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Make Up Forever Mat Velvet + Mattifying Foundation

When you have combination skin, you need a mattifying foundation so you don’t look greasy, but not all foundations for oily skin are suitable as they have ingredients that can be drying. We tried Make Up Forever Mat Velvet + Mattifying Foundation because it controls oil without potentially irritating ingredients like salicylic acid. Mat Velvet + uses amino acid coated pigments and contains wheat amidon complex. The silicone in the formula evaporates, leaving behind oil-free makeup. This foundation gives medium coverage, or full coverage if you add another layer. We loved the lightweight feel and that it didn’t dry out our skin, but by itself it did not stop shine for the entire day (however the matte looked lasted for several hours). We recommend this for everyday use for those with combination skin. If you need all day shine control or have very oily skin we suggest Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Foundation.