Recently, I was hearing about Maybelline’s New Fit Me Foundation Formulas, which intrigued me.
A little about my skin, its dry, super dry in the dry desert air (hoping this changes when we get back to a hot humid climate!) and it is sensitive. I try to be careful with what I put on my skin, part of the reason I have been wearing Bare Minerals for so long. Since my skin is so dry, I don't like putting matte finish foundation on it, it usually just accentuates the dryness.
My personal makeup goal, is to try and always have that J. Lo glow!
Originally, I had heard about the Matte & Poreless Maybelline foundation and didn’t pay much attention to it. Then in one of my many wandering trips to Target, I noticed the Dewy & Smooth Maybelline Fit Me formula. The words dewy and smooth were a seller for me instantly, plus Maybelline Fit Me has a billion shade choices, so even if you are off a little you can make it work.
I can have between a fair and medium skin tone, depending on the amount of tan I have for that time of the year. I grabbed shade number 125 (Nude Beige) and 130 (Buff Beige). I grabbed the 130 first in Arizona because I couldn’t find 125 anywhere. Then on a recent trip back to the Midwest, my luggage was misplaced on the flight home (only my luck), so I bought some emergency essentials (or that's what I told my husband, wink, wink.) and found 125 at Ulta. Turns out 125 is the better shade for me currently but I think 130 will be perfect as soon as I get a little summer glow going on.
I paid $4.99 at Target and $7.99 at Ulta. I would suggest looking for it at Target or Walmart, I am all about the bargain (most of the time).
Same Formula, Same Ingredients. (Left = Old Packaging, Right = New Packaging)
Shade Number is on the top in the new packaging.
The Dewy & Smooth Foundation, is the same as the original Fit Me foundation. The shade 125 has the original packaging and the 130 shade has the new packaging but the ingredients are the same and they seem to work the same.
I was OBSESSED with this foundation as soon as I put it on my face!!! It does exactly what is says, its dewy and smooth! Its amazing! My aunt even said to me “Your skin looks so smooth!” She didn't even know I had a new foundation on. That made it even better!
It has SPF 18, which is always a plus for me! I like to use a moisturizer and foundation with a SPF, because you only get one skin so keep it healthy. The SPF in any foundation can cause a white-cast in pictures with a flash but I have not noticed any white-cast with this foundation.
I apply any foundation with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush or Buffing Brush.
Top = Expert Face Brush, Bottom = Buffing Brush
Shape of Expert Face brush is wider and more dense.
Shape of Buffing Brush is round and a little softer.
The Expert Face Brush adds more coverage than the buffing brush.
I either pour the foundation on the back of my hand and dip my brush into it to apply it. Or I will dot the foundation all over my face and neck and blend it out with the brush. Its difficult to control the amount when pouring it on the back of my hand, but I’m getting better with it.
It definitely has build-able coverage. I would say it has medium coverage with one layer. It covers minor imperfections and blemishes. It also lasts most of the day with just the foundation, but if used with a setting powder and/or setting spray it will last as long as you want it too.
I have only tried the Dewy & Smooth formula since its for Normal to Dry skin, but I did recommend the Matte & Poreless formula to a friend with Combination to Oily skin. She says she likes it but the shade is a little yellow for her skin tone at first but once it settles into the skin the yellowness goes away.
Definitely think its a drugstore foundation to try, no matter what your skin is like. I haven't had any problems with my sensitive skin either!
Pros:
SPF 18
Options for Normal to Dry and Combination to Oily
Many Shades
Build-able Coverage
Price
Cons:
Can be messy when applying it.
No pump to control the amount you get.
Hope my first beauty post was helpful! I have a lot more planned now that I have an Internet connection again!
The adventure continues…
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