Matte foundation is back with a more natural finish – we put three products to the test
Matte foundation is back with a more natural finish – we put three products to the test
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MATTE foundation is back – but it’s not cakey or chalky like in the past, and is nowhere near as drying. The new finish is far more natural, almost like real skin, with superior staying power. This week, I put three to the test . . . When it comes to high-street foundations, I can count on one hand those that I rate.
![[Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation, shade 367.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/61y2K4yf4bLjpg-JS965314880.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Budget beauty is booming, but the base category has some catching up to do, so I didn’t expect much from this liquid formula. It offers the least coverage of the three, so needs building up or layering with a concealer, but it gives a perfect real-skin, satin matte finish that enables it to stay put without drying out skin or making it look flat.
![[Anastasia Beverly Hills matte foundation bottle.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image001jpg-JS965314846.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
I struggled to find any negatives – other than that it only comes in 22 shades, so you might struggle to find a perfect match. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this foundation, having a love-hate relationship with the brand’s previous base launches.
![[Matte foundation stick in black packaging.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/112140712jpg-JS965314873.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
I’m happy to say, after my first try, this firmly went into the love category. It’s undoubtedly full-coverage so if you like a sheer finish, steer clear. But that makes it perfect for long days and oily skin like mine. I have to confess, I fell asleep in it twice over Christmas – while I absolutely do not recommend that, it still looked flawless come morning, and it didn’t cause any breakouts.
