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catherinee123 on 7/5/2010 4:43:00 AM more reviews by catherinee123

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This foundation broke me out and it has a very thick consistency which makes it hard to apply. I found I had to mix it with a bit of my moisturiser to make it easier to apply. I like the idea of being able to achieve different shades from the same bottle but I found when you use the number 5 shade you end up only getting half the bottle's worth.

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sophiaayu on 6/22/2010 12:37:00 AM more reviews by sophiaayu

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love this product! I used #5 medium and it works great for my skin tone. I get lighter or darker depending on the seasons. During the winter/fall I'm lighter and spring/summer I'm darker. i used 2 or 3 for fall/winter and 4 or 5 for spring/summer. And i works great! It gives a light and medium coverage, which is perfect for me cause sometimes I use concealer, but sometime I like my imperfections to show through. I use my MAC 187 or MAC 188 and stipple all over my face and then blend it. This product does not dry quickly like the Revlon Superstay or Photo Ready, so you can take your time to blend. Plus it blends very nice and smooth! i love how it can be change to match your skin tone throughout the seasons! I would buy this again! it is very uncommon to buy foundations again just because i like to try new things, but this would be my cheap HG foundation product! And that to me saids a lot.

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alana18 on 6/9/2010 8:44:00 PM more reviews by alana18

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

To start off when i first saw this i thought it was so cool looking, then i decided to try it and im wondering why i thought something that had a dial to find your shade would actually work. I hated it, completly awful

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*TOP REVIEWER* xBl0cPartyx on 5/12/2010 2:53:00 PM more reviews by xBl0cPartyx

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I felt that it was impossible to find my true shade without wasting a lot of foundation - each time I twisted the lid, I had to pump the foundation out for a few times to get the new shade I'd selected. Even when I thought I'd found it, I was wrong. Gah. I didn't like this.

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Encie on 4/7/2010 10:30:00 PM more reviews by Encie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

I love this product so much! I actually just bought my second bottle today. My first one lasted for so long and it was so perfect, I had to get it as soon as possible.
One thing I noticed for the reviews of this product is that most of the negative reviews come from those with fair skin. I don't know if that's just a coincidence or because the product doesn't work for lighter colors but it was just an observation to take into consideration if you're unsure of whether to buy it.
Anyways, back to the review! I really like the texture of this. It's pretty creamy and it leaves a nice, dewy look. I have oily skin, but after my MUFE HD primer, it stays on all day. My shade is #5 in the Medium color but when I ran out of that, i used the lighter colors mixed in with a bit of darker foundation from CG and it was totally fine. I really don't think it's a waste of product since this lasted me for sooo long. Definitely more than a year. The color is great for me and I have absolutely no complains about this product whatsoever.

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geraldinelorente on 3/31/2010 8:29:00 AM more reviews by geraldinelorente

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

This foundation really does make my skin look smoother and somewhat "hides" my pimples (but not totally, maybe about 50%). For the price, I believe that this product is a must have. It lasts long, and it is very easy to use. But I do not like the idea of the "adjusting the dial" to get the shade that you want. Actually, even after adjusting, the shade is not really the exact match for my skin tone. I thought that I already run out of the product but when I changed the dial, there was still some on the bottle, but it is pretty much useless since it is not "my shade" anymore. Thus, a waste. I'll prefer this if the shades are individually sold.

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Sapwell on 3/25/2010 7:15:00 PM more reviews by Sapwell

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I wasted half the product trying to find my 'perfect match' HA! I can't believe I bought this! Even if it did work, I would feel bad throwing it away when I had used up all my color, because wouldn't there always be some left in the bottle? Back to Walmart it goes.

Oh, and I think the foundation itself is crap to.

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*TOP REVIEWER* noname101 on 3/23/2010 2:48:00 AM more reviews by noname101

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

hell no would I buy this again.

This is a despicable product and a total waste of money.

Looks like orange plastic on the skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ju1i4nn3 on 3/15/2010 3:22:00 PM more reviews by ju1i4nn3

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This product has some definite pros & cons in my book. So far, this is the best drugstore foundation that I've found - but I still like my Clinique Superfit much better. That being said, this is a good product for the price. I also really like that you get to choose the shade of your foundation. This is a great product for transitioning between seasons - and the different skin tones that go with them. The only problem that I have with it is that it doesn't have very great lasting power. I usually feel like it needs to be reapplied in the middle of the day (even though I don't) and it's usually all gone by the time I get around to taking my makeup off at night. Despite that, it does give really great coverage and I'll probably always repurchase this when I'm looking for a foundation, but am on a budget.

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PinkKandi on 3/15/2010 2:22:00 PM more reviews by PinkKandi

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love the texture of this product. It really reminds me of a couple of L'Oreal and Almay produtcs I used to purchase that were discontinued. My only issue is one that a couple of other people had- I really only use one or two shades and it feels like it runs out really fast. I don't think they needed to make so many different shades, but this is still my favorite "inexpensive" foundation.

