Revlon ColorStay Pressed Powder 830 Light/ Medium

Revlon Colorstay is a fantastic addition to any beauty routine. This finely milled powder effortlessly mattifies the skin while imparting a subtle glow. Its lightweight formula ensures a smooth application that lasts throughout the day, perfect for setting makeup or touching up on-the-go. The translucent finish suits all skin tones, offering a natural look without cakiness. For those seeking a reliable powder that enhances complexion and controls shine, Revlon Colorstay is highly recommended.

Revlon Face Powder, Color Stay pressed powder. I tried this powder just recently and was pleasantly surprised. I have used different brands before, but I liked the quality of this powder the best. It really stays on the face almost all day long and lays down well on moisturized skin. It’s oil free and doesn't clog pores and doesn't roll off from moisture. Good volume of powder and a very convenient case with a mirror. The case has a separate bottom for the puff. The puff is black in color, which is also good as it doesn't show powder marks that give light colored puffs a dirty look. My color is 830 Light Medium

5 star perfect powder

I have been using this powder for years and I’m very happy with it and will continue to use it . It’s the perfect powder .I just love that it’s long lasting but not heavy . You don’t need a lot to get great coverage and a beautiful natural look . I feel it the powder that makes you feel and look your best .This powder is amazing and is my go to , I wouldNot use anything else as it’s great value , quality and so easy to use .Highly recommend .

A Lifetime of Revlon Pressed Powder

I'm 77 years young and I've been using Revlon pressed powder compact since Iwas 16.I have tried others through the years but always come back to Revlon. I wonder ifthis is some kind of record?I'm often complemented on my skin and youthful appearance. Everyone isalways amazed that all I use is pressed powder on my face.So thank you Revlon!

Great powder but deceptive practices

This powder goes on easy, feels light, does well covering my pores, blemishes, uneven skin tone, and will last most of the day. I also like how many shades there are, since I use one shade in the winter and then a darker one in the summer when I have a tan. In fact I've been using this same product for many years and have always liked it. But what I DON'T like is the ridiculous way they package it now, which is very deceiving and quite cumbersome too. Previously the compact was pretty simple, you opened it up and the mirror was right there, it was attached to the top. Now they put the mirror in a separate compartment, which is located underneath the powder. So you can't apply the make-up and look in the mirror at the same time, jeez does that even make sense? And ... MoreThis powder goes on easy, feels light, does well covering my pores, blemishes, uneven skin tone, and will last most of the day. I also like how many shades there are, since I use one shade in the winter and then a darker one in the summer when I have a tan. In fact I've been using this same product for many years and have always liked it. But what I DON'T like is the ridiculous way they package it now, which is very deceiving and quite cumbersome too. Previously the compact was pretty simple, you opened it up and the mirror was right there, it was attached to the top. Now they put the mirror in a separate compartment, which is located underneath the powder. So you can't apply the make-up and look in the mirror at the same time, jeez does that even make sense? And you have to really fiddle with it to get the mirror open, and one time I even broke a nail doing it. Furthermore, from the looks on the outside you think you're getting a lot of make-up, when in reality the mirror takes up most of the room so you're getting very little powder. As usual we are now paying double the price and receiving less. What bothers me the most though, is that the design of this compact is on purpose and is specifically intended to fool you. It's so deceptive and a trick by Revlon so they can give you less but charge you more.

Love it will buy from now on

There's no other powder like this. I used to buy believe beauty powder and it just disappears, just like it came. It's not worth to buy when you buy this, you're paying less in the long run because this lasts a long time a little goes a long way and I got compliments on my skin. It looks so natural, but very nice coverage. And it matches your skin. I love that they have different shades.

Stunning matte powder !

