Covergirl Outlast Stay Luminous Review

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Luminous Foundation ($8.99) is brand new for Summer 2015 and I spotted it about two weeks ago at Bed, Bath and Beyond along with some other new CoverGirl products (see that post here).  I've been using it for a little over a week now, so I wanted to give you guys a quick review/first impression since I've had a lot of requests since this came out. Let's take a look...

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.
**One of my readers posted a comment below asking how this compares to L'Oréal Magic Lumi and I wanted to add that to this post because the finish on this is very very similar (no wonder I like it!). The difference is, this isn't quite as sheer as Magic Lumi. It has slightly better coverage and lasts longer.**
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

Overall, I'm seriously loving this foundation so far. It gives really nice coverage with a beautiful satiny finish and just a hint of glow. The creamy formula is one of very few that I can say doesn't cling to my dry patches or accentuate fine lines. I do think it's best suited for normal to dry skin types, but if you have oily skin and have tried this, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.