Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation by Make Up For Ever, Foundation Review

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Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation 7.9 out of 10 based on 7.9 ratings. 7.9 user reviews.

10

Awesome Powder Foundation
SubCulture (228 reviews)

I've always loved powder foundations because they are quick and easy. This is just perfect. I apply with Guerlain Meteorites Brush. Just a light swipe over the powder for each section of my face. I have some redness on cheeks and this evens out my skin tone flawlessly with only a light coverage. I don't have to pack it on, although the coverage is buildable. I have dry and dehydrated skin so I use creamy moisturizer and sunblock and did not have a problem with this powder getting cakey. It's a dry look when first applied but once it has settled and blended with the creams and oils on my skin it looks like your own natural skin but flawless! It's long lasting and oil free, but not oil controlling. I have a light complexion and usually use the second light shade in powders and foundations. I use Ivory-201 the third lightest shade and it's a perfect match; the color blended in perfectly. — 8 months, 1 week ago

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3

Not What I Hoped It Would Be
EireItalia (271 reviews)

When I purchased this foundation I thought it would be good for my oily skin. While it did provide coverage it wasnt the same as a liquid foundation or concealer. What most disappointed me was the fact that it did little to nothing for oil control. Touch ups can lead to extreme cakiness and streaking. The sales associate told me that this was a good powder to use over foundation to control oil. I can attest to the fact that it is NOT. This led to even more cakiness and darkening of the colour once the skin oils broke through. Probably would work on normal skin or skin that has little problems with oil. But oily skin beware. — 4 years ago

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Airy Touch, Particles Galore
Starluxe (298 reviews)

This foundation is highly compared to MAC Studio Fix Powder. While it is air soft to the touch, it can be messy when used with a powder brush because the particles are so finely milled; therefore, it may get on your clothing. This is long lasting but it may also be a bit much when over applied which isn't hard to do since even a powder brush can pick up so much product. The case isn't very impressive, the high gloss finish makes it hard to keep it looking new because of the fingerprints that adhere to the surface and any trace of dirt dulls the finish. It comes with a latex sponge applicator but I find that this will apply it unevenly or too richly that the face will form a mask when used to apply. To avoid this, simply pat the latex gently onto the surface of the pan and pat the face around, applying a sheer laying of powder and without refilling the sponge, buff it onto the face to smooth out the texture. I believe the price for this is a bit steep because I found that this powder will not last as long as the foundation formulas because many particles stray away from it when used and also because it's a foundation that begins as a sheer finish to a buildable matte full coverage but mind you, too much of this product will thicken with oils after a few hours so a blot powder will be highly recommended or a blot film. The colors are a bit odd, I find that they do oxidize quite a bit because I bought a color that was quite light on my skin and after setting past an hour, it blended perfectly into my skin. Typically, many foundations do oxidize but I found this has shifted colors drastically compared to others I've tried. This isn't skin irritating like the Studio Fix powder as some people claim. Overall, it's a decent keeper. — 4 years ago

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8

Good one
alissa929 (219 reviews)

I love Makeup for ever Powder foundation, I had trouble finding the correct shade for me. It was great when I did find it, it made my skin flawless without looking like I was caked with makeup. — 4 years, 5 months ago

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Wonderful powder
meg7575 (8 reviews)

I have tried a zillion powders and I have to say that this has been my favorite so far. It provides great converage without being too heavy. I like it because you can use it alone or over foundation or a tinted moisturizer. The shade matches my skin really well even if I have a little bit of sun on my face. No strong smell like some of the others which are heavily perfumed — 3 months, 1 week ago

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10

better than velvet
FrannyLou (3 reviews)

I used to be an avid mac studio fix powder foundation user and still do like the product. But I must say my face is even more flawless and almost velvety in appearance when wearing makeup forever mat duo especially over my makeup forever HD. The 2 together create one flawless perfect completion. My skin is sort of combination. I say that because it is not your "traditional" combination. My nose can be very dry. I only have a few spots that can act up with a little bit of oil if aggravated. This is a great product. Silky feel, not too talcy, The quality is very high a little goes a long way. The price is higher than mac~ so be preparted to spend. But I do like the flawless velvety look. Not too dry~ not oily or too dewy either. — 1 year, 5 months ago

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10

HALLELUJAH!!!
sweetpea19 (17 reviews)

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah amen! This wonderful godsend is the secret behind my flawless complexion. I use Diorskin with a foundation brush and then this with a sponge. I wandered the desert of crappy skin for too long and now I have been delivered to the promise land - it is called Duo Mat. Make sure to get it in the right color. — 1 year, 9 months ago

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8

Good
BottleBrunette (2 reviews)

I use this powder foundation with a brush and i get good coverage. It works as well as everything else without being powdery. I've used Lancome Dual Finish Powder Foundation, Lancome Ageless Minerale, Mac Studio Fix, Sephora Mineral Compact Foundation, BE, and other good ones. The quality of this makeup is very good and probably comparable to Lancome. It works better with either a primer or a finishing powder. I've tried it several ways and it definitely works better. — 2 years, 6 months ago

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5

i like it except...
Mrs_Makeup (5 reviews)

i like the coverage but it looks really caked on. it doesnt last long either, its like you have to keep reapplying. but it does cover up pretty well. — 2 years, 12 months ago

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PRETTY OK NOT THE BEST THOUGH
SUEDUCE (22 reviews)

THIS WAS A NICE PRODUCT ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEING MAT,THIS WAS THE FIRST POWDER,POWDER FOUNDATION I EVER HAD THAT WAS THIS MAT AND FELT THIS GOOD I WILL GIVE THEM THAT,BUT THE COLOR WAS A LITTLE TO LIGHT FOR MY DARK SKIN,AND THE COVERAGE WAS NOT BETTER THAN MY IMAN PRODUCTS SO TOMORROW IM TAKING IT BACK AND STICKING WITH THE IMAN,BUT THIS IS NOT WORTH $32 DOLLARS..BUT I WILL TRY THERE OTHER PRODUCTS THOUGH BECAUSE THIS BRAND IS VERY SERIOUS AND MEAN BUSSINESS. THANKS ANYWAY MAKEUP FOREVER!! — 3 years ago

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