Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Foundation Review

I went out and purchased this foundation as i was in desperately needing a new foundation as i was starting work the next day. The bottle is super cute and easy to squeeze out . How ever when i was needing my shade they never had it . So they had a special buy 2 for $60 i got a lighter shade and the darker one up from the colour i used . This was fine i managed to match myself with mixing the two shades . It is very easy to put on but its so creamy that if you wipe it with a beauty blender rather then dab it literally wipes straight off your face. The coverage is great but really really heavy. I now only use this if i really have to .

I absolutely LOVE this foundation. I came across it by chance, I was out to buy more MAC but the farmers I called into didn't have it. The sales assistant in the beauty department said this product came highly recommended. We did a swatch and I couldn't believe how well it blended into my skin tone, I was instantly sold.

This foundation is very thick and creamy and a little goes a very long way, the tube is convenient. I have found it blends best with my fingers instead of a blender or brush and boy does it blend, it goes on so smooth and thins out nicely as it melts into the skin. The coverage to me is medium, it does an OK job of covering flaws but I do still use concealer for more stubborn spots. It does not set into the creases under my eyes and is very forgiving if I forget to moisturise. The oxidisation is minimal compared to colorstay liquid foundation which is great. I have been using this product for a month now and have already repurchased when I saw it on sale. The tube is deceptively small, I feared I would burn through it quickly but as I said before, a little goes a long way and it is very economical.

I have quite an oily T zone and this product is very mattifying and stays matte all day, even after working for 10 hours my complexion is flawless.

Makeup tends to dry and separate on my nose - it's quite shiny but that seems to be reduced by half compared to other makeups I've used.

In conclusion, you need to try this foudation, I can't reccomend it enough!

I am always doubtful when trying new foundations - worrying if I have made the wrong colour choice.

I investigated the Revlon colourstay shades at farmers and narrowed my choice down to two shades I think I could have got away with. In the end I went with the 200 or nude. It was such an easy choice to make - especially given how many shades are in the range - there’s plenty. I almost felt like I had a bit of leeway shade wise like you do with a decent BB cream. Picking a shade was so easy.

The pigments within the foundation are perfect - not too yellow, orange, pink etc.. it colour matches my skin giving me a flawless natural look.

The plastic tube I actually really like - it’s hygienic, light weight, gravity works with you so no waiting for the liquid to drop down and my toddlers slippery hands didn’t leave me with an expensive mess to clean up off the floor if it gets smashed. So super sturdy to knock about in a handbag or makeup bag.

It’s a semi-thick foundation consistency wise.. it actually reminds me of a mousse foundation I use to use back in the day or the revlon whipped foundation.. only in tube form and much more hygienic.. perhaps a little less air in the solution though.. definitely not a runny foundation.

It’s soft and spreads easily. Initially I used a primer under it but I was thinking oh dear I’m greasy.. but take the primer away and it’s perfect. It’s almost like it’s already primed for your skin. A small amount spreads far and the coverage is amazing. It’s light weight and breathable with a soft texture. Definitely didn’t make my skin go into melt down mode or pop more spots than a Dalmatian unlike some formulas. Bonus!!

For me it’s full coverage. I have pretty good skin a few small blemishes, redness, baby bags here and there but it’s not too bad.. and it covered these amazingly. I built it up on my bags to cover the hideous late night I had just had so it’s a buildable formula for more coverage/doubled as my concealer.

It gave me such a natural look. It really was the prefect shade and the perfect weight for my skin. I used my fingers initially but then switched to my sponge after cleaning it and I’m pleased to say I got a natural looking application every time with no streaks or noticeable “orange” look. It blended well to match my neck to my face so I didn’t have that “orange” sitting between my shoulders look.

It looks quite dewy to start but definitely gave me a matte finish, I pretty much used this without powder or concealer.

I applied and went about my day with the kids, cooking meals, went out to a parent teacher evening, late night groceries and cake at the cafe for a family members birthday... just wearing this and some mascara and I felt like it stayed put. I didn’t put it to the test with a gym work out or clubbing.. you know some real sweat inducing stuff so I can’t comment on longevity in regards to that but for my every day activities it went the distance.

I was quite skeptical first trying this as I was worried it would be like the old Colorstay formula but this foundation is AMAZING!!

