Am back at Uni for term 2 and should be
buried in Restoration Comedy but I'm still in that post-Christmas haze where everything seems a gargantuan effort, so I decided to write a blog post as they're much more fun!
My skin has always tended to be a little on the dry side, especially in the extremes of summer and winter, and often I have found that foundations really flag up the dry patches around my nose and between my eyebrows in a very unflattering way. This must be a common problem, but never fear!
Last Winter I was looking for a new foundation to try out and I'd heard good things about Revlon ColorStay from the blogging world. I actually didn't buy this for the purpose of being good for dry skin, but when I saw that it had two formulas (Normal/combination or Normal/Dry) I was super excited as few brands offer this and instead cater only for oily skin!
I really enjoy this foundation and wanted to share my experiences with all of you in hopes that I can help banish yucky flaky patches for some of you guys too!
Revlon ColorStay in Normal/Dry Skin.
It contains SPF 15 which is fab
The texture feels just like moisturiser, really creamy, easy to blend and comfortable to wear.
It's quite thick but doesn't feel cakey at all, it just feels silky and moisturising
It hides dry patches really well due to its moisturising qualities and would work even better with a good moisturiser and primer underneath!
As other bloggers have pointed out, it's not a bad match for Studio Fix. It has the same matte finish but I'd say the coverage is a little less and the colour range obviously isn't as comprehensive.
It costs £12.49 in the UK, so it's not a premium price but not the cheapest around either!
It claims 16 hour wear - I think claims like this always vary depending on the person (how much they apply, if they use primer, the dryness or oiliness of their skin etc) but I haven't noticed it lasting any less or more than my favoured foundations.
My shade in this foundation is 110 Ivory which is akin to MACs NW15. If you're yellowy skinned there is no perfect alternative unless you don't mind going a shade darker for 'Buff'.
I've taken some photos to show you the kind of coverage and finish it offers:
I've applied it to half my face and nothing to the other half to best compare.
Hope this has been helpful, I really do urge anyone with dry skin to try this as I think it's great :)
Until next time..xx
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