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Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation

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Revlon

ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation

foundation · 30 ml · Makeup

Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates and MI / MCI, going by its full 47-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid and zinc oxide. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer) and parabens (Ethylparaben, Methylparaben Cyclopentasiloxane).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Contains parabens
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Zinc oxide

    A mineral UV filter and soothing skin protectant.

  • Titanium dioxide

    A mineral UV filter.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

47 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Titanium Dioxide 4.3%
  2. 2Zinc Oxide 2.1% Dimyristate
  3. 3CyclohexasiloxaneSilicones
  4. 4Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane CopolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  5. 5Silica Dimethyl Silytate
  6. 6Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  7. 7Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  8. 8Serica ((Silk) Soie)
  9. 9Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  10. 10Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  11. 11Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
  12. 12PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  13. 13EthylparabenEthylparaben is a preservative from the paraben family. It is used in small amounts to…Parabens
  14. 14Methylparaben CyclopentasiloxaneSiliconesParabens
  15. 15AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  16. 16DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  17. 17TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
  18. 18PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSilicones
  19. 19Phenyl TrimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicone that gives slip, shine and a smooth feel. It helps…Silicones
  20. 20Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  21. 21SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  22. 22Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
  23. 23Nylon-12Nylon-12 is a fine, lightweight synthetic powder from the nylon family. It mainly adds…
  24. 24Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  25. 25TribeheninTribehenin is a waxy, solid ester made from glycerin and behenic acid. Its main job is…
  26. 26Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  27. 27BisabololBisabolol is a mild, plant-based ingredient that softens skin and soothes the feel of a…
  28. 28Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
  29. 29Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract
  30. 30Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
  31. 31Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
  32. 32Malva Sylvestris Extract
  33. 33Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  34. 34TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  35. 35MethiconeSilicones
  36. 36Laureth-7Laureth-7 is a mild nonionic emulsifier, made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide,…
  37. 37Magnesium SulfateMagnesium Sulfate is a mineral salt that combines magnesium with sulfate. In beauty…
  38. 38Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  39. 39Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateAn ester made from glycerin-based units and branched fatty acids that softens skin and…
  40. 40Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
  41. 41Ethylene Brassylate
  42. 42TriethoxycaprylylsilaneTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based coating agent that helps powders and…
  43. 43AluminaAlumina is aluminum oxide, a fine mineral-based powder made from aluminum and oxygen.…
  44. 44Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  45. 45Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  46. 46Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
  47. 47PEG-12 Glyceryl

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0309975415018, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsCyclohexasiloxane (#3), Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer (#4), Methylparaben Cyclopentasiloxane (#14), Dimethicone (#16), Trimethylsiloxysilicate (#17), PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (#18), Phenyl Trimethicone (#19), Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer (#24), Methicone (#35)
ParabensContainsEthylparaben (#13), Methylparaben Cyclopentasiloxane (#14)
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation fragrance-free?

Yes. Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Methylparaben Cyclopentasiloxane). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: yes (Ethylparaben, Methylparaben Cyclopentasiloxane).

What is Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Longwear Matte Foundation good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, perfume allergy and mi allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Salicylic acid (BHA), Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide.

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