August 26, 2019

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation (All shades)

Did you know that Makeup Revolution's Conceal & Define Foundation is now available in 50 shades? Designed to suit every skin type, this oil-free foundation offers full coverage and a semi-matte finish, without settling into fine lines or clinging to dry patches!

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The formula is creamy but not too thick, it blends out well with a Beautyblender. It doesn't feel sticky or oily, but it feels a bit heavy if I apply a second layer.

The Conceal & Define Foundation dries down to a semi-matte finish, but I tried it with a few different primers and some of them change the finish. If you prefer a dewy or luminous finish, try it with a luminous primer (such as NARS' Radiance primer)!

On my oily skin, it stays completely matte for about 1½ hour. The finish is more luminous after that period of time, but my skin doesn't look greasy. I don't mind the dewier finish so I only use a blotting sheet when my skin looks very oily, after about 4 hours. It lasts 8-9 hours on me before it breaks down.

This isn't a moisturizing foundation, so I'm not sure how it would work for normal to dry skin types, but it's a great foundation for combination or oily skin! 

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation in F1, one layer (without powder)

It doesn't cling on my dry patches, but to be honest my skin is less dehydrated in the summer months so it's harder to tell. I apply it with a damp Beautyblender too, which always make my foundation look better when I have dry skin patches.

The coverage is medium but buildable to full. It has a natural-looking finish when I apply a thin layer, but it looks too cakey for me if I apply a second layer to achieve full coverage.

I personally prefer to apply a thin layer and add a bit more product only where I need more coverage.

Oh and by the way, this foundation is fragrance free!


I'm not sure if this foundation will work for me in the cooler months (my skin is drier in the winter), but I love it for the summer!

Also, I tried it a dozen of times so far and it didn't break me out.

The only thing I don't like is the doe-foot applicator, I would prefer a pump!

Swatches on light skin (NC15-NC20)

F0 is white.

F0.1 is similar to NW10 and has pink undertones.

F0.2 is lighter than NC10 and has yellow undertones.

F0.3 is similar to NC10 and has yellow undertones.

F0.5 is a bit lighter than NW15 and has lilac pink undertones.

F0.7 is slightly lighter than NW15 and has pinky peach undertones.

F1 is darker than NW15 and has pinky beige undertones.

F2 is slightly lighter than NW20 and has pink undertones.

F2.5 is darker than NC10 (but lighter than NC15) and has golden undertones.

F3 is similar to NW20 and has pink undertones.

Swatches on light skin (NC15-NC20)

F3.5 is darker than NW15 (but lighter than NW20) and has pink undertones.

F4 is slighty darker than NW25 and has pink, slightly grey undertones.

F4.5 is a bit lighter than NW20 and has peachy pink undertones.

F5 is slightly darker than NW25 and has neutral pink undertones.

F5.5 is similar to NC20 and has peachy neutral undertones.

F5.7 is similar to NC20 and has yellow undertones.

F6 is similar to NC20 and has neutral undertones.

F6.5 is slightly lighter than NC15 and has neutral undertones.

F7 is a bit lighter than NW30 and has pinky neutral undertones.

F7.5 is slightly darker than NW25 and has peach undertones.

Swatches on light skin (NC15-NC20)

F8 is similar to NW35 and has neutral undertones.

F8.2 is similar to NW30 and has neutral undertones.

F8.5 is similar to NC20 and has yellow undertones.

F9 is similar to NW30 and has pink undertones.

F9.2 is slightly darker than NW35 and has orange undertones.

F9.5 is darker than NC30 (but lighter than NC35) and has golden olive undertones.

F10 is darker than NW35 (but lighter than NW40) and has pinky beige undertones.

F10.2 is slightly darker than NW35 and has neutral undertones.

F10.5 is similar to NC40 and has gold undertones.

F11 is slightly lighter than NW42 and has pink undertones.

Swatches on light skin (NC15-NC20)

F11.2 is similar to NC42 and has gold undertones.

