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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Revlon Colorstay Foundation Review and Application


Hey guys,
After testing and trying many high end foundations I've found Revlon Colorstay foundation gives me the best results, so this is what I choose to use on my clients. Below I've listed the Pros and Cons off this product:

Pros

  • There are many colors to choose from so its easy to find your skin tone, and even if your in between its fairly easy to mix, also many shades come with a yellow undertone.
  • Its pretty inexpensive compare to brands like M.A.C.  at $62.00 a bottle (at Pennywise, Price may vary since last i checked). Trust me one bottle will last a very long time.
  • It stays on all day and well into the night. The Revlon Colorstay foundation claims it lasts up to 16 hours which it does, even up against Trinidad's climate.
  • It comes in two formulas, combination/oily and dry, so it doesn't dry out dry skin or increase shine on oily skin.
  • Very easy to apply (Application Tips Below)
  • Works great even without a face primer (although I still recommend using one). But you don't have to put out the money to get one if you don't want to.
  • Gives Medium to Full coverage. Its very easy to layer without getting cakey.
  • Does not clog pores or feel heavy.
Cons
  • The bottle does not have a pump and so it is very difficult to get the amount you need out. What I like to do is turn the bottle completely over and press it against the palm of my hand and then slightly lift one end of the rim off my palm letting air into the bottle, this allows for a little of the product to pour into my palm. I use this controlled method to get the amount i need out. If you are unsure of how much product you need. You can just take little amounts at a time.
  • After about 6-7 hours of wear you do then to get a little shiny, for those with oily skin, this can simply be fixed by using some powder. Oil absorbing wipes can be used but don't rub or press too much, because this removes some foundation.
Application

Step 1: Take the amount of product needed in your hand. 

Step 2: Using three of your fingers take product and start dabbing onto face. Making small strokes with your fingers. Start with your 'T' zone and work your way around your face and onto your neck.

Step 3: Using the same fingers, begin tapping with light, quick motions working the product in while dispersing it around your face. (A stippling brush can be used although the results with not differ greatly) Keep tapping until face looks even. Product my still be wet thats ok.

Step 4: If you desire more coverage you many use more product, repeating step 3 into the desired areas.

Step 5: Take palm of which product was poured in, using the excess tap your face lightly with palm working it down to your neck making sure the product is well blended.

Step 6: Finish off with a mattifying powder. Use the same light tapping movement along with light swirls to apply powder.

Hope This Was Helpful
XOXO
Krysta G. 

7 comments:

Unknown said...

it was helpful....but just to add in, there is a version with the pump as well as the pump-less version....

Krysta Gobin said...

thanks i guess i'll have too look for that one then :)

Just Tsahi said...

great tips KG!

Tunks said...

Hii! Thanks for the review! I was wondering, how well does this foundation work with camera flash?
I know some foundations more than others, turn out realllly white looking under the flash of a camera. Thats one of the main reasons I shy away from foundation :( but nowadays, due to recent breaking out and lots of unevenness and blemishes, I'm forced to use it...

Nadia said...

The ones with the pump is another foundation by Revlon, It's called Photo Ready Foudation ^^

Anonymous said...

nice blog!

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm not a makeup guru just someone who likes to wear makeup for pics and events or outings. And today I'd like to help solve the main concern in regards to the colorstay foundation. It does not have a pump!
So this is what I came up with. if u have questions please comment below.
God bless you and have a victorious Day!!!

First Steps
*Clean out really well a finished Olay Total effects creme jar (My Loyal moisturizer by the way) olay.com
*Let it air dry
*Pour in your Revlon Colorstay foundation
*Seal the pump and Voila!
you have a new airless pump container for your foundation without the mess or waste...
Hope this was helpful!!!

watch my short clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHp4O76XxIQ

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