Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Foundation Review

So i won this foundation from the competition BR was running and after trying to decide what colour would match me properly off a photo via the internet, i chose the colour Nude. Now that was a good choice on my part, it matches perfectly.

I have been using this foundation since the end of October, and i love it, not once have i broke out in face demons. I tend to apply it 7am and its still has pretty great staying power by 8pm/10pm and i have slightly oily skin, so the 'superstay' power works in my favour.

Its easy to apply (i use a beauty blender), this product isnt heavy or cakey for me. I do use it over top of a primer and finish it off with a light dusting of whatever powder reaches my hand first (usually a revlon powder)

So overall it is a great liquid foundation and i do recommend people to at least try it if curious about it :)

Application & Finish: In my opinion this foundation is a little streaky, the first time I used it I applied it with just my fingers and the finish this gave was noticeably (to me at least) streaky and uneven. I now apply it with my real techniques expert face brush and this gives me a nice even satin finish. It also works really well with a sponge applicator (e.g. a beauty blender) but just a brush is fine. Something I noticed with the foundation was that when my skin was kind of dry and flaky (I have combination skin, so mostly it’s oily but sometimes I get dry patches) the foundation looked quite cakey and accentuated the problem. However, I was on holiday and hadn’t been using my face scrub, which I think was part of the problem. My advice: Don't skip regular exfoliation and moisturising if you want to wear this foundation.

Lasting Power: My skin can be quite oily and I have to say I wasn't that impressed by the “Superstay”s staying power. I didn't really notice my face visibly going shiny while I was wearing it, but rather that when I went to take my makeup off at the end of the day there was barely any foundation left to remove. I haven't tried it with a primer, as I don't have one, maybe that’s my issue?

Coverage: The coverage is, in my opinion, quite light. It doesn't look as perfect on as I might have hoped, and I think it should definitely be paired with a good concealer for dark under eye circles, blemishes, and scarring. As I said I've never worn a foundation before but thankfully this foundation doesn't feel heavy or cakey on the face (except for in the instance I mentioned earlier).

Shades: The shade range is mildly disappointing as there are no very pale shades or shades for dark skin tones. I wear the shade Light Beige 005, which is an okay match for me but is a bit too dark. It’s the lightest shade available in the range and it really isn’t all that pale/fair.

Claims: In my experience the claims of better skin weren’t true. The foundation didn’t cause me to break out or anything but I didn’t notice any improvements to my skin while using this. Like with any foundation, you’re better off not wearing any makeup if you want your skin to get better.

Overall Impression: It's an okay foundation but it's not great For now I will continue to use this foundation but I don’t think that I’ll repurchase it when it eventually runs out. Would I recommend it to others? If you have a normal skin type and are okay with a light coverage then, yeah.

Firstly I'd like to address the colour range, which for such an affordable brand is relatively good; it starts at a very pale shade, great for me in winter and covers both yellow and pink undertones.

So let's talk finish: You're not gettting a full coverage foundation here. But what you are getting is a velvetty smooth finish that feels amazingly lightwieght and breathable on your skin. To me this makes it a great eveyday foundation, especially for those aged 16-25 looking to graduate to foundation who don't really have too much to hide!

For me I started getting patchiness around my dry areas and hairline after about 9 and a half hours of wear, so good longevity for a standard day of wear but not really something I wouldn't want to touch up if i was going out after work.

All in all a great foundation

First of all thank you to the wonderful people at BR, who sent me the foundation!

Usually colour choice is the downfall for me, I am incredibly pale! Usually when purchasing foundations I pick the lightest colour and it still appears far from 'fair'. However I picked the lightest shade from the better skin range in the colour '005 light beige' and it matches perfectly! I find the finish to be medium coverage however it feels more like a bb cream on the skin then a foundation.

I've found the best way to apply to my skin is the following way: Apply moisturiser Apply foundation w beauty blender Set w VERY light dusting of translucent powder

I apply no primer before this foundation, I found with primer is went cakey and didn't appear smooth like other foundations usually would.