*** Product bought with my own money ***Application method : dry puff/brush/damp sponge.PROS :- light-as-air,- super silky to the touch,- truly matte (not the slightest hint of glow or shimmer),- does not come off or crease during its wear time (or during the blotting process),- no oxidizing during the day (after the initial darkenig),- fragrance-free and smell-free,- improved shade selection (there is still some work to be done here).- elegant sleek (though bulky) black compact with a clear round window that show the actual powder color.CONS :- doesn't control shine that well (but is as fresh as just applied after paper blotting),- darkens upon initial contact with moisture or oil (but doesn't darken further),- very powdery (be gentle ... More*** Product bought with my own money ***Application method : dry puff/brush/damp sponge.PROS :- light-as-air,- super silky to the touch,- truly matte (not the slightest hint of glow or shimmer),- does not come off or crease during its wear time (or during the blotting process),- no oxidizing during the day (after the initial darkenig),- fragrance-free and smell-free,- improved shade selection (there is still some work to be done here).- elegant sleek (though bulky) black compact with a clear round window that show the actual powder color.CONS :- doesn't control shine that well (but is as fresh as just applied after paper blotting),- darkens upon initial contact with moisture or oil (but doesn't darken further),- very powdery (be gentle while picking it otherwise you'll end up with powder everywhere in the bathroom),- no refill.COMMENTS :First I'd like to comment that I hate when manufacturers change their formula without mentioning it on the packaging, thus letting the consumers think they buy the same product while it’s actually something completely different, it’s totally dishonest. I’d like the manufacturers to remember that they live thanks to consumers money.In the case of this powder, there’s nothing in common between the old and the new formula and I have to admit this is really an improvement (unlike the Colorstay liquid foundations).New "talc-based" formula :Talc, Zinc Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polyethylene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Nylon-12, Kaolin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Phenoxyethanol +/- (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide)The old mica-based formula was not a good product, irritating, shiny, no shine control and required a lot more work than usual to look acceptable. The new/current talc-based formula is absolutely stunning !While the old formula was wax-like in the pan, hard to pick up and needed strong buffing to look great, the new formula is light-as-air and blends like a dream. Beware for this powder has a very soft, very silky but VERY powdery texture. It’s so easy to pick up that I barely dab my brush into the powder to get the amount I need (don’t swirl the brush, you’ll end up in an opaque powder fog).As usual, the shade 820 Light is a good match, ever-so-slightly too dark (good for summer if you don’t want to switch between foundation shades), to my pale skin with yellow undertones (I used to wear Colorstay Liquid for oily skin before its bad reformulation back in 2013). It slightly darkens as soon as it sucks moisture (like most powders), either from sebum or setting spray, but neither darkens further throughout the day nor oxidizes to a orange shade, it really stays true-to-tone all day long. It's unfortunately too dark for winter (and the lighter shade is too pink so I'll give up on this powder during winter).I also use the shade 880 Translucent which is now ever-so-slightly whitening upon application but becomes truly translucent as soon as it’s loaded with moisture (or setting spray). I admit I’d prefer such a sheer shade to be yellow-based (this one has only the faintest beigy-pink undertone).This is a VERY matte powder : no shine, no glow, no shimmer. It’s long lasting, non-drying, non-irritating and has a average oil-control (shine peeks through at regular speed, but blotting papers fix that, the powder does not comes off or crease). It has a sheer-to-light coverage so don’t rely on it to cover blemishes (it’s not a powder foundation) but it does what it’s meant to : setting foundation and toning down shine.I don’t like the compact : on the one hand the round window allows you to see the actual color of the powder upon buying, and the storing compartment for the puff (underneath the powder) allows the mirror to stay clean and the puff not to stay on the powder (which is better sanitary-wise). On the other hand it’s bulkier than usual and it’s exasperating to pick-up powder then raise the compact to reach the mirror then lower it to pick-up more powder then raise it again etc.The velvet puff itself is unusually good quality (it reminds me of the puffs in my asian powders) and its black color allows to see the slightest amount of powder you’ve picked up. I personnally prefer using a brush or my own puff, or a damp sponge to layer more powder on my oily nose (this way the result is less cakey).It’s fragrance-free, smell-free, and free of synthetic sunscreen.I completely agree with another reviewer : a refill would be a great idea (less expensive so more budget-friendly, and less plastic used so more nature-friendly).

Tried and true powder!

I can't remember if I've written a review for this before, but seeing as I'm still using this powder after several years I guess another can't hurt. My high school best friend used this and loved it and that was 18 years ago. I didn't try it back then because I was stuck on powder foundation and continued to use it for many years. I finally tried this powder 5+ years ago and got hooked. It's super smooth and I can reapply it during my day without it getting heavy. (But if you go hard, as with any powder, it will eventually look cakey.) My face makeup for these last several years has been Nars RCC in Vanilla and this powder in Light. Just enough to even things out, cover breakouts/acne marks, and tame my super oily skin. The powder adds a touch of color to help with ... MoreI can't remember if I've written a review for this before, but seeing as I'm still using this powder after several years I guess another can't hurt. My high school best friend used this and loved it and that was 18 years ago. I didn't try it back then because I was stuck on powder foundation and continued to use it for many years. I finally tried this powder 5+ years ago and got hooked. It's super smooth and I can reapply it during my day without it getting heavy. (But if you go hard, as with any powder, it will eventually look cakey.) My face makeup for these last several years has been Nars RCC in Vanilla and this powder in Light. Just enough to even things out, cover breakouts/acne marks, and tame my super oily skin. The powder adds a touch of color to help with evening everything, but I still absolutely see my skin through it. It doesn't break me out, which is a rarity since my skin is VERY particular with anything that goes on it. And it doesn't look "soupy" or like it's floating on my skin if can't use blotting papers for awhile and my oils really come through. I also feel it stays on well and doesn't come off much onto blotting papers. The reason I give this 4/5 stars is the lack of color options. THERE SHOULD BE MORE. Revlon has had the same limited shades in this powder for decades. By now they should have some dark shades! Also, the Light shade does oxidize a touch on me but that's usually after a few hours or so. Ideally I'd be between Fair and Light due to that, but I still stick to Light because the oxidation is so minimal that I know it's really only noticeable to me.