Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Foundation Review

I was really excited to receive the Maybelline Superstay 24hr Full Coverage Foundation in the colour I chose, Light Beige, as I have been on the hunt for a new foundation.

I like the packaging, simple but practical, a glass bottle and matte white lid. I love the pump as it makes dispensing the product so much easier. It pumps out a generous amount of product, has a nice consistency and a pleasant, foundation type scent.

The Light Beige was too light for me, it would probably be ok in the winter but gave me a ghost-like look. My first application was not long after my skincare routine and I found it difficult to apply using the flat end of my beauty blender and stippling it into my skin. I then tried a foundation brush which was worse. I found using my fingers tips to most effective in getting even coverage. At a distance I did have a flawless, if not pale, look but up close the foundation seemed to sit on top of my skin and shifted, giving me a cakey almost scaley look.

I tried again the following day, this time leaving 30 minutes between skincare and application. I also used a primer which certainly helped with a smoother application and the rounded edge of my beauty blender. I applied the second layer to get a full coverage look. In a short time, the product had creased and was pooling into streaks on my skin. Again, I had a scaly look.

I didn't get 24hr full coverage on either day. If anything I felt it highlighted my flaws of enlarged pores, fine lines, and oily t-zone which was due to the product rather than the wrong shade. On the night of the first application, there was very little product left to cleanse off. I had more product left at the end of the second day but had built it up and used a primer.

While the Maybelline Superstay 24hr Full Coverage Foundation was not for me it quite possibly would work well for someone with younger and more flawless looking skin.

This foundation was super easy to apply a little goes a long way coverage was perfect evens out my skin tone so well without it looking like I'm wearing a whole bottle I like the pump top not messy stayed on all day so it's a great long wearing foundation I have combination skin and it made it look smooth all over I was very impressed with this foundation and I think it's well worth the money for sure I think it would suits all skin types from young to old to dry to oily and combination I loved it and would recommend everyone to give it a go at least once

The packaging is simple yet effective, - glass bottle with a white cover and pump. The bottle is clear so you can see what colour you are getting and it makes it easier to see when you are running out. The pump on the bottle dispenses just enough product so there's no wastage. The put on and pull off lid prevents any accidental spillages and keeps the product free from bacteria. A plus for me is that the formula is relatively fragrance free. I have normal to slightly dry skin that gets semi oily and a bit shiny in the T zone towards the late afternoon and in hot humid weather. I enjoyed using this foundation, it has a smooth semi-fluid texture and felt really lightweight to wear. I found it lasted well all day without feeling oily or greasy. It covered small imperfections like pores, blemishes and uneven skin tone. It's a full coverage foundation and a little will go a long way. I found it to be long-wearing and it stayed fresh and looked natural through heat and humidity. Whilst I didn't have the opportunity to test this foundation for a full 24 hours, I found that my makeup stayed put at least 12hrs without transfer or oxidisation. To apply the foundation I put a little bit on the back of my hand and then used a brush to deposit the product on to my skin blending outwards from the centre. I found the foundation applied well over moisturiser and was buildable when applied with a brush. It took a few minutes to dry down but presented a nice semi matte finish once set. I always apply powder over my tzone to ensure it lasts me the day. At first the colour seemed far too light for for my skin but after a few minutes the colour deepened slightly. I tested the 03 Ivory colour. I should probably have gone for the next shade as I did find it a bit too light for my skin tone. The finish is a natural, semi-matte that is easily buildable to a full coverage. For me using less foundation and blending out with a beauty blender or brush gives a nice medium natural looking coverage. This was a great foundation for my combination skin. In humid weather it was still perfectly in tact. It didn’t grab in dry places on my face, it always stayed even and did a good job of evening out my skin tone. I tend to get a little oily during the day, and I found this foundation was great at not sliding off, wearing away or making me look shiny. It was comfortable to wear. The foundation is best removed with an oil based cleanser, I use Lipidol cleansing oil. Overall, I found the Maybelline Superstay Makeup 24HR to be a really good reasonably priced foundation. It is suitable for anyone who is seeking long lasting coverage in a semi matte finish. Its great as a regular day to day foundation. One negative is that the foundation does not include a sunscreen making it necessary to apply another layer of product.

