Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse

This was the first foundation I ever purchased, and used. I was a teen with bad acne at the time so, after school one day I decided to buy the first foundation that I could that seemed to work. Luckily I didn’t get a colour that was too far off my natural skin colour, (I couldn’t sample at the supermarket) but I should have got a liquid one thinking back on it now. When I put this on my face I was using my hands and not a brush, and I was rubbing my hands in my face because I was young and didn’t know much about brushes and foundation. Also, you had to scoop the foundation out with your fingers, which isn’t nice looking back on it now. I had oily skin and this wasn’t a good cover for my acne, but it did have very long lasting power from what I remember. It didn’t stop me from getting oily during the day as I’d hoped, and it was way too warm toned for me. Looking back now I wish I’d not worn foundation at all based on how I wore it so heavily, hoping my pimples would just disappear. It feels nice on the skin whilst applying, but i much prefer liquid foundation, this one is thick, cakey, and became very patchy while I wore it. It didn’t help me pre existing acne either, in fact, I’m pretty sure it was the reason it got worse, but I just applied more of this hoping it would disappear... without thinking of cause or treatment. I wouldn’t purchase this again.

I used this foundation a lot in my 20's and it was okay, it gave me some of the coverage I need but I could never find a good match for my complexion, the price is kind of high in my opinion for a drugstore brand but all in all it is an okay foundation. I no longer use it but it may work for other women who are on somewhat of a budget.

The consistency is like of whipped mousse, which for me is quite difficult to work with. When applied the foundation feels slightly greasy and powdery, and not very natural. I found it easier to apply the product with a stippling brush with a few sprays of MAC Fix+.
Colour Sand is a good match for NC25 skin.

I recall using this in my late teens and did not understand how makeup really worked. I got that foundation probably because it was on sale and i was like Why not ? I ended up using it and every single time people would tell me how my skin looked perfect and doll-like. I never had bad acne but still had pimples now and then plus a alot of white heads on my forehead and rosacea on the sides of my nose which i didn't know what it was back then. Today i wish i could still use this product but am now aware of the shade not being a great match. I was more tanned so it did not turn orange as much as it does today. It did not crease of cause break outs.

**EDIT**
This foundation broke out my forehead very badly within two weeks of using. Returned it and got my money back. Bummer!
Now I’m using La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo (light) which is similar to a BB/CC cream with Clinique Stay Matte sheer pressed powder (oil free) and my skin is clearing up nicely!


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I’m not a foundation wearer because normally I can’t stand that caked on feeling and I break out with everything, but I’ve always wanted to try this. I have combination skin (very sensitive, very oily, acne prone, enlarged pores, etc.) and I found this foundation to glide on smoothly using my fingertips and you can build up coverage.
It has excellent staying and matte power. I wore this to my brothers outdoor wedding and I didn’t retouch it once in 12 hours. I didn’t have a spot of oil (a *very slight* sheen at 1AM but I wasn’t an oil slick like I normally am).

So far I haven’t broke out so this is a +++ in my books and I will be repurchasing.

After the light "swirls" ran out on this makeup it went on dry and "hard." Coverage was spotchy and uneven and showed every pore. I have to do better than this one!! Have new ones which I will try (as I' m thrifty ) but will not buy again. Thx.

This was the first foundation I ever used! The first shade I had wasn't right but I never seem to be able to find my shade in Maybelline products.
This is quite a dry foundation and dries out if you've had it for a while. It always accentuated my dry patches, especially around my nose. Once the foundation got quite old, the product used to bunch up into little balls on my face, making it hard to blend in.
Wouldn't recommend it - liquid foundations are much better.

Okay, I have tested this out twice now (full 9 hour days at work) and I can say that this a really good (not perfect) foundation for oily skinned folks who need something quick, easy, and light (but can be built for fuller coverage) to apply for a quick grocery run, shopping afternoon, or movie night. I say "lite" events - where you might be out no more than 4 hours bc after the 4 hour mark, you may have to blot a bit more often.

This is unique. I first thought it would run too dark, or looks darker than it is in the container, but once applied, the shade seems to run true to typical color. I bought shade Classic Ivory 2 (light) and it fits NC15 - NC20 just fine.

It is a light, whipped, smooshy foundation. I tried spreading it with fingers - does NOT work very well - and tends to crumble up on your skin. You can blob some on your face, but spreading it out with a brush will be the only way to really get this to work. Or patting the whipped foundation with your fingertips on your skin.

