Revlon Colorstay Foundation: the end of foundation's disappearing act

Here's the scenario: it's a humid, hot summer day. You go through your beauty routine as usual, meticulously applying foundation and concealer. After spending 30 minutes outside, you go to check up on your makeup only to find that most of it is...gone?!

No? Well, try scenario 2: no matter what you do, you just can't get your foundation to stay on for more than a few hours. By the second half of the day, you always look like you barely put on any makeup (if at all).

(If neither of these apply, this post isn't directed toward you.)

Well, the first thing I have to say is that primer can actually make a difference in the above situations. I'd always thought that it was just a gimmick for more of my money, but I've definitely seen improved wear with certain primers (Smashbox and Laura Mercier, for example).

But that's not the point of this post. You see, in the summer, I usually skip the foundation and stick with tinted moisturizer and concealer. Sometimes, though, that just doesn't cut it. So what do I grab when I need heavier coverage on a humid summer day?

Revlon Colorstay Makeup with Softplex, SPF 6, for Combination/Oily Skin (whew, what a mouthful). This liquid foundation has beyond amazing staying power. I can apply it in the morning (at around 9AM), and by 9PM a little bit of it is gone, but for the most part my skin makeup still looks intact. It's even held up through the humidity of New York summers. The coverage is on the medium-heavy side, which is great for those occasions where you have to look flawless. This is geared toward Combination/Oily skin, and does a pretty good job of mattifying and controlling oil.

Gripes? I don't like how it touts SPF 6, especially since everyone knows you've gotta have at least SPF 15 nowadays (even worse, there's no SPF in the darker shades). Also, it's a little too heavy for everyday use.

But if you just need your makeup to stay on and you can't afford to spend too much $$, this is perfect. There are 20 different shades, which is a lot for a drugstore foundation, so you're bound to find a match.

You can find Revlon Colorstay Makeup at your local drugstore for $12.99 (or less, if there's a sale!)