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Mariannie on 3/8/2010 7:40:00 PM more reviews by Mariannie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I have olive toned skin, and coming from Canada, of course my skin color fluctuates shades like crazy. After 15 minutes outside I'm usually already a lot darker. I bought the medium/tanned shade(s), and started out with shade number two. I found it to be a little lighter than my neck so I moved up a notch. I found that it came on a lot thicker than I expected it to be, so with a little moisturizer, I mixed the foundation with it, and it became a lot less thick. With a yellow/golden based undertone, there wasn't a noticeable difference with the shade of my neck compares to my face.
The face is the most difficult area of the body to tan, so I bought a facial spray-on tanning product and apply it once a week. Without compromise, I can switch the dial up to a darker shade and ta-da! It saves me a ton of money from buying multiple shades, and during the summer, I will probably need to buy the dark shade(s) version of this product because I will definitely surpass this specific shade that I'm using right now. All in all, for the price, and with a little innovation, this product is a saver in so many ways than one.

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missymaegan on 2/24/2010 7:32:00 PM more reviews by missymaegan

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I loved the concept of this because I'm in the sun a lot during the winter & my skin tone changes. However, I found out quickly that I this product just wasn't the right one for me. It was too difficult to find a shade that matched my skin tone plus straight out of the packaging it had a scent that gave me a headache. The coverage was ok but it was too orange for my coloring while it left the skin dried out. It wore too heavy for my liking. Overall I wouldn't buy this product again in fact I threw it away after only three uses.

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luckystarre on 2/15/2010 11:57:00 AM more reviews by luckystarre

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Ehhh..not impressed at all buy this product. I got this BOGO at Walgreens a while back and thought I'd give it a try. I bought it in Fair/Light. My match is at dial 2 - which makes me feel like I am wasting half of the product because I use much more of the lighter shade than the darker shade. The coverage is okay but it tends to make me shiny at the end of the day. Also, it smells awful. I'll use up this jar, but I won't be repurchasing.

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CMWhite on 2/11/2010 11:37:00 AM more reviews by CMWhite

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

the idea is really good and I was thrilled when I first saw the commercial and trusted the commercial and decided to give it a try. TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT. It was so heavy that I just wanted to rub it off and the shades although look various tones in the bottle when you mix it and put it on your face you always find the same color. and not good for combination skin. I still have it and afraid to use it because how heavy it felt on my face.

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Renny31 on 2/6/2010 1:22:00 PM more reviews by Renny31

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I enjoyed this product for awhile. Living in Florida can be a challenge because your complexion changes so frequently depending on how much time you spend in the sun. The foundation color changes are extremely subtle but that really worked for me. The only problem is that I am prone to breakouts when I'm stressed and let's face it, I'm stressed a lot as a designer & graduate student so I had to make sure that I used a good concealer first. The coverage was so, so, but let's just say that I went through a lot of concealer... It has a nice texture, it isn't thick or heavy and it's convenient when you have a tan and are losing it (aka you don't have to go out and buy a new foundation for every color change) but like I said, I wanted something that had better coverage and gave a more natural look.

I have a little oily skin that is acne prone like I mentioned before. This make-up didn't cause breakouts or anything but it didn't really give you that natural look (other than matching your color). I sweat alot because I design visual displays, do floorsets, climb up and down ladders constantly, and work with lighting so if your not careful, your face tends to melt off easily, even with a finishing powder. So for everyday walking around it's fine but if you have to do any amount of work, it's going to sweat off very fast...

Other than evening out skin tone, that's all I can say it did. It doesn't leave a matte finish or give you a radiant glow except when you start sweating... For spring 2010 and summer 2010, make-up trends are showing a natural look so I figured it's time to trade up and try something that will stay on my face but give me that fresh look.. I'm trying maybelline's superstay 24hr makeup and I'll update later on how I feel about that.

Final word: if you have dry, normal, or combination skin and would like medium coverage that is light and live in an area where your complexion changes frequently because of sun exposure, then give it a try and you may find that you actually like the product. Everyone is different. O yeah, if you where it to work and your job demands a little physical activity that may cause you to perspire, then I would try something else because this will not stay on.. But for everyday regular use.. you're golden..!

