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SEPHORA COLLECTION Matifying Compact Foundation
What it is:A silky, lightweight, shine-reducing powder foundation.What it is formulated to do:Smooth and feather light, our pressed powder foundation glides over the skin and leaves your complexion looking like sheer perfection. This unique formulation includes Nylon 12, for excellent adherence and long wear. Plus it may be applied wet or dry, depending on the coverage you desire. Try applying over liquid foundation in place of powder for a poreless, porcelain finish.What else you need to know:The "R" and the "D" in the shade name reflects Sephora's French background. The "R" stands for Rosee (pink) and is for those with cool undertones. The "D" stands for Doree (gold) and is for those with warm or yellow undertones.
Questions & Answers for SEPHORA COLLECTION Matifying Compact Foundation
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Does this compact come with a applicator
asked 4 years, 6 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
Anonymous
5 answers
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answer 1
Mine didn't.
answered 7 months ago
ev1lkittykat
(Phoenix, AZ)
answer 2
Yes but I didnt like it. I Threw it away actually lol. I use this with a powder brush. Works alot better to me
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
Monie2012
(chicago, IL)
answer 3
Yes, it comes with a sponge, but I prefer to use a kabuki brush to apply it.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
kota
(San Antonio, TX)
answer 4
Comes with a nice round sponge, which does not crumble or fall apart. Does the job well.
answered 4 years, 6 months ago
lashfan
(upstate NY)
answer 5
Yes it does. It's hard to see in the picture, but the applicator fits into a compartment underneath the foundation. There is also a mirror. The applicator is unlike your usual powder foundation applicators - it's black and has a very velvety touch. Also provides smooth coverage and can be used wet/dry without it turning weird and flaky.
answered 4 years, 6 months ago
nkaujyi
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not sure if warm or cool undertones
I have a very hard time getting the right shade of make-up. Everyone always gives me a shade too light.
asked 3 years, 9 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
Anonymous
(ashtabula, ohio)
4 answers
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answer 1
since they have so many different levels - colors -one is sure to match you. What I love is if I did pick the wrong shade - the will allow me to bring it back - no question. this is just awesome.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
1busymom
(flower mound, tx)
answer 2
i am light to medium. never really considered my self to have cool undertones, i took a chance & order the cool beige . it matches my skin tone perfectly. blends in like silky perfection, but definetly controls shine. i depended on the color match promise in case i had to return. luckily it was perfect.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
losmom
(union ms)
answer 3
I have one shade for winter, another for summer. If you're getting a shade too light, just take it back to the store and they will find the right one! Love this place.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
txredhead
(Austin, TX)
answer 4
Figuring out if you havve golden or reddish undertones is key. If you see more yellow in your skin, the you have golden undertones which require a Sephora shade with a D at the end, if you see more red in your skin, then get a foundation with an R at the end. If you have red undertones and you buy a foundation with Golden undertones, it's going to look lighter possibly ashy.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
brownsugar27
(Dallas, TX)
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What is the lightest shade?
I'd like to try this foundation, but I cant tell which shade is the lightest. I have really fair skin with a slight pink undertone. Wihch shade is right for me?
asked 4 years, 6 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
rose
(FL)
3 answers
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answer 1
warm fair is the lightest shade and it works for me and I wear bare minerals in fair if that helps give you a reference.
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
kota
(San Antonio, TX)
answer 2
I use this powder and have fair skin w/ a light pink-neutral undertone and I have the D05 color, it matches my fair skin perfectly! :)
answered 3 years, 9 months ago
tracygirl64
(Sacramento, CA)
answer 3
I checked with the beauty advisors b4 purchasing re. the comparable lightness of this shade vs. other shades and shades of other brands, this is the lightest pink-toned shade in this product line/category. This is the first time I've found a light shade in a pink undertone that did not cause application areas to be darker than my skin. I have mild rosacea and the buildable coverage evens this out without appearing "plastered over".
answered 4 years, 6 months ago
luxuriouslady
(Los Angeles, CA)
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Put over liquid even with oily skin
Would this prevent your skin from getting oily even after putting on a liquid foundation?
asked 4 years, 1 month ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
Anonymous
3 answers
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answer 1
I find any liquid foundation to make my face really oily by noon, even if I cover it with a powder which makes your face looked caked with makeup. Try a matifying lotion before you apply your makeup and see if a heavier type powder would achieve the coverage you're looking for.
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
Changer
(Hilton Head, SC)
answer 2
I would think the liquid foundation would make you feel oily. This one does not. I put on a couple of coats until I get the coverage I want, and it never feels caked on, or clogs the pores. I just wear this alone. I love it.
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
carsaleswoman
(Clearwater, Florida)
answer 3
For me it does. My skin feels great all day!!!
