Maybelline Fit Me Matte+Pore Foundation Review

This foundation is good, but I don't think it really lives to the hype. It has good coverage and stays matte for at least half a day (i have oily skin). But the package is so messy, it's a twist cap jar kind of bottle with no pump so it's always a hassle to get the foundation out. The foundation definitely oxidises so do be careful with that. It fills my pores in ok and I can understand why it's so popular.

I'm pale. Quite pale and growing up the only foundation available to me was Revlon Colorstay in Ivory. But huzzah there is way more shade range these days thanks to the internet. As NZ is often overlooked in the full shade ranges.

Enter Maybelline M&P. I had shade 110 - the fairest available in NZ. It was OK, but I did sometimes wonder if it was too dark. But thanks to Arna Alayne on YouTube I became aware of shade 102.... ooooooh

It took hours to find an online store that would ship to NZ and a combination of Amazon and YouShop and I have two bottles of $5.50USD in shade 102. (which prob all up cost me like $40NZD ....)

Anyway, I find this foundation is close to the flawless porcelain finish that I desire, and matched with a high quality powder looks great. It is not full coverage but pretty good. I'm a normal skin type - was oily younger and getting dryer with age.

I successfully use either brush or sponge to apply.

I love this stuff! Great Matt coverage which is buildable so you can have a lighter coverage for day but more coverage for going out looks. Stays pretty matt for a long day at work but not super convinced it makes me look poreless. I was initially hesitant to buy because I hate not being able to shade test and can’t find anywhere with maybelline testers but when I saw it on sale for 40% off at supermarket thought I’d give it a try in the palest shade. Perfect match! The only thing I hate is the bottle I really wish it had a pump applicator not just pour! Will still buy again!

This foundation can look very beautiful on the skin, even though it is a matte foundation, it’s not too matte where it looks powdery. The packaging can be pretty annoying as it doesn’t have a pump. The foundation is a medium coverage but it buildable. It can oxidise on the skin a bit and I don’t suggest this foundation if you have super dry skin because I feel like it can cling to dry skin if you are not careful. Also the colour selection isn’t great. It sounds like there is heaps of cons in the reviews but it is a very beautiful foundation.

Shade Range - 120 – Classic Ivory. 9 Matte shades available in range. Limited colour range, only 1 deep shade. Packaging -Glass bottle, tidy labelling, twist off lid, open bottle – no applicator. Weight on face ⁃ Light weight Coverage ⁃ Medium Wearability – Not long wearing, will transfer to hand, clothes ect, when touched. Not transfer proof, not water or smudge proof. Setting spray can help, but not on very long hot days. Buildable – Buildable with concealer and translucent powder. Smell ⁃ No smell?? maybe slight “makeup” smell, but nothing obvious. Drying finish ⁃ Matte almost powder finish Texture – Smooth, Medium liquid texture. Skin types – For normal to oily skin. If you have really dry skin, matte foundations can sometimes stick to the dry areas and accentuate those areas when you might not want to. I have combination skin, so if I moisturise daily, Im usually pretty good. However, I can go dry really quickly. I have had no issues with this foundation with dry areas. Colour – Matches well. I have mild light olive skin, so I like to go for a yellow undertone foundation in the light range. The 120 Classic Ivory was perfect. Oxidise ⁃ Some oxidising after several hours of wear. Not as obvious if concealer and translucent powder used. Powder – Can go without powder, but will use translucent powder in T zone areas for a more lasting finish. Dries to a nice matte finish without powder. Banana powder or foundation powder will make it look cakey. Best tools – Flat top brush with a dabbing motion or hands. Using a sweeping motion can cause streaks with this foundation and a beauty blender tends to just soak it all up. Mils/ longevity ⁃ Standard 30mls. Can get a lot of use out of a whole bottle, don’t need much product for desired result. Price range ⁃ (sale price, full price) *Prices at time of researching for review* Farmers – $26.99 (but you do get your loyalty points and vouchers, often have sales) Warehouse – $22 recreateyourself.co.nz – 20.75 afterpay available. makeup.co.nz $24.99 Kmart – $25 beautybliss.co.nz – $24.95 paylater part pay available

Worth the Price? Definitely worth the price. Very affordable, reliable foundation.

Pros - Affordable Applies nicely Blends out well Colour matches pretty well Looks really good Don’t need a lot of product It layers well Can wear without powder Good simple packaging Standard 30mls.

Cons- Not a huge colour range Is not transfer proof or long wearing No pump applicator Not full coverage Can get cakey with some powders Oxidises slightly Can get patchy if you get sweaty or oily

This foundation is reliable; it gives you a buildable coverage that conceals redness and the old acne bump. I found it true to its Matte and Poreless name for the most part, yet be prepared to not stay as matte as the day goes on.

I wasn't expecting too much on this product because I have tried other foundations with the same price but the effect weren't great. This one is different. It was very easy to apply with any tools. It is also buildable so if you're not contented with the 1st layer, you can always add another layer. It is comfortable on my skin. After 6 hours, I oiled up but the foundation was still great after blotting. It's very humid in the place where I'm at so I already expected that. The only part where the foundation was ruined were on the sides of my nose and under my lips. Check my full review @ http://www.diaryofaiko.com/2018/02/review-maybelline-new-york-fit-me-matte.html