So I’ve had my Make Up Forever HD Foundation for a month now and in that time I’ve used it about 12 times I would hazard to guess. That’s a lot for me tbh as I tend to mix it up quite a bit as I’m always trialing something!
Kelanjo19 from Youtube was asking what I think of it and I thought maybe others might be considering buying it so I’m doing this little review.
Mine was a Christmas Gift but I know it was bought at Sephora and cost $40, so this is a high end foundation, equivalent UK price to the likes of Chanel Pro Lumiére.
The colour I got was 117 which is perfect for my winter NC15 skin tone. I went by the reviews on Sephora to find my shade and I’m glad I did. Left to my own devices I’d have ordered one of the two lightest shades, they would have been way too light. My advice if buying from the UK is to go a few shades darker than you think you will need!
Colour appears darker here as no flash
Initially I was surprised by the consistency, its not overly runny but certainly not as heavy as something like Estee Lauder Double Wear, and I think in my head because of the claims this foundation was making in regards to HD, I expected it would have to be mask like in its properties. It’s not at all, its much like the consistency of MAC’s Select SPF 15 foundation IMO. Pretty lightweight.
The bottle is a pump action, and I am not sure whether its just a flawed one, but my pump is a bit poo. The action isn’t very smooth and it has its own little mind about how much it will dispence at a time, however I’ve learnt to work with it.
Coverage is marketed as medium – full. I don’t agree with this, it’s more light – medium. Which is normally not enough for me. However this feels really nice on the skin and gives enough coverage that even I (who loves full coverage) feel secure and confident that it is covering well. It really does even out the skin, but most of all what I notice with it is that it gives a lightening/ brightening effect, much like MAC strobe cream (but minus the greasiness). Its the No1 foundation I wear where I receive compliments, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been wearing it at home/ work and people have said how well I look. This foundation makes you look healthy. It does this while letting your own personal warmth come through, such as when I flush. A thumbs up for working with our good bits!
It gets a thumbs down in regards to transfer, it never fully sets, which is why I think it looks so luminous on the skin, however if you have a job where you are on the phone all day this won’t work for you, you’ll have a mucky telephone and a foundation free cheek.
One other problem is that you need to avoid putting this stuff over your eye lids, with most foundations I sweep it all over the face, including lids and it can make a good base, however because HD doesn’t set fully, I have discovered that even with UDPP the residue of the HD WILL cause your eyeshadow to crease within a VERY short space of time. Leave it away from the eyes and this problem is erradicated.
In summary I really really like it, and I will definitely re-purchase it for everyday wear, but I’m afraid its still full coverage for events and going out partying, I’m pretty sure MUFE HD is up to the job for you spring chickens but I just love the super airbrushed look now I’m near 30 
I think I’ve covered most aspects of MUFE HD but if you have any other questions just leave it in the comment box and I’d be delighted to see if I can answer it for you!
xox
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Hi there, great review! I have been using this for about 3 months now and love it. Like you I get lots of compliments on how "glowy" I look wearing it. I have to agree about applying it over the eye lids! I have however started using ysl perfect touch with the ysl primer underneath and I love the results I get. Like you (at 31!) I want a full face of makeup and when I tried this in the shop it just looked too sheer like a summer makeup for me. However I ended up buying it in the duty free(always feel that makes it worth trying when you get it a bit cheaper) and have been wearing it ever since – you should give it a go!!