Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Foundation Review

This gives full coverage, blends easily, and feels light and never tight. A little pump (I love pump applicators- less messy, more hygienic, keeps product fresher) goes a long way. I got a shade that, truthfully and very unusually, was a little too light for my very pale skin(NC10 usually, 03 True Ivory here). This is pretty unheard of for me as I always, in consultations, get matched to the lightest hue. Never mind, with a touch of bronzer (I use anyway) and blush, I reach room temperature and I don't look like I work at Hot Topic. My aging yet acne-besmirched face saw no streaking nor any blotchiness- none after application anyhow. I have facial hyperhidrosis which means I sweat buckets- not ideal for a make-up lover. I have tried many foundations, and even a fancy toner used on Broadway stars, and Superstay is by far the most resilient formula. With other products, my make-up has melted off, resulting in uneven coverage and many orange-tainted napkins. Not Superstay- it is super for a sweaty betty.

This product was incredible. I got the True Ivory colour which, unlike most foundations, was true to it's label. I think I will save this foundation for the winter season when my skin returns to it's pale state. I have many freckles and this foundation covered every single last one and also covered any redness in my skin! It was easily applied and set easily, it was not at all sticky. Better yet, my bronzer slid over the foundation easily and blended in very well. The only downfall is that my breakthrough shine on my nose still won against this foundation, reducing its "Superstay" effect.

I hadn’t tried a long-lasting foundation before, so I was looking forward to this trial.

I tried applying this with and without primer and they had differing results. I also applied with both a sponge and foundation brush, and the brush was by far the best application so my recommendation with this product is to use a good foundation brush.

I selected the true ivory shade. It was a pretty good colour match for my skin tone, especially going into autumn/winter. I would possibly consider buying the next shade up for summer.

No Primer Application: Applying just over my everyday moisturiser, I had a lot of trouble blending the foundation. It looked patchy, and had stripes of product, and I had to dab over and over to get the coverage and evenness. I felt like I was using a lot of product to get it looking just right, and so I felt I’d caked it a little. The finish looked like it was more of a medium coverage. I had a couple of blemishes that hadn’t covered as well as I’d hoped so I added concealer. It wasn’t a completely matte finish, but I wasn’t shiny either. It lasted well through the day however, and the only visible fade was towards the end of the day around my nose and chin. I still looked like I had my makeup on, rather than my usual face fade

Using a Primer. Again, applied with the brush, but this time it went on so easily and evenly, and had a heavier coverage. I could very quickly apply the product, and blemishes were well covered, and my eye area didn’t need additional concealer as that also had very good coverage. It was a very matte full coverage finish. I was expecting the wrinkles around the eyes particularly to look filled with product and look more prominent, but they didn’t seem more visible than they normally would with other foundations. With the primer, the product lasted exceptionally well through the day – and only very minimal wear around nose and chin again – much less than without primer however.

With this product, by early evening my skin felt quite tight and a little dry, and I felt I had to remove it and moisturise.

This foundation I’m not sure on for every day, mum-on-the-run use, as it is a heavier coverage/look than I normally go for. That said, it’s certainly a fantastic long-lasting foundation like it says, which I love the idea of, as I only apply makeup in the morning and that’s me for the whole day. I would definitely use this foundation for occasions where I wanted more a more made-up, matte makeup look that I needed to last, and it’s definitely got the stay-put factor that they promise.

This has got to be my new go to foundation. Stays on all day with. Perfect coverage and good match to my skin. I put it on before work and still going strong when I get home. Usually with my other foundation I could touch my face and it comes off in my hand. This foundation doesn't do this. Definitely recommend this foundation.

I am just amazed to use Maybelline Superstay 24hr Full Coverage Foundation in Golden shade. It definitely does what it says. The shade is just perfect for my skin tone. It is lightweight and can be used in day time as well or in a regular use. I used it without applying my concealer on pigmented areas and it actually covered all flaws. I intentionally applied it in the morning when it was hot to see how it goes when I will go out and I was surprised to see my make up did not melt, no cracks/flakes, no patches and I still had the natural look after I came back home. This is something I have been looking for and luckily I got it. I was also fearful for having itchy skin to apply it in day time as I normally experience and avoid applying foundation in summers in day time but I did not feel it although I had a little sweat on my face which I pat dry without having a stain on my tissue.

I tried to select my colour very carefully for the trial hoping to get as close to the colour I’m Currently using (and sadly running out of) but I was severely unsuccessful. When I opened the package I thought “oh dear that’s awfully dark..oh well..let’s give it a crack” On the pro side, a little went a LONG way. A half pump resulting in a 5mm drop would have done my entire face in a shade of brown I can only describe as umpa-lumpa burnt orange. A nice light consistency if that what youre looking for. However if you want coverage this is not the product for you. It gives a very transparent layer that I’d have to say gave my skin a peachy smooth feel. As for the superstay aspect..the product quite stubbornly stained my fingers orange so I’m confident it will stay put for quite some time.