Revlon Colorstay Makeup w/ Softlex SPF6 in Natural Tan

Day 1: Dec. 18, 2012

When I swatched it on my hand and chin I think it's a good match or a bit light when I applied it but when it dries it's kinda darker than my skintone.

You can build it up for full coverage but you have to blend it well or else it will have patches that are heavy that are kinda noticable coz it dries fast.

I was able to coverup my blemishes with 2 layers. I don't think I need concealer that's why I always prefer to buy this foundation from Revlon.

It doesn't transfer when you dab your face with tissue but ofcourse it will transfer if you wipe it but only a little.

It doesn't feel heavy. But I think I feel a little tightness in some areas. What I don't like about this is that it leaves lines when I smile. But what you can do is don't make expressions until it dries so it won't leave lines or buff it well.

So, it's 2:35pm right now and I'll test if my face will get oily later in the evening and see what else happens.

So, my update at 7:23pm is that it's still good coverage despite that I cleaned my 75gallon fish tank. Sweat a little but didn't ruined my foundation. I think it's a little dewy but not oily. I think it's a little dark for me or ashy. I'm not sure.

Update: Dec. 19, 2012

So, I tested this again to see if it's really dark so I shaked it before I use it and I think it's a perfect match. :)

You can check pictures below for reference. :)

Pic with 3 faces:
1st pic: 1st spplication
2nd pic: after cleaning aquarium
3rd pic: after removing makeup

*I wasn't able to take a before pic coz I was so excited to try it! :) So far I'm not disappointed!

Update: Apr. 11, 2013
I've been using this mixed with my medium beige and it's closer to my skin tone. I just put a darker powder on top to match my skin tone. I just notice that I get breakouts even if I remove it with makeup remover and wash my face thoroughly. But this is the only liquid foundation that I love because it's waterproof and doesn't melt under the hot weather here in the Philippines.

Price: P500.00 from HouseOfFlair.multiply.com
Size: 30ml

Will I repurchase: Yes but in a lighter shade.

Will I recommend this product: Yes

Avon Ideal Luminous Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation in Pure Beige

Short quick review:
Medium to full coverage but this is not sweatproof or water resistant. Has SPF15/PA++

I think it looks good when the sun hits ur face coz it sparkles but I haven't seen my face in the mirror under the sun just at the back of my hand with the foundation I forgot to remove. Not advisable for hot/sweaty days coz it melts.
It also transfers on tissue even when I just pat it and even with powder over it.
I just wish this was transfer resistant, sweat-proof and long lasting.
I think it gives medium coverage. If you build it up to full then goodluck with that.
Maybe this would be good for night time but I would love to wear this on daytime for the sparkling effect only if this doesn't melt.

Price: P399/30g

Will I repurchase: Nope just because it's not sweatproof/water resistant.

Revlon Age Defying Makeup in Sand Beige

Product Description:
Revlon Age Defying Makeup with Botafirm SPF20 for Normal/Combination Skin in 10 Sand Beige

So here's another quick review of a Revlon product I just purchased this afternoon. I bought it coz it's on sale. I was hesitant to buy it after seeing the bottle from the stock because the liquid is separating and as far as I know when a liquid foundation is separating it means it's expired except for the MAC Face&Body Liquid Foundation because it is water based. I asked the SA if it's still in good condition but she said it just separated and needed to be shaked. I told her that I'm aware that if it looks like that then it must be expired and I also was having second thoughts because it's on sale like P200 from P800?! But she said that it was on sale because they have the new bottle for it and she showed it to me. So I bought it anyway coz I don't have any match from the Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation and I was hesitant to buy the Whipped one coz I read that it doesn't last when you sweat/controls oil so I bought this one with the Colorstay Aqua which I'm liking to use.

So, what I can say about this product is that it smells yucky! I feel dizzy when I first applied this on my face coz the smell is so strong I can't take it. Smells like paint. I prefer the Colorstay Liquid. Looks dewy. Kinda matched my skintone but when I'm sprrading it it kinda turns light. Didn't have time to test the staying power coz I wanna get it off my face asap bcoz of the smell. I regret buying this but thankfully it's on sale.

Will I repurchase this: Definitely not!

Price: P275.00 on Sale
Size: 37ml

Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup in 070 Medium Deep

So, here's a short quick review of the product:

Feels like water/cool when it touched my face. It has shimmers/frost. Covers light to medium. Haven't tested the staying power . I intend to use this over my Revlon Colorstay in Medium Beige which is lighter than my skintone so this will match my skin but I think this is darker than my skintone when I put too much. Still can feel the water feeling when I apply this over my liquid foundation.

The powder is very light when you pour it it's like fine sand unlike other loose powders.

The brush included is soft unlike the Maybelline Mineral brush.

Will I repurchase this product: Maybe

How much: I bought it on sale P425.00/0.35oz

Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Powder Foundation

Hi! Here's a short review of Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Shine Free Cake Powder SPF25 PA++. I love this foundation than the other powder foundation of Maybelline or other brands I've tried because it covers medium to heavy coverage. Although I still get oil on my forehead as it's normal even if I don't have makeup on it's okay I'll just retouch. :) If I want heavy coverage on my under eye area I apply Revlon Colorstay foundation under so it stays put all day. It does kinda get cakey/flakey when you apply it on your face even if I put moisturizer before I put on this foundation but since I started using Clinique Clarifying Lotion I don't get that cakey/flakey areas specially on the side of my lips.

Overall I love this product!

The only con for this product is that it cracks that's why I only buy the refill after my 1st buy of this in a compact coz it was so messy.😁

Will I buy it again? Yes, ofcourse! In fact I have it it 2 shades (Sand Beige and Honey).

Do I recommend it? Yes!

Price: P179.00 / refill
P279.00 / in compact

Note: Sorry for the blurry pic! :)

Maybelline Products :)

Products used:
- Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Stick in Radiance
- Smashbox Halo in Medium
- Maybelline Eye Studio Intense Chic in 02 Vivid Plums
- Maybelline Expert Eyes Soft Khol Eye Pencil in Black
- Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo Boost Waterproof
- Maybelline Watershine Diamonds in 102 Pink Diamonds
- Sophie Blush On in Pink Delight

Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Stick in Radiance

What it says:
An innovation for combination to oily skin
Clear smooth Bb Stick covers blemishes, pores, and imperfections, absorbs excess oil, and controls shine for up to 12 hours with its powder finish. It's your bye-bye stick for a clear difference.

Available in 2 shades:
- Fresh
- Radiance

Price: P249.00

What I say:
For a 10g stick I think it's affordable and I got mine with a discount from Sundance :) I tried it as soon as I got home and I used my Etude Lip Shape Puff to spread it. It does cover blemishes to a medium coverage depending on your application and does dry to a powder finish. Though I haven't tested it for a day but I'm loving it. I prefer the BB stick than the liquid version. Also this is not heavy on face unlike other stick foundations I've tried.