HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! I’m so vain that I just started this post wishing myself happy birthday, hahaha… I’m 24 today and I feel like it’s going to be a pretty good age. I’ll let you know in a year. ;)
I am all about the no-makeup makeup look (I love how that’s actually a thing too, haha). I am forever on the hunt for products that require minimal effort and help to enhance whatever it is I’ve got going on with this whole au naturel situation. I’ve been pretty lucky to have found a single brand that works some actual magic on me and helps me get that natural, fresh-faced look that I love. And, if you hadn’t already guessed by the title of this post, that brand is MAKE UP FOR EVER. I’ve been using their products as part of my everyday routine for a few months now and I am just in love. I have full reviews coming for most of the products featured in the picture below, so I won’t get into too much detail now, but I seriously love every one of them and have been using them on the daily.
The HD Invisible Cover Foundation is the most perfect color match I have ever found. I knew what shade I’d be just by looking online at Sephora and reading the color descriptions- their foundations are sorted by the usual light/medium/dark, but they’ve also got a bunch of different shades for each, depending on what your undertones are. This was SO helpful and led my to my perfect match- 117 Marble, which is for light skin with yellow undertones. I struggle to find foundations that are a good match for me, because while I do have fair skin, I don’t have the pink undertones that a lot of my fellow palesies have. So, finding out that MUFE had a shade for everyone really got me excited!
This foundation is nearly unnoticeable on my skin. It’s a medium to full coverage, which usually would look at least a tiny bit cakey on my slightly dry skin, but the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Foundation blends in flawlessly while giving me a perfect, evenly toned complexion. I have yet to find anything better than this foundation for my skin! I used the Smoothing primer before applying foundation which helps, but this foundation did a great job of not settling into my fine lines in my forehead a ton. There was the tiniest bit of settling (which I expect from any foundation, they’re not tiny lines), but that was easily fixed with a little spritz of the Mix & Fix setting spray and a couple dabs with my beauty blender. I didn’t have any issues with this wearing off throughout the day, either.
I am honestly SO impressed with this foundation. It really lives up to it’s name for me with it’s flawless finish. I have no cons to list, there is genuinely nothing I dislike about this. If you’re looking for a medium to full coverage foundation that looks super natural and is almost guaranteed to have a perfect color match for you, then MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation is for you. Now, onto my MUFE full face look!
1. Prime your face using Step 1 Skin Equalizer (I use the Smoothing one, but there’s a whole range to choose from).
2. Apply your HD Invisible Cover Foundation. I found this applied best for me using a damp beauty blender. Cover any blemishes and dark undereye circles with the Full Cover Concealer.
3. Using the Pro Sculpting Duo (I use Pink Beige), apply the bronzer around the edges of your face and just under your cheekbones. As if you were contouring, but with a very light hand as we’re going for more of a natural, bronzed look rather.
4. Blend a little HD Blush in Flamingo Pink into the apples of your cheeks and slightly up towards your temple.
5. Again with the Pro Sculpting Duo, dust a little bit of the highlight on the tops of your cheekbones, the tip of your nose and just above your cupids bow. I use a MAKE UP FOR EVER 156 brush with the Pro Sculpting Duo- it’s the perfect size to get the job done for both sides of this duo and is perfect for not picking up too much product when you’re trying to subtly contour and highlight.
5. Dip a fluffy blending brush very lightly into Silver Brown and then a bit more heavily into Pink Ivory (both of which are in the palette included in the Give In To Me Kit that I reviewed here) and blend those all over your lid and up into the crease. The Nudes Artist Palette has Pink Ivory and other gorgeous neutral shades that would work perfectly for this everyday look as well!
6. Apply two coats of the Smoky Extravagant Mascara.
7. Fill brows with the Eyebrow Pencil (I use Taupe). I’ve also heard great things about Aqua Brow, but haven’t tried it myself yet.
