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Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation Review

September 26, 2016

I can’t resist Make Up For Ever products…  I was at The Make Up Show in Dallas this past weekend and picked up a few of the new Artist Rouge Lipsticks as well as the Water Foundation.  I’ve worn the foundation for the past two days and thought I’d do a first impressions review for you.  The Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation retails for $43 for 1.7 ounces of product.  It’s available in 20 different shades.

*purchased myself/affiliate links

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation

The foundation is packaged in a frosted glass bottle with a pump dispenser.  This foundation is a revamped, modern formula of the original and iconic Make Up For Ever Face + Body Liquid Makeup Foundation.  It’s enriched with pro-vitamin B5. The Water Blend Face & Body Foundation hydrates and improves your skin’s elasticity.

What the website says:

Give skin a fresh, dewy glow with this unrivaled formula that feels so lightweight, sheer and comfortable. The quick and easy application makes it ideal for face & body, as the water-based waterproof foundation evens out the complexion to leave a natural-looking, satin finish. Created with 80% water, this long-lasting unique water-gel texture naturally hydrates and blends in evenly for a smooth, flawless look.

make up for ever foundation

I was color matched to the shade Y405 – Golden Honey.  I wasn’t sure how to apply it best so I started with my wet It Cosmetics sponge.  I felt like the foundation completely disappeared and didn’t make any difference on my face at all.  I may need to try it with a dry sponge instead.  I ended up using it with a foundation brush.  This was perfect.  I put on 2 layers of the foundation to get my desired amount of coverage, which is light.  I could have continued to add layers if I wanted more coverage.

 

face and body foundation

The foundation is very thin and liquidy.  It doesn’t take much effort to blend it into the skin.

Verdict:  The Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation will be a definite “go to” product for me.  The coverage is beautiful and very natural looking.  I love that it’s buildable.  It can be worn sheer to medium by adding layers.  It’s very lightweight.  I don’t feel like there’s anything on my face.  It works very well on my aging mature over 50 skin.  I didn’t try it as a body foundation because that is not something I wear.

Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation is a star in my book!  Have you tried it yet?

*I bought this foundation with my own money.  Affiliate links are used in this post.  That means if you decide to make a purchase I make a very small commission.  I appreciate your support!

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  1. Lola Seicento says

    September 26, 2016 at 9:01 am

    I love their Make Up For Ever Face + Body Liquid Makeup Foundation, and have used it for years, I will definitely need to try out this new, revamped version of it. I never, ever used it on my body either, but loved it for my face! Thanks for the excellent review, Stacie!

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    • Stacie says

      September 26, 2016 at 9:17 am

      I’m so happy to hear that someone loves this foundation as much as I do. Definitely try the new version when you have a chance. Stacie xo
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  2. Allison says

    September 26, 2016 at 11:35 am

    I have an MUFE foundation, and I like it a lot. I’m also a fan of water serum foundations, so this sounds like a win-win
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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      This is great. I really think you’d like it Allison. Stacie xo
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  3. Heather says

    September 26, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I love MUF, I need a fuller coverage but this sounds amazing if my skin ever clears up lol I can wear a light/medium coverage hehe

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      I think you’d be surprised at how much coverage you can get from this foundation by using a different application method. Stacie xo
      Stacie recently posted…Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation ReviewMy Profile

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  4. Phyrra says

    September 26, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    It looks like it gives you nice coverage!
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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      It really does, surprisingly so after the first layer didn’t do much. The second layer was all it took for me to get really nice coverage. Stacie xo
      Stacie recently posted…Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation ReviewMy Profile

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  5. CosmetopiaDigest says

    September 26, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    I prefer water-based foundations on my oily, acne-prone skin. This has blended so perfectly on you – definitely second skin!

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      This is a fabulous one to try! Stacie xo
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  6. MarciaF says

    September 26, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    I just bought their Ultra HD foundation after thinking about it forever. I would love to get a sample of this too since I love playing with different foundations.
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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Oh yes, you should go get a sample of this one when it’s available at Sephora. Stacie xo
      Stacie recently posted…Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation ReviewMy Profile

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  7. MyNewestAddiction says

    September 26, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    This looks really good. I need to venture out and try more foundations.

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      I try a new one every few weeks and have found some really good ones lately. Stacie xo
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  8. Destany says

    September 26, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    20 different shades is a pretty good variety!

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      It’s definitely a nice range of colors, but I’m thinking that they could offer even more. Stacie xo
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  9. Julie says

    September 26, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    I’m obsessed with their stick foundation, and this one sounds nice too!

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      I haven’t tried that one yet, but it sounds like I need to! Stacie xo
      Stacie recently posted…Make Up For Ever Water Blend Foundation ReviewMy Profile

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  10. Erika says

    September 27, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I love lightweight, light coverage, hydrating foundations and this one sounds great. I’d love to get samples of this to try out, before I commit to a purchase. MUFE is hard for me to find a shade match. 🙂

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      This is really good stuff! I’ve worn it for several days in a row and it looks great on my middle age skin. Stacie xo
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  11. Kathryne says

    September 27, 2016 at 12:27 am

    I like their matte foundation. I have to try this new formula

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    • Stacie says

      September 27, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      I think they have so many wonderful options. I haven’t tried the matte one but have used a few others with nice results. Stacie xo
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  12. Bailey says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I LOVE this foundation! I add a bit of their stick foundation when I need a bit more coverage and they work really nicely together.

    Reply
  13. Stephanie Louise Telford says

    September 27, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    It seems like the new water foundations are all the rage!

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  14. Kristina says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Glad you like it! It sounds nice, but I prefer a medium to full coverage myself. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Lisa Heath says

    September 27, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Adding this to my wishlist!

    Reply

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