What the Company claims: With patented “won’t rub off” technology, your ColorStay® makeup looks beautifully fresh all day with up to 24 hour wear and stays on your face, not your clothes. Perfect for overall appearance of your skin and even after exercise, ColorStay® Makeup will work for you every hour of the day.
The new and improved ColorStay Liquid makeup has improved not only with a more effective time release technology and higher SPF, but also has a pump dispenser to echo her no nonsense, efficient requirements. No more tipping the bottle upside down, no more wastage. Easy, neat and effective.
People will be asking you what your secret it is to your smooth natural skin that lasts all day, every day. No touch ups required.
FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS
Breakthrough patented SoftFlex™ comfort technology provides a cushioning polymer complex that is so lightweight and comfortable, you will forget you are wearing makeup.
Patented “won’t rub off” technology, does not rub off on clothing
Helps even out skin tone and texture for a smooth, flawless finish.
A light to medium coverage that does not look or feel heavy. Softens the look on pores and minor imperfections.
New time release technology to keep your makeup in place for up to 24 hours
Contains Vitamin E and Bisabolol for healthy skin and calming properties
Available in two exclusive formulas specific for skin type:
Combination/Oily – an oil-free, shine control formula. Won’t clog pores.
Shades: Ivory, Buff, Sand Beige, Nude, Natural Beige, Medium Beige, Fresh Beige, True Beige and Natural Tan
Normal/Dry – a moisture-balanced formula.
Shades: Ivory, Buff, Sand Beige, Nude, Natural Beige, Medium Beige, Fresh Beige, True Beige and Natural Tan
MRP: Rs.875/- for 30ml It comes in a pump dispensor packaging now..so no fuss with the bottle. It has a black pump and is easy to use..only the quantity that comes out is a little too much.
Fresh Beige is slightly lighter for me..Natural Beige or Medium Beige would have worked better..and also I have a combination skin..and I am trying out the one meant for Normal/Dry skin 😀 The coverage is pretty good..its medium to high as you build up. I really liked the staying power..it stayed whole day..and very minimal powder touch up required. And also its transfer proof..does not transfer on tissues or on anyone’s clothes :p
The Normal/Dry skin one also needs a moisturiser beneath for winters..but in summers, this will work well..Combination/Oily formula might give a matte finish and coverage. Here is my pic with only the foundation..no concealer or powder..
It photographs well..but if your flash is too bright, then you need to balance it with a powder having yellow tones..as it does have SPF 20. For the price tag and qty and being high coverage..its one of the best foundations in the market right now.
Pros: 1. Comes in 9 shades..only drugstore foundation that has 9 shades in India. 2. Comes in 2 formulas..for dry and oily skin. 3. Convenient easy pump packaging. 4. Easily available at all counters. 5. Does not transfer. 6. Provides high coverage. 7. Stays put all day long with hardly any coverage required. 8. Economical for the quantity and coverage and the benefits. 9. Has SPF 20. Cons: 1. Has silicones..but did not break me out. Overall, I would say..this foundation is the first one in India that women can choose according to their skin type and perfect shade match (with 9 shades available). And its long staying and gives good coverage too and it feels super light. Highly recommended ! Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money : 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes ! Have you tried the new reformulated Revlon Colorstay Makeup ?
The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation Review
What the Company claims: Created from a unique blend of 100% ultra-fine, ultra-pure mineral pigments and 100% Community Fair Trade Italian cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, this foundation blends on like a cream and miraculously transforms to a light-weight matte finish to give a medium to full coverage.
This cream-to-powder mineral foundation contains pure minerals and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for an immaculate, matte finish. It has an ultra-blendable formula and contains a custom brush for flawless application.
Medium to full coverage Smooth, matte finish Integrated cruelty-free brush Contains SPF 15 Fragrance & Paraben-free
Its a cream based foundation..perfect for the winters..and since it has kaolin clay..it can stay well in summers too and for those with oily skin too. It comes with a small stiff compact brush in the lower compartment and a small mirror on top..the packaging is quite handy and nice..you can comfortably carry it and get that perfect coverage any where..
The Liquid Foundation is oil based..so more suitable for dry skin..but this would suit all skin types…even if one has oily skin and this is cream based..the kaolin clay absorbs the oil and keeps skin matte.
It comes in 8 shades here..you get some 12 shades in US..I have 208 Golden Vanilla which matches me perfectly..here is the swatch of 208..
Before blending
After blending
Pros:
1. Super easy to use and blend. Just a few strokes with the brush and since the brush is soft yet stiff it reaches even the under eyes and corners properly. 2. Paraben and fragrance free. 3. Made from extra virgin olive oil and mineral pigments. 4. It gives medium to high coverage depending on how you build up..but even if used once..gives decent enough coverage. 5. Even though it contains kaolin clay..I do not find it drying..in fact the creaminess is fine. 6. This would suit all skin types. 7. Has SPF 15. 8. You do not realise you are wearing a foundation and it stays put the whole day ! 9. It does not transfer on clothes or tissues. 10. Perfect packaging..can be used anywhere.
Cons:
1. I do not have any cons for it ! Only thing is one would not know how long would it last..like you can see the quantity but you would not exactly know.
Overall I super like it and recommend it to everyone ! One fabulous product..
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes…for sure !
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
About Queen Cosmetics: Queen has 80 years’ experience of providing pure, proven skin care and make-up for sensitive skin.
In fact, Queen originated the concept of hypo-allergenic – non-allergic – cosmetics in 1927. The formulae were specially devised for clients with sensitive skin by a team of dermatologists and were first manufactured and sold at a pharmacy in Queen Square, London. Today, the products are manufactured by hand at our premises in East Sussex according to the original formulations.Our formulations are as pure and gentle as possible and use as few ingredients as possible per product to reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction. We manufacture in small batches, ensuring quality and freshness, and meaning we do not need to pack our products full of unnecessary ingredients, additives and preservatives. Our products are free of fragrance, perfume or essential oils. Queen products have never been tested on animals. More here
What the Company claims: Creamy and smooth, Tinted Foundation Cream provides a touch of colour and a perfect base for powder or blusher. This coloured sensitive skin cream is part of our make-up range for sensitive skin. For greater coverage, use in conjunction with our Translucent Face Powder, or follow with one of our soft powder blushers.
Choose from the following (listed in order of palest to darkest): Warm Peach, Honey Beige, Misty Beige, Warm Amber
Dot over your face and smooth in gently, taking care to blend well around the jawline and hairline.
It comes in a pump kind of bottle..but it does not pump out easily from it…the shade is a little darker than my skin tone and its the second palest…so only four shades to select from is a problem..this is more of a tinted moisturiser than a foundation…its very creamy and blends well..but it would give a light to medium coverage..
Pros:
1. Works well as a tinted moisturiser. 2. Perfect for dry skin as its very creamy and hydrating. 3. All products made suitable to sensitive skin. 4. Shipping is decent enough.. 4.5£ 5. Works for everyday wear and comes off easily even with a normal cleanser.
Cons:
1. Only 4 shades to choose from. 2. Has parabens and cetearyl alcohol. 3. Only available online. 4. May be thick for oily skin..esp in humid climate…would not stay long. 5. Not meant for people who need heavy coverage. 6. I think it should be priced a little less.
Overall its kind of ok..does not work great as a foundation but ok as a tinted moisturiser..I like its ease of use as a daily wear…you can use it easily and remove it easily.
Rating:
Quality: 3/5 Value for money: 3/5 Availability: 2.5/5
Overall Rating: 2.75/5
Would I buy it again: Umm..maybe not..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
