Maybelline Fit me anti-shine stick | Review

| Maybeline Fit Me anti shine stick - 115 Ivory |

 

I've been trying to incorporate the Maybelline Fit Me anti-shine stick into my daily routine for a few weeks now & finally feel ready to give an honest review.

Now, I first saw this "revolutionary" new foundation on the Maybelline television adverts. Being a bit of a Maybelline dream matte mousse junkie, I thought this product would be right up my street. 

 

I haven't been looking for a new foundation as such, but being a beauty blogger I'm always intrigued by new products. The Fit Me anti-shine stick retails at £8.99 so a little more expensive than my usual foundation choice.  

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What Maybelline says:

Our fresh foundation has an anti-shine core. It's ultra-light formula is enriched with powders to instantly absorb excess oil. Controls shine for a natural-looking, flawless finish.
Our 2-in 1 foundation stick with anti-shine core. Goes on effortlessly to reveal flawless, lightweight coverage. Easy to use! Perfect for the on-the-go touch ups!

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The foundation boasts two parts to it's formula, the creamy gel like foundation outer & the powder core. which 'Controls shine for a natural-looking, flawless finish'.

Firstly I found the consistency rather hard to blend without the aid of a primer. Sometimes when I'm in a rush I will just use foundation, powder and a little concealer. So on those occasions I found the Fit Me anti-shine stick to be a little stodgy.

 

Secondly, one layer is not enough. If like me you prefer medium-well coverage, The Fit Me anti-shine stick may not be for you, unless you like layering up. However, for a light-medium coverage this may be great for you.

I don't have very oily skin, so I'm afraid I can't comment on whether it reduced shine. The stick does give a matte finish, but I have quite dry skin so it's unusual for a foundation to create shine.

 

So far the best way I have found to wear this foundation is with two layers and a translucent powder. That way you avoid a cakey finish but still have decent coverage. I've also found that I prefer using a brush or my finger tips to blend rather than a beauty blender. I feel the beauty blender actually takes away some of the product, resulting in an even lighter coverage.

 

The foundation generally lasts for a good 6-8 hours before needing to be touched up depending on whether I wear primer. And it generally doesn't slip. However that being said I'm not in love with the Fit Me anti-shine stick and I'm afraid I don't think I'd repurchase.

 

 Have you tried the Fit Me anti-shine stick?

 

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