Review: Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ Foundation

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Description:

"The Mat Velvet + is a matifying liquid foundation that conceals skin imperfections, evens out the complexion and matifies with a non-oily powdery finish.  The result is flawless and lasts for hours long.  Its' smooth, fluid texture is very stable, water-resistant and long-lasting.  While it has a good coverage, it is also easy to apply.  The end result can be fitted to your needs.  Applied lightly, Mat Velvet+ provides a natural, matte look to the complexion.  Using several layers to help conceal blemishes creates a supple and elastic velvety finish.  This new oil-free and non comedogenic formula is suited to sensitive skins."

Review:

So, I bought this when I visited IMATS London, and have used it constantly on and off since then.  This is definitely one of my favourite high end foundations.

First of all, I love the packaging, it may not be to everyones taste and a few may even think the packaging should be more pleasing to the eye considering the price of the foundation, however, too me, it screams light, easy to travel, doesn't use up much room and easy to control the flow of foundation.  With things like foundation where if I go away I definitely have to take, practicality over-rides beautiful glass bottle all the time!

Next, the actual foundation.  This has a very watery consistency and is one of those that requires shaking before use.  At first, because of the light consistency, I thought it would be a light coverage foundation.  However, it definitely a medium coverage foundation that can be easily sheered down with a damp brush/sponge or built up to a medium-full coverage.  It gives a mat velvet finish, not powdery looking at all, though it may seem powdery when first applied - give it a couple of minutes to settle and the powdery look disappears leaving a natural glow look.  I have built up this foundation before to a higher coverage and noticed it still has a nice natural look and not cakey or thick at all.

This foundation does last a very long time, I'd say a good 10+ hours, and even though it doesn't keep all my oils from coming through, I look shiny at the most and never greasy.  Saying that, after blotting away any unwanted shine with blotting tissue, the foundation still looks perfect underneath, so not touch up needed!  A final positive is that because of the watery consistency of this foundation, when applied, it feels so light on my skin I barely notice it there - I don't feel like the foundation is suffocating me!

So overall, I'd definitely recommend this foundation, especially for those with oilier skin types.  Yes the price is a little steep, but I do believe the price tag reflects the quality of the product!

Price: £29.50 for 30ml

Where to buy: http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/Makeup-Forever-Matt-Velvet


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---------- Makeup I have on ----------

Face:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light in Intensity 2.0
Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in Abricot
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC30
Benefit Hervana Blush
Etude House Face Color Corset in 5 Tight Shading Corset

Eyes:
BrowLash Ex Water Strong Eyebrow Pencil in Grey Black
Etude House Color My Brows in 02 Dark Brown
Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette: Firefly, Cloves and Up in Smoke Shades
Dolly Wink Liquid Liner in Black
Heroine Make Kiss Me Volume & Curl Mascara
Le Volume De Chanel Mascara in 10 Noir

Lips:
Estee Lauder Pure Color Sheer Shine in 02 Pink Patent

Review: Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation

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Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation:

http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Fit-Me-Foundation_1279214/

• No oils, no waxes, no nonsense

• Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be…fresh, breathing, natural

• Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through

• Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested

To summarise what I reviewed in the video, this foundation gives a light to light/medium coverage, feels light weight and gives a smooth slightly powdered finish.  It went on really well using a kabuki brush leaving no streaks, did not separate, move, or disappear on my combination/oily skin throughout the day either.  It also lasted a good full day, say from 7am til about 7pm, so staying power is pretty good.  However, I do use primer & powder when using this foundation, as it transfers really easily, so you need to be cautious when using this foundation.  If you are one of those that touches your face throughout the day etc, I definitely do not recommend this foundation.  Another thing to note is it did oxidise throughout the day, and though it didn't affect me much as I'm sort of between two shades anyway, those with paler skin may want to buy the next shade down.

People I do not recommend this to are those with dry skin as the powdery finish can emphasise any dry areas, & definitely not for those with really oily skin as I guess the transfer will only be worse with really oily skin!

