Revlon Colorstay in NC37

noahlowryfan

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i heard good things about this foundation but after hearing that it is hard to take off with just makeup wipes, I don't think I will be purchasing it.
 

mskatiebee

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starrynight!! its funny i was thinking about doing the same thing !!! because in the sunlight i do see a little pink undertones (nothing crazy.. i still pull it off).. but now ill try mixing the two...

noahlowryfan* its a great foundation but it is true that you do have to get a good face cleanser. i havent had any problems getting it off with this l'oreal gel cleanser(ahh i forgot the name right now) or face cleansers from NUDE @ at sephora.
 

AjaAbeni

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

Soooooo, i went an bought a couple of the foundations, rich tan (too dark), Early Tan ( better but syill a lil dark) and True Tan ( closer but i think i smidged to dark). I wear NC35 in MAC SS and SFF, maybe ill return these and see if i can narrow it down to a closer match. If anyone has a skin tone similar to mine an actually found a match, or you can rec one please let me know.
TIA
 

starrynight0127

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If I wasn't so picky about it having to totally match I'd just stick with the golden beige alone because I can pretty much pull it off. I just feel like if I can get a better match I'll try lol
 

VintageAqua

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by AjaAbeni
Soooooo, i went an bought a couple of the foundations, rich tan (too dark), Early Tan ( better but syill a lil dark) and True Tan ( closer but i think i smidged to dark). I wear NC35 in MAC SS and SFF, maybe ill return these and see if i can narrow it down to a closer match. If anyone has a skin tone similar to mine an actually found a match, or you can rec one please let me know.
TIA


I might try Natural tan and mixing a little Golden beige into it.
 

ABB113

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

Picked this up today in Ivory and Buff....going to try them out and see what shade works best for my pale NC15 skin :)
 

ladyJ

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I've been mixing warm golden and carmel golden but I think maybe it looks too pink not sure *shrugs*. It may just be different lighting. I'm NC30 btw. I thought golden beige was too light for my skin. I don't know what looks the best right now. I'm thinking about going to get golden beige again and natural tan like suggested above. I think mixing is a good way to get it to match better for your skin.
 

MeliBoss

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by AjaAbeni
Soooooo, i went an bought a couple of the foundations, rich tan (too dark), Early Tan ( better but syill a lil dark) and True Tan ( closer but i think i smidged to dark). I wear NC35 in MAC SS and SFF, maybe ill return these and see if i can narrow it down to a closer match. If anyone has a skin tone similar to mine an actually found a match, or you can rec one please let me know.
TIA


I wear NC 35 in SFF and I use Fresh Beige, in the dry/normal skin formula. HTH
 

BRosa

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by MeliBoss
I wear NC 35 in SFF and I use Fresh Beige, in the dry/normal skin formula. HTH

Yes, Fresh Beige is darker in the dry/normal skin formula than in the oily/combo.

I love love love this foundation, have tried many shades of it. But I did notice the difference in the shades with the same name in the two formulas. So I have to be careful, because I like both.

For reference, I'm NC35-40 (when tanned) in SFF. Still NC35 at this moment, I am staying out of the sun! I have used:

1. Toast --both formulas: way too dark, I know, but I tone it down with moisturizer for those days I want something more refreshing on my face.
2. Rich Tan--combo/oily: still a bit darker, maybe for summer.
3. Natural Tan --got them on both formulas too: It is a nice neutral match, juuust a tad dark. I make it my perfect shade with Loose Powder. OH, Natural Tan in the combo/oily formula is much lighter than the one for dry skin.
4. Fresh Beige in the dry skin formula: this looks pink on me when I have my picture taken, so I mixed it with a few drops of Toast and get a perfect shade.

+++Mind you, I have never paid full price for them, always BOGOfree, lol+++

This is a pic of me using Natural Tan(combo/oily) with Loreal Translucide Loose Powder on top:


I don't think there is an exact shade for me. I have read many of your recs so I guess that in the next BOGO sale I will get Golden Beige(too light for me, but could use it to mix it with other shades I already have). I think it will be great to mix it a bit of Toast or Rich Tan.

I will keep buying this foundation because it has worked better for me than SSF--doesn't make my face itch so much, lasts longer, excellent coverage and does not transfers to shirts (huge plus! SFF goes everywhere, omg!) and stays in place even in the most humid conditions. And I rarely use concealer when I use this foundation.

HTH!
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ladyJ

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

Does anyone know where I buy an empty pump bottle or squeeze bottle to transfer my foundation in? I hate the packaging on this product.....
 

amber_j

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

I really want to try this but the darker shade choices in the UK are so limited. I think I need Capuccino, but I can only find Mahogany and Toast in Combo/Oily. And there's even less choice in Combo/Dry - the darkest shade I've found is Toast. Sigh... I'll see if my sister can send me some from the States.
 

