I was super excited to be offered a place on this trial team. I have not used a Maybelline foundation before so was keen to see if I would love it or leave it.
It comes in a glass bottle, yay love that. Initially, I thought it was a screw top so after trying to screw it off and breaking some of the plastic lid off (oops) I figured out it was a pull up job *rolls eyes*. I chose the shade 30 Sand which was a bit more of an educated guess going by my other foundation. The colour is pretty spot on, maybe a touch light but certainly good enough for me to wear every day. It's a very light formula and you don't need to use a huge amount, maybe a large pea (is that a bean??) size.
Application: The first day, I applied it straight with no primer and the finish was not the best, it sat in my pores and by the time I got home from work, it was looking a little patchy. The next day I used a primer and a foundation brush and it went on super smooth, no pore issues since. Its stickability is great so when I brushed my teeth before heading out the door, I didn't wipe half of it off on my towel like I do with my current product (big win). It has lasted well throughout the day and still looks pretty darn good in the evening even if underneath it all I’m knackered.
Value for money: I think the value is ok? At $33.99 RRP it is up there price wise so I would probably wait till it came on special before I bought it again, which I think I will.
A nice, easy to apply formula that goes on smoothly when using a brush.
If you really like a heavy coverage foundation then this is probably a good option. I haven't used many and so this was quite a new experience for me.
When I put it on I admit it did feel really heavy and matt compared to what I'm used to. Any sunspots and freckles I had were certainly covered and it was just very matt. With a full face on though it did look pretty good as my skin looked so even but you could definitely tell I was done up...not a running to the supermarket on a Saturday morning look but great for work or a night out.
The first hour or so I really did feel like I was wearing make-up but as the day progressed it got a lot more comfortable. I'd put a primer on before as I always do but the make up fairies always steal my make up in the day and so by the middle of the day this one was looking awesome. Great even coverage but not too heavy.
No weird smells with this product but the packaging is a bit 'meh'. The white lid has already started to get stained with the product.
Tips: I might mix this with a lighter foundation to see if I can get staying power but a bit less matt.