My shade in this is medium beige and the formula is quite a thick almost mousse like consistency. I applied this with a brush and beauty blender and both worked a treat. It goes on flawlessly and stays on ALL day! I would put this on with my other makeup (concealer, contour etc) and by 5pm it would still be looking great with no patchiness.

I will definitely be purchasing this again.

Recommend this for oily skin types as my skin type is oily and it stays perfectly matte all day with no breakthrough oiliness. Also.. I wore this before going for a 2 hour walk and run and it stayed on the whole time. Will leave picture for proof!

This Revlon full cover foundation packaging is not in a glass bottle like other foundations this means light weight travel.The foundation feels very creamy and as others have said sort of like a mousse foundation but not quite the same its a thick texture feels silky to apply and touch. It is often in primers too. This product has good coverage and seems to have a built in primer. I wore for about 8 hours & the foundation still looked good the next morning. I feel this foundation is a time and money saver for the following reasons: The fuller coverage means you can skip out on the consealer, colour correcting cream and or use less of your other products, the product improved the look of dark circles so you may use this product as a consealer too. The fuller coverage foundation could replace lighter coverage foundations too because you could combine a moisturizer with it - perhaps with a spf - for day use or a more sheer foundation / tinted moisturizer a little goes a fair way with this foundation saving buying other products, the matte finish of this foundation means you may not need to use a powder over the top. I got shade nude which was a little dark for me but I made it work by combining it with a lighter foundation and using it alone as a cream contour both alone and mixed with my other brand of foundation the results were pleasing. It was nice not having to really layer up and use lots of my regular foundation that has less coverage in order to mask and blur my imperfections. My sister had actually flogged my favourite full coverage foundation and it is not easy to get as they do not make it anymore I am pleased to say this Revlon one can now take its place I do recommend it if you can get your shade. On textured skin it looks fairly decent without primer although I suggest to moisturize skin before application as dimethicone (- just like in hair conditioners) can lock moisture in but it does not really provide any and with long term use this possibly may dry and plug up skin so ensure you remove it correctly and still hydrate your skin. The viscosity of this product is thick but spreads and blends fairly well too. The coverage is there but as I blended a little I did still see some of my acne coming through however it certainly did cover a heck of a lot better than other foundations One thing I will mention is this product does not smell pleasant but it is not a very strong smell. I would re buy this even though it is a bit dark for me because I can make it work.

I really like this foundation. I had to wear it the moment it arrived. I have dry to normal skin (and I'm 40 something!), and uneven skin tone is my biggest woe, so foundation is a must, and medium to full coverage is my preference.

This Revlon foundation is a great size, and tube fits nicely in a makeup bag - it's not bulky at all. I chose shade Ivory, which was perfect for my pale skin. The consistency of the foundation itself is quite thick, however it goes on so smoothly and is anything but thick and heavy. I dotted a few smudges of the product around my face, so maybe used a pea-sized amount all up at the most per application and that was plenty for coverage.

It does blend very well. Very few streaks and as you blend it in, it just seems to blend in with ease. It has a really lovely natural light feel finish when blended, but with what I thought was a good medium to full coverage. Because it blends so well you can build on it to get the coverage you're looking for, if you prefer the heavier foundation look.

I applied the foundation with the beauty blender and a brush. The kabuki brush was my favourite for applying this foundation to get good coverage and a nice even finish.

Wear through the day was excellent. I noticed no real fade at all around my T-Zone. My chin had a little wear - but I tend to lean on my chin when sitting at my desk.

Through the day my face/skin never looked caked with foundation. It also never felt dry or tight. Wrinkles looked fairly minimal but still concealed, which was also great.

I think one of the best features of this foundation was that although it was full coverage, it wasn't as heavy feeling as others, so your skin still felt light and moist, rather than tight and dry. It had a really great natural feel to it, without compromising on coverage.

Removal was easy, but it definitely needs a robust cleanser or micellar water to remove it thoroughly. I tend to double cleanse with stay-put makeup products. I had no breakouts with using this foundation either which I tend to have with the heavier foundations!

This one's a keeper for my collection as it works well for my skin type, and age, without amplifying the challenges of ageing! Thanks Revlon and BR for this review opportunity - love this one!!