Review: Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation

Every woman wants a flawless face and today I am going to write about one of my favorite make up products that makes it so easy to achieve that – Maybelline’s Pure Stay Powder Foundation with SPF 15 in shade Buff 20. Keep reading!

Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation SPF 15 Buff 20

Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation Buff 20

Description

Pure Stay is formulated with talc so skin feels soft and comfortable. It:

• Leaves skin looking pure and fresh for hours and hours
• Color stays true and lasts all day
• Shields the skin from sun damage with SPF 15 protection
• Hypoallergenic (wont’ cause allergies)
• Won’t clog pores
• Fragrance free
• Dermatologist tested

My Opinion

I have very oily skin and the biggest problem that I always face when using foundation is that within a few hours it starts wearing off due to the oil on my face. I am happy to report that those days are in the past ever since the day I stumbled upon this brilliant powder foundation from Maybelline. I can write sonnets and love poems on it – yes it is that good!!   

The first thing that I love about it is that the shade collection is excellent and very suitable for our skin color. Though it comes in only eight (8) shades and those too are not completely available in Karachi, it still matches our yellow skin tone better than many international brands. The shade Buff 20 suits my skin so well that it is often hard to tell if I am really wearing makeup. 

8 Shades of Maybelline Pure Stay

It is also very easy to apply and blend. It comes with its own sponge applicator but I prefer applying it with a kabuki brush because it gives a better finish. The sponge applicator is not that bad but a) it gets dirty very quickly and has to be constantly rewashed and b) it absorbs more powder than it applies on the skin. So I would recommend that you use a kabuki brush to apply it because that gives a very sheer, natural and airbrushed flawless look. But even if you do prefer using the sponge - which I have to admit comes in real handy when you want to retouch your makeup discreetly at a social gathering - you will still get great coverage because the powder has such a fine and light texture that it glides smoothly on the skin no matter what you use. It also blends easily and gives a semi-matte, soft and velvety smooth look to your face.   

I usually wear this product alone with a little concealer during the day and though it is more suitable for light to medium coverage, I often wear it at night as well either to seal my liquid foundation or sometimes to balance out the color of my regular one when it gets too dark for my skin color. Although this product won’t completely hide dark acne marks, I would still say that it can work for you if you use it as a sealant on top of your regular base. I have found that combining two different products gives a very refined and finished look to your make up.  

I also like the fact that when I am wearing it, my skin does not feel heavy or clogged. It feels light and comfortable as if it can breathe. It is also odor free and to date has never broken me out. If we talk about lasting power, then this product lasts an average of 4-5 hours. I often need to touch up or reapply it after that time period but it never looks heavy, cakey or patchy after reapplication. It also does a great job of controlling the oil on my face. When I use a liquid foundation, I have to use a primer no matter what but with this little gem I sometimes even skip primer and my skin looks fresh and oil-free for a good period of time. 

The only thing I wish was a little different about this product is its packaging. It comes in a silver flat rectangle case with a small mirror inside and though the packaging is workable, it isn’t the most glamorous that I have seen. But the thinness of the case does make it ideal for fitting it into a small clutch or a handbag. The quality of the sponge can also be improved.  

Go for it if you:

1. Have oily skin
2. Are looking for light to medium coverage
3. Want a foundation that lasts for at least 4-5 hours
4. Need a lightweight base for daytime
5. Prefer a product that does not need a lot of blending
6. Want to give your skin a natural yet flawless look
7. Prefer makeup with SPF protection

Don’t go for it if you:

1. Have very dry skin
2. Need heavy coverage to lighten acne marks
3. Find it too expensive for a drugstore brand 

Hit or miss? A super hit!

Priced at Rs. 1500 ($ 15.5), Maybelline Pure Stay Powder Foundation in Buff 20 is my staple make up product. I take it everywhere with me and would repurchase it without a second thought. If you are interested in purchasing it, it’s available at Naheed Super Market, Ebco – The Forum and Agha’s in Karachi, Pakistan.

For those of you living outside Pakistan, you can order it online from Ulta, ebay and Amazon.

My rating for Maybelline Pure Stay in Buff 20 is 5/5.

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