I wanted to love this new foundation from Clinique. It’s called Stay Matte and lets face it my combination skin (with oily t-zone) could use all the help available staying less oily. Just so you have an idea of how oily my forehead and nose gets most foundations last on my skin a few hours (3-4) before I need to take a powder. The unfortunate thing here is that this foundation has the same staying power as regular foundations in my stash. I was disappointed to find that this formula was no different performance wise than foundations that I’ve purchased that aren’t named or marketed to oily girls like me! That’s not what I was expecting.
I was hoping it would help me stay matte longer but it never happend! I would put this foundation on and three hours later the grease was visible. Not what I was hoping for. In the first one to two hours my skin looks fantastic. So by hour three when the oil poors forth its a surprise. I was so sad to see this happen day after day but by day four I was done with this stuff. I may pull it out when the weather gets cooler but as far as day to day in the Spring/Summer this is a miss for me. The color match was dead on, I got #26 Amber. I love the color match and the first two hours but thats it. Boo hiss!
There are a wide variety of shades available (over 20!) and at $23 this foundation isn’t too darn expensive for 1 oz. I just wish it worked better keeping me looking “normal” for longer. I hate touching up and I want something that I don’t have to mirror check all the time. Some foundations that really work better for me are MUFE Mat Velvet+, Mac Pro Longwear, and Nars Sheer Matte. With those I can go for the better part of the day without touching up.
I would have to say that this foundation was a miss so if you have combo or oily skin get a sample of this first before purchasing.
Rated D
I purchased this foundation too. So far its okay.
I’m glad its working for you!
Such a shame that this was such a miss for oily skins. I do like clinique products, but I have a feeling my combination skin will not work well with this foundation. Thanks for the review. x
I had hoped it would be better for my oily t-zone but no luck!
Have you ever tried using milk of magnesia (unflavoured) on your face for oil control? I have been using it for months and it really works. I live in a tropical climate (Wet & Dry Seasons)and I also have combination skin. My routine, moisturiser, milk of magnesia, foundation.
Yes I use that sometimes most often in July/August when it gets the hottest. It works really well for me too.
A huge second for MOM… normally I can literally wipe a sheet of grease off my forehead and nose after a couple of hours- very nasty, and certainly not attractive. It was so bad my bangs would be sticking together. With MOM and Black Radiance Complexion Perfection primer (about $6 at Walmart) I am grease free all day, and I live in S. Louisiana where is is extremely hot and humid most of the year. I find I do not even need powder anymore!! I even wear it on days I do not wear makeup, just to keep the oil under control. I just wish I had found these two products years ago.
I have read a lot of comments on blogs etc. against MOM, but no one seems to have any definitive reasons why, just a lot of hear-say and speculation. I can tell you I have worn it everyday for over a year and it has had zero negative effects on my skin. In fact the reduction of oil has improved my blackheads and acne by leaps and bounds.
Thanks goodness. I was about the try this foundation but waited for your review. I am oily combo skin too and living n florida, i gotta get something that keeps the oils at bay. I am enjoying the estee lauder invisible foundation a whole lot, thanks to your reccommendation. Its working great and its becoming my HG foundation.
I’m so glad you love the Estée Lauder:)
I agree with Victoria, your recommendation of the Estee Lauder invisible make up was deadon. I have come to rely on your reviews and chopping blocks, particularly since we are the same shade. I also on you recommendation got the Mally everporeless primer and also her face defender.Keep doing what you do, cause you sure know your onions.