PRODUCT COMPARISON: Revlon Colorstay vs San San Liquid Foundation

If you've been following me ever since I started, maybe you already know that I have a super duper oily skin. As in to the maximum EXTREME level! It is really crazy! It is oily but not so sensitive. 

I tried using different drugstore products that helped me a bit. But I really want to look for a makeup product that will satisfy my needs.

I have tried a few liquid, cream and powder foundations that quite satisfy me. But I still haven't found my HG foundation. 

Here I will show you guys 2 liquid products that I like using as of the moment. These are 2 drugstore products.   They both claim to be very "oily skinned people" friendly. :D 

San San Matte Finish Liquid foundation

                and Revlon Colorstay foundation

San San Matte Finish Liquid Foundation

I got it at HBC for 80 pesos during their sale. 

[ Originally it costs, 132 pesos. ]

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation

I got it from Chedelyn's Cosmetics on FB for Php 550. 

But on Revlon counters it is Php 800+.

REVLON 310 Warm Golden
SAN SAN in No. 03

So, I did a little bit of an "experiment" to see which foundation works better for people with oily skin. :) I took some photos as the day went by. They are both amazing but of course one is better than the other, at some points. 
So, if you want to know which is better... continue reading! ♥

At 1:48 pm, I put on my foundations. The Revlon on the LEFT and the San San on the RIGHT. 

I only used my fingers to apply the foundations on my face. 

I set it with a bit of powder using my Marionnaud Powder Brush. [ EB 3D Compact ]

And then contoured my face and out on a bit of a blush. [ ELF BLUSH AND BRONZER DUO ]

If you guys notice, the RIGHT side of my face is not as matte as the LEFT one. 

For me, the San San doesn't give off super matte finish. After you put it on, it'll leave a bit of dewiness in to your face. It glides on smoothly just like the Revlon one, but it feels a bit sticky. 

Then, after 1 hour I checked my face again and this is how it looks. 

As you can see, the RIGHT side of my face looks a bit shinier than the other one. I can feel the oil seeping through my T-zone and right cheek already. It isn't oily yet though. 

5:42 pm. It has been almost 4 hours already since I applied my foundations. 

And my face definitely looks oily! 

The oil on my LEFT side was starting to build up by that time. You can see the oil seeping through my make up. 

And on the RIGHT side, my face is super oily already. It looks like a frying pan! hehe

BTW, I didn't put any primer. I also didn't use my Oil Eliminator nor my setting spray. 

Then, after another hour. I can already feel that my face looks like a grease ball! So, I checked back and blot my face [ FOR THE FIRST TIME, TODAY ] using my FAVORITE blotting paper. 

BEFORE

AFTER BLOTTING

I wasn't able to take a nice shot of my face before blotting it. Its super duper gross! 

9:44 After more or less 8 hours, and 1 blotting. Here is how my face looks like. 
It wasn't super oily [maybe] because I blotted it. But I hope you guys can see that the RIGHT side looks oilier than the other. 

Based on this experiment, it is obvious that Revlon Colorstay is better than the San San foundation. BUT San San is also a good product considering its price! 

THE PROS and CONS 

For the San San Matte Finish foundation in No. 03 

PROS

--- It is amazing in spite of its CHEAP price!

--- Good Coverage! light- medium

--- The packaging doesn't look cheap. I think it is made out of glass. 

--- It glides on smoothly into the face. [ even though its sticky ] 

--- It contains Vitamins A, C and E. 

--- It is a good foundation for every day use. Especially during summer days. 

--- You can see the ingredients at the back of the bottle.

CONS

- - - It contains PROPYL PARABEN. 

- - - It has this mocha-y scent. It doesn't bother me but it might bother you. 

- - - It claims to have a matte finish but it doesn't have one. 

- - - Its a bit hard to blend. 

- - - After a few hours you can already feel the oil seeping through.

- - - It is a bit sticky even after a few minutes. 

- - - There are only 3 or 4 shades available. 

For the Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation in 301 Warm Golden

PROS

- - - Good Coverage! medium to heavy

- - - It glide smoothly on the face as well. 

- - - It doesn't feel sticky or heavy at all. 

- - - It dries up MATTE. 

- - - It lasts long. It says here 24 hours but I don't know about that. But it will last for a good 8 hours. 

- - - It is a good foundation for people with oily skin. 

- - - I believe they have a good variety of shades. 

CONS

- - - It is a bit expensive. Php 800++ 

- - - It has no pump or anything. That's why you cannot control the product that much. And its a bit messy. 

- - - It also has a smell. But not as strong as the San San one. Its tolerable, for me. 

- - - You can't see the ingredients. 

SO, that's my review/experiment on this 2 liquid foundations. I think the both of them are amazing products. BUT I think I would love to use Revlon more if I want my foundation to last longer, especially for people who have oily skin like me. :) 

It works best when you use a good primer and a setting powder/spray. 

Will I repurchase?

YES. This is actually my 2nd bottle of the San San foundation. And the Colorstay, maybe I will. I am still on a hunt for a good foundation that is HG material. :) 

Will I recommend? 

YES! I recommend them both. Our weather is CRAZY! And these 2 product MIGHT work for you as well. If you're looking for a good but cheap every day foundation, the San San might work for you. But if you're looking for a long lasting foundation that won't make you look like a grease ball, I recommend the Revlon Colorstay. 

I hope you guys enjoyed my mini experiment. hehe 

If you have any requests, questions or suggestions. Feel free to message me. ♥

~CHEL

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