Covergirl Outlast Stay Luminous Review

Stay Luminous comes packaged in an almost identical bottle as the Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 foundation that launched a while back. I remember really wanting to like that one because it had amazing staying power and great coverage but it wasn't a match for my dry skin...it clung to dry patches like nobody's business and gave my already dull complexion a really flat look.
This formula, on the other hand has all the benefits of the Stay Fabulous, but it's actually hydrating!
The formula is so creamy-it doesn't cling to dry patches and feels very comfortable on my skin. It's a medium thickness and feels very smooth during application. I actually use my fingers to apply it rather than a brush or beauty blender because it's so easy to work with. It has medium coverage that can be built up a bit and it covers most of my imperfections, although I still use a concealer under my eyes and around my nose.

Covergirl Outlast Stay Luminous in Creamy Natural

With the word "Luminous" in the name, I was concerned that this would be full of shimmer, but surprisingly, it's not. There is a tiny bit of shimmer, but it's almost undetectable unless you're looking at it in full sunlight. Even then, it's very subtle, so you don't have to worry about the disco-ball effect.  I didn't find that it gave my skin that much of a luminous effect like some other foundations I've tried such as IT Cosmetics CC+ Illumination, for example.  It really just prevented my skin from looking dull and flat and helped the light bounce off of it better.
So really, it's the perfect formula for someone who wants to give their dull skin a little pick-me-up but doesn't want noticeable shimmer.
I was also really impressed with the wear time.  Just like the Outlast Stay Fabulous formula, Stay Luminous lasts all day on me with no fading! I'm not sure how it will fare on more oily skin types though, because I do find it to be more creamy than Stay Fabulous.

I chose the shade Creamy Natural, which is the second-to-lightest shade. I've gotten a little color from being outside this spring so it's a little too light for me right now (come winter, it'll be perfect). Unfortunately, there are only 7 shades right now which isn't a great range, but I'm hoping that they'll add more at some point.

Covergirl Outlast Stay Luminous in Creamy Natural