provides pretty decent coverage. The coverage is medium to full, definitely not light and it is build-able. If you want more coverage, all you have to do is apply a second layer on the areas you want more coverage and it does not cake (much). I've done 2 layers on my cheeks, under my eyes and around my nose and I haven't noticed any caking yet.
It does tend to crease around my eye lids/around my nose so I have to set it with a bit of powder.
The foundation itself blends pretty easily. Although it is supposed to give a lightweight feel, I do feel that it is there. It does feel slightly tacky even after it sets so I always dust a layer of powder just to set it.
And now, I can't believe I'm doing this but, to see the actual coverage and finish of the foundation, I thought I would do a before and after comparison.
The below photo is a totally bare faced photo of me. I know I don't have serious blemishes or anything but I do have acne scars and the odd spot here and there, I have pretty bad dark eye circles and also quite a bit of redness on my face. Nothing serious, I know, but I'm still super insecure whenever I go out without makeup.
And the photo below is me with just one layer of foundation on. The coverage is pretty good right? You can still see a bit of my acne scars but most of my redness is covered. My dark eye circles also look less horrific than before.
This is a close-up. It leaves a satin finish, not dewy. I don't know if this makes sense but it gives off the illusion of really good skin, as though there's nothing on your face and that your natural skin looks this good.
I think it lasts pretty well on my face. My T-zone starts to show a bit of shine after 8 hours or so, but even with 12 hours of wear, my face looks nothing like a disco ball. I usually only use this foundation on days when I need a fuller coverage and something that lasts on my face.
Overall:
PROS:
- Decent coverage
- Covers redness
- Does not cake
- Does not cause break outs
- Satin, natural finish
- Blends pretty decently
- Does not transfer
- Lasts a decent amount of time on my face
- Does not accentuate dry patches
CONS:
- Not that reasonably priced for a drugstore foundation
- Does not come with a pump
- Creases slightly around the eyes/nose
- Isn't the correct shade for me
Honestly, I think this foundation does a pretty good job at what it claims to do. It does last a decent amount of time, it does a decent coverage with a natural finish, it blends quite well... There's nothing much not to love besides the fact that it does not come with a pump.
But I don't love it. I like it, don't get me wrong. I just think that I've been so used to BB creams and the dewy finish they give off. Even the last foundation I used, Lancome's Teint Miracle gives off a dewy finish as well. True, this foundation isn't supposed to give off a dewy finish but maybe that's why I just don't love it.
Most days, it just sits on my vanity, waiting to be used but I always find myself reaching for my Eco Natural Green Tea BB Cream, or my Water Glow Cushion from Innisfree.
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