7. Finish with a couple spritzes of Mist & Fix Makeup Setting Spray all over your face, and a swipe of Lab Shine Diamond Collection Lipgloss in Shimmering Indian Pink (which doesn’t appear to be available anymore, but the Artist Plexi-Gloss in Golden Pink Coral would be a perfect substitute!).
That’s it! It sounds like a lot of steps, but it honestly flies by because nothing requires much skill or precision (except maybe filling the brows, I’m quite particular about that haha). The products do all the work for you!
Do you go for the no-makeup makeup look on the regular, or do prefer to be a bit more dolled up?
Neversaydiebeauty says
Happy Birthday, Chelsea! I haven’t tried that foundation from MUFE, but I love my MUFE Velvet Mat Foundation. All their products are such great quality. Enjoy your birthday weekend!
Chelsea says
Thanks Allison! I feel like the mattifying properties of the Velvet Mat Foundation probably wouldn’t mesh well with my skin type, but it’s great to hear that they have something for everyone!
Christina Beauchamp says
What a gorgeous look! I LOVE Make Up Forever!!
xo, Christina
http://www.fitnessandfrills.com
Chelsea says
Thanks Christina! Me too (obviously, haha) ;)
Donna Ward says
HI Chelsea, Woo-hoo – Happy Birthday! Loved the look and thank for the bit of tips!! I have put some of these items on my wish list and Sephora has great pricing :)
Chelsea says
Thank you!! Sephora does have great pricing, and it’s even better if you use Ebates if you’re shopping online, because you can get 4%+ cashback!
BeautyJudy says
MUFE is a great brand and you look great with this natural makeup look! I tend to want natural makeup for weekdays, but I will punch up my face of the day with a bold lipstick.
Chelsea says
Yes! A bold lipstick with an otherwise neutral look is my fave (see my pic in the sidebar, haha). It’s the perfect pop of color!
Jasmine Vargas says
love this look. I definitely prefer all dolled up. But when I don’t feel like doing anything I just do simple.
Chelsea says
I feel ya! I wish I had the time and energy to glam it up everyday, but I just don’t haha. Instead, I admire everyone else’s gorgeous everyday looks :)
Angelica says
OMG, I LOVE make up forever’s products! Looks flawless on your skin, definitely going to have to try the foundation.
Chelsea says
It really does look flawless, I looove it!
Cindy ingalls says
I’ve been looking for a new high end foundation, and after hearing such great things about MUF HD, I may have to test it out at Sephora.
Chelsea says
Definitely give it a try! I’m sure you could get a sample to try out at home and see how it goes for you.
Erika says
Happy Birthday!
The foundation doesn’t work for me but I am test driving and enjoying the Smokey Extravagant mascara.
Chelsea says
Thanks Erika! Aw, too bad it doesn’t work for you, I guess it can’t work for everyone haha.. that mascara is awesome though!
kristen says
thanks for sharing this! your foundation looks incredible! one question, did you think the finishing spray left your face sticky? sometimes I find that with spray?
Chelsea says
Nope, not at all! This one sets super quick, like I spritz a couple times all over my face and then waves my hand to make a little wind for like two seconds and it’s dry. No stickiness!
THE FEMININE FILES says
Your “no makeup, makeup” look is perfect! I have been looking to splurge on a high end foundation and I was looking towards Estee Lauder Double Wear. However, if I can’t find a shade match (I’m a palesies too) then I will definitely keep this MUFE in mind.
Chelsea says
Oooh, I have heard lots of good things about that foundation but haven’t tried it myself yet. Definitely check this out if you can’t find a color match. Palesies unite! ;)
Phyrra says
Happy Birthday! You look beautiful!
Chelsea says
Thanks friend!! xo
MarciaF says
You have the perfect amount of makeup on in your picture. You look fresh and finished but it’s subtle at the same time. I hope your birthday has been a special day.
