Pro Matte Foundation

10 Reviews

1. 

   hushedBagels2

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   Bought this because I loved the almost powdery texture straight out the bottle, but it was sadly a disaster. Oxidizes like a b!tch but most depressingly falls right off my face at the barest hint of oil. And since I have oily skin, this is a huge problem. No matter how much primer, or powder, or both, one hour in and I’m a mass of clumpy orange and exposed pores.

   So sad, because I worship their BB cream.

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   somberGranola2

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   very nice foundation. it covers well (buildable medium coverage), has a thin, very liquidy consistency, blends well, feels really lightweight, lasts a long time, has a nice matte finish, comes in a nice glass bottle with a pump and in a good range of shades! the only downside to it is that it has fragrance in it. all in all, still a great foundation, especially for the price. repurchasing it for sure.

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   kindMuesli7

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   This foundation was a very nice surprise. I have it in the color Medium Beige and it is a decent match (maybe a lil too neutral or peach) but I didn’t try out any others. It holds up all day without separating or looking greasy. Most matte foundations, including this one, accentuate any dryness so make sure to be exfoliated & hydrated. It feels a bit moussey or fluffy right out of the pump….very smooth and easy application. Comfortable. It is matte but not sahara desert matte/flat. I would say it is medium coverage that can be built up to full. It does oxidize a bit but nearly all foundations oxidize somewhat on my skin (oily tzone). For the price point, this is a alright. 3.5 stars.

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   morbidMacaw1

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   Pros:
   Mattifying/oil-controlling
   Creases less in lines compared to other foundations

   Cons:
   Emphasizes my texture
   Can’t be build to full coverage, only to a medium

   This really impressed me with it’s oil controlling properties and how little it settles into my fine lines. Unfortunately it just doesn’t give me the coverage I need. I have lots of dark spots that still show through and can look ashy if my foundation isn’t full coverage. It unfortunately also emphasizes my texture a fair bit. After putting a HD powder over it, it’s not so noticeable, but I still wish it wasn’t the case.

   It’s good enough to wear on it’s own, but because of it’s lack of coverage, I’m experimenting mixing it with other foundations. Wouldn’t repurchase though.

   -EDIT 17TH MARCH 2019-
   I realized that the reason I thought the coverage was pretty bad was because I was messing around with the shade. I had put a blue mixer in because I thought it was too orange. But without the blue, it had much better coverage. I would say it’s medium, buildable to full.

   This is not the easiest to blend. It stays where you put it and dries down quickly, which makes it prone to looking patchy or spotty. So I’ll need to put on a little extra foundation just for blending purposes. Also prone to looking patchy in flash photos, so I would never wear this out at night. For me it’s a daytime only matte foundation.

   Side note: I still think it emphasizes my texture a little, but a friend of mine said that my foundation actually looked really smooth. Maybe it was lighting, maybe it was the foundation, who knows.

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   anxiousHawk9

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   There is something quite magical about this foundation. It always looks good! Never cakey, never oxidizes, no patchiness. However, I usually never wear it alone. It looks soooo good mixed with other foundations especially with the WnW liquid formula. I always look healthy, not flat and matte. I have no complaints with this foundation. Definitely one of my favorites from the drugstore.

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   jealousPear8

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   excellent foundation, blur my pores, controls my oily skin, it lasts on me 10 hours, price on point.

7. 

   lovesickGranola4

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   I ordered this online at HB Beauty bar. I took a chance with my shade based on you tube reviews. I got the shade golden bronze. It feels light on the skin and comfortable.This color is deep yellow with a slight orange undertone not too orange in my opinion but suited my skin tone just right. I use soap and glory one heck of a blot primer with this and it comes out beautiful. I moisturize, apply primer and then apply the foundation. I have combination/oily skin and combination/dry depending on the season. I use a damp sponge with this to add hydration as it can be a tad bit drying on my skin since I use lots of acne fighting cleansers on my face. A flat top brush gives a fuller coverage. I dampened the brush with water and squeeze out the excess water when I use a brush to add more hydration. It wears well throughout the day and looks flawless. This foundation has great staying power. Everything you put on top of this foundation comes out beautiful and doesn’t get removed as you apply your concealer powder, and hightlighter. Its definitely become one of my favorite foundations!!!!!!!!

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   betrayedMeerkat0

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   I’m pleasantly surprised by this foundation! I’m a foundation fanatic and love trying out new ones, this one intrigued me for some reason, so I ordered one through BeautyBay.
   My skin type: normal to combo. I prefer foundations with matte/satin matte finish and light to medium coverage.
   Skin tone: around NC10, with yellow-olive undertones. The best match I’ve ever found was Becca UCC in Shell.
   Shade: I got the lightest shade, Ivory, because I knew the second lightest shade will be too dark. There’s a huge jump between them.
   I knew also “Ivory” will be too neutral for me but I made it work by applying green primer (it adds the green hue I need since I’m olive) and setting foundation with pale yellow powder (which obviously adds yellow). I achieved a really good match!
   Coverage: medium at best. I was surprised because for some reason I was expecting medium-full. I totally don’t mind it though- I like when my skin peeks through. It feels super lightweight too.
   Finish: matte, but not drying.
   Lasting power: another very pleasant surprise, it lasts very well throughout the day, doesn’t wear off from my nose like most foundations, keeps me shine free.
   I’ve tried many foundations in the last 10 years, so it’s hard to impress me. This one gets a solid 4, for the price it’s worth trying. I’ll buy it again, this time I consider getting more shades to add to my freelancing kit. I wish the shade range was better though.

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   solemnGranola5

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   This has become one of my favorite foundations that I own! It gives you that soft matte look, without sucking the life out of your face. I love the pump that comes with, making it easy to apply. I have oily skin, and it does a pretty good job at keeping my oils at bay for a good amount of time. If you have dry skin, I wouldn’t recommend this because it can make your dry patches look much worse. If it’s winter time, I try to avoid using this at all costs. For $9, this is a great deal and I’ll definitely buy more of it!

10. 

    euphoricPudding1

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    I LOVE THIS. I really do. It makes me so excited to finally found another foundation that I love. That doesn’t happen too often cause I’m so damn picky..

    This foundations glides on my skin like a dream. With a mattifying primer this is a true matte but with a lovely soft focus finish that I actually never really found in a foundation before. Without a mattifying primer this has the lovely suede finish they talked about on the bottle. Highlighter looks stunning on this foundation.

    This is amazing for textured skin, I found that with a pore filler primer, I actually look poreless. Like, airbushed.
    It surprises me how this is buildable without getting cakey.
    Normaly I wear one coat in other foundations because otherwise it will make all my pores and fine lines just so much worse. Not cute..
    With this I can easily wear 2 layers and it still looks natural and smooth.

    I find the coverage really good.. Maybe it’s different for everybody but this covers my freckles and redness so good. To me it’s a true high medium-full coverage foundation. Double wear (Which I find cakey and don’t like) can’t cover my imperfection like this can. To me the coverage is on the same level as the YSL all hours foundation.

    The first time I tried this foundation I mixed it in with L’oreal pro matte, just to make sure this would last, I had a long day in the sun and no time for touch-ups, which made me a little bit nervous.. (Oily combo skin)
    So at the end of the day when I finally could check out my foundation I was expecting a cakey mess with foundation swimming inside every single oily pore. But NO!
    It stayed in place perfectly without any fading or shine, I was so pleased to see how this looked.
    This really gives me more confidence and I love how this looks in daylight.

    Because the two foundations mix so well together I keep wearing it this way, but I do mix in more of this one than the L’oreal one.

    Will definitely purchase this product again and I do recommend it!