What it is:A shine controlling, oil-free, water-resistant, complete coverage liquid foundation.What it is formulated to:Hides imperfections, evens out skin tone, and mattifies with a non-oily, perfectly powdered finish. The result is flawless and lasts for hours.What else you need to know:Although this foundation provides full coverage, the end result is completely adjustable to fit your needs - a little goes a long way.

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Questions & Answers for MAKE UP FOR EVER Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

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Which shade is most like BE's Medium Beige?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

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answer 1

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

k24umbc

(Baltimore, MD)

answer 2

i wear shade 35

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

suzim

(universal city tx)

answer 3

I use the medium beige in BE (which may be a little dark for me in the winter) I am using the MAT Velvet+ for the winter in #40 I believe its Natural or Neutral Beige. It matches my skin perfectly. If the medium beige is too light for you you may want to go a shade lighter with this. Hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

RachelH

(Asheville, NC)

answer 4

Warm Ivory

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

ColoradoWoman

(Colorado Springs, CO)

answer 5

I wear medium beige in bareEscentuals and I just got shade no. 30 porcelain.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

bareNecessity

(Seattle, WA)

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What shade would I be?

I have medium tone skin with cool undertones. What is my color?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Debs

(Vero Beach, FL)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

4 answers

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answer 1

Your best bet is to go into a Sephora store and either try some on your neck and jawline right then and there... OR get one of the beauty professionals to make you a sample of a few different shades so that you can see them on.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Asphyxiate

(Grand Blanc, MI)

answer 2

I think that the 35 is too light and the 60 is perfect, plus you can use less!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

bikeandyoga

answer 3

I am a medium skin tone and I normally get a buff biege or what not in other makeup and I got # 30 in this! Hope that helps!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

hippiechic

(Mount Airy, GA)

answer 4

is use shade 35

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

suzim

(universal city tx)

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Does Mat Velvet last in the heat? Is it sweat-proof?

Oily/combo skin, light to medium complexion. Living in a warm place and it's been very hot. How well does this last in intense heat? I'm not used to this kind of heat and perspire a great deal; my mineral makeup doesn't stand up to it, will Mat Velvet last?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(Riverside, CA)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

4 answers

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answer 1

Definitley. I live in South Florida, where it is extremely hot and humid. When I used to wear Bare Minerals and eat outside during lunch, or stay and talk outside after church, I would have to quickly run inside because it would look orange and my face would be very oily and greasy-looking.

With this, I was amazed when I went back inside and saw that I did not have to blot at all. And I have two hour lunches in the sun!

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

sb1492

(Miami, FL)

answer 2

This foundation stood up to several hours of cooking in the intense heat of a restaurant's kitchen! I love it!

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Elessaria

(West Virginia)

answer 3

I come from the south where heat and humidity are in abundance. I find this to be a great "stay with you" foundation with out looking "fake". I love it.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

CountryGal

(Saint Marys Georgia)

answer 4

Definatley sweat proof! When I'm in school, my makeup usually sweats off my face by the end of the day. But by using this foundation, It lasts for hours!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Gisbelle

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Which Make Up Forever has better coverage, Mat Velvet or the HD version ?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

dcSiliconValley

(San Jose, CA)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

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answer 1

Hey! I was just at Sephora today testing both of these and I can confirm that Mat velvet definitely has the better coverage!

answered 10 months ago

Roxie83

(Knoxvegas, TN)

answer 2

I am not sure yet. I have been using the velvet which I love, and just ordered the HD version so look for my review soon on that one!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

hippiechic

(Mount Airy, GA)

answer 3

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

suzim

(universal city tx)

answer 4

I beileve tha mat velvet has more coverage.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

bareNecessity

(Seattle, WA)

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how do you apply it?

This is my first matifying foundation so the consistency seems thinker than the HD one..how much should I be applying when pouring it out of the bottle?

asked 6 months ago

nicole478

(philadelphia,pa)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

I squeeze about a small amount onto the back of my hand, and give it a few seconds because the warmth from your hand warms the makeup, and causes it to thin out a little bit, making it easier to apply and blend, it also keeps the makeup from getting cakey looking.

answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago

SamanthaEss

(Bakersfield CA)

answer 2

A very small amount seems to go a long way -- I've been using it for several weeks and still somehow manage to squirt out more than I need half the time. Just a pearl-size drop should do it, especially if you use a primer which helps blendability.

answered 6 months ago

Isabella

(Washington, DC)

answer 3

This does not require a ton of product for even application. I would say this is a medium coverage foundation.

answered 6 months ago

mom2grls72

(Houston, TX)

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what shade should i use?

