Maybelline is a brand that is a bit hit and miss with me. I've bought products by maybelline that have been absolutely terrible but at the same time I've bought some products that have been really good. So when I saw it's 'Wonder Finish' foundation advertised in my favourite magazine announcing ... Read review
Maybelline is a brand that is a bit hit and miss with me. I've bought products by maybelline that have been absolutely terrible but at the same time I've bought some products that have been really good. So when I saw it's 'Wonder Finish' foundation advertised in my favourite magazine announcing it had won an award for the 'best foundation of 2004', I wanted to try it but I was a little apprehensive.
*** Wonder Finish Foundation *** ...powder formulation that leaves a flawless, natural look. It has a unique shake-up technology which mixes up the foundation to ensure a perfect, even coverage. Good for the skin it contains glycerin (maintains moisture levels), Vitamin E (acts as an anti-oxidant), and SPF 15 (which protects against the suns rays) and it comes in six different shades which are:
Maybelline is a brand that is a bit hit and miss with me. I've bought products by maybelline that have been absolutely terrible but at the same time I've bought some products that have been really good. So when I saw it's 'Wonder Finish' foundation advertised in my favourite magazine announcing it had won an award for the 'best foundation of 2004', I wanted to try it but I was a little apprehensive.
*** Wonder Finish Foundation ***Wonder Finish Foundation is a liquid to powder formulation that leaves a flawless, natural look. It has a unique shake-up technology which mixes up the foundation to ensure a perfect, even coverage. Good for the skin it contains glycerin (maintains moisture levels), Vitamin E (acts as an anti-oxidant), and SPF 15 (which protects against the suns rays) and it comes in six different shades which are:
Cameo
Nude
Ivory
Fawn
Sand
Golden
The one I have used and will be talking about is Ivory.*** My Opinion On... ***
Here is my section of what I thought about every aspect of the foundation. Hopefully this will give you the best idea possible of how it worked for me, affected my skin and whether I would recommend it. So first up is my opinion on ease of use.
1) Ease of Use.
Now foundation is generally easy to use. You put some on your finger or a make up sponge, then simply rub it onto the face in the desired areas. And that's generally what you do here only you have to first shake the bottle before you use it. This is to ensure the foundation mixes properly in the bottle with it's unique bead. Now it's not hard to do, some may argue it's more hassle than usual, but still it takes only a few seconds so it doesn't really bother me.
When applying it you'll find it is extremely easy to rub onto the face and it easily blends in because of the lightness of it. Which leads me onto my next point.
2) Texture.
Some foundations can feel quite heavy on the skin and they are usually the ones with the thick textures. Now because this one is specially formulated to have a 'weightless' finish, it's texture is quite thin but not watery. The fact that it is so thin is also good because it means it easily comes out of the tube when you squeeze some onto your finger unlike some foundations which take quite a lot of persuasion to come out of the tube. This also increases it's ease of use.
3) What it looks like on.
So the texture is good and it's easy to use but what does it actually look like when you have applied it?
At first I really didn't see much of a change so I was initially disappointed. However the second time I used it was when I really took the time to see what it looked like. Firstly I had no line. Now that was great for me, usually there is still a little line no matter how light my foundation is, you can still see where the foundation ends. Now I know this is generally down to the shade of foundation but I did have the correct shades before and the lines weren't overly visible but for me I could tell I had foundation on if that makes sense? With this foundation I really cannot tell that I have it on just by looking at it. It really does give a flawless look.
4) How it Feels on.
So it looks good but does it feel good?
Absolutely. I can still feel I have foundation on but it does feel extremely light and 'powdery'. It definitely doesn't feel like liquid. I have tried powder in the past but it has always left my skin feeling extremely dry. This foundation doesn't do that because it is a liquid so it obviously hasn't got the same texture as a powder and the glycerin in it helps to maintain the moisture levels so it doesn't dry out the skin. This is great news for me as I generally tend to have dry skin anyway.
So all in all this feels good on. I can just forget about it and know that my skin is looking good which then boosts my confidence.
5) Effects on the skin.
I have noticed since using this foundation compared to other foundations I have used in the past, my skin doesn't feel dull or dry after use. As I already mentioned the glycerin in it helps maintain moisture levels which is really great for the skin. It is also fragrance free so that also helps the skin by not adding any unecessary chemicals. I think the fact that it has SPF 15 is great and that makes it a really good foundation to use in summer.
6) How long it lasts
I've found that if I put this on at around 9:00am it is still there by late afternoon. If I am going out at night I usually have to have a top up but apart from that it lasts quite a long time in my opinion.
7) How easy is it to remove?
This comes off just as easily as it is put on. I use cleanser wipes just to make sure I get it all off but I have used a cleansing wash and there have been no traces of foundation left on afterwards. So again this is great to remove.
8) Price and Availability
I paid just under seven pounds for this foundation which is cheaper than a lot of foundations I have bought previously that haven't worked as well as this one. You should be able to find it in places such as boots or superdrug. I got mine from Tesco so some supermarkets might stock it too. I know Asda don't seem to do it though. Ebay is also good for bargains and they generally have everything on there. So it's fairly widely available, it just isn't widely advertised.
