MAKE UP FOR EVER has a brand new foundation to kick off the new year! MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Finish foundation is a powder foundation with a customizable finish. I'm a big fan of the line's foundations, so I'm super excited to share their newest launch with you today!
MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Finish foundation is packaged in a straightforward black plastic snap-shut case with a mirrored lid. The pan containing the foundation flips upward to reveal a sponge applicator.
The foundation can be used dry or wet for customized coverage. The sponge applicator applies the product well, but you can also use a powder brush of course. On the underside of the case there are 'breathing holes' (pictured below), so a wet sponge can quickly dry even when placed inside.
Although MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Finish foundation is described as multi-purpose, it behaves mostly like a powder product; it's not going to replace your liquid foundation. Pro-Finish can be used as a standalone product for quick light/medium coverage with a matte finish. After all, powder applies faster and is lower maintenance than a liquid foundation. The finish is a bit dry; it would be best used on well moisturized skin and will probably come in handy during the summertime. It can also be layered for more coverage at risk of drying out your skin. The color oxidizes only slightly on my currently non-oily skin. MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Finish can be used in tandem with your favorite foundation as a setting or mattifying powder. Because it is a color foundation, it can add more coverage than a translucent powder. Plus, the all-in-one product and applicator packaging makes it very convenient for touch-ups during the day.
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| Note: Ombre effect on the pan is a result of light and doesn't reflect on the actual appearance. |
MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Finish Foundation will launch in January 2013. The powder foundation is good for light matte coverage alone, or as a finishing powder on top of liquid foundation. The color range is a big plus and the included sponge is handy for on-the-go touch-ups during the day. The powder is mattifying, so it would be best used lightly or with good moisturizer underneath.Thanks for reading! Have you tried MAKE UP FOR EVER foundations? What are your favorite powder foundation products?
Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration by PR. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own.
I've always tended to go for liquid foundations but this looks like it would work well on my oily skin. x
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried any MUFE foundation, but I really like the Becca powder foundation! It also has light coverage, so most of the time I wear it with my tinted moisturizer to make it a little more polished :)
ReplyDeleteI love the MUFE HD foundation, it's the best.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for the review, Dovey! I saw this on Sephora recently and have been curious how it performs. Sounds like it might be just what I need come summer––I have insanely oily skin that ventures into dryland during the winter, so powder works well when it's warmer! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteHow do you think it compares to the MAC Pro powder foundation?
ReplyDeleteOh, this is nice! I like the Annabelle powder I'm using for this purpose right now (haven't used liquid foundation in a while, actually!) but this does sound like a nice option.
ReplyDeleteI'm testing this out right now and I really like it a lot! It's kind of amazing. I use it just as foundation and I use it wet and I find it has amazing coverage.
ReplyDeleteI have very oily skin, so I might just give this one a try--I've heard really good things about MUFE's foundations, too!
ReplyDeleteI love MUFE F&B foundation, so this might make a good companion if I want to tone down the glowiness of the foundation. I am loving MAC NSF powder and Diorskin Forever Compact.
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time finding powder foundations I like. Benefit Hello Flawless Powder has an excellent finish, but I got it in a kit and question the packaging of it. Plus the shade range is more limited than MUFE. I've heard good things about Bobbi Brown's so it's been on my radar. I haven't decided which I'll purchase next.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds almost just like their old Duo Mat powder, which I had mixed feelings about. First I thought it was terrifically mattifying but without much coverage. Then I found that it did have a hefty amount of coverage and therefore flattened the face. I just gave up on powders completely in the summer, lol.
ReplyDeleteI do not think this could have been a clearer, better review. EVERYTHING I was wondering... THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sweet comment Italia!
DeleteThank you so so much for this post! It was terribly helpful :) I was so confused between 117 and 120, think I'll go with the 117 just for the more yellow undertone.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anonymous! It was wonderful to hear from you :)
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