It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! Haha, for real though, the much anticipated MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation has been released and I couldn’t wait to see how it compared to the original HD Foundation that I love so much. The Ultra HD Foundation comes in the regular liquid foundation, as well as a stick foundation. I have yet to have a good experience with a stick foundation from any brand, so I stuck to trying out what I know and love best, the liquid foundation.
The MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation comes in the same pump bottle as the previous formula. I love the sleek packaging and the pump gets like 5349590435 stars and thumbs up from me because I like my makeup to be as mess-free as possible and hate having to pour foundation out on my hand with non-pump bottles.
The thing I loved most about the original MUFE HD Foundation was the huge shade selection, because I was able to find the most perfect match for my skin tone (which can be tough, since a lot of fair-skinned foundations are on the pink side and I have more yellowy undertones). MAKE UP FOR EVER definitely kept that in mind when they developed the Ultra HD Foundation, because there are 15 shades in the stick and 40… YES, FORTY!!! shades in the liquid foundation. How crazy is that?! I picked out three shades to see how they compared to the old formula. I chose my shade in the old formula, and then one shade above that and one shade below that.
I went with Y215, Y225 and Y235 (shown in that order above). Y225 is listed as 117 in the old formula, which was my most perfect foundation shade ever, so I was super interested to see if the new formula was going to be an exact match.
Aaaaand the final consensus on an exact shade match? Heck to the no. Below is the old formula in 117 on the left, and on the right is 117/Y225 in the new formula on the right. My shade in the new formula is definitely not my shade- it’s waaaay darker than the original! I’m not about to get super upset about this because with 40 shades in the new formula, I am bound to find a perfect match for me, I’ll just need to actually go into Sephora to get matched again.
I also wanted to compare the lightest shade that I chose, Y215 to my shade in the old formula, 117. Y215 is on the right, and you’ll notice it’s a bit less yellow than 117 so isn’t quite the perfect match for me. It’s also a tiny bit too light for me, so I’ve been mixing Y215 with Y225 and have been getting away with it while I have a bit of a tan.
So, you’re probably wondering how the formula compares. In all honesty, I don’t personally see much difference. It seems to preform the same on my skin- it doesn’t settle much into the expression lines in my forehead and it blends out beautifully with a damp beauty blender. The middle of my forehead has been a bit dry lately (such a specific, random spot, haha) and this clings the tiniest bit to that spot when I first apply it, but I spray a little Mist & Fix all over my face when I’m done to set it all and that makes that area behave.
As for wear time, the jury still seems to be out on this. Some people have said that it lasts way longer for them, and others say it doesn’t last as long as the original. Again, for me, I have had no problems with wear time for both the old and new formula. My skin is on the drier side so I don’t have problems with oily skin breaking up my foundation and this lasts all day for me without any issues.
Overall, I find this new formula to be very similar to the old HD Foundation for me. It makes my skin look flawless, it has good coverage without looking heavy on my skin, and it lasts all day long. While I’m sad that my shade in the old formula hasn’t carried over to the new formula, I am more than sure there is a match for me considering there are 40 different foundation shades to choose from!
Have you tried the Ultra HD Foundation yet?
Heather says
#palegirlproblems I hate when brands have 2 products with the same name but they aren’t the same shade hehe. I do love MUF, and I use it in my pro kit!
Chelsea says
Hahahah love that hashtag, story of my life. MUFE is definitely a favorite brand of mine!
Neversaydiebeauty says
I think Y215 looked like a perfect match for you, but maybe it’s the photo. I thought I had the original MUFE Ultra HD but I have the HD Velvet Mat foundation. I’m going to have to go to Sephora and see it in person. I’m wondering which to go for this new MUFE foundation or the TF Born This Way. Ah beauty blogger problems!
Chelsea says
Yeah, on the underside of my arm it looks like it’d be a good match, but on my super freckly/tanned side it’s too light and a teeny bit pink. It may work well in winter when my freckles aren’t so intense and I’m paler, though! Born This Way is definitely next on my to-buy list, I’m so interested to see how it works!
Lauren says
I really want to try the new version of this.. I LOVED the old one.. but it made me break out! I tried to cut out every single OTHER product before the foundation since I was hoping it wasn’t the culprit! I am going to give this version a try!
Chelsea says
Oh nooo :'( My fingers are crossed for you that this one works out better!!
MarciaF says
I didn’t totally love the original formula but I may not have had the perfect shade for me. I’d like to see if I got a match in this one though.
Chelsea says
With so many shades, I’m sure you’ll have a match :) What did you dislike about the original formula? I find both formulas to be very similar!
MarciaF says
It just didn’t lay right on me and it wasn’t as long lasting as I wish it was. A lot has to do with application and I do know that I need to use a brush similar to a skunk brush to make it look its best.
Stephanie Louise (@StephLouiseATB) says
I want to try it!
Chelsea says
I am loving it just as much as the original :)
Cosmetics Aficionado says
As soon as I use up some of my foundations, I am going to try this one.
Chelsea says
Props to you for working on finishing some up… I suck at that!!
kelsey says
I used to love this foundation! I think it’s a great product, but always felt a little heavy on my skin at times. I think it’s because I tend on the oiler side of things :) Lately, I swear by Jane Iredale foundations for lightweight perfecting foundation!
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Chelsea says
Interesting! I apply basically all foundations with a Beauty Blender which helps my application from becoming too heavy handed so I don’t find I have that problem. I do have a different skin type too though, so who knows! I haven’t tried anything from Jane Iredale- clearly I need to :)
Nidia - Lit From Within says
I’ve not tried their foundation before, so I guess for folks like me, this could be an improvement with more shades to choose from. For folks who already knew what their shade was, like you, it’s a bit of a hassle. You’d think someone colorblind was matching those numbers! lol.
Chelsea says
Haha right? I have no idea why it’s so much darker…. but I did just self-tan today so I should match the darker one now. Woohoo!
Jess Scull says
Anything with a pump is a winner! Definitely want to go get color matched!
Chelsea says
Agreed!
Destany says
I’m not much into foundation because they tend to feel too thick on my face. So I always try for a few weeks before deciding haha I do like that it’s in a pump!
Chelsea says
I always use a damp Beauty Blender to apply my foundation and that helps a ton to keep my application lighthanded! I don’t like the heavy feeling either, totally understand that.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
Oh wow that is a huge different in shades! I didn’t compare because I got a darker color this time around. The foundation lasts a long time for me, loving it!
Chelsea says
Yeah, crazy right? I self tanned today though so it should match me now ;)
Honeygirlk says
I have been hearing great things about the new release of these… definitely something I would try if I used foundation – because I have always enjoyed MUFE foundations.
Kelly says
I have not tried it yet but now I might have to!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Chelsea says
MUFE is a definite fave of mine!
Lisa Heath says
Ohh I might need to check this out! I just always have issues figuring out what shade to order
Anastasia says
girl, preach! I swear, every time I see a brand advertise a huge range of foundation shades they all end up too pink or too orange. I was going to try this foundation last weekend but didn’t make it to Sephora.
Chelsie says
I have yet to venture into high end foundation because I find that drugstore foundation does a pretty good job for me! Do you think it’s worth the splurge to buy a higher end one?
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
OOOO These look super nice.
Rebekah says
Steep price tag, but I am definitely intrigued… love that there is such a wide range of shades – maybe I’ll see if I can get a sample to test it out!
joanne says
i just got a sample of this from sephora today! can’t wait to try it :)