Is the Revlon one scented? I've never tried anything from that brand, I wouldn't even know where to buy it.
Porcelain Beauties: Rants and Raves for foundations
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SleepingBeauty
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Tough question, I have to say. I'm sorry; I can't really remember if it's scented or not. The last time I used this foundation was months ago because I had to figure out where to buy it here in Germany. I ordered it via Amazon.de but you have to be lucky to be able to order it because the seller usually changes and sometimes they don't sell the version for dry skin at all. At the moment this one was the only one I could find: http://www.amazon.de/Revlon-Colorstay-Make-Up-normal/dp/B000LJ39TY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398278076&sr=8-1&keywords=revlon+ivory
I can come back and tell you if it's scented or not as soon as it arrives.
Anneri
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Well, I only ever tried the one for combo skin and I can honestly say that this was the only foundation I encountered I couldn't wear because it stank of paint. I have a high threshold for scents and can wear almost everything because it doesn't bother me, but this one - no.
I'm right now testing the Yves Rocher Youth Glow Foundation, the lightest shade is for NCs - it fits me perfectly and I'm about NC15. I reminds me very much of my absolute favourite, the first incarnation of Dior Nude foundation which was reformulated one or two years ago and just didn't do it for me any longer.
Revlon Colorstay (at least the Combination/Oily formula) definitely smells like paint, IMO. It also oxidized on me, even with primer. I've never tried Revlon's other foundations (I suspect most, if not all, of them would be too dark for me), so I can't say if others are scented.
breatheonbeat
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agreed..
i tried the concealer and it did the same thing. everyone ever raved about revlon's fair skin selection, but i didn't think it was light enough after oxidizing!
I'm one of those with pale skin and dark brows and lashes! That said, I started life as a blonde and somehow turned into a brunette. Heh. Back on topic, yeah, Revlon's fair skin selection is not that great, IMO. L'Oreal, Maybelline (mainly with Fit Me; I'm a bit doubtful about their other ranges), and even CoverGirl do a much better job than Revlon.
breatheonbeat
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i agree with you on fit me (though it ends up making me an oil slick no matter what i do. i like the sunscreeny smell) and l'oreal- true match was the first foundation that sort of matched me, but i feel like the shade are just a touch too dark (c1-also too pink, n1) and w1 is a little too dark but ALMOST there...
Yeah, I experienced similar with True Match (original). W1 was a smidge too dark for me (I first tried it waaaaaaaay back in 2000, around the time it was first released). C1 is too pink. I've never tried N1.
SleepingBeauty
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So, the Colorstay foundation arrived in the mail this morning and it definitely smells like paint. I don't have a problem with it because Clinique's BB Cream and the Dior Forever foundation smelled way worse for me but I guess everyone's different. It's easy to say that other brands offer more lighter colours than Revlon if you live in the US. I don't know if you are aware of this problem but for us German girls it is super difficult to get a very light shade because companies seem to think that European/German women like to wear foundations too dark for their complexion or just ignore the fact that there are indeed a lot of pale women around. So we have to go with what we can get.
OK, I guess I won't try the Revlon one then. Thanks for your opinions, ladies 
I saw it for around 10€ on ebay, so I would've been more willing to try that rather than the MUFE, since that one would set me back 50€, which I won't be able to afford for a while.
I saw it for around 10€ on ebay, so I would've been more willing to try that rather than the MUFE, since that one would set me back 50€, which I won't be able to afford for a while.
breatheonbeat
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is there any way i can get sephora samples and mail them to you? they give you samples of whatever. i dont know how much the post would be, but i dont want you to spend like a jillion dollars on a foundation that might not work for you.. would you like to maybe try that?
edit: also this video compares mufe 107 to nw10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTZYiWXA9YQ
skip to 3:30 for him to swatch it!
edit: also this video compares mufe 107 to nw10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTZYiWXA9YQ
skip to 3:30 for him to swatch it!
PeachTwist
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Anyone by any chance in here want to buy Lancome Teint Miracle in 01 Beige Alabtre from me? It's the wrong shade for me and in the UK we can't return cosmetics. I'm genuinely devastated at this point. It's only had the tiniest pump on my hand to swatch it so barely anything at all is missing, essentially NIB.
That's so nice of you! But I just read in the Amazon reviews that apparently you get a sample with it when you order it there, so you can try it and send the full size back unopened in case it doesn't match. So I guess that would be easier for me.
breatheonbeat
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yay!!! that is awesome!! it is a really nice foundation... i hope you like it!!! i was super impressed when i got it.
Pippilotta
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I tried this today.
When it arrived I was shocked to see the size of the bottle. It was supposed to contain 1 oz, but the bottle looked miniscule compared to my other foundation bottles (most of them also containing 1oz.). I don't think the bottle contains less than it should though, I think it's just a lesson in marketing and how most companies make bottles that'll appear to hold far more than they actually do.
Today I mixed a small amount of it (about 1/4) with Diorsnow White Reveal Fresh Transparency Liquid Foundation SPF 30 (what a name) in 010 Ivory which is too dark for me this time of year. It mixed well and went on without any problems. It also did cover quite well and still looked fine when set with translucent powder (Laura Mercier). I sometimes in desperation mix my foundations with Chanel Blanc de Chanel, and although the end result is paler, it doesn't work because it has no coverage and is a poor base for powder. This FA all in all acted as a foundation should, and I was happy with the result when I had finished my makeup.
When I looked in the mirror four hours later, the foundation had gone almost completely and had taken the blusher and highlighter with it. Normally, my makeup will disappear in the middle of my face (nose and chin) during the day, but it usually stays on forehead and cheeks so all I have to do in order to repair it is to powder a bit. That would not be enough today. If I had to go out tonight, I would need to start from scratch. It doesn't look ugly, and it hasn't clumped, it has just disappeared and left my poor face bare with only eyeshadow and lipstick intact. To be fair, I better say that I wore it on top of a rather heavy layer of sun screen SPF 50 (La Roche-Posay). I had planned a walk along the beach which is why I wanted the high SPF (but fell victim to the couch instead so the makeup certainly wasn't ruin by wind or weather
I'll keep on experimenting with it and report on the way.
Sexy Sadie
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Yves Rochers Youthful Glow Foundation is actually very light in both the beige and the more pink option.
Sexy Sadie
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What kind of coverage do you want for a summer foundation? In the meantime, you can see C1 swatched with various MAC foundations in this post (looks like it's closest to SFF NC20). http://www.specktra.net/t/182262/mac-mineralize-moisture-spf-15-foundation-collection-march-2013/210#post_2374079 For Sheer Glow, I'm not sure. Deauville, maybe? I think Siberia and Gobi are lighter than C1. (I will say in regards to coverage, it is definitely not sheer. More like medium coverage, IMO. Also, not super glowy at all.)
