Review : Revlon ColorStay (Oily/Combination Skin)

I've heard a lot about the Revlon Colourstay from Youtube gurus that I follow. For example :

1. Saaamage's review

2. itsjudytime's review

3. MakeupGeekTV's review 

So I wanted to try this out but Japan only carries 6 shades while in the US they get like 20 shades. Unfortunately I bought a shade that was way too dark for me on the first try, which was the 07 Toast. The lighter shade next to it seemed too pale for my skin which is why I grabbed the 07 instead. Then I had to go out and buy a second bottle, this time getting the 06 Medium Beige. As I expected, 06 was too light. 

It made my skin tone look off. I know that Malay girls sometimes like to buy foundations in a lighter shade to give the effect of having whiter/brighter skin but if you go too far off the scale it just looks hella weird. More so when your neck or arms don't match up to the colour of your face. 

What I ended up doing was mixing the 2 shades to get something that would match my skin perfectly. This was really tricky because 07 really is a strong brown shade so if I mixed in too much I'd look like I'd just come back from the beach or something. I would say that I mix in 3 parts 06 and 1 part 07. I'd mix in more of the 06 during Winter because I get a bit paler then. 

Such a big gap in the colour range. Drives me mad

I should also point out that the Revlon Colorstay comes in 2 types; normal/dry skin and oily/combination. I think this is great because these skin types make such a difference to the type of finish that you'll get.

06(top) and 07(bottom). The colour when I combine the two

As you can  see in the photo above, the consistency is pretty thick and it's not watery or runny.

Even though this foundation is catered for oily/combination skin types, it didn't keep my face matt through out the day. What it did do was stay put from morning till night, so +1 point there. Setting powder is important unless you like the dewy look.

Also, this foundation sets pretty quick so you might want to pick up your speed while blending this on to your skin. I use a M.A.C 190 brush. The brush is dense and the short bristles give me a better control of how I want the foundation to glide on. The brush doesn't leave any streaky lines after application.

I also love the fact that this foundation came with a pump, a really good pump I might add.

The awesome pump(left) & the M.A.C. 190 brush

I would say that since this is a full coverage foundation it is thick and quite heavy so if you know that you prefer foundations that feel lighter then I wouldn't recommend this for you.

Blush and bronzer looks so beautiful on top of this. It really enhances the colours, so use blush/bronzer with a light hand.

Price : ￥2150 (RM70+-)

Review : Concealers (M.A.C. & Bobbi Brown & Maybelline)

See how MAC really blends in with my skin tone. Lurveee it.

1. M.A.C. Mineralize Concealer in Shade NW30
My favourite of the three in this list. It is medium to full coverage. Blends easily. Creases a tiny bit even with setting powder(I use a translucent setting powder for this) but it lasts all day on my oily-combination skin. I usually whip this out when I feel that my under eye is a bit darker than usual. I place 4-5 dots on the under eye area then blend it out with a M.A.C 219 brush; here. It is not a concealer brush but I just like using it. This is great for getting the product really close to the lash line.

Note : I know that Asians are usually NC in M.A.C but when I tried out NC30 on one side and NW30 on the other, NW30 looked a lot more natural on me. So, I suggest getting the makeup people at M.A.C to test out a few shades on you before you proceed with your purchase.

Price : ￥2940 (RM96)

2. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Beige
I mistakenly got this in a shade too light for me so I usually use a setting powder in my actual shade to balance things out or else my under eye would look a bit weird. This creases on me too, about the same degree as the M.A.C one. I like the texture. It is moisturising so I would definitely recommend this for anyone who has dry to normal skin. I take the product using my ring finger and pat it on and around the under eye area then maybe use my 219 brush to soften any awkward edges.

Price : ￥3675 (RM120)

3. Maybelline Mineral Pure Concealer in Natural (Shade 02)
This is light to medium coverage. It did not cover my dark circles very well. Creasing is not that big of a problem but it does not last on my skin. After about half a day I can see it has started to fade off a bit. Maybe this would be better to cover slight blemishes on the skin instead of my panda eyes. My least favourite of the three. I dot the product onto my skin then just tap it until it blends in.

Price : ￥945 (RM31)

Marilah kita membanteras mata panda sehebat mungkin. Hehehe :P

Review : Garnier Light Brightening Eye Roll-On

I've been using this for almost 2 months now. I use it every morning before I apply my essence water and every night before I apply my moisturiser. I have quite visible dark circles maybe due to my weird sleeping habits, dehydration or maybe it's just genetics. Now, let's get down to the review.

What it looks like

The claim : "Garnier Light EyeRoll-on is a massaging roll-on that combines caffeine and the draining effect of a massage to reduce puffiness and dark circles and brighten the eye contour." from the website here

My verdict : I did notice a reduction in puffiness even after a night of binge eating really salty snacks. The metal ball feels nice when it's gliding on your skin; a calming and cooling sensation. However, there was no visible reduction of dark circles and I'm sure my eye contour hasn't brightened up. So, if you want something to help with puffiness or protruding eye bags you could give this product a try but that's about it.

Price : RM24.90
Available at most drugstores and hypermarkets.

ps/ This is my personal experience. Results will of course vary for different people.