Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Foundation Review

i dont wear alot of make up but was excited to try this is a pump and just enough came out not to much there was no smell.and the coverage was great i didnt need alot so this would last alot longer.it felt light to wear the only thing i found as im very fair i picked a colour that made my skin lighter.i would buy this and it stayed on all day till i cleaned my skin

... maybe it's this insanely good new offering from Maybelline.

I'm always sceptical about lofty claims like 'Full Coverage' and 'Superstay!' but you know what? They live up to what they promise, and I'm super impressed.

Shade selection wasn't simple for the trial, as I couldn't swatch (of course!) but I managed to find a shade that's utterly perfect for my skin apart from the day after freshly tanning - I'll probably go up a shade when I repurchase - and I WILL be repurchasing. In the meantime, a little bronzer on top of this brings it up to perfect.

The packaging is standard for a the brand - nothing super unique but an attractively presented square clear glass bottle with a white top, and subtle silver/pink labelling. 30 mls is a decent size for foundation, so I think it's value for money in this size.

The pump has already leaked ever so slightly but the lid fits well and i'm reasonably confident about leaving it in my makeup bag even when travelling. The pump is white plastic as well, and (amazingly) one pump dispenses enough foundation for a full face. Well done on that one Maybelline!

The foundation is mid -consistency; not runny or super thick. It spreads and applies well, but requires buffing to get it to blend fully - no worries as I do this anyway. It has a very faint scent that I barely notice.

The foundation, once applied, wears beautifully. I've tried it over various illuminators, primers and moisturisers, and topped with a couple of diff powders, and it has interacted well with everything I've tried. Longevity is impressive - it survived a festival; hours in the sun in crowds of people and 27 degree heat without a worry.

I haven't had any negative reactions from my skin, it seems to really like this foundation.

Removal was easy with oil cleanser, but tougher with both facial wipes and micellar water. It appears to need to be dissolved a little then the full face cleansing to remove every trace - that's the tradeoff I guess!

I'll definitely be repurchasing this in both this shade and a slightly darker one - i think I've found my new HG foundation.

This Superstay foundation has a medium consistency- not too thick but not watery either, just the right consistency to ensure it is easy to blend into your skin. I have applied it both with my beauty blender and with a brush and I have found they both look very similar so there is not one I prefer over the other. It has a very faint scent but not enough to make a difference on whether or not I'd use it. I love the coverage it gives- it is a full coverage foundation and is very lightweight yet buildable. I have some redness on my cheeks and I have found I needed very little foundation to cover it. This foundation really lives up to it's superstay name as It lasted all day and still looked like it did when I applied it when I got home a good 12 hours later!

The packaging is like any other maybelline foundation however I absolutely love the pump! It is super handy and one pump covers my whole face. I think this product would be very economical as one bottle would last ages especially without having to reapply foundation throughout the day and the price is very good for a foundation of this quality!

I really liked this foundation, after not having tried a matte foundation until this one. I have found this foundation to be great on my normal/ combination skin while using it the past few days. It lasted all day without getting cakey or separating around my nose as some foundations tend to do. I love the fact that it is fade and transfer proof as there was no need to worry about getting makeup on people when hugging, or when changing clothes.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Firstly I would like to thank Beauty Review for trusting me with this product to trial.

I am almost convinced that this is the ONE. I really enjoy using this foundation and I will definately purchase this once I have finished this trial bottle.

$33.99 for 30mls is great value in the world of foundations. This comes in a square clear glass bottle with a very convieniant plastic pump lid in white.

The shade I chose was sand, it was an amazing match considering I only had online swatches to look at.

I firstly used this foundation without a primer to see how it worked. I applied with my finger tiops as I usually do and it went on evenly and smoothly. I really liked the coverage it gave me, I do need a full cover foundation as I have quite an uneven skin tone. I am always concerned about getting a shiny look as the day goes on, however not one bit of a glow was present all day, thats a real plus for me! It is one of those foundations that while you are wearing it you actually dont realise it is on, it is very light weight. I was super happy with the staying power, it really stayed all day, until I cleaned it off that evening. I used my usual make up remover and it came off easily.

The following day I used a primer and had the same satisfying result. No shiny face or make up moving throughout the day.

Overall I am super happy with this foundation and will repurchase it when next I require a new foundation.

I've been on the search for a new foundation for a while now, so I jumped at the chance of trialling this. Luckily when it arrived it was a fairly close match for my 'tan' (aka joined up freckles). This comes in a sturdy glass bottle with a pump. The white plastic lid does cheapen the packaging somewhat which is a shame as this product compares well to other long lasting foundations which are double the price.

I applied this using my fingers as I can never be faffed with foundation brushes or sponges. I needed one and a bit pumps. This isn't as spreadable as some foundations so it's best to focus on part of your face at a time as once this stuff sets, there is no budging it. I have worn this outside all day on Sports Day, in a torrential rain storm and whilst trying on clothes and it didn't shift, transfer, cake or fade. I put it to the ultimate test - my very first Zumba class! Now I know I was sweating like crazy and that I would've have been bright red underneath this but you could not tell. I just had a nice dewy glow. In fact I think I looked like the lady who wears too much makeup to the gym as it still looked like I did when I applied it in the morning.

You will need a good cleanser to get this off. I recommend double cleansing with a hot cloth and an oil balm. I don't think anything less would be effective in getting this off which could led to skin issues. Whilst I still prefer a dewy finish, this is not a flat looking matte like some so I will continue to use it until those freckles fade. I recommend this to anyone who wants to 'set and forget' their foundation and just get in with their day.