Summary
Cons
- Tends to look cakey
- No pump
- Transfers easily
Pros
- Affordable
- full coverage
- Perfect finish for about 4 hours
In-Depth Review
One of the most popular drugstore foundations has been those in the Revlon Colorstay line. It's a strong performer as a full coverage, long lasting and affordable foundation.
I chose the combination/oily skin formula over the dry/normal skin and it has worked out pretty well. Due note that the dry/normal skin formula has SPF 15 vs the 6 found in the combination/oily formula (potentially more flashback). I've been using this foundation for more than a year and it performs pretty well when I know in advance what my day is going to be like. For instance, I won't be wearing this if there's a chance i'll be sweating heavily or trying on clothes because it is not transfer resistant. I also won't be wearing this for a full day because i know after 4 hours, oil will start to seep through and by the 6 to 8 hour mark, the foundation begins to separate on my skin - not the look i'm going for.
Since this is a medium-full cover foundation, selecting your foundation shade is crucial for a more natural look. The shade I chose was perfect for summer when I'm more tan but doesn't match at all during the winter months. Application is easy but there is a tendency to overuse the product - especially because there is no pump to control the amount that comes out. To reduce transfer onto clothing it's best to set this foundation either with a powder or with a tissue (firm patting motion over entire face) to take off the excess product/oils. Finish is semi-matte and it photographs well.
Revlon Colorstay was my first drugstore foundation and I have no regrets in my purchase. Even though I don't use it as often as I used to it, it's become a handy concealer for redness around my face. I will not however be repurchasing this in the future to use as a foundation.
I chose the combination/oily skin formula over the dry/normal skin and it has worked out pretty well. Due note that the dry/normal skin formula has SPF 15 vs the 6 found in the combination/oily formula (potentially more flashback). I've been using this foundation for more than a year and it performs pretty well when I know in advance what my day is going to be like. For instance, I won't be wearing this if there's a chance i'll be sweating heavily or trying on clothes because it is not transfer resistant. I also won't be wearing this for a full day because i know after 4 hours, oil will start to seep through and by the 6 to 8 hour mark, the foundation begins to separate on my skin - not the look i'm going for.
Since this is a medium-full cover foundation, selecting your foundation shade is crucial for a more natural look. The shade I chose was perfect for summer when I'm more tan but doesn't match at all during the winter months. Application is easy but there is a tendency to overuse the product - especially because there is no pump to control the amount that comes out. To reduce transfer onto clothing it's best to set this foundation either with a powder or with a tissue (firm patting motion over entire face) to take off the excess product/oils. Finish is semi-matte and it photographs well.
Revlon Colorstay was my first drugstore foundation and I have no regrets in my purchase. Even though I don't use it as often as I used to it, it's become a handy concealer for redness around my face. I will not however be repurchasing this in the future to use as a foundation.
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