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
amadden
(Augusta, Ga)
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Broken compact
I really like the sephora products, however every compact breaks at the hinges. I have the buildable cover and even returned one because it broke. The second one just broke. The matifying compact foundation broke as well. three products ...all three broke. I do not keep them in my purse, they are stored neatly on a shelf in bathroom. I probably won't buy any sephora products if they cannot package them so they don't break. Never had makeup (not even cheap brands) that broke like these.
asked 2 years, 9 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
Anonymous
(phoenix, az)
3 answers
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answer 1
I bought this compact and really like it and did notice the hinges would get loose. All i did was push the hinges back towards the middle of the compact and it tightens like new. U need to check it every now and then to push those hinges back (with a pen or tweezers?). Yeah, a bit of a hassle but it works!!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
tanaka
(Huntington Beach, CA)
answer 2
This kept happening to my Mom everytime she bought this compact but oddly enough it has never happened to me. Since she has a different a shade than I do I'm starting to think that it might depend on the shade of the foundation. If the product works well otherwise, I would still use it. Other products from the Sephora line work great for me and never break. Hope that helps :)
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
kews
(Calgary, AB)
answer 3
Hmm... not sure if you're getting duds, but I've only had one of four compacts break at the hinges and that was my own stupid fault. Definitely call and complain though...they can't fix a problem unless they know about it!
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
JulieLA
(Los Angeles, CA)
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What colour should I get?
I have naturally super black hair and dark eyes. I tan easily but I'm naturally a light beige...medium category I guess? When I go buy this product will someone be able to match my skin tone?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
tess29
(Brooklyn, OH)
3 answers
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answer 1
I ended up getting help from a worker but she gave me a colour that is way too dark )): she gave me a d30. It looked okay from the store light..but when I got hope there was a problem. I only used it once! Would I be able to exchange??
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
tess29
(Brooklyn, OH)
answer 2
If you have a beige complexion, it means you have gold or yellow undertones, so if you are going to purchase this product stick with the "D" my color is "D22", so i have a beige complexion as well, good luck finding your perfect match, hope this helps!
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
Anonymous
(Phoenix, Az)
answer 3
Yes! Of course. You can always ask a beauty consultant to help you pick your color. If you are going to buy that day they may even do your whole face to see what color is right. Usually the swatch it on your skin but if you are not sure they will probably put it on for you. I would not recommend going at it alone, having them match you will work out better. It is a great item and I really recommend it!
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
hollywoodheart07
(San Diego, CA)
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I want a full coverage
I use D25 i have a co0mbination skin and i have a very uneven skintone so i want full coverage what is the best way to use the compact wet or dry? and how do you use it wet??
asked 4 years, 6 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
envyzaragoza
(La Mirada CA)
2 answers
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answer 1
If you want fuller coverage, use it wet [do this by dampening the applicator with a bit of water] and apply it but if you're using the "wet application" method, you don't need concealer unless your skin tone is really uneven. Use the dry method with a good concealer.
good luck!
good luck!
answered 4 years, 4 months ago
Mallaury
(Toronto, ON)
answer 2
I've only used it dry, and it covers well on my uneven-toned, sensitive, oily- combination skin.
answered 4 years, 6 months ago
lashfan
(upstate NY)
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best for olive skin?
what color is best ofr olive skin?
asked 4 years, 5 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
claseturista
(Suisuin city)
2 answers
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answer 1
For olive skin tone I suggest a D in the early 30's range. The best thing you can do though is to go ask to get color matched or check out the colors yourself. There are samples in the store with clean disposable applicatiors which means that you won't have to worry about thing like infection. Then you should apply colors around that range until you find a color that suits YOU. I know that if you are ordering online that this is not what you want to hear but just glancing at the colors is not going to help. By myself I would've picked the wrong color and be kicking myself for wasting my efforts on such a good product.
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
little2sweet
answer 2
The best tones for olive skin are the D#'s because of the color of the undertone a yellow or warm, so depending on your coloring fair to dark you should pick the colors that way. I wear D33 and I am a medium olive skin tone. Hope this helps. and p.s ....I'm a makeup artist
answered 4 years, 5 months ago
Sephoraddic
(New yor, NY)
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What's the best way to apply this wet?
I've currently been applying this as powder, but would like to try it wet for a little more coverage. What's the best way to do that?
asked 4 years, 3 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
cptoats
(Tallahassee, FL)
2 answers
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answer 1
The best way to apply it wet is to grab the sponge included, wet it, then use it as you regularly would and repeat until you recieve the amount of coverage fit.
answered 4 years, 1 month ago
little2sweet
answer 2
the easiest way would be to get a large sponge soaked in water and just wipe that on your face. but whether that would work or not depends on the ingredients. Or you can scoop out a little, mash it into a loose mineral form, and add face moustureizer to that. You might want to ask a sephora beauty consultant first though.
answered 4 years, 2 months ago
shopperdiva
(morgan hill, california)
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What is the difference between this and the "double compact mineral" foundation?
asked 4 years, 2 months ago on Matifying Compact Foundation
whoeverXOim
(Santa Barbara, CA)
2 answers
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answer 1
I don't believe this is a mineral powder. The double mineral compact has much better coverage than this one. I thought that the matifying powder would havefuller coverage but I was lucky if I got close to medium coverage. And that was with first applying with a brush & then I realized it was too sheer so I used the puff. Not happy with the coverage, I ended up going back to my double mineral compact.
answered 3 years ago
msmonica
(Los Angeles, CA)
answer 2
I believe the other one said something about you can wear it alone or with foundation. That made me think this one had full coverage, and acts as a foundation, which is what I was looking for.
answered 4 years, 2 months ago
carsaleswoman
(Clearwater, Florida)