Maybelline FIT ME Foundation - THOUGHTS...
It's makeup that fits you.
- No oils, no waxes, no nonsense
- Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be…fresh, breathing, natural
- Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through
- Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested
- No oils, no waxes, no nonsense
- Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be…fresh, breathing, natural
- Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through
- Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested
For Best Results
Apply smoothly and evenly to your face and blend with your fingertips.
My Five Ps
Price
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Price
The price for the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation varies by store and by sale. The retail price is $7.99 for 1.0 fl. oz. (30ml) but, as is the usual case with drugstore makeup, you are able to get a cheaper price during sales or by using coupons. For instance, as I type Ulta has this foundation on sale for $4.79.
The best thing about drugstore makeup is of course the prices! This foundation is one of the least expensive of drugstore brands. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Foundation is $11.99 while Revlon Colorstay Foundation is $9.99. The amount of product is 1.0 fl. oz. which is the usual size of most foundations on the market.
The price is a great selling point here since you don't have to break the bank to try it out.
Purchasing
There are numerous stores to purchase the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation which makes it much more accessible.Check stores such as Ulta, Harmons, Target, Walmart and even online at Amazon.
As with most drugstore makeup, the drawback is that you are not able to test/swatch the product of your skin since they don't provide testers at your disposal. This means that shade matching is only by sight and finger-crossing.
There are 18 shades in the color range to choose from with a decent selection of warm/neutral/cool undertones. However, the shade range does not cover very deep skintones so my ladies of color be aware of this. I am shade #320 which is the second to darkest color so that can give you an indication of how deep the colors go.
Packaging
The packaging is a rectangular glass bottle with a screw-on cap. There is no pump here, which again is typical of drugstore foundations. This means that you will need to pour the product out rather than pump which can lead to product wastage (over-pour). Also, with an open top bottle they is more exposure to air and bacteria which can lower the shelf life of the product.
The packaging is basic and sturdy but of course there a few ways to tweak the functionality for easier use.
The packaging is a rectangular glass bottle with a screw-on cap. There is no pump here, which again is typical of drugstore foundations. This means that you will need to pour the product out rather than pump which can lead to product wastage (over-pour). Also, with an open top bottle they is more exposure to air and bacteria which can lower the shelf life of the product.
The packaging is basic and sturdy but of course there a few ways to tweak the functionality for easier use.
Product & Performance
The Maybelline has made very very basic claims for the Fit Me Foundation. Natural, lightweight coverage that matches easily to your natural skin.
I can attest to all the claims. This foundation is truly lightweight with sheer to light coverage and matched very well with my natural skin. The coverage is similar to a tinted moisturizer and allows your natural skin to show through the foundation. This will work great for anyone who is looking for minimal coverage and can be used in conjunction with concealer for trouble spots. If you require more coverage and have trouble skin then this foundation will not be your friend.
The foundation leaves a very noticeable sheen to the skin. The sheen did not translate as a natural 'glow' to my skin but rather as an overly-dewy finish. This was easily counteracted by adding a setting powder on the high-shine areas. Maybelline does recommend and has a matching Fit Me Pressed Powder to set the foundation.
I do not need heavy coverage in my foundation so my skin looked great after application. The biggest disappointment for me was the wear of the foundation. My skin looked great after foundation and powder but within 2 hours the melting started. : ( Ooooohhhh! My poor skin oozed oil and sebum and the foundation started settling into lines and creases. I was a shiny mess by the end of the day even though I blotted (and cried).
Oh I almost forgot to mention that this foundation has an SPF of 18 which is great for some added skin protection! The active ingredient is Octinoxate 7% so be mindful of that in case you have skin reaction to this ingredient. The SPF did not create a white cast in my flash photographs so that is great! That is great that a drugstore foundation offers some sunscreen protection for our delicate facial skin.
Overall
The Maybelline Fit Me Foundation meets all the claims made by the company which I suppose is easy to do if you limit the expectations of the product. The foundation is lightweight. The foundation does gives a very natural (if somewhat super dewy) finish to the skin.
I think this foundation would be great for youthful dry-to-normal skin ONLY. Be sure to have a setting powder handy to minimize some of the 'glow' this foundation provides. Teenagers and young adults that are just getting into makeup and want a natural finish will appreciate this foundation. However, it will not provide a lot of coverage and is best for those with near flawless skin. I do not think this foundation is bad at all...just not suitable for all skin types.
COMBINATION-to-OILY skin ladies...RUN! Flawed skin...RUN! Leave this to the young and fresh faced with dry/normal skin and minimal flaws.
The Maybelline has made very very basic claims for the Fit Me Foundation. Natural, lightweight coverage that matches easily to your natural skin.
I can attest to all the claims. This foundation is truly lightweight with sheer to light coverage and matched very well with my natural skin. The coverage is similar to a tinted moisturizer and allows your natural skin to show through the foundation. This will work great for anyone who is looking for minimal coverage and can be used in conjunction with concealer for trouble spots. If you require more coverage and have trouble skin then this foundation will not be your friend.
The foundation leaves a very noticeable sheen to the skin. The sheen did not translate as a natural 'glow' to my skin but rather as an overly-dewy finish. This was easily counteracted by adding a setting powder on the high-shine areas. Maybelline does recommend and has a matching Fit Me Pressed Powder to set the foundation.
I do not need heavy coverage in my foundation so my skin looked great after application. The biggest disappointment for me was the wear of the foundation. My skin looked great after foundation and powder but within 2 hours the melting started. : ( Ooooohhhh! My poor skin oozed oil and sebum and the foundation started settling into lines and creases. I was a shiny mess by the end of the day even though I blotted (and cried).
Oh I almost forgot to mention that this foundation has an SPF of 18 which is great for some added skin protection! The active ingredient is Octinoxate 7% so be mindful of that in case you have skin reaction to this ingredient. The SPF did not create a white cast in my flash photographs so that is great! That is great that a drugstore foundation offers some sunscreen protection for our delicate facial skin.
Overall
The Maybelline Fit Me Foundation meets all the claims made by the company which I suppose is easy to do if you limit the expectations of the product. The foundation is lightweight. The foundation does gives a very natural (if somewhat super dewy) finish to the skin.
I think this foundation would be great for youthful dry-to-normal skin ONLY. Be sure to have a setting powder handy to minimize some of the 'glow' this foundation provides. Teenagers and young adults that are just getting into makeup and want a natural finish will appreciate this foundation. However, it will not provide a lot of coverage and is best for those with near flawless skin. I do not think this foundation is bad at all...just not suitable for all skin types.
COMBINATION-to-OILY skin ladies...RUN! Flawed skin...RUN! Leave this to the young and fresh faced with dry/normal skin and minimal flaws.
I will now show you what I mean....I shall expose my greasy self...be kind!
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Pictures
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation w/ setting powder
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The melting...3-1/2 hours later
Holy grease stick batman!!!
the tears came a little later : (
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the tears came a little later : (