I was really impressed with this product, you dont need much, Its got good coverage on my older uneven skin and stayed on during a workout session, great product, very happy with it

For someone that has used the same foundation for many more years than I care to admit to, the opportunity to try something new was rather exciting!! Choosing the shade was difficult, and I didn't end up with the perfect colour match, probably a little paler than ideal but in the name of beauty gave it a go! Packaging - for some reason I kept trying to unscrew the lid, rather that lift it off, not sure why, I suspect that's just a thing that I do, rather than the norm. I like any packaging that shows the colour of the product so that if you have 2-3 of the same product you can tell at a glance which one you're picking up. I liked the pump dispenser and found it to disperse the product in a nice amount so no waste-age from over-dispensing. The foundation itself was smooth and creamy and went on nicely with the aid of my makeup sponge. I used a primer underneath, and because of the red cheeks, I also use a green corrector. The foundation went smoothly over the top and gave a surprisingly smooth flawless finish, no sign of any redness underneath. I did like the fact that it felt very light on, and didn't bother me at all during the day. All in all I was happy with the product and the coverage, my only complaint would be that by about 5pm in the afternoon my skin was starting to look and feel quite dry, but this would be a personal thing and shouldn't detract from others trying it out.

Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Foundation has a created a good formula that doesn't feel too thick when applying.

The foundation smell was pretty neutral but it offered great coverage and it was pretty easy to blend (I only used fingers or sponges).

The packaging is simple but clean. I would prefer a lighter tube/container, but that's just me being picky.

I liked the pump as I could control how much foundation came out each time - so I could easily layer or touch up.

I didn't need to touch up at all during the day for my combination skin. I didn't find the foundation stayed on and needed a bit of rubbing/scrubbing for removal - the only real downside.

All in all, a good "super staying" foundation, thanks Maybelline!

Thanks BR for the opportunity to try this product out. The glass bottle fits well in the hand & hooray for a pump dispenser that helps to give you the right amount (less than I would have thought) and so no waste. I wonder whether the white top might get a bit dirty as time passes though? I found it more a medium coverage, but I tend to apply lightly anyway, and it's buildable, so all was good. I used my clean fingers to apply and blended with a brush -this seemed to work well. The consistency is slightly moussey, and dries to a soft matte finish. It seemed to darken slightly after 5 or so minutes, which was good as it looked slightly ghostly to start with. I didn't notice after the first time applying & no one mentioned me looking extra pale, so must have just been warming up. I chose True Ivory and this was a good choice for my pale-ish skin. Basically lasts most of the day, except where I inadvertently rub it off when I'm concentrating - and easy enough to touch up if needed. Not sure about the 24 hour staying power - I wasn't up that long to check it out. It comes off easily enough with a good cleanser. No reaction from my sensitive, dry skin (well moisturised first). All in all - yes I'll possibly purchase after my current bottle is finished. I'd like to see lighter shades in NZ for those of us who are winter fair-ies with freckles and red hair (True Ivory is shade 03 - so hoping!)

I'm not huge on foundations, I'm a total tinted moisturiser addict normally. But I was given the chance to try this product out and it was a revelation! I went back and forth on colours a bit (the joys of skin colour changes from winter to summer), but the one I ended up choosing was a perfect match. I first tried it out by applying with my fingers, I had to work quite quickly but did get good coverage and it was lovely, smooth and matte (as promised). The next day I had used a different moisturiser to start the day and the foundation spread much easier, it lasted fantastically during the day until I washed my face. As a third application I used a sponge (rare for me) but I found that the foundation was easiest to apply and gave the best finish. The product gave good coverage, blending and covered up any imperfections. I really liked the matte finish, especially as I have a tendency towards shiny, sweatiness recently in the heat and humidity - I was impressed that the foundation stood up to it! Overall I really like this product and will purchase it again.

- Packaging is beautiful and sleek in a glass jar and with a pump. - Fantastic coverage. I feel like most people can skip concealer altogether because of such high concentration of pigments. - Slightly on the pricey side - Finish is very matte and during winter, you definitely would need a hydrating primer underneath. If you have extremely oily skin you maybe get away without. In any case anyone should moisturizer well before any foundation. It goes on smoothly with my buffing brush.

Overall I think this foundation is awesome. Highly recommend for anyone who wants full coverage.

I had a bit of foundation anxiety with this one, I always find it a bit difficult to find one that matches my skin tone. I was amazed to find that this one in true ivory blended into my skin flawlessly. It is full coverage thank goodness and actually felt really natural on my skin. I did my usual make up routine which involves primer and a mattifying powder on top and it lasted the whole day and didn't get cakey or shiny. After years of using super expensive foundations I have been converted and found my perfect foundation match that's kind on my bank account.