F11.5 is darker than NW42 (but lighter than NW45) and has neutral undertones.

F12 is slightly darker than NW42 and has pinky beige undertones.

F12.2 is darker than NC42 and has neutral undertones.

F12.5 is darker than NW42 (but lighter than NW45) and has pink undertones.

F12.7 is lighter than NW45 and has neutral pink undertones.

F13 is slightly lighter than NW45 and has neutral pink undertones.

F13.2 is similar to NC50 and has gold undertones.

F13.5 is darker than NW45 and has cool beige undertones.

F13.7 is slightly darker than NC50 and has olive undertones.

Swatches on light skin (NC15-NC20)

F14 is lighter than NW50 and has cool undertones.

F14.5 is darker than NC45 and has golden caramel undertones.

F14.7 is slightly darker than NW45 and has caramel undertones.

F15 is a bit lighter than NW55 and has neutral undertones.

F16 is similar to NC55 and has gold undertones.

F16.5 is slightly darker than NC55 and has gold undertones.

F17 is darker than NC55 and has olive undertones.

F17.5 is similar to NW55 and has pink undertones.

F17.7 is slightly darker than NW55 and has pink undertones.

F18 is darker than NW55 and has neutral undertones.


The Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation retails for $12 US for 23ml and is available at Ulta.

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

23 comments:

  1. The shade range is super impressive and the formula looks really nice on your skin - I love the medium coverage with this type of finish!

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  2. I love that it is fragrance free! Looks like great coverage, but with my dry skin I probably need more hydration

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    1. They have another version for dry skin! The Conceal & Hydrate foundation! :)

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  3. I like the shade range. Plus having a white is a great idea for anyone who needs to alter their shades a bit (or super pale people). I'm not sure how my dry skin would take it but it looks so nice on you.

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    1. You would need an hydrating primer with this one!

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  4. Because there you are consistent with the way you take your photos, it was so convenient and reliable for me to know what foundation shade to buy compared to the concealer that I already have. You're a life saver

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    1. Thank you so much for your comment, it made my day! :)

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  5. Hi Kristelle!
    I am NC15 - same as you I guess. Which color is the best for me/for us in your opinion? I found NC15 a bit light for my skin, and I would prefer something more yellow toned, but NC15 is still the best for me. Thank you a lot!

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    1. Hi Kato!

      NC15 has always been a bit too warm for me in the winter months, you probably need a different shade than me.

      Do you know if NC20 is too dark for you, or you are between two shades?

      I would try the shades F5.5 or F8.5 (both are similar to NC20, but different undertones). Or F5.7 if you need strong yellow undertones!

      But if they are too dark, you can mix them with a lighter color. HTH!

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  6. Which shade will be perfect for light brown skin?

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    1. They have a lot of shades for light brown skin, can you be more specific?

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  7. Which shade would be similar to NC25 from Mac?

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    1. Hi Erika,

      Unfortunately they don't have a shade similar to NC25. I would mix the shades F5.5 and F7.5!

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  8. Hey! I have F3 shade of revolution foundation kindly let me knw one shade lighter concealer of revolution

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    1. Hi! I would try the shade C3 for the concealer, which is one shade lighter than F3!

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  9. Hi. Im NC 42. which one shade would you suggest? Im from South Africa so we only have f10, f11, f12 etc. none of the f10.5, f11.2. which is quite sad

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    1. Hi! Unfortunately it looks like there isn't a shade for you, they are all pink toned. :( Can you order the other shades online?

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  10. Hey, I'm 352 the shade truffle in Maybelline fit me matte pore less foundation. what shade do you think I would be?

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    1. Hi,

      I'm not familiar with Maybelline's foundation shades, sorry!

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  11. Hi,mine is pink undertone but oily skin which shade I should go with???

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    1. Hi, I would need more information than that!

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  12. Hey i use maybelline superstay 24 hrs foundation in shade 128 so which shade would u prefer to me of makeup revolution conceal and define foundation

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