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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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

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Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette: Firefly, Cloves and Up in Smoke Shades
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---------Products mentioned and links----------

Zoeva Petite Crease Brush 231:
http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/zoeva-petite-crease-brush-p-5742.html

Sigma Synthetic Tapered Kabuki F86 Brush:
http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/sigma-synthetic-tapered-kabuki-brush-p-5065.html

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Bdellium Tools Pink Bent Eyeliner Brush 708:
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NYX Glam Shadow Stick:
http://www.nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2enyxcosmeticsstore%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fSL_%2d_Slide_On_Pencil%2ehtml&WD=stick%20shadow%20glam&PN=GSS%2d%2d%2dGlam%2dShadow%2dStick%2ehtml%23a3525#a3525

NYX Round Lipstick in 522 Circe:
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NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer:
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NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream:
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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar:
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Embryolisse Moisturising Cream with Orange:
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Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet+ Foundation:
http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/epages/BT4080.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4080/Products/83/SubProducts/83-0001

Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Powder:
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Make Up For Ever Sculpting Blush:
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Face:
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Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Peach
NYX Above & Beyond FUll Coverage Concealer in 04 Beige
Make Up Forever Pro-Finish Powder Foundation in 118 Natural Beige
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Eyes:
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Too Faced Matte Eye Shadow Collection Palette
Dolly Wink Liquid Liner in Black
Majolica Mojorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Neo
Too Faced Size Queen Mascara

Lips:
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Review: Collection 2000 Fix Me Up & Primed and Ready

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First of all, Primed & Ready:

To put it bluntly, I'm not a big fan of this Primer.  Firstly, this primer really broke me out.  Yes, I do have sensitive skin, however, I have also used many silicon based primer and have never had such a reaction before.  For this reason, I have only used it around 3 times.  From those times, I found that it didn't reduce the appearance of my pores, nor blurred them out, and it didn't control my oils at all.  It does give a smoothe canvas for when you first apply your foundation, however, it didn't help my makeup stay put for very long.  I usually do love Collection 2000 products, but this primer was a bit of a let down.  I definately do not reccommend this for anyone with sensitive or oily skin.

What Collection 2000 says about this Primer:

Collection Primed & Ready Smoothing Make up Primer preps the skin, providing a beautiful base for easier make-up application and ensures your make-up remains intact throughout the day.

The silky formula of the COLLECTION Primed & Ready Smoothing Make-up Primer glides onto skin, providing a light coverage for a flawless complexion, and a noticeably natural finish.

Preened perfection is just one step away with the COLLECTION Smoothing Make-up Primer, as it seeks to minimize problem pores, smooth uneven skin and hide unsightly blemishes.

This multi-tasking primer makes make-up application effortless and keeps your complexion smooth and flawless all day. Whether you’re blending foundation, securing sumptuous lips, experimenting with eye colours or going bold with blusher, you can be confident that your canvas will remain crystal clear.

Next, the 'Fix me up' makeup fixer:

Now, I am definately impressed with this makeup fixer.  As instructed, I used 4 spritz after applying foundation and powder, waited for it to dry then did the rest of my makeup.  This made my makeup stay on for a full day (about 15 hrs) without the need to reapply.  Its didn't stop my oil from coming through, however, after blotting out with blotting sheets, my base makeup looked as fresh as when I first applied it.  Yes, it is a small bottle, but as I don't reccommend anyone using an alcohol base makeup fixer everyday (only as occasion requires), it does last me quite a while, and I do believe it works just as well as the skindinavia makeup fixers.

What Collection 2000 says about this makeup fixer:

From the minute you’re made-up to the moment you dress down, you can remain the marvel of freshly applied foundation.

Duration is guaranteed from dusk ‘til dawn, without a worry of washing off, fading down or patching up.Any glam-girl-on-the-go knows how tedious touching-up and re-applying make-up can be, but now this non-stick, weightless make-up setter offers any budding beauty a ‘barely there’ sheen for the ultimate in luminous finishes.
No matter how stressful your day, this beauty BFF will be on-side to stay-away any un-wanted imperfections, giving a long-lasting flawless finish.

Both products cost around 5.99GBP each.

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My Makeup:

Face:

KATE by Kanebo Mineral Liquid Foundation OCC & OCD
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Garnier Skin Naturals Roll-On Anti-Dark Circles 02 Fair
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC30
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder Natural Beige (2)
No. 7 Summer of Dreams Bronzer
VOV Color Song Blusher 25 Peach Dancing

Eyes:

Naris Up Water Strong W Eyebrow Pencil
Naris Up Chamayu Brows Up
Dolly Wink Liquid Liner Black
Cargo Lash Activator

Lips:

No. 7 Perfect Lips Pencil 20 Nude
Cyber Colours Gemstone Silky Gloss 10 Nude Beige