Hey everyone! Today I'm coming at you with a review on the new Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Foundation & Concealer. Influenster was very kind to send me the foundation to test out for you and so I purchased the concealer to give you an all encompassing review! Of course all opinions are genuine. Let's jump right in and have a look at the foundation!
Foundation Claims
This foundation claims to provide long wearing, medium to full coverage that is suitable for all skin types. This foundation also contains additional skin care benefits that promote "better looking" skin in 3 weeks. Maybelline has added "Actyl-C", a durable form of vitamin C, which is known for its antioxidant benefits. Maybelline claims this foundation will reduce the appearance of spots, dull skin, and unevenness in 3 weeks.
My Opinion
1. "Long wearing": I tend to have an oily T-zone and normal cheeks and for me this foundation is not long lasting at all. This foundation stays quite tacky or "wet" even when powder is applied on top. This of course caused the foundation to transfer and fade. After 5-6 hours it looked greasy and crackly.
2. "Medium to full coverage": My preferred method of applying this foundation was with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I dotted the foundation on with my fingers, used the brush to stipple all over the skin and then buff it in. I was pleased with how easily it blended on the skin and with the medium coverage I got. It evened out my skin tone, but still allowed my skin to show through. This foundation does build up, but adds to the sticky wet feeling I mentioned above.
3. "Suitable for all skin types": This foundation is most certainly not going to work for everybody's skin. In my experience with this foundation, your skin has to be in nearly perfect condition to wear it. This foundation slips and slides on oily skin AND clings to dry skin.
4. "Better looking skin": After having participated in the #betterskinchallenge for the past 3 weeks I have come to the conclusion that this foundation has not provided any additional skin care benefits. I did not see a reduction in spots or unevenness and it did not brighten my complexion.
Concealer Claims
Very similarly to the foundation, the Superstay Better Skin Concealer also contains the ingredient "Actyl-C" and claims to reduce the appearance of dark circles, spots, and other imperfections in 3 weeks while providing all day flawless coverage.
My Opinion
1. "Long wearing": I was very surprised with how well the concealer lasted on my skin, especially under the eyes. I noticed minimal creasing and fading and it continued to look quite fresh after 8 hours of wear.
2. "Flawless coverage": I applied this concealer straight from the wand to the under eye area and on any blemishes I had. I then used a precise foundation brush to blend the concealer in which took no time at all. I loved how creamy and blendable it was and how well it covered my dark circles and red spots. It had a very fresh appearance that I really enjoyed.
3. "Better looking skin": Again as with the foundation I didn't see a reduction in the appearance of any dark circles or spots throughout the 3 weeks of daily use.
Final Thoughts
After thoroughly testing out both the foundation and concealer for 3 weeks I can say that I would not recommend this foundation to anybody. It's not very realistic to purchase a foundation that requires you to have skin that's in good condition to start with. The idea of having skin care benefits is an idea that sounds great in theory but really fell short in this product.
The concealer is the product out of this duo that I will for sure continue to use. I was very pleased with how it looked under my eyes which can tend to look dry and cakey. It gave my eyes a fresh, brightened and youthful appearance which I was very happy about. Overall, I can say that I would recommend the concealer if you can find a suitable shade!
Thanks for reading!
