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Revlon ColorStay Foundation - Normal/Dry Skin Review

Revlon Colorstay Foundation - Normal/Dry Skin Review
Overall rating from 146 reviews so far:
4.2/5
Would use it again?
4.2/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.2/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.2/5

REVLON Colorstay Foundation - Normal/Dry Skin 

Longwearing coverage with a lightweight formula that won’t cake, fade, or rub off.

With Time Release Technology, this oil-free, moisture-balance formula is especially formulated for normal or dry skin to continuously provide hydration.

-Makeup feels comfortable and wears for up to 24 hours.
-Medium to full coverage.
-Comes in 12 beautiful shades

Website www.revlon.com

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Revlon Colorstay Foundation - Normal/Dry Skin Review

Revlon ColorStay Foundation - Normal/Dry Skin Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
22nd July, 2015
2 members found this review useful
Love it!

I have wanted to try this foundation for a long time after reading many fabulous reviews!

First of all I was torn between buying the Normal/Dry and the Oily/Combo, I suppose I have combination skin, it seems to change a lot. My t-zone can get oily and my chin is very breakout prone but then my chin also gets really dry and this drives me crazy with foundation! In the end I decided to go with the Normal/Dry because my biggest foundation complaint is caking in dry areas (like my terrible chin!).

So I matched myself as the Sand Beige but decided I would also get the sales assistant to do a match, she thought Nude or Sand Beige. To be honest I would have liked one in between, the Nude is a touch too pink and the sand beige a touch too yellow. I went with the Sand Beige and am 99% happy.

I had watched many review videos complaining about the lack of a pump so I was really happy to find one on the bottle when I opened it. The glass bottle packaging with pump and lid is nothing exciting but it certainly does the trick, I have no complaints.

Ok! The product! For my first few applications I went with a stippling brush, the formula is a pretty typical liquid consistency, maybe a touch thinner. It goes on easily, however you can't mess about.. it does dry quickly and then adding a new layer is a no go! The coverage is med-full, I think it's perfect! I don't know that I would call it 'build-able' but it doesn't really need it. It feels light but it covers redness and acne scars really well! It blends easily and lasts well, I couldn't say if it lasts 24 hours or not, the longest I have left it on was 10 hours but it had only started wearing off on my chin :) I will say I do still get a bit of caking on dry breakout areas, I am starting to think this is impossible to avoid however.

Another bonus, I can take or leave the finishing powder with this, it sets on to the skin really well without it! For work however I do powder my t-zone.

I have now moved to applying it with a damp blender sponge, it goes on quickly and this allows a lighter coverage for work. I would like to try a kabuki brush!

Overall I love it! Light weight feel, great coverage, easy to use and a good price!

Tips: For a lighter coverage use a dampened beauty blender and try to test the colour in natural light!

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alyshajayne
24th July, 2015

Direct flash will often create a 'flash' look regardless of foundation, powder is great but with flashback it's the HD powder you really have to watch out for!

alyshajayne
24th July, 2015

Thanks, I'm glad the review has been of use! Regarding flashback, I haven't noticed any more issues than normal and I'm a photography teacher ;) Usually any indirect flash is fine and this is what a professional should use :)

chloednz
23rd July, 2015

Awesome review, this is one I have been wanting to try. Would be great if it had a no SPF version, have you noticed a lot of flashback in photography?

itsclearascrystal
22nd July, 2015

Wow great detailed review. I've been looking at getting this foundation and your review is very encouraging :)

Overall rating:
4.7/5
31st August, 2016
2 members found this review useful
Good high coverage foundation

I purchased this foundation because I had heard lots of people (including BR members on here) raving about how good it was and that it was a dupe for Estée lauders double wear foundation. And I am happy to say that I am now a fan. I have never tried double wear so I can't compare , but this foundation is high coverage which is buildable. If I set it with powder it lasts me a good 6-8 hours during the day.

The consistency of this foundation is quite thin, whereas most high coverage foundations I've used are quite thick. The thin consistency makes it easy to apply and blend into your skin. It also allows you to build up layers, and if you want a medium coverage you can just put a light layer on. I use a brush to apply this foundation, usually my stipple brush, and I find I get a perfect application that is not blotchy or streaky.

My bottle is the old packaging. It's a glass bottle with a screw lid. The new bottles now have pumps. At first I found the screw on lid annoying, but now I quite like it as I've gotten used to tipping the foundation out on my hand as I can get the right amount of product out. A pump can sometimes be hard to control.

This foundation range has lots of shades too which is good. It's really affordable and about half the price of double wear.

Overall I really like this foundation and the coverage I get from it. I would definitely purchase this again.

