Revlon Colorstay Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin with Pump Review

Revlon Colorstay Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin SPF15

Bought from: an online shop

Bought for: P600

Claims:  America’s #1 foundation*, now with a mess-free pump and SPF protection. In 35 longwearing shades for every skin tone and type. Flawless, matte coverage that lasts up to 24 hours. Comfortable, lightweight formula specifically made for combination or oily skin to control oil absorption and shine. Buildable to full coverage. Contains salicylic acid to balance skin over time. Oil-free. SPF 15

Been a hoarder of anything base recently and now my problems: which one should I use today? How am I going to empty everything without passing its expiration date? What would happen if I had a favoritism (this happens, now I'm ditching everything else for this!!!)? Oh well, things like this are normal for makeup junkies but I know you'll agree if I say that we just cannot have enough makeup on our stash! We purchase new items every now and then without having to think if it's usable or not. Lol. Good thing, this Revlon Colorstay Makeup works for me. It better be because it's one of the most expensive foundation I have (okay, screw my poorness haha).

I have been hearing positive reviews with the other Revlon Colorstay Makeup--the one with no pump, and I thought it got the same formulation so I bought this instead. True to words, I just fell in love with my bottle! No wonder how its immensely popular all over the country, probably what adds up to this is how they made this foundation cater not just to complexions but to skin types too. Yes, they have the formulation for those with dry to normal skin types as well (but with lesser shade selection). I chose the one for combination/oily because I simply oil up too much.

After a bit of thinking, the shade that I picked was 180/Sand Beige which appears to have a neutral undertone but still looks quite light for my complexion. I'm still really having a difficulty choosing the best foundation shade until now. And because I like the formulation, I tried making it work for my advantage because I have a darker (than my skin tone) shade of powder to set this in.

I haven't tried the older one in its older version of packaging but from the looks of it, I would be one of those girls who would disapprove of it because application tends to be so messy. It's really a good thing Revlon decided to produce this foundation with pump bottles. Mine's bottle pump easily dispenses the right amount of foundation I want. Moreover, I think the brand made a nice packaging for their product--sleek and classy-looking.

For my verdict, I think Revlon Colorstay Makeup is such a steal, a gem from the drugstore. I rarely agree with rave reviews but this is an exception. In fact, I do not have anything bad to say about this, well, other than the typical foundation scent it has and how it isn't such a travel-friendly makeup, which are not so bothersome at all.

To apply this makeup, I usually use either my fingers or my damp Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. I think it looks better than if I use a foundation brush to avoid streaks because this makeup dries easily so you do not have that much time to blend the product. What I love most about it is how it easily conceals my imperfections without going a little too overboard. I like applying only a little of it to achieve a sheer to medium coverage because I do not like full foundation on. It just does not feel comfortable. With this on, I cannot opt for a natural look because it looks like I have foundation on. Was it the full coverage power and long-wearing formula? Uhm, I don't know but I know there are foundations in the market that offers superb coverage while still looking like it's skin but better.

Another thing is how it feels so lightweight without the tacky feeling, prolly because of its mattifying and oil-free formula. So if you are from the warm regions of the globe, I bet you will love this even more! I cannot just vouch if this ever controls oil because nothing beats my extensive sebum production lol.

What impresses me so much is it being designed as a long wearing foundation. Tell you what, OMG, it's true! I finally have something to depend on during events when I needed a heavy duty base makeup. I'm actually wearing it today during our Wave (an event organized by the PR major students), and holy cow, it stayed on my face until I went home at 8:00PM. That's from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. I'll let you do the Math! I have to remind you as well that I did so much today like join the activities, run, play, roam around while documenting the whole event and the foundation stayed intact without caking, oxidizing, or settling on fine lines even after I sweat a lot! It also does not look bad in flash photography.

Overall, I think Revlon Colorstay Makeup is a really good drugstore find. It could even compete with more expensive brands especially on the longevity and coverage department. I hope Revlon will not stop producing this foundation because I'm sure that I'll definitely be repurchasing in the distant future.

Tried this foundation? Any thoughts? Happy blogging!

Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect Foundation Review

Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect Foundation

Bought for: P650

Bought from: Shopee

Hi, everyone! Here's a review that's long been overdue. Yeah, it's almost about Christmas break but I have to work my ass off more because our final thesis defense is happening so soon. Bahh, I want to get over it now but I can't survive without the challenge, am I? That setting aside, allow me to blab my mini thoughts about a drugstore foundation a lot of makeup enthusiasts know about, Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect Foundation.

Like most foundations, Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect Foundation comes with a fragile glass container and a hard plastic cap. I don't know with most Revlon caps, but mine's already loose upon purchase. As a result, the cap tends to vanish into my makeup kit. Sad. I can't impute it to the seller because it might got damaged on the shipping process. Thankfully, the pump still works though it also tends to twist and turn when used.

If you are wondering, I got the shade in Shell which is also the third lightest shade among the shade selection. I am not really familiar if it also caters to tanned skin gals but given that Shell is a tad darker than my skin tone, I assume that there are. I was, in fact, kind of surprise when Shell is darker than my skin tone because I do not really have a super light complexion. Still, I commend it for formulating shades that suit Asian skin.

This foundation claim to deliver an airbrush effect and I do expect it to have a lightweight finish and even coverage. As early as now, let me tell you that I do not fully agree with it. Was it my applicator? Because I just use my fingertips to even out the cream on my face. I do not really use sponge or brush, I just don't feel like it.

If you look closely on the bottle, you will catch specs of glitters mixed with the formula. I guess this is supposed to create the 'airbrush' effect? I like it with all these brightening pigments, still, I cannot say I'm getting that good 'airbrush' makeup look.

The pump has that small opening which I prefer as the foundation itself has a runny consistency and gives a lightweight feel on skin. It smells a little bit off for me but as I usually say, I am not that really particular with the product's scent as long as it's not unbearably awful.

I really thought that the product perfectly matches my skin when I looked for online swatches but I was disappointed to get a strong peach undertone which somehow looks a bit off for my complexion (as seen on the swatch above). No worries as I could use a lighter shade of powder foundations to even out the color.

To be honest, I do not find this foundation a holy grail with a very nice coverage but I still like it because it dries to semi-matte without the sticky feel (perfect for my oily skin!). It only offers a sheer coverage so if you want a more natural daytime makeup look, you could  at least try it yourself. The formula is blendable but tends to cake on areas around my face which usually sweat a lot--t-zone and undereyes. It also oxidizes on my skin!!! Guess I would need to try a lighter shade the next time.

I don't really regret buying this foundation because it doesn't really did a very poor performance but I am thinking that maybe if I got a lighter shade, I would get what I want for a foundation--looks natural, evens out skin tone, does not create white cast and does not break me out.

It is not as if it is as affordable as other drugstore foundations but I would still recommend it for those with oily skin. I swear it is oily skin-friendly, if that's a word. Lol. And did I mention the SPF20?

Have you tried this foundation? Any thoughts?