July 18, 2016

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation

As you may know already, Make Up For Ever is launching a new waterproof and long-lasting foundation this month! Suitable for all skin types, the Water Blend foundation is comprised of 80% pro-vitamin B5 infused water. Its lightweight formula is supposed to even out the complexion and give skin a dewy glow.

(Vous parlez français? Cliquez ici!)

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation R330 R370 Y405 Review Photos Swatches Before After Oily Skin

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation R330 R370 Review Photos MAC NW25 NW30 NW35

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation Review Photos Ingredients

The Water Blend foundation is available in 20 shades and the range is divided into 2 categories : Yellow undertones (Y) and Red undertones (R).

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation Shades Photos Swatches

I have 3 shades :

R330 is similar to NW25, if you are familiar with MAC foundations.

R370 would be a good match for you if you are between a NW30 and NW35.

Y405 is similar to NC30 but the undertones are very warm. This shade is the best match for me, but it's too orangey so I need to add a drop of MUFE blue Chromatic Mix.

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation R330 R370 Y405 Photos Swatches MUFE

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation R330 R370 Y405 Review Photos Swatches MUFE MAC Equivalents NC30 NW25 NW30 NW35

This foundation has a very unique consistency, it looks like a creamy gel but it gets very watery as soon as you start working it into the skin. After a few seconds, it sets on the skin and feels a bit tacky. The coverage is sheer but you can build it up to full coverage with another layer!

In comparison to MAC Studio Waterweight, the Water Blend foundation is less dewy and oily, it gives more coverage as well. It's more dewy and natural-looking than Make Up For Ever Ultra HD.

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation MUFE Y405 Review Photos Oily Skin

If your skin is oily, I highly suggest to apply some powder on the T-zone. I like to use the Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder with this foundation because it's very finely milled. I would recommend to use a mattifying primer as well, NeoStrata's Oil Free Matifying Fluid and Make Up For Ever's Step 1 Mattifying Primer are really good with the Water Blend foundation.

Here's the shade Y405 on me without any primer (1 layer, applied with my fingers) :

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation Y405 Review Swatches Before After Oily Skin Sheer Coverage

As you can see, it has a slightly dewy finish and really look like skin! It doesn't even look like I have foundation on. There is no SPF so it's perfect for photography and it doesn't cling to dry patches.

I like to apply the Water Blend foundation with my fingers if I want sheer coverage, or with a brush (such as Urban Decay Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush) when I want to build up the coverage.

Here's 2 layers applied with a brush (with the Step 1 Mattifying Primer) :

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face Body Foundation Y405 Photos Swatches Before After Oily Skin Full Coverage

This is a beautiful natural-looking foundation! That being said, my skin gets oily fairly quickly even with a mattifying primer and some powder, especially if I apply 2 layers. I think the formula is too hydrating for my skin type right now, but it would be great for the cooler months!

It's not transfer-proof on me because my skin is very oily, but it doesn't separate or crease around my laugh lines. Oh and it's really waterproof!

MUFE Water Blend Foundation R330 R370 Y405 Review Photos

The Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation retail for $54 CAD for 50ml.

(I received these products in order to evaluate them and give my opinion, but rest assured that my comments are always honest and impartial.)

10 comments:

  1. This looks awesome, I'll have to keep an eye out in Sephora for these!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I definitely want to try this. Do you know how it compares to the MUFE face and Body Liquid Foundation?

    ReplyDelete
  3. Do you know if this is similar yo their old face and body foundation?

    ReplyDelete
  4. I was in Sephora this weekend and so-wanted to check out this foundation, but they didn't even have it in stock yet, so I was super-bummed!! I guess I will have to wait or buy online. Looks like a nice foundation.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Coucou ! Super revue ! Tu as testé le Face and Body de MAC pour comparer les deux ? Biz

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Je l'ai déjà testé mais il y a très longtemps et je n'ai plus la bouteille, je le trouvais très huileux sur moi!

      Delete

Feel free to write a comment! - N'hésitez pas à laisser un commentaire! :)