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RiceBallBunny on 1/17/2010 9:38:00 AM more reviews by RiceBallBunny

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

well I got this just like everyone else thinking that the custom creation would be a great solution to finding the right color.
I bought 030.
I fortunately found the right match at the 3rd shade which is right in the middle. I hope it dispenses the same amount of liquid from both shades (though I highly doubt it)
So far I LOVE the coverage. You can build on it if you need more coverage in one spot. (which is good for me I have a few scares on my face =( ) As always after putting on your foundation you need to set it with powder and it last practically all day for me.
As long as I clean my face properly I wont have any acne problems with it.
The smell was not bad, it smelled a bit pleasant. I still love my colorstay foundation better though.
Most people see it as a problem because the argument is one shade will go out before the other does. Well my solution is take one of your foundations that is light/dark close to the color in the bottle and mix it with the remaining foundation. (try using the same brand if you can) Sounds like a pain but I know in all of our MU drawers we have a foundation that is a bit light or a bit dark. Work with what you have! Think outside of the box. =D GL to all. =^.^=

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luvmejoice on 1/15/2010 3:42:00 PM more reviews by luvmejoice

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Ugh! Why did I give in to the gimmick? This foundation is only useful if more than one person uses it, like you and your sister or mother, if you have similar skintones. Otherwise, unless you use the 3rd shade, you will be left with a lot of unused product that's either way too light or way too dark.
And I'm actually finding that even with the mixing of 2 foundations, I still don't have a perfect match! 2 is too light and makes me look sick, 3 is too dark and makes me look a bit yellowish. So I guess I'd be a 2.5, which is stupid!
But I figured I paid a lot of money on this (20$ damn it!) so I said to myself, it's more obvious if you're too yellow and I used the 2nd shade and now I have 2/3 of dark foundation! That won't match me even if I cook myself at the tanning salon!
The coverage is medium and it looks rather natural. The staying power is a little meh and I even see a bit of shine, something that hardly ever happens because I have normal/combo skin, an oily T zone which also has dry patches. Kinda weird, it's because I don't drink enough water and my skin is dehydrated.
I would not recommend this to anyone as there are cheaper, better foundations out there! I'm giving it a 5 price rating, this is overpriced for it's less than mediocre quality!

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iAwesome on 1/15/2010 3:18:00 PM more reviews by iAwesome

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this foundation in deep. The color isn't very deep at all. I'm a 4 and (5 is the darkest) and I'm not even that dark. There are a lot of people much darker than me. In Revlon colorstay foundation I'm a mix of cappuchino and caramel if you want a reference.

So far I've only had it on for maybe 3 hours. The color is perfect for me! I had reddish undertones and normally foundations with red undertones end up looking exceptionally pink on me. This one doesn't. I would say the undertones are more neutral.

It went on smooth and gave decent coverage. I would say medium. I'm not sure if you could build it or not. I found that I didn't need much for my face and I love that it has a pump unlike colorstay foundation. The one qualm I have with the pump is how many times you have to pump it to find your color. I ended up ith a massive blob of makeup before I finally got it right.

IT didn't transfer much. I blotted it with tissue and very little foundation came off my face.

The down side is; I don't think it'll last long at all. I have oily skin; really oily skin. I put an ample amount of powder on after first applying it even though it has a matte finish. I had to go back an hour later and put more powder on and then an hour later I blotted with tissue. I wasn't getting extremely oily but there was more of a shiny look and less of a dewy look. Since it's my first day I'm not sure how my face will do as far as breakouts. I'll come back and edit this later to let you know how well it held up.

EDIT:
I did end up breaking out from this makeup after my first day using it. Which is good and bad. Good because I found out quickly bad because I really liked the makeup. Another pro is that it was hiding my breakout as it was breaking me out (Lol) I couldn't tell until after I took off the foundation because it smoothed my skin and reduced redness. I didn't break out terribly, I got a few small pimples nothing extreme. I wore it for about 9 or 10 hours and it stayed surprisingly.

I will say that when I went to blot my oil with tissue, more makeup came off the longer I wore it. Not sure why but that's what happened. It photographs great, my skin looked photshopped.

I will continue to use it even though it broke me out; I'll just use it for short outtings like to the movies or out to dinner or something.

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JamieKiddo on 1/2/2010 6:26:00 PM more reviews by JamieKiddo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

The thing that attracted me to this foundation was the gimmic of it but i wasn't convinced so i didnt buy it although i recieved it as a gift at christmas, i have to say i was slightly dissapointed with it as i found all the colours to be practically the same shade and the coverage wasn't any good either although i do think this is good for using as a tinted moisterizer and if you set with some face powder it does last a while.

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kikibaby on 12/28/2009 4:40:00 AM more reviews by kikibaby

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I Love the concept of customizing the color to match up with your skin tone. yet I think i brought the wrong color cos regardless of how I shift the color dial It didn't match with my skin tone. It only had two containers of colors to mix from, so whether to have more of either color. I felt it was a waste of money because there will always be one color used up more than the other and then you would eventually need to buy a new one with the old one not used to its potential. If you know what I mean.

Also the formula wasn't that great either. The only thing which attracted me to this product was the custom creation part and that didn't please me at all. The foundation made my skin very oily and I have normal skin, during the summer it was worst. I felt like with the amount I used I would have gotten a better finish with Colorstay than with this custom creation. Not only did I used more. IT gave me Less coverage than Colorstay. It left the skin more oily and harder to manage.

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