Help, please re: Mat Velvet

[IanNoel]

Ok, so I have been wanting to switch to MUFE Mat Velvet +, but unfortunately my Sephora does not carry the brand, so I was wondering if you guys could give me the equivalent color for Punjab in Nars Sheer Glow Foundation for the MUFE Mat Velvet +. I'd also love to hear any thoughts, ratings, or reviews on the foundation.

 

[kdemers1221]

I've been using this foundation for about 4-5 months. its okay. the coverage isn't as full coverage as i would like i have redness from acne scarring that still shows through the foundation. it doesn't make me break out which is a plus since i have sensitve acne prone skin. however... for being a matte foundation it doesn't stay matte for very long within 4 hours i'm oily again and by the end of the day my foundation has all but slid off my face. i don't know if i'll repurchase it after i'm done with the bottle i have just because it doesn't do everything i wish and it claims to do.

 

[obscuria]

I use the Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab, in the MUFE velvet I'm 40. Hope that helps.

 

[Simply Elegant]

I love this foundation. It's been my HG for a few years now. Lasts all day, finish stays matte for about 7 hours on me in the summer, there's a colour I match up too, can be sheered out to medium coverage and built up to full, it doesn't oxidise. The downsides are that it sets fast so you need to blend fast and price and if you have any dry areas it'll show with this foundation.

 

[IanNoel]

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Originally Posted by obscuria I use the Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab, in the MUFE velvet I'm 40. Hope that helps.

I'm worried that one will be a tad too yellow. Is shade #'s 30-40 the same basic color with different undertones?

 

[obscuria]

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Originally Posted by IanNoel I'm worried that one will be a tad too yellow. Is shade #'s 30-40 the same basic color with different undertones?

I have a beige undertone, and i haven't had an issue with it. Most other foundations with yellow undertones look really yellow on me. I haven't had a problem with it.

I think 35 is with beige undertone, not sure about 30

 

[IanNoel]

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Originally Posted by obscuria I have a beige undertone, and i haven't had an issue with it. Most other foundations with yellow undertones look really yellow on me. I haven't had a problem with it. I think 35 is with beige undertone, not sure about 30

O goodie! I have the same issue, every foundation with a yellow undertone just looks unnaturally yellow.

 

[IanNoel]

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Originally Posted by Simply Elegant I love this foundation. It's been my HG for a few years now. Lasts all day, finish stays matte for about 7 hours on me in the summer, there's a colour I match up too, can be sheered out to medium coverage and built up to full, it doesn't oxidise. The downsides are that it sets fast so you need to blend fast and price and if you have any dry areas it'll show with this foundation.

I was hoping someone would say something about staying power in the summer! I have insanely oily skin, and I would love a foundation that gives me the least touch ups possible, and feels like I'm not wearing much at all. If it does those things, it's well worth the price!