Chelsea says
Thanks Marcia, it’s definitely my go-to look! I had a great birthday too, so thanks :)
Leelo R says
You look absolutely beautiful! I’ve never tried any MUFE products but after your post I really want to try this foundation!
Chelsea says
Aw thanks Leelo! It’s definitely worth giving a try :)
Agata says
Happy Birthday!
Your face looks flawless and I love this minimal look. I used this foundation a few years ago and I really liked it, I am not sure why I never repurchased it! And as much as I like the no makeup makeup look on others, I usually prefer a bit more for myself ;-)
Chelsea says
Hahah I understand not repurchasing even though you liked it- with SO many options and constant new products coming out it’s hard to ever stick to one thing!
Julie says
Happy Birthday! I’m slightly jealous that you’re in your 20’s….I’ll be 31 in June, and I really wish time would slow down lol. This look is so chic and effortless! I love the Mist + Fix spray, it smells so nice and it really keeps my makeup in place longer!
Chelsea says
Thanks! And girl, you don’t look a day over 25. For real. The Mist & Fix is amazing too, I love it!
Coco says
Happy birthday! :)
I really want to try the new MUFE primers.
Chelsea says
Thanks! The one I’ve tried is really good, I definitely want to give a few of the others a go when this one is empty!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
So pretty! Love the look!
Chelsea says
Thanks sista :)
Honeygirlk says
Chelsea – you are so beautiful – I love this look. :) The HD foundation looks fabulous on you.
Chelsea says
Aww, thanks Honey!
Jamie Lewis says
I absolutely love love that HD foundation. I really need to pick up some of those contour powders. Make Up For Ever is one of the best brands for sure. And you my friend are gorgeous birthday girl!!
Chelsea says
Thanks girl!! xoxo
Justina says
The sculpting duo looks fabulous!
Chelsea says
Ooooh it is!
Lisa Heath says
Happy Birthday! Love this look!
Chelsea says
Thanks Lisa! xo
whitney says
Happy Birthday! I’m a huge fan of the foundation from MUFE too, it looks so good when photographed!
Chelsea says
It really does!
Sheila says
I hope you had a lovely birthday!
Chelsea says
Thanks Sheila, I did :)
365hangers says
We keep hearing the best things about the makeup forever line and you’ve sold us. Guess we’ll have to go pick up a product to try out. Lusting after the equalizer for sure. And happy belated birthday!!
xx 365Hangers
Chelsea says
Yesss, you need to try something from MUFE if you haven’t yet. Such a great brand!! xo
Tess Galen says
I really want to try more MUFE products! I keep the Multi Use Powder Foundation in my purse for on the go touch ups. Love it!
Chelsea says
Oooh, I’ll need to check that powder out! I need alllll the MUFE products in my life, haha.
Lisa says
I recently got the MUFE HD foundation and the neutralizing primers as well (the green and blue) and I love, love, love them. I’m pale with pink undertones and most foundations are too yellow for me. I love that the MUFE offers options for us pink ladies!
Chelsea says
I love that they cater to lots of different skin tones! It makes our lives much easier ;)
Stephanie | theFantasia.com says
Happy belated birthday! You look amazing and very glowy in these pictures ;-) The Mist & Fix and MUFE HD are my favourite products of the moment! Have you tried the HD Blush and Artist Shadows? They are seriously lifechanging!
Chelsea says
Thanks! And yep – I used both the shadows and the blush in this post haha! :)
Brooke elise says
that sculpting duo is gorgeous! i can’t wait to pick that up.
Chelsea says
It really is so pretty! I especially love the highlight!
Kim says
Great look! I go for the no makeup look most days.
Stephanie Louise (@StephLouiseATB) says
LOVE MUFE, they are just the best! Can’t wait to try their new products!
Rebekah says
Happy belated birthday Chelsea!! Your skin is flawless! I find that I go for the ‘no makeup’ makeup look more lately, though sometimes I start with the intention of… and end up with bold brows and winged eyeliner!