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Stay Perfect Foundation, lightweight, hydrates, protects from sun, lasts up to 24 hours
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Stay Perfect Foundation, lightweight, hydrates, protects from sun, lasts up to 24 hours Customer Reviews
Where reviews refer to cosmetic products, results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are independent and do not represent the views of No7.
Great variation on coverage & long lasting!
5I bought this foundation a few months ago and needed to leave a review. Best foundation that I've ever used! I love It, I hope they never change the formula.
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Gives OK coverage, not perfect by any means though
3Tried this thinking it would provide a less dulling finish but the same coverage as the No7 Matte foundation which I've used for a few years, I was pretty disappointed. It's super runny and does oxidise so it leaves me quite orange - I'm working it into my skin for 10+ mins trying to get an even coverage for it to look kinda bad anyway. It emphasises my pores and acne scars so I wouldn't recommend it if you have any kind of texture on your skin. Also definitely needs setting and after 2-3 hours my oily patches come through to the top which isn't ideal. Probably quite good for someone with an even skin texture for a medium to full coverage, but unfortunately it just doesn't work for my problem skin. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect foundation that matches my pale skin tone and covers my acne scars.... ah well!
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No7 Stay Perfect Foundation Calico
4Very honest (and thorough) review! I got colour matched in store, as I struggle to find a foundation light enough for my skin tone. I was matched with the colour Calico. It was perfect and took all the stress out of finding the correct shade. It does oxidise, albeit very slightly, to a darker shade. I would bear that in mind when selecting a colour. I was advised it would dry to a matte finish. It doesn't. It dries to a dewy finish. That's great if you want that, but I wish they made this exact foundation in a matte formulation, because it takes a fair bit of powder to get even a semi matte finish. The coverage is sheer-medium, but I have found it to be buildable. This is great if you want a lighter finish over the summer, or a fuller coverage following a breakout. It's a very wet formulation so it takes a while to dry. This means that you have to be patient to build up the colour, but it builds evenly and blends out really well. I have applied this foundation with my fingers for lighter coverage and with a stippling brush for fuller coverage. Both work well. I have had trouble getting foundations to stick to my nose in the past (presumably because it's oily), without sinking into the pores. This foundation is wonderful in that respect. It covers oily and dry areas exactly the same and the finish is even. I have combination skin and have noticed some foundations cling to dry areas-this one doesn't. It is excellent at blurring out pores, blemishes and redness, without being patchy. My skin is quite sensitive and I've noticed no irritation at all from this foundation. It is not described as being non-comedogenic (non spot-causing) sadly. I have occasional breakouts but I haven't noticed an increase in spots from wearing this foundation, unless I've come in from a night out and slept in it, which I wouldn't recommend! In terms of its staying power, I do not think it lasts as long as it claims. I would say about 5-6 hours for me. I wear it with a primer and pressed powder, and I find it wears off my cheeks and can transfer if you touch your face. By comparison, my contour will still be on but the foundation around it has worn away! Having said that, with a setting spray it lasts all day for me. In photos it looks even and flawless, and I haven't noticed any flashback at all. In natural light, it looks like natural skin but better. This is one of my favourite things about this foundation. It's not cakey at all and it looks like you just have really great skin. I'm always looking for a foundation that makes you look like you're not wearing makeup whilst still being flawless. I find that with powder, this is perfect for that. It has lasted me a really long time with daily wear, although if you generally prefer fuller coverage, you might find that you use more product. Overall, I find it to be a little pricey for a high st brand, but in my opinion it is worth the money. I would repurchase in a heartbeat and recommend it to my friends. A new favourite for me.
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Feels like you have nothing on!
5I used to pay 30 pound for (Make up Forever) foundation, this is 14.50 and I can say this is the best foundation I've used. I'm fair skinned and I find it very hard to find a foundation that doesn't make me look ill or orange. Calico is the shade I chose and I will be sticking to this for as long as I can. I'm done with spending stupid money on products that you expect to be the best, yet when you look in the mirror it's coming off round your mouth/forehead and cheeks. I am so pleased I bought this! Plus saving a bit of money is never a bad thing!
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No7 Stay Perfect in Cool ivory
5The best foundation I've ever brought, the perfect colour match and my ongoing purchase from now on.
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ok
3its very light weight which is good but its not full coverage and cracks very easy and left my skin with dry patches, wouldn't buy this again
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Dissapointed
1I bough this foundation about a month ago in colour warm ivory and it's 3rd lightest shade if I remember correctly. It's nowhere near being an ivory. It does oxidize very quickly and turns you into orange mess... When checking in shop calico and warm ivory did look totally the same so... do not recommend.
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Very smooth and flawless
5Easy to apply, perfect match colours, excellent colur gides. Very impressed
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Best thing I've ever tried!
5I have always opted for buying high end foundations and make up because it was an automatic assumption they would be better for my skin however, it's become far too expensive to keep buying. I popped into my local boots to buy the No7 skincare range for combination skin, which might I add is also fantastic and I have the worst skin in the world. The lady at the counter was beyond helpful and when I asked what the make up was like she offered to match my skin to find my perfect match foundation, I have PCOS which means excessive hair around the facial area meaning I have to shave daily and have dark spots around my upper lip and jaw line which also means I am very self conscious about people up close around my face but the representative was full of conversation which put me at ease. I was matched as cool vanilla and the lady offered to apply the foundation on my whole face, I couldn't believe the finished look, I have never been able to cover my dark spots without using concealer before, the finish was perfect, not cakey, not dewy, just a nice natural glow. For the first time since wearing make up I haven't felt the need to keep checking my face and my make up, I feel comfortable and confident to an extent which I have not felt before. Thank you No7!
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Greasy :(
1I normally use the 'beautifully matte light' by No 7 and it's my favourite foundation ever, but I wanted something for when I didn't want a matte finish and when I wanted it to last a bit longer. This, in theory, should be that product; however I'm disappointed. The consistency is not very thick at all, and the foundation does not provide equal and even coverage without using your hands - which I hate! I used an expensive foundation brush, stippling brush, beauty blender and combinations of all these which normally work wonders, but it just will not be even. And on top of that, it gives me hundreds of horrible yellow spots when I use it! Never had this reaction to a foundation before, don't have sensitive skin.
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Stay Perfect Foundation, lightweight, hydrates, protects from sun, lasts up to 24 hours Customer Reviews
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