The biggest drawback to having oily skin - other than breaking out now and again - is that EVERYTHING seems to slide right off. Most foundations and concealers tend to do one of the following:
1. Wear off in a matter of hours.
2. Turn overly shiny on the face (if they don't control oil)
3. Oxidize after a few hours.
4. Crease in fine lines.
Achieving flawless coverage is a challenge for one such as I. I had given up my goal in finding a full coverage foundation that stays on long enough without producing that infamous shine. But, with renewed hope, I began to search again and I believe I've found a foundation that actually works for (my) oily skin.
This is a review for the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation.
This foundation has been out in drugstores for a while. It comes in a 1 fluid ounce bottle with a pump and a cap. An additional feature is the locking mechanism for the pump. This secures the product within the packaging if you were to take it with you on your travels. Furthermore, it comes with a 4 page booklet on directions and cautionary advice on skin protection. Nifty.
The product claims to deliver 'all-day flawless coverage' with the benefits of a primer, concealer and foundation in one bottle. It also provides the much needed protection of SPF 20. The main website displays about 14 different skin tones - a decent amount with neither being all yellow or all pink.
When dispensed, the product is thick, yet smooth when blended out. The coverage is full to buildable without the added cakey look that comes with layering. The price can be considered a tiny bit more than expected of a drugstore brand. However, with the claims, one would expect that the product itself is well worth the price.
Final conclusion and personal experience
In my opinion, this could be considered the Colorstay of the CoverGirl line. I have tried Revlon Colorstay Foundation many years ago and found that it cakes up, feels heavy and oils up during the course of the day (for me). However, the coverage is unmatched. The CoverGirl Outlast is very similar in coverage, but does not cake up or feel heavy and can last an entire 15 hours (I wore this on the flight home) without looking overly oily.
I purchased this product in Australia for around $16 AUD. My skin still harbors the scars and marks of pimples past. For application, I use my trusty E.L.F flat top studio brush. Initially, I dot the product on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin sparingly and buff it out evenly. If I require extra coverage for stubborn spots, I apply it only to those areas.
It truly does provide the coverage of a concealer and the blendability of a foundation. As I have not used a primer before, I cannot vouch for it. But it does smooth out the texture of my skin and blurs out my pores around my nose. However, the main feature and reason as to why I would recommend this foundation is the lasting power.
I wore this foundation on the flight home - a 15 hour journey with no touch-ups. When I finally had the chance to wash up, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the coverage was still holding up with the minimal amount of shine. Although I didn't feel as fresh as I did at the start of my flight, the foundation reflected otherwise.
The added SPF 20 is a bonus since summer is fast approaching. It is not waterproof or smudge proof. It is, nevertheless, one of the better full coverage drugstore foundations I've tried. A face-saver and worth a try.
-L
1. Wear off in a matter of hours.
2. Turn overly shiny on the face (if they don't control oil)
3. Oxidize after a few hours.
4. Crease in fine lines.
Achieving flawless coverage is a challenge for one such as I. I had given up my goal in finding a full coverage foundation that stays on long enough without producing that infamous shine. But, with renewed hope, I began to search again and I believe I've found a foundation that actually works for (my) oily skin.
This is a review for the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation.
This foundation has been out in drugstores for a while. It comes in a 1 fluid ounce bottle with a pump and a cap. An additional feature is the locking mechanism for the pump. This secures the product within the packaging if you were to take it with you on your travels. Furthermore, it comes with a 4 page booklet on directions and cautionary advice on skin protection. Nifty.
The product claims to deliver 'all-day flawless coverage' with the benefits of a primer, concealer and foundation in one bottle. It also provides the much needed protection of SPF 20. The main website displays about 14 different skin tones - a decent amount with neither being all yellow or all pink.
When dispensed, the product is thick, yet smooth when blended out. The coverage is full to buildable without the added cakey look that comes with layering. The price can be considered a tiny bit more than expected of a drugstore brand. However, with the claims, one would expect that the product itself is well worth the price.
Final conclusion and personal experience
In my opinion, this could be considered the Colorstay of the CoverGirl line. I have tried Revlon Colorstay Foundation many years ago and found that it cakes up, feels heavy and oils up during the course of the day (for me). However, the coverage is unmatched. The CoverGirl Outlast is very similar in coverage, but does not cake up or feel heavy and can last an entire 15 hours (I wore this on the flight home) without looking overly oily.
I purchased this product in Australia for around $16 AUD. My skin still harbors the scars and marks of pimples past. For application, I use my trusty E.L.F flat top studio brush. Initially, I dot the product on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin sparingly and buff it out evenly. If I require extra coverage for stubborn spots, I apply it only to those areas.
It truly does provide the coverage of a concealer and the blendability of a foundation. As I have not used a primer before, I cannot vouch for it. But it does smooth out the texture of my skin and blurs out my pores around my nose. However, the main feature and reason as to why I would recommend this foundation is the lasting power.
I wore this foundation on the flight home - a 15 hour journey with no touch-ups. When I finally had the chance to wash up, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the coverage was still holding up with the minimal amount of shine. Although I didn't feel as fresh as I did at the start of my flight, the foundation reflected otherwise.
The added SPF 20 is a bonus since summer is fast approaching. It is not waterproof or smudge proof. It is, nevertheless, one of the better full coverage drugstore foundations I've tried. A face-saver and worth a try.
-L
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