I mentioned to Jojoba in a comment below that although many Make Up For Ever face products don’t seem to work well for me, there is one that does. It is the Make Up For Ever Super Matte loose powder in Translucent.
I raved away about T. LeClerc’s loose powder in a previous review and yes its awesome, but my favorite loose powder of them all is the MUFE Super Matte Loose Powder.
I use No. 12 which is Translucent Natural. It should be able to suit most skin tones since its supposed to be translucent. The colour is a natural light beige in the pot.
What I like about this loose powder is its texture. It is very light and very finely milled. It goes on smoothly and truly lives up to its name – super matte. It really keeps your skin feeling matte and soft. I usually dust this lightly over foundation when I wear a full face of makeup. On other times, when I don’t use foundation, I apply this powder on bare skin after my sunscreen or concealer. Although it is translucent, it does help to even out the skin tone slightly so it can even be worn by itself and the texture makes the skin feel satiny soft.
To test its oil control properties, I tested this loose powder over the weekend when I knew I would be running around outside in the hot sun. In the morning, I applied it on top of my sunscreen and instantly saw my skin looking matte and not oily or greasy at all. The skin feels really smooth and soft to the touch after applying the loose powder. After being outside until the afternoon, I realised that some oil was showing through, but my skin still felt soft and smooth. On days when I wear this indoors, my foundation/powder looks as fresh as when I first applied it in the morning, with no signs of wear or oilies. Wonderful!
The Make Up For Ever Super Matte loose powder comes in a large 28g screw top jar with a plastic sifter top. The packaging is very serviceable and minimal but I find it ten times better than T. leClerc’s. It doesn’t come with a puff, which you can purchase separately. I usually apply my loose powder with a brush so it doesn’t bug me much. However, I do find that applying it lightly with a puff helps it stay on longer. I usually lay the puff over the sifter, turn the tub over once and then lightly tap it on my face. Very little is needed to achieve the effect of satiny matte skin.
A 28g tub costs RM110 which I think is very reasonable. It will certainly last a long time. This loose powder is available at all Make Up For Ever counters currently at U Parkson in 1 Utama and at their stand-alone booth in KLCC. I don’t think I’m ever going to change to another!
Pros: Keeps skin super matte, skin feels satiny soft
Cons: No puff included
[rating:4.5/5]
Stay beautiful,
Ms. Blacklace says
March 10, 2008 at 3:22 pmDamn! They don’t sell Make Up Forever in singapore!!!
Paris Beaverbanks says
March 10, 2008 at 3:31 pmMs. Blacklace: Have they moved? I last recall there being a counter in Scotts but I think its been demolished. Try contacting Make Up For Ever in Singapore at their site http://www.makeupforever.com.sg
akiki says
March 11, 2008 at 12:07 amwow~ i had never realized that a loose powder could make a different. i had been using it for few years and found not much changes. perhaps, the loose powder i am using does not suit me…
jojoba says
March 11, 2008 at 12:42 amso finally something i rec is your love now. cool.
jojoba says
March 11, 2008 at 12:47 ambtw, not all countries have the large container of 28g. like us. we are lucky to have it cheaper
Ping. says
March 12, 2008 at 1:55 amHey Hi! It’s nice to see there are some beauty blog in Malaysia. I always have to check out oversea blog and wonder how it work for us. Make Up Forever seems like a brand worth trying.
Paris Beaverbanks says
March 12, 2008 at 10:25 amAkiki: Which loose powder are you using? I’ve tried many and this one’s the best of them all!
Jojoba: Yep! Thanks for the rec! I wasn’t aware the sizes vary from country to country. I guess we are lucky wiehn it comes to MUFE!
Ping: Thank you! Make Up For Ever is a good brand. Look out for reviews of a couple more products to come.
akiki says
March 12, 2008 at 8:52 pmi am currently using Mary Kay’s loose powder.
bought under recommendation of my mum’s friend.
she was a make-up artist.
i think i will try this loose powder shortly.
it suits combination skin type?
Ms. Blacklace says
March 13, 2008 at 1:44 amOh yes!! They do have it!!! Hahaha!
Gonna pop by soon and explore their products!
Thank you!
Ms. Blacklace says
March 14, 2008 at 12:31 amArgh… in singapore it costs S$45 for 10g.
RIP OFF!!!
Paris Beaverbanks says
March 15, 2008 at 12:14 pmAkiki: As far as I know it suits most skin types.
Ms. Blacklace: Oh my! That is super expensive! Maybe try getting it from Kuala Lumpur?
Reeka says
April 6, 2008 at 10:29 pmhi PB,
I heard that MUFE has HD product. Is it already available in KL? I saw it in Jakarta this week. Thanks.
ParisB says
April 7, 2008 at 2:59 pmReeka: I’m not sure if HD foundation is launched here yet. Last I heard it hasn’t.
eliz says
May 29, 2008 at 5:45 pmI think I should get this loose powder cos my skin is super oily. It gets oily even when I am in the office all day!
fidah says
June 13, 2008 at 10:10 amhi.. it can be used with any puff is it?.. if i use a cheaper brand like at watson.. will it give a different effect…
ParisB says
June 13, 2008 at 10:13 amEliz: Try this loose powder. Its awesome!
Fidah: Hi I don’t see why a different puff would have a different effect. It doesn’t come with a puff anyway and I use a brush to apply. Works well all the time!