MAKE UP FOR EVER Water Blend Face & Body Foundation
BY MAKE UP FOR EVER
4.05 / 5 based on
565
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Give skin a fresh, dewy glow with this unrivaled formula that feels so lightweight, sheer and comfortable. The quick and easy application makes it ideal for face & body, as the water-based waterproof foundation evens out the complexion to leave a natural-looking, satin finish. Created with 80% water, this long-lasting unique water-gel texture naturally hydrates and blends in evenly for a smooth, flawless look.
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MAKE UP FOR EVER Water Blend Face & Body Foundation
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565 reviews
Review for: Y325 Flesh more...
I have oily skin and am very prone to acne. This foundation is the only one I wear on a daily basis. It is very lightweight and breathable. I prefer to use a beauty blender to put this on because I find that it leaves no streaks. I find that it leaves a very dewy, natural-looking finish, although I usually go in with a bareMinerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder to mattify it. I know a lot of people have said this but THIS IS NOT A FOUNDATION FOR COVERAGE! Although, it can be built up to cover red spots or blemishes.
Review for: R210 Pink Albaster more...
First of all, this is by no means a full coverage foundation. It isn't even a medium coverage foundation. Some bbcreams will have more coverage. But if you're looking for a "your skin but better" type of foundation, this is absolutely perfect. It covered what I needed it to cover, built up a small amount to hide any red spots, but didn't completely camouflage my freckles or gather into my pores. I gave it a 4 out of 5 only because of how thin it is. My brush and sponges soak it right up, but it blends nicely with just fingers.
Review for: Y245 Soft Sand more...
If you like light weight, breathable foundation that leaves your skin semi matte to dewy then you will love this foundation. It does have buildable coverage from light weight to medium. I love that it doesn’t smother my skin an leaves a natural looking finish.
The photos I’ve included are not filtered. They are to try to show you the before and after of my hand with one layer of the product. As you can see, it blends very well with a nice light coverage. I do recommend letting the product sit on your skin for 30 seconds or so to “warm up” be fore you blend it in for the best finish. I used a Morphe M439 to blend this out.
The photos I’ve included are not filtered. They are to try to show you the before and after of my hand with one layer of the product. As you can see, it blends very well with a nice light coverage. I do recommend letting the product sit on your skin for 30 seconds or so to “warm up” be fore you blend it in for the best finish. I used a Morphe M439 to blend this out.
Review for: R210 Pink Albaster more...
So, I only use this foundation when I have really clear skin, because there is truly no coverage. However, for those days when I feel like I don’t need coverage and just want a light wash of dewy skin goodness- this stuff is bomb! It’s really beautiful, it’s just absolutely so sheer. If you’re looking for a traditional foundation I do not recommend this one. It doesn’t really build up at all- it stays watery and thin with no coverage.
I tried so hard but this broke up on my face & I looked beyond patchy. First of all, blending it was a nightmare, my beauty blender soaked It all up (my mistake), the brush left me streaky, & my hands were just as disastrous. The weird thing is that it would grab to certain spots of my face & on other’s it wouldn’t stay. I really wanted to love this foundation but it didn’t go well with my skin & it was hard to work with.
Review for: Y225 Marble more...
I love this foundation! It is so lightweight that I often forget I am wearing it until I look in a mirror lol. It also does a good job of covering up my uneven skin tone while still looking natural on the skin. It also just begins to look better throughout the day. I typically get 9 hours of wear time out of the foundation before I notice it begin to wear off around my jaw line.
Review for: Y215 Yellow Albaster more...
This is my current go to foundation! The formula is extremely liquidy so be careful when pumping it out, and make sure you shake the bottle before you apply it. I have combination skin and it is perfect for me. It does not catch on dry patches and does not come off on my oily t zone. I highly recommend this foundation if you like light coverage.
Review for: Y245 Soft Sand more...
This foundation is one of my favorites; however, it is not a product for everyone. Although buildable, the coverage is extremely light, so it will not cover any acne or major dark spots on the face. It’s perfect for someone who wants a product to even out their skin tone and to create a natural finish. I’ve rated this a 4 out of 5 stars because of the light coverage, and the price. The price is steep for such a light coverage foundation. But it’s one that really works and looks beautiful!
Just want light coverage? Then grab this! Sometimes there are days where I don't want to apply makeup but if I don't I will look dead or tired. I use this water blend foundation because it is light and it gives my skin a healthy glow and it looks so natural. MAKE UP FOR EVER Water Blend Face & Body Foundation
Review for: Y305 Soft Beige more...
When I bought this product I was looking for a natural finish foundation. Since I love Make Up For Ever's Ultra HD foundation I thought I couldn't go wrong with this product but this formula didn't work well for my skin. I have combination skin and in my drier areas it look really flaky. For application it was very streaky with a foundation brush. I prefer to use a beauty blender with this product but it absorbs too much of the product. This foundation looks beautiful when you first apply from afar but up close it highlights my pores. Whenever I want a lightweight coverage I gravitate more towards my BB creams over this foundation.
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Blair E.
1 year, 7 months ago
Since it's WATER blend, it's very thin and, well, watery. It's harder to get buildable coverage compared to thicker foundations but if you really try you can get it up to at least medium coverage.
Best method of application? I've heard controversial opinions on both beauty blender and brushes. Please include if a certain primer or setting powder / spray has helped. I'm looking to use this for being in costume all day without slathering product on my face.
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Chaffron M.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
I get a pretty flawless finish with a stippling brush, dabbed on then swirled to blend. Since this foundation is water-based, I actually use Smashbox Primer Water. The two tend to work together well.
I properly color matched myself to flesh... When I put it on it seamlessly blended in with my skin, after wearing for about 20 minutes, I had an orange tinge to my face - and no it's not bronzer (thought it might have been so I tried the next day with only foundation and same results) anyone else have this problem??
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Deena R.
1 year, 9 months ago
You may not be matching the foundation properly. After a few minutes, makeup oxidizes once you apply it to your skin. If this foundation is showing up orange then it probably has the wrong base undertone in it. You may need the same color with a different base tone/tint. Also, this product may work better for your body than face. I tried the MFE face and body foundation and wasn't such a fan. If you are looking for a more natural lightweight foundation for your face I would suggest the naked foundation. It mimics skin and looks very natural.
I heard people talk about this saying this makes their skin look flawless. Any thoughts?
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Lori Z.
1 year, 8 months ago
used with a good primer it does last all
day and makes skin look flawless. it is a sheer but buildable coverage.
I have recently purchased this foundation and I love it. However, due to the runny texture of it, I have yet to find a perfect way of application to minimize the streakiness. What's the best way of applying this product?
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Alyssa S.
1 year, 7 months ago
Put in on the back of your hand and use either a beauty blender or a stippling brush, but this foundation's coverage is super sheen, literally little to no coverage. I prefer no makeup if this is all the coverage I can get from this. I have imperfections so I love full coverage foundations.
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