But the BEST way I've found - and it works awesome and so quick and great to just dab on your skin and go - is with a damp sponge. I take my damp sponge and blot it onto the foundation (I know - not the most sanitary but folks say that this foundation starts to break down once you get to the end/bottom of the container anyways) and then just bounce the product onto my face where I want coverage. It works great. You can keep building the foundation up this way over areas that need more coverage - or just keep the coverage light. It works very well on my scars and to cover dark melasma.

This is a very dry foundation - and using a damp sponge helps push the whipped consistency into your pores etc.. so much better and faster. Once I'm done - the finish is usually powdery - most of the time, I have not needed to powder after application. If I do, it's only to do undereyes or over my more oily spots like t-zone, but even THOSE are dry after you apply this. It holds up well - and feels very light, it's not tacky - it just works really well. My blush, contour etc.. all went on over it just fine. Since it is drier, I found that after about 30 minutes, it will settle into my really deep forehead wrinkles (all foundations do) so you need to watch for that and even that out if you can but it's not THAT bad.

The only reason I say that this is a 4 hour max foundation is that it tends to start letting your oils through after that point, and for me being an oily skinned person, I start having to blot after the 4 hour mark more often. It also can tend to start to sink into pores as the oils break through. HOWEVER - the coverage is still there, so it doesn't wear off or transfer. But for running around for errands or going to a family dinner etc.. -this is such a light and easy way to cover your face if you need to tone down redness and some discoloration and don't want to apply full coverage foundation or do a whole foundation + full face makeup routine for a short time. It also washes off easily with a makeup wipe and face wash. Ive also noticed that my skin is really soft after I remove this foundation and I think its bc it has jojoba oil in the formula.

For full 8 hour work days and long wear - I'd recommend Cover Girl's Outlast foundation. That's my HG oily skin foundation. But for weekends or light coverage days - this stuff is so easy and light to put on, with good coverage without all the full foundation work. Totally recommend if you like lighter coverage foundation (like me) or can use it as a build coverage foundation topper over a lighter coverage foundation. Works well on top of other foundations!

This foundation looks sooo amazing! I was scared to try it bc it was a mousse & i have really oily skin but lately since it’s been cold my skin has been dry but really oily in my T-zone. The only foundation i use every day is the L’Oréal Infallible pro matte. I love the L’Oréal foundation but lately by 4th hour at school my face will be so oily and start breaking up & it looks horrible. I seen this foundation in a Casey Holmes YouTube video and decided to try it and I’m glad i did! I have very large pores, bad black heads & just a little acne at the moment. This foundation made my skin soooo smooth looking!! It honestly looked so flawless without looking cakey. And it hasn’t creased in my smile line like every other foundation does. My pores shrunk so much. This product has definitely surprised me.

I first washed my face and then moisturized it. Then i used my Rimmel 5in1 primer (the only primer i use) & applied this foundation with a brush on one side & a beauty blender on the other. I noticed i got more coverage w/ my brush so i used it all over and then went over my whole face with the damp beauty blender to blend it all together. After that i used the new flower beauty light illusion full coverage concealer under my eyes, forehead, down my nose & chin. I then set everything with the Coty Airspun loose powder. (I also have very dark under eyes & always go for a full coverage looking foundation and this did just that)

It has been roughly 6 or so hours now that I’ve had it on & it looks just as good as it did when i first put it on! my pores still look as if they’ve completely disappeared and my skin just all together looks flawless! I’m never the type to review things, especially foundations bc i never find any that look so good especially after a whole day at school, but i absolutely love this! The only thing i don’t like is the small amount you get & they don’t have many shades to choose from. Sorry for the long review but just wanted to share exactly what i thought about it for anyone else who’s thinking about trying it. If you have oily/combo skin then i definitely recommend you to try this foundation!

This is a great find for me, have been very happy with this product.
I apply using my fingers, just tapping two fingers on the product and then applying to my face. If I attempt to pick up more product than a tap it balls up and does not apply smoothly.
I use UD spray primer beforehand on top of my day serum. I sometimes follow with powder but not always. Either way, this evens out my skin tone (lots of redness) without falling into my larger pores too much (you have to look close to see it).
Will certainly repurchase. Am loving it.

Update: Gorgeous application with a damp beauty blender (or Real Techniques sponge). Like, really lovely. Just bounce it on :)
Goes on great on top of my snail essence/oil free moisturizer/sunscreen am routine. Top it all off with some setting powder. Partway through the day i blot, and apply face mist. Coverage stays pretty and natural all day.
Will 100% rrpurchase.