The bottle comes with a pump which is nice, however, the pump does release quite a fair amount in one pump so just use one pump first and if you need more then go for another.  The foundation comes out quite watery, however, it does provide the stated coverage when applied.

Overall, I've used this foundation for over a month now & still grab for it once in a while.  I like the finish it gives me, and I learnt not to touch my face whenever I have foundation on which is another added bonus I guess.  The shade fits me well - I bought 220 (I'm an NC25-27) and like I said, it lasts all day.  It's also the only drug-store liquid foundation that hasn't broken me out, so I'm impressed with that as well.  While it's not the best foundation out there, for the price, packaging and formula, I consider it pretty good!

Comes in around 12 shades (from Boots) & caters for both pink and yellow undertones.

Price: 7.99GBP

Makeup I have on:

Face:

17 Photo Flawless Primer

Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation 210 Sandy Beige

Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 03

YSL Touche Eclat Highlighter Pen 01

No. 7 Summer of Dreams Bronzer

Elite Professional Secret Cheeks Blush 03 Epice

Soap & Glory Glow All Out Face Powder

Eyes:

Cyber Colors 24hr Eyebrow Duo Dark Brown

Chamayu Brows Up Brown

Dollywink Liquid Liner Black

Dolly Wink Curl Mascara

Lips:

Vasaline Pink Bubbly

Origins Plantscription Foundation

As someone who loves the Origins Plantscription range (yes, I know I'm using Laneige at the moment, give me a chance to finish that and I'll be back to Origins as it's easier to get hold of in the UK!), I'm looking forward to this foundation!

Origins Plantscription range centres around its' main ingredient 'Anogeissus' - which is derived from the leaves and bark of the Anogeissus tree and used as a natural wound healer and antimicrobial agent.

This foundation is fortified with Anogeissus, this age-defying formulation helps to visibly correct the appearance of lines and wrinkles both immediately and over time. This oil-free liquid foundation floats onto skin and blends easily, providing lightweight hydration and leaving skin appearing smooth, perfected and more youthful-looking with a naturally radiant finish. Soft-focus optics help mask visible pores and conceal imperfections without caking or settling into creases. This long-wearing formulation offers long-term anti-aging benefits along with valuable SPF 15 protection.

Active ingredients	Purpose
octinoxate 3.00%	Sunscreen
titanium dioxide 1.40%	Sunscreen

Inactive ingredients

water\aqua\eau • cyclopentasiloxane • phenyl trimethicone • peg-10 dimethicone • butylene glycol • dimethicone • isocetyl alcohol • caprylic/capric triglyceride • isododecane • wheat germ glycerides • magnesium sulfate • tribehenin • anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract • rosa damascena flower oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, pelargonium graveolens flower oil, illicium verum (anise) oil, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil, citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil, citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil, litsea cubeba fruit oil, hibiscus abelmoschus extract, geraniol, linalool, citronellol, limonene • mimosa tenuiflora bark extract • salvia sclarea (clary) extract • scutellaria baicalensis root extract • sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract • foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed extract • disteardimonium hectorite • hordeum vulgare (barley) extract\extrait d'orge • triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract • castanea sativa (chestnut) seed extract • centaurium erythraea (centaury) extract • anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract • simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil • peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone • glycerin • squalane • polysilicone-11 • ethylhexyl palmitate • cholesterol • linoleic acid • ethylhexylglycerin • methicone • polymethylsilsesquiane • palmitoyl oligopeptide • caffeine • tocopheryl acetate • sodium hyaluronate • sorbitan sesquioleate • sorbitan stearate • aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate • trehalose • triethyl citrate • hydrogenated lecithin • propylene carbonate • sorbitan isostearate • laureth-7 • maltodextrin • ascorbyl palmitate • xanthan gum • alumina • chloroxylenol • phenoxyethanol • [+/- titanium dioxide (ci 77891) • iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499)]

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It is available in twelve shades and provides medium buildable coverage and remain color true - something that I would love if its true....don't you just hate it when you think you've found the perfect shade then it oxidises making you look a bit too bronzed for your body or worse....look orange!

The foundation will be avalible in Stores in August 2012.