I use laura mercier powder foundation in No. 3 (for fair to medium yellow undertones) . and light in bare minerals.
i think i should use No. 30 or No. 40 but i'm not sure .
sadly i can't go to a sephora to match my skintone. please help.
oh and can you tell me if this last through all day or does the consistency of the make up ends up looking cakey or doesn't look natural.
And what do you use to make your makeup look flawless, because i always seem to have streaks and my make up doesn't blend very well.
here's a photo if you can help me determinate my shade. thanks for the help.

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asked 8 months ago

andrea92

(NY)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

I would try using a good foundation brush (Sephora's #55 foundation brush is an excellent choice) to help prevent the streaking. I too have problems with this streaking or not blending well enough if I just use my fingers or a sponge but a brush helps with that.

answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago

angelprincess

(Portland, OR)

answer 2

If I were you I'd go with # 40. I wear fairly light in BE and buy #20. I believe #40 has more yellow than #30 which you will need if you wear light in BE. BE light is really yellow in comparison to fairly light. I would suggest going into a store and being color matched by a Sephora sales associate. They are really quick and eager to help match me in a shade.

answered 7 months ago

BossyBeauty

(Louisville, KY)

answer 3

I love Make up forever foundation. I use No. 30 and it works well for me.
It blends very well and lasts all day without streaking. I like Laura Mercier
setting powder to use after applying.

answered 7 months ago

Laquitta

(Nashville, TN)

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can't determine shade of my mat velvet

I purchased this amazing foundation and it is perfect. but it is running out and i can't find anywhere on the bottle that tells me the shade so that i can re-order it online. this is further complicated by the fact that i'm now living in australia and unable to bring the bottle in personally - is there a way to tell what colour i'm using?

asked 10 months ago

chicaj57

(adelaide, australia)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

on the bottom, theres a lot # usually the last 2 or 4 numbers (depending on the brand and how they identify shades) will give you the shade number. hope that helps.

answered 1 week, 2 days ago

Nums

(san jose, ca)

answer 2

I looked at the bottom of my bottle as well, and all it had was a lot number. Can you email Sephora and read off all of the numbers on the bottom?

answered 10 months ago

Girlfactory

(Austin, TX)

answer 3

I had the same problem and wasn't sure which my shade was and I kept the old bottle. I looked online as to which two would probably be closest to my skin tone and chose from there - also based on season, I went lighter than dark figuring it was winter and I wasn't tan. :)

answered 10 months ago

LolaNation

(Kansas City, MO)

Question

What is the best way to apply Mat Velet?

combination skin.

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anum

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

I prefer to use a foundation brush to apply my foundations and the same holds true for Mat Velvet. There's less waste and it's easier to get into the little nooks. It's easier to build up coverage as well. After I use the brush, I'll lightly tap my fingers over my skin or gently press a puff or sponge to ensure a smooth finish.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Elessaria

(West Virginia)

answer 2

This foundation is neither over-drying or over-moisturizing so you can pretty much do an even layer all over. Follow with a powder to ensure staying power.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

PrettyGal

answer 3

I have combination skin as well and I prefer to blend with my fingers. Some people like a sponge because a little bit goes a long way with this foundation. I prefer not to use the sponge because so much is absorbed into it and wasted that way. Just remember a dab will do ya. Start light and increase the coverage if you need it. If you get carried away just blot away with a tissue.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

CountryGal

(Saint Marys Georgia)

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I heard you don't need to use a primer with Mat Velvet, is this correct?

Light/Fair complexion
combo/oily

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(Riverside, CA)

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

I don't use a primer with this foundation. I, like the other review, do put on a bit of moisturizer to help it go on easier. I set it with a bit of powder after I put it on. Looks GREAT!

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

sugar1

answer 2

I don't use a primer, but I do use a tiny bit of moisturizer. This helps the found. to not go on as heavy and it makes it a lot easier to blend, you will also use less product!

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Aleksis

(boca raton, fl)

answer 3

Nope! I'm sure you could use one, but it's not needed. I've used this for on-camera work without a primer and it looked amazing. This is a truly great foundation.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

DOLLFACE21

(Portland, OR)

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I use the 155 in Makeup forever I would like to go a shade darker with the Mat velvet. What shade should I choose?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

alisha

on Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation

3 answers

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answer 1

The only way to find out for sure is to try it out. Either go in and smear some of your jawline and neck to check the match, or get a sample of a few shades to try at home.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Asphyxiate

(Grand Blanc, MI)

answer 2

120. I started with 155 and found it too light. 120 was perfect for me.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

kathyincanada

answer 3

156

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

suzim

(universal city tx)

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