Revlon ColorStay Foundation NZ Shade Guide

Revlon ColorStay Foundation has earned its place as a makeup-bag favourite because it combines comfortable, buildable coverage with genuinely long wear. The tricky part is not deciding whether to try it — it is choosing between the Normal/Dry and Combination/Oily formulas, then finding the shade and undertone that suit your skin.

This New Zealand guide makes both decisions easier. We will compare the two Revlon ColorStay formulas, explain cool, neutral and warm undertones, and walk through the Revlon ColorStay shades commonly available in NZ.

Revlon ColorStay Normal/Dry vs Combination/Oily: what is the difference?

Both versions offer breathable, buildable coverage, an oil-free and fragrance-free formula, and wear of up to 24 hours. The main difference is how each formula supports your skin throughout the day.

	Normal/Dry Skin	Combination/Oily Skin
Best suited to	Normal, dry or moisture-depleted skin	Combination or oily skin prone to shine
Finish	Soft and natural	Smooth and matte
Key ingredient story	Hyaluronic Acid for added hydration	Antioxidant Vitamin E and multi-mineral powders
Main benefit	Helps maintain moisture and a comfortable finish	Helps absorb excess oil and control breakthrough shine
SPF	Broad-spectrum SPF 20	Broad-spectrum SPF 15
Wear claim	Up to 24 hours	Up to 24 hours

Choose Normal/Dry if your skin needs more moisture

Revlon ColorStay Longwear Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin is the better starting point if your skin often feels tight, looks dull or develops dry patches beneath foundation. Revlon describes it as a soft, natural-finish formula with Hyaluronic Acid that helps boost skin’s moisture by more than 120%.

It also resists heat, sweat and humidity, so choosing the hydrating version does not mean giving up long wear. Prepare your skin with moisturiser, allow it to settle, then blend one or two pumps from the centre of the face outwards. Add a little more only where you want extra coverage.

Choose Combination/Oily if shine is your main concern

Revlon ColorStay Longwear Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin is designed for skin that becomes shiny through the T-zone or across the face. Its multi-mineral powders help absorb oil, while antioxidant Vitamin E supports the formula’s skin-care benefits.

The result is a smoother, matte finish without needing to begin with a heavy layer. Start with a small amount and build only where needed. If you use powder, concentrate it on the areas that become shiny rather than applying a thick layer everywhere.

What if your skin is somewhere in between?

Skin type is not always fixed. Your face may be oilier in summer, drier in winter or simply behave differently across separate areas. Choose according to the problem you most want your foundation to solve:

• Choose Normal/Dry when comfort and moisture are the priority.
• Choose Combination/Oily when controlling shine and maintaining a matte finish matter most.

Your skin preparation can then handle smaller differences. Use extra moisturiser beneath dry areas, or apply powder only through an oily T-zone.

How to find your Revlon ColorStay Foundation shade

A good foundation match depends on two things: your skin tone, which describes how light or deep your complexion is, and your undertone, the subtle cool, neutral or warm colouring underneath it.

Begin with the skin-tone family that looks closest to you, then use undertone to narrow the choices.

Revlon ColorStay shades by skin tone

• Light: 110 Ivory, 150 Buff, 180 Sand Beige
• Light to medium: 200 Nude, 220 Natural Beige, 240 Medium Beige
• Medium: 250 Fresh Beige, 320 True Beige
• Medium to deep: 330 Natural Tan, 370 Toast, 400 Caramel

Shade availability can vary between formulas and change with local stock, so check the current options shown on the product page before ordering.

Which Revlon ColorStay undertone should you choose?

Cool undertones often have pink, rosy, blue or red tones. In our NZ shade guide, the cool options are: 110 Ivory, 200 Nude, 220 Natural Beige, 250 Fresh Beige, 320 True Beige.

Neutral undertones sit between warm and cool, without a strongly golden or rosy pull. The neutral options are: 150 Buff, 180 Sand Beige, 330 Natural Tan.

Warm undertones often appear golden, yellow or peach. The warm options are: 240 Medium Beige, 370 Toast, 400 Caramel.

If both warm and cool jewellery tend to suit you, or your veins appear to be a mixture of blue and green, you may lean neutral. Treat these checks as useful clues rather than strict rules — the most reliable test is still seeing foundation against your skin in natural daylight.

Five tips for choosing foundation online

• Match against your jawline, not your hand. Your hand can be a noticeably different colour from your face and neck.
• Use indirect natural daylight. Warm bathroom lighting can make a shade look more golden, while cool artificial light can make it look greyer.
• Compare two or three nearby shades. If you already wear one Revlon ColorStay shade, use it as your starting point rather than beginning again from scratch.
• Allow the foundation to settle. Wait several minutes before making your final judgement, as a freshly applied swatch may not show its finished colour immediately.
• Remember that screens differ. A digital shade chart is a guide, not a perfect replacement for seeing the product against your skin.

How to apply Revlon ColorStay Foundation

For an even result, begin with clean, moisturised skin and give your skincare time to absorb. Apply one or two pumps, dotting the foundation across the cheeks, chin, forehead and nose. Blend from the centre of the face outwards using your fingers, a brush or a damp makeup sponge.

Build coverage gradually rather than applying a heavy layer immediately. Add a small amount over redness, pigmentation or blemishes, then set only the areas that need it. This helps the foundation retain a more natural finish while still delivering the coverage you want.

Revlon ColorStay Foundation FAQs

Is Revlon ColorStay Foundation suitable for dry skin?
Choose the Normal/Dry formula. It contains Hyaluronic Acid and is designed to provide a softer, more hydrated-looking natural finish. Good skin preparation is still important, particularly over flaky or very dry areas.

Which Revlon ColorStay Foundation is best for oily skin?
The Combination/Oily formula is designed to absorb excess oil and maintain a smooth matte finish. Its formula includes Vitamin E and multi-mineral powders and provides broad-spectrum SPF 15.

Is Revlon ColorStay Foundation full coverage?
ColorStay offers buildable coverage. Begin with a light, even layer, then repeat over the areas where you want more coverage. Building gradually generally looks smoother than starting with too much product.

How long does Revlon ColorStay Foundation last?
Both current formulas carry an up-to-24-hour wear claim and are designed to resist heat, sweat and humidity. Actual wear will vary with skin preparation, application, activity and environment.

What is the difference between SPF 20 and SPF 15 ColorStay?
The Normal/Dry formula contains broad-spectrum SPF 20, while the Combination/Oily formula contains broad-spectrum SPF 15. Follow your normal daily sun-protection routine rather than relying on foundation alone.

Are the shades identical in both formulas?
Many familiar shade numbers and names appear across both formulas, but shade ranges and availability can differ by formula, country and current stock. Select your formula first, then confirm that your chosen shade is available in that version.

Find your Revlon ColorStay match in New Zealand

The simplest way to choose is to make three decisions in order:

1. Pick Normal/Dry or Combination/Oily according to your skin’s needs.
2. Choose the closest light-to-deep skin-tone family.
3. Use cool, neutral or warm undertone to narrow your shade.

Ready to find your match? Shop Revlon ColorStay Foundation online at Kiss & Makeup NZ, select your formula and use our NZ shade guide to choose your closest match.