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Revlon Colorstay Foundation Review

Yes, definitely, Revlon Colorstay is here to stay.

I believe that the greatest asset of Revlon Colorstay Foundation is the foundation formula itself. You may hate it for any other reasons such as no pump, limited color selection, and tricky application, but you will definitely keep on reaching out for this foundie because the formula itself is so irresistible in terms of coverage, longevity, and finish that somehow you finally understood why this drugstore foundation have created a cult in the beauty arena.  

Revlon Colorstay Foundation Review and Swatch

Did I just make a little speech out of Revlon Colorstay Foundation? That I did. Haha. Consider that as my affirmation that I am now a follower of this product. I love it to pieces. Let me break down to you my review on this foundation. I have mixed feelings over this product so let me count the ways.

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ACCORDING TO REVLON WEBSITE:
DESCRIPTION
Longwearing coverage with Time Release Technology and a lightweight formula that won’t cake, fade, or rub off. Specifically made for combination or oily skin to control oil absorption and shine. Your look stays flawless throughout the day.

FEATURES
• Comfortable, shine-free finish for up to 24 hours
• 20 beautiful, longwearing shades
• Buildable to full coverage

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PROS:
Let us start by giving you a couple of reasons why I love this product. 

1. Coverage
There is a reason why this has been a cult favorite, and that would have to be the coverage. It amazingly covers up blemishes and minor skin imperfections. I use this on my clients because it has medium to full coverage, which makes this foundation perfect for events and photoshoots. I love love love the coverage of this one. 

2. Longevity
Another thing that makes this foundation a strong competitor in the battle of drugstore foundies is its longevity. It stays on the skin pretty well even on hot days. As you may know, I live in the Philippines, which is scary humid and this foundation, for some reason, becomes better as humidity pushes through. It stays put, it doesn't melt down, and it even blends well on the skin as the humid day goes along. This is also the reason why I use this on my clients because I want to make sure their make-up stays on for longer period of time. 

3. Satin/Velvet Finish
The finish of this foundation is so smooth and velvet-ish. It is not flat, almost but not matte, not at all dewy. It is so soft to touch, not liquidy, and kind of powdery. This is probably the reason why I bought this product because every time I test swatch this on Revlon counters, I would keep on touching my hand and I just love how it feels. That's when I realized I got to have this foundation.


Revlon Colorstay Foundation Review and Swatch
With Foundation / Without Foundation
In this photo, I used Medium Beige to cover the other side. As you can see, it covers up the whole skin pretty well. This doesn't match my hand skin tone but it slightly matches my face. This is slightly pinkish for me, but then, I can still fix this with a yellow-toned finishing powder and it looks perfect. I used this shade on some of my clients and it's a perfect match for them. I am happy to have this shade on my kit. Although, I am still on the lookout for a better shade, particularly with yellow tone.
CONS:
After giving you some insights why I love the product, let me just give you some things I hate.

1. Color Selection
I hate that they have limited color selection here in the Philippines, and most of the shades available here is on the pink/beige side. I hope there is more yellow-toned shades that are available here in the Philippines because most Filipinas are yellow-toned anyways. 

2. No Pump
I thought I can get away with no-pump foundation, but then when I was doing a makeup gig, I was literally cursing Revlon for not putting pump on this thing. It is effin messy- like really messy- like OMG this is messy. Also, there is this possibility of wasting too much product because you just can't control the product. I really had a hard time pouring this on my mixing palette and I just wish there is a pump. A little update though, I think two weeks ago, I have seen from an online seller that new productions of this foundation have pumps. So, maybe once I'm finished with this one, I will try that one out.

3. Tricky Application
This is a thick foundation and settles in pretty quick so you got to be very careful when applying it. The best way, from my experience, is through a flat foundation brush. In this way, you are not over-applying it and you are just putting the right amount of product on the skin. Also, just work on one part of the skin first, blend well, before moving on to the next part. Do not put like streaks here and there before blending because this will give you a hard time blending the product since it dries off pretty quickly.

4. Hard to see the foundation color from the outside
The bottle is made of thick glass so it's hard to identify the shades. Sand Beige and Medium Beige look exactly the same from the outside but Sand Beige is way lighter than Medium Beige. This is why it is very hard to choose the perfect match color for this foundation. My advice is to go to Revlon counters, swatch it yourself, and maybe ask the advice of the sales assistant (they are there to help, you know). Just don't rely on what you see on the outside. 


Revlon Colorstay Foundation Review and Swatch
Eewww. Goo.
One of the cons of this foundation is that it has no pump which makes it really messy to use. You also waste a lot of product because you have limited control. I really had a hard time pouring the product out of the bottle. Also, since there is no pump, foundation goo is settling around the cap and on the bottle neck which makes it look unsanitary and not appealing at all.

If you are planning to buy this foundation, I found this shade guide from Pinterest so you will have an idea, but then I still suggest you go to Revlon counters to see the shades yourself.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation Shade Guide


Okay, so that would probably my thoughts as of the moment about this product. I would probably just give you an update if ever I have something to add.

That's it for now. Thanks for reading! Comment down below and tell me if you love this product or not.

May God bless your endeavor always!
Love,

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