Thursday, October 17, 2013

Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup

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Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup

This product isn't new; but I had never noticed it until recently. When I noticed it I read the display card next to it which read "Instant hydration with coconut water. Luminous look that lasts all day. Shine free formula made with water, not oil." I was intrigued. I really enjoy the foundations from the Revlon Colorstay line so I expected this product to perform equally well. It comes 2 formulas, Mineral Makeup and Mineral Finishing Powder. The Mineral Makeup comes in 8 shades, while the Mineral Finishing Powder comes in 4. I chose the Mineral Makeup over the Mineral Finishing Powder in order to receive a little more coverage to wear with BB creams.

Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup

The packaging is a screw off top with a small brush included in the top. If it was all I had I would use it but I definitely prefer my ELF Powder brush. There is a sifter that sits a little deeper down so there is plenty of room to dip a brush in. The screw mechanism works well and powder doesn't seem to fly everywhere when you open it. 

Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup

The back of the package says "Instant hydration with a flawless luminous finish. All day wear."  Now I will tell you that the interesting thing is that it provides a cooling sensation when you put it on. Actually I should say a cool water sensation which is bizarre. The first time I put it on I had to run over to my husband and put some on his hand just so that I could ensure I wasn't crazy. If that were the only thing I was reviewing this product would easily get an A. It's an awesome effect. 

Left hand with Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup, Right without
It does provide some coverage but certainly not enough to even be labeled as light . So as a 'Mineral Makeup' this powder is certainly failing. You can clearly see my splotchiness even with a heavy application with this powder. I bought this one over the finishing powder looking for extra coverage. I certainly didn't find any here.

Luminous look of the Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup
It's hard to photograph but this Mineral Makeup has a definite shimmer as well as microfine glitter. As someone with dry skin I can appreciate the luminous quality of the powder but glitter? Why?!?! Revlon, Why?!?! No one over the age of 12 wants glitter in their powder. I really wanted to love this product because I love the Colorstay foundations; but sadly I don't.


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