Revlon : Colorstay

Even when I had really bad acne and I was using this, I don't think it made my acne worse.. Its surprisingly good for acne prone skin :)

First of ladies, you HAVE to pick the correct shade for you or as close to the shade you think you are or it will go on and dry patchy and you'll look like you have just smeared mud on parts of your face. You MUST use a primer or moisturiser Secondly - you MUST apply with a wet brush or sponge and for your first layer dont use so much of the product and focus on one part of your face at a time as soon as you apply the product to your cheek...sponge once applied as its fast drying and buff with brush if need be. After applying ur first layer then Stipple on another and this gives the awesome coverage, again use a small amount To remove - first of use a wipe (I use simple wipes) to take of the top layer then use a deep cleanser to get into the pores and removed the product OR You can use a wipe again to take off top layer then a make up remover (I use La Roche Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser with cotton wool, takes ALOT TO get it all off) this will lift the product from your pores without harsh rubbing. Personally I only wear this make up on a night out or special occassaion, just because its a pain to remove and its full coverage which can feel heavy throughout the day. Even though it still breaks me out slightly I still use this on nights out as I havent found anything with as good coverage and long wearing, other than MAC which breaks me out as well and its just as good a product so may as well settle for the cheaper option It sounds a hassle but its so easy to apply if you know how :-) and you can be safe in the knowledge that your acne wont show through

This isn't a miracle worker, you can still get oily but if you use a good powder (I like clinique) it can last shine free a long time. I actually like this better than my Makeup Forever HD foundation and that was $40. As far as getting it off I typically just water a washcloth and get most of it off and then use my cleanser to get the little bit still on my face. You could also use an astringent to make sure its off, it just takes time to find a way that works best for you.

This was one of those foundations that really gives you coverage! People who want coverage NEED to remember that it will be harder to take off. I use some jojoba oil first, and then tea trea oil. Works wonderfully! If you don't remove all of it, it can cause breakouts. In the end, its all about trial and error.

This is my first foundation and I really do like it but it doesnt give me full coverage!! And I really need full coverage because I have lots of acne marks. It also doesn't last all day even though on the bottle it says it lasts for 16 hours. I apply it with my fingers so maybe its because of that Im not getting too much coverage. Overall it is a good foundation and I'll still be a loyal user of it

I like this foundation. It has good coverage, although it can be very thick. It doesn't dry my face out. The only thing I don't like is that my color was a bit too dark and I wish there was a way to sample the colors before buying them.

I've tried many many foundations because I want to cover the acne and acne marks and I have to say this is the best one hands down (at least compared to the ones you find at the drugstore). It gives a medium coverage but is buildable, and ends up with a matte look (as if you put powder on top). Though i must say is hard to find a right shade because when you look at the bottle most of the colors are really similar. It doesn't wear off as easily but it doesn't control shine either (at least not for me) so blotting papers work good for this problem. This has never broke me out unlike maybelline but one important thing is that since this is a heavy makeup make sure you completely remove it, i usually wash with my cleanser and then i use a astrigent or toner to take it all off.

i have a lot of acne scars on my cheeks so i would require heavy coverage for them and colorstay provided good coverage. it did make my scars look purpley at first so i had to go over my scars using my finger, just dapping more foundation on the scars, concentrating on just those spots and my scars were covered i also have very oily skin and i never blot or powder my face. i found that this foundation is pretty good at keeping me shine free except on like 32 degree days of course. i have sensitive acne prone skin as well and this did not make me break out much excepy for one or two pimples on my forehead but its goodd i would recommend this foundation because its pretty good, best drugstore foundation ive tried :)

I gave it 4 out of 5 because it keeps my oily skin at bay and lasts longer than a lot of others i have tried. However it can become cakey and the color (buff) did not match my skin. It was a bit too dark and had a reddish undertone that did not match my neutral toned skin. Also if you have very bad redness from pimples its probably not going to cover them completely unless you apply small layers continuously, which can waste a lot of product. It will cover most post inflammatory hyper pigmentation however. I did get worse acne when using this, but i don't think it is the products fault as i was under a lot of stress. Overall i'd recommend this to someone with oily skin that has acne scars and maybe a few pimples here and there.

I have a lot of red marks, and this foundation covers them wonderfully. I have been using it for 3+ years. Sorry, but if you don't regularly use foundation, or do not have time to blend thoroughly, this foundation will look terrible on you. Luckily, I have perfected my technique because I am a foundation veteran. I have tried three colors: Ivory (too white), Buff, and Nude. I am pale, but not ghost white. Currently, I use Nude, but it does oxidize throughout the day. I reapply powder to correct this, and the color becomes decent again. Yes, it is thick, but that's the consistency you need to cover red marks. However, it being thick, means you'll need a good cleanser to remove all traces of it. Overall, I would recommend this to seasoned foundation users. I would not recommend this to first-timers. If you want to cover red marks, and do it well, like I do, buy this.