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Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

What it is:A shine controlling, oil-free, water-resistant, complete coverage liquid foundation.What it is formulated to:Hides imperfections, evens out skin tone, and mattifies with a non-oily, perfectly powdered finish. The result is flawless and lasts for hours.What else you need to know:Although this foundation provides full coverage, the end result is completely adjustable to fit your needs - a little goes a long way.

Average Rating: 4.31 of 5 4.3 out of 5

Questions & Answers: 198 Questions |  218 Answers

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CarissaLA
location San Diego, CA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Amazing! - 11.06.09
Quick Take: moisturizing, shine controlling, matte

Great coverage for those with problem skin! Provides a matte finish without overdrying. My new favorite!
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BuffyFan147
location Clarskburg, Maryland
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Deep
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 11.06.09
I am truly in love with this foundation. I wear it with a primer and don't need to blot until late in the day if at all.
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GlamzItUp
location Vallejo, CA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Olive
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Just what I need - 11.06.09
Quick Take: moisturizing, mattifying, lightweight

I love the look of a matte face, and I think this is the best foundation to achieve the look. Mat Velvet gives a really matte soft look to your face, which is the "in look" for the fall and winter season. It has a soft finish, while moisturizing my face, and giving a good amount of covering. I usually apply it all over my face, and just dab a little more on areas where I have acne or acne scars, it covers the scars and takes away the redness of pimples without further aggravating it or looking cakey. I HATE CAKEY FOUNDATION!! But I LOVE this product and the Make Up Forever HD powder is a perfect match to complete this look.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Hillary90
location Seattle, WA
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Amazing! - 11.06.09
Quick Take: smooth and velvety

This foundation matches me perfectly and the texture is perfect! It is a full coverage foundation but it does not feel like it! It really does look like your skin is velvet! My husband even noticed a difference!
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5MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

Melysa
location San Diego, Ca
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 11.06.09
I actually really liked this foundation. I have oily combo skin and I am always looking for a foundation that will get me further into the day without touch ups. With this one I can go about 4 hours before I feel like I need to powder, which for me is great. Also, even when my shine comes through, the make up itself does not slide off my face which is wonderful. My only issue is that I do have combo skin so this foundation dries me out a lot on some parts of my face so I cant use it for more than 2 days in a row. But when I do use it, I really like it.
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Elaine37
location San Tan Valley, Az
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 3 of 5 (3 out of 5 )
Not so much - 11.04.09
I was really happy when I heard this will work with my oil prone/acne skin, then I put it on and about an 1/2 hour later i looked cakey. I dont use liquid foundation at all I only have been using powder only for about 10 years now. In the past I used liquid and i was hoping this would help with that shine you get but it didn't so much for me. Maybe my primer was the problem, i may give it another chance some day.
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AlyssaNicole
location Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
LIFE CHANGING!!! - 11.04.09
This is THE BEST liquid foundation I have ever used. I have oily skin pron to breakouts. I can wear this paired up with the duo matte pressed powder all day without any touch ups or shine. I have some scars left from past breakouts and this covers everything without feeling or looking cakey. Its absolutely amazing.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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8MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

eLBee
location Venice, CA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 2 of 5 (2 out of 5 )
notta - 11.03.09
Was too chalky...bought Chanel Mat instead and I like it better. Returning it.
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luckyrasavong
location chicago, il
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Olive
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
best foundation - 11.02.09
Quick Take: moisturizing

This is the best foundation i've ever used. I'm a flight attendant and i definitely have no time to worry about reapplying but I also, recommend their primer and finishing powder.
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KyleOwen
location Baltimore, MD
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Make up for Ever - 11.02.09
I really enjoy this product. It works well with my skin; underlying oily with a tendancy to be dry on the top layer. It evens out the imperfections and is not heavy.
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11MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

KristenB

Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 13-17
Overall Rating 2 of 5 (2 out of 5 )
Not Impressed - 11.02.09
I have tried many many foundations over the years and I found the MUFE face and body to be nice, but my makeup has a tendency to wear off quickly. I thought this would be a good alternative. I liked it at first but I soon realized that it slid off quicker than other foundations I have tried! It looks a bit flat as well. I am returning it.
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ErinMichelle
location San Diego, CA
Skin Tone Fair
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
MUST HAVE! - 11.01.09
This is by far the best foundation I have ever used! I love love love it and it is a must have for me! At first there is a bit of a learning curve on application since it is so pigmented. But I love how you only need a small amount. A bottle lasts about 4 months for me. And I wear makeup practically everyday! Well worth the $$!
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madigirl
location Eastern Shore
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
natural - 11.01.09
Quick Take: natural

I have extremely oily skin and I have tried several different foundations liquid and mineral. This foundation is pricey for what I am used to spending but I would say it is a good buy. You use very little product to get good coverage. It keeps oil to a minimum although I have to use blotting papers but end of the day. I guess I can expect it since I have VERY oily skin.
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makeupfan4eva789
location new york. ny
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
good oil-free foundation - 10.31.09
Quick Take: oil-free

In reality it is a good foundation but its not the best.. I have definitely tried better. I love MUFE, their the only brand that i go directly to when i go to Sephora. This foundation sort of oxidizes on my skin after a few hrs and that definitely not a good look. But overall if you use a good setting powder, the foundation's staying power is much better.
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oily10
location Muskego, WI
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 10.30.09
Quick Take: great for oily skin

I have tried make-up after make-up, since i have oily skin every make-up would jus rub off. This make-up has great coverage and stays on all day. Also, you cannot even tell its on your face its natural looking and doesnt feel like you have makup on. Love this!!!
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16MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

deedge
location Bellville GA
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Olive
Age over 54
Overall Rating 2 of 5 (2 out of 5 )
need help - 10.29.09
seem to be somwhat alergic to this produxt - can it be returned? coverage was ok
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17MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

shari85

Skin Tone Dark
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 10.29.09
I love this product. expensive but worth the price. has a great look.
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SFGirl2009
location San Francisco, CA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Best Foundation Ever!!! - 10.28.09
I've tried loads of foundations from Dior's Flash spray, Fresh, Laura Mercier, etc. Nothing comes close to Make Up For Ever. I have super super super oily skin and all other foundations just come off. I just blot with Shisedo blotters and use the Make Up For Ever for touch ups. This is the best that stays on pretty well. I highly recommend it.
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Beauty27
location Malden, MA
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 1 of 5 (1 out of 5 )
Worst foundation ever!!! - 10.28.09
This would only be good if you woke up everyday with an oil slick on your face. It was like trying to put cement on my face. Took it back to the store.
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mooke
location mount vernon ny
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Dark
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
mat velvet makeup forever - 10.28.09
Quick Take: moisturizing

this foundation is so fabalous that it can be worn without no setting powder it is the ultimate coverage for any inperfections that you are trying to hide
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