While I have been using this foundation for a few weeks I have not noticed any major difference in my skin, however I usually only have one or two small breakouts at a time anyway.

I do like this foundation, however it is not one I reach for very often. There are better, cheaper alternatives out there.

This is a great summer day foundation I usually go for a full coverage and probably wouldn't have purchased this myself But when I won this from the lovely ladies at BR I was eager to give it a try. I have combination skin with redness And I got the shade Ivory which I think is slightly too dark but as I get more of a tan in summer it should be perfect.

The texture is thick with no real sent and the first few times I used it I wasn't sure if I liked it but after mastering the application I'm now a big fan it blends nicely while still having good coverage I would say medium maybe even slightly over medium. I love that it has SPF I had just switched foundations from one that has SPF to one that doesn't and was trying to think of a solution so the sun wouldn't get me this upcoming summer and this is my solution.

I find I don't get the oily sheen by the end of the day like I do with some foundations and it has great staying power. I did however have a breakout while using this which is a bit unusual for me so the better skin claim may not be all that true but that's my only negative other than that I highly recommend :)

I bought this after reading the great reviews about it's staying power. A friend also recommended it - she loved it and it stayed on all day without fail.

I was very pleased with the staying power as well - and at first I was so in love with this product! It didn't smudge, it didn't do that cake-y thing... the colour was a reasonable match to my skin.

It's kind of hard for me to explain what I didn't care for with the Better Skin Foundation. I found that while it had excellent staying power, it didn't give my skin that glow that a lot of other foundations (like the l'Oreal range) did. I found the same problem with Double Wear - it just seemed too flat and matte.

I think it's a personal thing for me, I just wouldn't buy it again. But I'm also not throwing it out - I'm going to use it till it's gone, there isn't anything really wrong with it... but when I have an important day or a night out I absolutely won't use this as I don't have as much confidence as I would wearing a different foundation.

i have recently been trying to find a decent foundation and there was a booth at the warehouse so you could try it so the ladies were helping me tryna get the rite shade so we did an I tried it was perfect it did what it said it would do I have problems with readness especially out in the sun an it was good it hid my red spots I was very suprized so I brought sum as they hada promo on been using it ever since an its great stays on al day .

I purchased this foundation from countdown a few weeks ago in shade 10, and so far I am liking it, although the colour seems to be quite dark for such a light shade. I have applied this foundation with a brush and my fingers, and have found that the brush is a lot easier. It gives buildable coverage, and is quite light with just one layer. The formula is a bit runny, but easy to apply and blend. I have reasonably oily skin, so I used it with a pressed powder on top, but it didn't quite last the whole day before it started to go oily and patchy. The packaging is quite nice, and it comes with a pump which is a bonus. Although the colour is a bit weird and takes a while to oxidize, I think this is a good foundation for the price, and I would recommend it.

This is my new fave holy grail foundation. Since using this my skin has improved and its the perfect summer foundation for me.

I love how light this foundation is. Its perfect for the warmer months and it easy to blend. The foundation stays on all day even when its hot and It doesn't melt off my face which is great. I like this for the warmer days.

I apply this foundation with either my sponge or my brush and it works so well. Easy application every time. Just don't attempt this with your hands as it doesn't work too well (or maybe that's just me). I know this foundation isn't the cheapest but its defiantly worth it.

Since starting to use this my skin is more even, smoother and brighter. I love how healthy my skin feels even though I wear makeup daily. I really like how this makes my skin feel.

Give this a go for summer :)

After reading a few reviews I decided to buy this foundation and give it a try. I often find foundations to heavy on my face but this foundation is great. It was easy to match it with my skin tone and it just blends into my skin. It feels really light and it evens out my skin as well. I wouldnt say it made my skin better but it doesnt clock up my pores so thats a big improvement to me. I will stick with this foundation for sure. Thanks Maybelline!