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MissQT
31st August, 2016

Thanks Maree!

MareeB
31st August, 2016

Great review MssQT.

Overall rating:
4.0/5
10th November, 2013
1 members found this review useful
Comparable quality to high end brands

Revlon colorstay is a fantastic foundation, long wearing, good coverage, no sparkles (unlike photoready), sunscreen protection, not cakey and comes in two formulations. The only downfall for me when it comes to this product is I have to buy a bottle of Ivory and a bottle of buff (one is yellow enough but too dark the other pale enough but too pink) to get a match and having to buy two and mix the two is too pricey/time consuming to be worth the effort to get a match when Revlon makes other makeups that suit me better in the shade Vanilla. Bring out colorstay in the shade vanilla and I will buy this forever.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th December, 2013
1 members found this review useful
Amazing.

I recently made changes in my skincare routine which allowed me to be able to wear foundation.

For me, this is THE perfect foundation. The colour (no. 9 cool beige), suits my skin perfectly.

The formula is slightly sheer so you will need to build it up to get more coverage. I looooove that the finish is dewy without looking greasy and it doesn't streak or cake on my skin whatsoever.

Most importantly it doesn't dry my skin out and it lasts all day when I use a primer and light setting powder.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
22nd January, 2014
1 members found this review useful
I really like this foundation for every day wear

I've been wearing this foundation, on and off for the past few years, and i think it is the perfect all round every day foundation for me! After using loads of other brands and never being completely happy with their longevity i finally found this dreamy one. Sand Beige is such a good match for my skin, I have wasted so much money over the years buying foundations that turned out to be way too yellow or pink for me.

I prefer having good medium coverage because of my pigmentation but I really don't like looking like I'm wearing a mask of foundation and this foundation still lets my skin show through so it's not at all mask-like (unless, of course, you apply a lot).

It was seriously, flawless.

I wear this every day and it always remains in place ALL day..no smudging, transferring, caking, or settling. I do however use my Estee Lauder Double wear on my nose as i find it does wear off in this area and i need something with more "stick-ability" on my nose. I set my foundation with Dr Hauschka setting powder which gives it a lovely finish and feel.

I will definitely continue to buy and use this foundation for years to come.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
23rd March, 2014
1 members found this review useful
Good old colorstay

This foundation is great coverage wise (medium I would say) and it is quite build-able which I like. It goes on smoothly and as long as it is buffed in well doesn't look cakey and super unnatural. It also has great staying power, looking great throughout the day like it claims too. I think it is pretty good value for money (especially if you can get it on sale) and a great staple foundation to have in your makeup bag :)

Tips: Buff it in well and as quickly as possible as it sets quickly and if not buffed well looks like it is sitting on the skin.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
9th June, 2014
1 members found this review useful
Revlon Colorstay

I love this foundation! And i'm yet to find one i like better. I have heard allot about this foundation being better in the oily/combination formula, but in my experience i don't really see a difference. I have quite dry skin so i don't want anything to matte or drying and this makes my skin dewy looking and not dry at all. I like the way it holds up on my skin as well. I do find it oxidizes a little and becomes slightly darker. So i do recommend blending it thoroughly when applying. Its easy to apply, i use a flat top kabuki brush and it blends out amazingly. Its coverage is great and it doesn't flashback in photos.

Tips: Like i said, blend blend blend! And also i like to apply a light layer first and build it up to my desired coverage for the day. :)

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
10th November, 2013
0 members found this review useful
Great longwearing foundation

This is the foundation I currently use. I find it gives great coverage and has a good colour range to suit many skin colours. It is really long wearing and affordable. I give it 4 stars out of 5. It's comparable to Estée Lauder doublewear (which I much prefer) however, currently i cant justify spending $80 on a foundation so Revlon Colourstay is a great, cheaper alternative (at half the price!)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
10th November, 2013
0 members found this review useful
Excellent coverage and great price

This is my current foundation and I have been using this for a number of years. I find it gives great, long lasting coverage and is super easy to apply. I use a make up brush to apply the foundation and find that it blends really well. It is easy to find a colour that suits my skin and the make up itself is not greasy and shiny therefore I don't need much powder. It's also very affordable. I don't wear it everyday and alternate between this and a BB cream, so the bottle lasts me around 4-5months. It does everything a good foundation should!

Tips: I find it is best to apply this with a foundation brush to get an even coverage

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th November, 2013
0 members found this review useful
Great Product

i love this product,If you are looking for a high coverage, long-wearing foundation, Colour stay is the right foundation for you.i use a foundation brush when i apply it as it blends in better. it has a pretty thick and heavy consistency. However, it does not feel greasy which is good:) and you get a good amount for the price to :)

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