9) Would I recommend it?
Absolutely. This foundation has worked wonders for me and I love the way it makes my skin feel. I am eager to try other newer foundations but this is definitely something I won't be parting with too easily. It's light, flawless and easy to apply. What more could a girl want?
Advantages: dry quickly, smells nice Disadvantages: finishes quickly, makes your skin feel rather dry, can be annoying to apply
...was never really keen about Maybelline products for the reason that they concentrate in manufacturing products aimed at light skinned people (white people). It's only recent when they decided to promote their production system in producing products that can be used by everyone including dark people (black people). Moreover, even when I noted this change I was still not interested. However, I just had to give them a chance, as I might be missing out ... ...(Maybelline wonder finish). Maybelline wonder finish is a foundation for the face which will turn from liquid to powder. Its job is to make your face look smooth and none-greasy as it does not have any oil in the ingredients. Not having oil in the ingredients suggests that you won't get any spots whilst using this product for the reason that oil is the main element in the world that causes natural spots. The foundation does have SPF15 and Vitamin ...
shaaza 26.02.2008 (28.02.2008)
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Advantages: Easy To Apply, Lasts A Long Time, SPF15, Mattifying, Oil Free Disadvantages: None
...a fortune. I came across Maybelline Wonder Finish Foundation when I was going on holiday and eeded to get a foundation quickly before I went, I wanted to try something new so when I was in Tesco's I picked this product up off the shelf. I have quite oily skin and suffer from mild- medium acne to I wanted something that wasn't going to clog my pores but at the same time wasn't going to come straight back off. The Product
Maybelline Wonder Finish ... ...or normal skin types, but I would advise using an oil free moisteriser before hand if you usually use one, I use OC Eight but I'm sure there are others on the market).
SPF15, prfect for popping in your bag for summer and because it's oil free it feels so light on your skin, like your not wearing anything, it's great. Goes on like a liquid but changes to a weightless powder, it's really easy to apply.
Contains a ball in the mixture which you shake ...
CADiaper 06.08.2008
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Advantages: Nice range of shades, Easy to use, Nice finish. Disadvantages: Can oxidise a little (turn darker on the skin). Not widely available anymore.
...my time in secondary school Maybelline was usually my brand of choice. It was cheap, easy to come by and generally consistent in quality. I loved their eyeshadows, lipsticks, mascaras (still do actually!) but most of all their foundations. Many other brands didn't carry shades pale enough for me but Maybelline was always there to save the day :-) I used a couple but "Wonder Finish" was always the favourite for me and my friends. Described as a 'liquid ... ...7 shades I think, though Maybelline don't tend to cater for darker skinned ladies too well which is a shame, so bare that in mind if you are thinking of trying foundations from them. With daily use I believe one of these probably lasted me about three months, which isn't bad at all considering the price. I applied over clean and well moisturised skin using my fingertips. The foundation blends seamlessly into my face but it does dry quickly so you ...
mu_reviews4u 21.02.2009
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Advantages: Great coverage, gives that flawless look, covers blemishes, great range of shades to suit everyone Disadvantages: None really, though if you're not careful you could spill some!
All us girlies who like to wear makeup want to achieve that effortless beautiful look, the kind of look only Cover Girls seem to achieve, and we spend money trying to find it, searching amongst the top brands pushing their advertising in our faces to find something that will help. I think Maybelline's Wonder Finish foundation knocks other makeup brands I have tried and tested out of the water.
WHAT' IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT DO?
Maybelline, is a highly ... ...items that you might have heard of such as their Dream Matte Mousse foundation and fairly new dream mousse blush. This particular product makes some pretty impressive claims to it's potential users. With a unique shake up technology, a unique bead inside the liquid ensures a perfect seamless and even coverage when spread on the face. The light liquid also transforms on contact with the skin, into an amazing, almost weightless powder finish. When ...
Majiggy 01.11.2006
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Advantages: gorgeous finish, glowing skin, doesn't cake, a little goes a long way Disadvantages: can be problematic for shiny skin, runny consistency
Oh, perfect foundation, you elusive thing you. How many different things can go wrong?! There's that leathery effect you get when you opt for the deeper shade, or conversely, the pasty Victorian look. Some foundations make you look scalier than a lizard, whereas others prefer to open their own oil rig on your face. There's the foundation that covers naff all, and the caked-on mask type.
So, obviously you want to know what goes wrong with Wonder ... ...will tell you that we all have different skin, and what works for one lady may not work for another. My main issue with Wonder Finish is the ol' oil rig. This is my main issue with most foundations, because ones that do mattify make you look a bit sallow, and ones that don't just make you look sweaty. So I've got to be careful with this one. Thankfully I'm out of puberty so my glands are merciful for the first couple of hours. If you're out dancing, ...
syllablelady 13.08.2008
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