LaVixxen

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by ladyJ
Does anyone know where I buy an empty pump bottle or squeeze bottle to transfer my foundation in? I hate the packaging on this product.....

I saw some in sally beauty here in NY maybe try the website or one near you.
 

BRosa

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by ladyJ
Does anyone know where I buy an empty pump bottle or squeeze bottle to transfer my foundation in? I hate the packaging on this product.....

Walgreens has these squeeze travel size bottles that are great. I bought a smaller one (squeeze type) that was 1 oz, 89 cents, and pour in my Colorstay. Works great for me, dispenses the exact amount of product I want.

HTH.
 

foxxylatina07

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by with.the.band
I love the effect this foundation has on my skin (I'm using a blend of Buff and Sand Beige at the moment). I'm applying it with the Beauty Blender because it gives me a sheerer coverage.

But is anyone finding it a total pain to remove at the end of the day?! None of my usual oil-based makeup removers are doing the trick (I've tried Clinique's and Lancome's), and my cleansers don't do it either, when I go over my face with a wet towel after, I still notice some foundation coming off! Eek!

How is everyone finding it best to remove this?!


Actually what works the best for me is MAC's Cleanse Off Oil. It totally removes all traces of the Revlon CS. See if this one works for you. Also I have tried the Clean and Clear Makeup Dissolving wipes or cleanser (there are two different kinds and both work really good. They're execellent when I don't want to use the MAC oil and cheaper too. HTH

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Originally Posted by *K_87*
I love this foundation, but it KILLED my brushes. Even MAC brush cleaner couldn't remove it properly from my 190, and it stained my 187.

I have used my MAC 187 brush with this foundation and it hasn't messed them up. I clean all my brushes with the MAC Cleanse Off Oil and it makes them soft and like new. I use one pump or a two depending how much I have used the brush and swirl the brush around the oil until the bristles are well saturized then I rinsed them in warm water and voila it looks really nice and no traces of makeup are left behind. HTH also.
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TISH1124

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by ladyJ
Does anyone know where I buy an empty pump bottle or squeeze bottle to transfer my foundation in? I hate the packaging on this product.....

Anywhere...Look in Target on the aisle with the travel size products....Or Walmart they have the bottles for Travel purposes all over the place....They are a $1 at Target...squeeze, pump, spray, you name it

The pkg doesn't really bother me...I am used to the original SFF when there was no pump....I dip a clean swab in dab it on several spots of my face and then blend with the 187
 

iluvlipstick

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

Quote:
Originally Posted by with.the.band
I love the effect this foundation has on my skin (I'm using a blend of Buff and Sand Beige at the moment). I'm applying it with the Beauty Blender because it gives me a sheerer coverage.

But is anyone finding it a total pain to remove at the end of the day?! None of my usual oil-based makeup removers are doing the trick (I've tried Clinique's and Lancome's), and my cleansers don't do it either, when I go over my face with a wet towel after, I still notice some foundation coming off! Eek!

How is everyone finding it best to remove this?!



Hi I'm new here, I have no problem removing this foundation from my face or brushes. I use Philosophy Purity to remove my makeup then rinse. I then put Purity on my Clarisonic and use that to deep clean my face. I do notice that my Clarisonic brush has makeup left on it if I didn't prewash good enough but even if I do, I just rinse off the brush while rubbling and it all comes off. It does not stain my Clarisonic brush and I also use Purity to clean my SB foundation brush.
 

BellaItalia1969

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

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Originally Posted by amber_j
I really want to try this but the darker shade choices in the UK are so limited. I think I need Capuccino, but I can only find Mahogany and Toast in Combo/Oily. And there's even less choice in Combo/Dry - the darkest shade I've found is Toast. Sigh... I'll see if my sister can send me some from the States.

Amber ,i agree with ya.In UK,there's we haven't got as wide choice as you have in US <sob>...my abs fav was Revlon Skinlights in 05 Honey,it has been discountinued
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.This was such lovely product perfect for my combination skin ,especially in summer,(being half italian i have yellow undertones)and not too heavy,gave my skin wonderful luminous look ...Im NC40,and while this is ok for winter I would kill for 1 or 2 bottles of Revlon skinlights.I have looked up on ebay,but honey is pretty elusive!Came across a website in US,who does have these but...you have to buy 192pcs!!! or so ...if anyone sees these for sale
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PM me ?
Thanking you in advance ...x
 

lolli

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

I tried so hard to make this foundation work. I loved the coverage and staying power but I could not get any color or combination of colors to work for me. For reference I have a really yellow undertone and wear C40 in SF power foundation and nc 37 in the stick foundation. It would either dry with a greyish cast or be red. So I decided to try MUFE Face and Body foundation instead. I just got it yesterday so I don't know if it has the staying power of CS yet.
 

xxsgtigressxx

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Re: Revlon Color Stay Foundation

as I think i already stated, I looooooove this stuff so much but beware! It stained my MAC 187 brush's white fibers. Makes me ANGRY!!!
 
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