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I couldn’t sleep this morning, so I got out of bed at an ungodly hour and made red beans from scratch! Right now, I’m sitting in my kitchen with my laptop while the red beans boil.
I always questioned having a big, comfy chair in my kitchen until moments like this. I can read or write while keeping an eye on the stove 🙂
But I’m here to tell you about the newest item in my makeup bag that I’ve been loving: the Maybelline SuperStay Lumi Matte Foundation!
Truthfully, I’ve wanted to try it for a while, but I waited until I ran out of my current foundation (the Live Tinted Skin Tint, which I loved). Luck was on my side because Maybelline products were on sale at Ulta, so I finally grabbed a bottle.
Anyway, let’s get into it!
What is Maybelline SuperStay Lumi Matte Foundation?
After using a skin tint for so long, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to return to foundation, but this one isn’t heavy. The SuperStay Lumi Matte offers buildable medium-to-full coverage, a luminous matte finish, and a lightweight amino acid formula.
According to Maybelline, this foundation can last up to 30 hours, and it is water-, sweat-, and transfer-resistant. I can’t confirm or deny this, and I hope I never end up wearing it for that long, ha!
So far, I haven’t worn it in any crazy weather conditions aside from high wind, and it still looked great. Once it starts snowing in Buffalo (possibly this weekend – eh), I’ll report back.
It’s offered in 24 shades; I got shade 115 using the shade matcher on the Ulta app. It is a perfect match for my skin, seriously!
It comes in a one-fluid-ounce bottle with a pump applicator and, not that it matters, beautiful lavender packaging.
My experience with Maybelline Lumi-Matte Foundation
I’ve been wearing this foundation for a few weeks, and honestly have very few complaints.
To prep my skin, I usually use a moisturizing serum. I haven’t worn a primer in at least a year, so I just use skincare instead.
Although the Live Tinted had SPF, I still used the Sun Bum Daily Glow underneath it, and honestly, I’m so obsessed with how that product makes my skin look!
So, I use a serum and the Sun Bum underneath the SuperStay Lumi Matte, and it’s great. The foundation is creamy and blends beautifully.
I’ve been using it with a brush, and one pump is enough. I have changed how I apply makeup lately (I wrote about it here), and I really try not to use much.
I’m 41, and while I feel like I don’t have a ton of fine lines, I do have some. My face has always had texture, so using less makeup means less product weighing down my skin and settling into my lines.
I apply foundation only where I need it: my cheeks, chin, and the center of my forehead. I like more of a light, dewy look, and while the foundation is more matte than luminous, it provides a great base for other cream products, like contour, bronzer, and blush.
For me, one layer provides enough coverage. I have a little bit of rosacea, and it covers fine with just the little bit I use. However, you can easily add another layer or blend with concealer for fuller coverage.
As I mentioned, it’s more matte than luminous, but it’s not the dry, 2016-looking matte we’re used to. It has a more natural look; when I wear it, it looks like my skin but better, as if I’m not wearing makeup at all (which is exactly the look I’m going for).
One of the best things about this foundation is that I can’t feel it on my skin. There’s no heaviness, tightness, or anything like that. That is why I loved wearing a skin tint so much; I don’t want anything heavy or itchy!
The longest I’ve worn this is likely 8-10 hours, and it always looks great when I get home. Although I cannot report on makeup lasting after a day in the office, I do walk outside a lot, take public transportation, etc. And this survives that!
I use setting spray as part of my makeup routine, and sometimes I use setting powder (depending on the day, and if I do, it’s very little).
Who is this foundation best for?
Of course, I’m sure this foundation isn’t for everyone. I’d consider trying it only if you:
- Prefer a soft-matte finish rather than a very dewy look.
- Want buildable coverage.
- Want a lightweight alternative to thicker full-coverage foundations.
- Are interested in a drugstore foundation with long-wear claims.
Final verdict: Is Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte worth buying?
YES!
This is worth buying! Honestly, my only con is that I wish it had SPF, but I’ll keep wearing it with Sun Bum underneath.
But I’m honestly so impressed with this foundation. I love how lightweight it is while still offering coverage, and it’s all at a fair price point.
The key is getting your correct shade. Knowing your undertones will help tremendously. If you’re not sure, ask a store associate or try a shade matcher.
But I have no regrets about buying and trying this one; I’ll be using it until it’s gone!
Have you tried this foundation? I’d love to hear your thoughts if you have!
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