MAKE UP FOR EVER WATERTONE FOUNDATION | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test

Today I’m testing out the Make Up For Ever Watertone foundation in shade R230. See how it applies and wears on dry, maturing skin over 40. All products linked below!
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Make Up For Ever Watertone in R230 $37 - go.magik.ly/ml/176mp/
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I’M WEARING:
NAILS
Color Street Star Crossed and Caribbean Coral topped with Star for the Course. 100% real dry nail polish strips! Join me on Facebook / goownails or visit www.geekoutofwaternails.com
FACE
Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream SPF30 - go.magik.ly/ml/16nia/
Make Up For Ever Watertone in R230 - go.magik.ly/ml/176mp/
Wet n Wild Incognito Concealer in Light Beige - go.magik.ly/ml/14bq7/
Wayne Goss Radiance Boosting Face Palette in Light Gold - go.magik.ly/ml/16j9w/
Wayne Goss Weightless Veil Blush Palette in Blush Peony - go.magik.ly/ml/10zii/
EYES
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly - go.magik.ly/ml/8oia/
Natasha Denona Circo Loco Eyeshadow Palette - go.magik.ly/ml/170fq/
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil in Legend - go.magik.ly/ml/bgmk/
Cover Girl Lash Blast Lash & Brow Serum - go.magik.ly/ml/11tt6/
No7 The Full 360 Ultra Mascara in Black - go.magik.ly/ml/16njh/
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze - go.magik.ly/ml/16jaz/ [Sephora] or go.magik.ly/ml/16jb0/ [Ulta]
LIP
Maybelline Lifter Gloss in Petal - go.magik.ly/ml/170fu/
The eyeshadow brush I cannot live without, the Wayne Goss 03 - go.magik.ly/ml/9tq6/
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EQUIPMENT
CAMERA: Canon 90D with Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Nano USM lens - go.magik.ly/ml/uem9/
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ABOUT ME:
My name is Shelly and I’m a 46-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. I’ve got normal to dry skin, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Cameo appearances by my rescue cats Daffy, Polly, Ziva, & Merlin (RIP 2002-2020).
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[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Shelly, off topic but your haircut makes you look so young! 🥰 Not that you don't always look young but hopefully you know what I mean. Love the purple in it too. Also could you do a side by side comparison with the Missha BB cream and another K beauty BB cream one day? I love Missha and WnWs but am always on the look out for glowy luminous base products. Just a thought 😁

[@charityoverman]

I like the glasses test. Allergies make it impossible to wear my contacts like I want.

[@goow]

I've been taking my contacts out early SO often this spring (again tonight while putting this video up!) oy.

[@staceyb.5878]

Right? Its so frustrating!

[@bmackenzie2740]

Mine have been bothering me a lot lately too

[@Mari-nw1zx]

Thank you for mentioning that this foundation has fragrance. With sensitive skin, I usually choose fragrance free.

[@taracole6152]

Those glasses are EVERYTHING 😍💖 XX

[@cherisenunez2530]

I am LOVING that hair cut on you!!!! Super stunning perfection lady!!!

[@maryhowell5313]

Yay! I’m excited for this one

[@staceymccann8340]

Man and I had ALOT of hope for this one. Dammit MUFE

[@beepboop1391]

I’ve been waiting for this! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one.

[@thedarlingdeb]

Great review! Your glasses are awesome 😎

[@juliewells4282]

Loving your new haircut! You look so good!

[@brittanycook836]

I already commented on your first video with this haircut but I can't get over it! It is just so flattering!

[@loridupuy1428]

Your haircut is so flattering and adorable! It really looks great!!!

[@juttam5215]

I love your new hair 💕😊

[@lisajoyner8346]

Loving the eye makeup again so pretty. I definitely want to try the ND pallet.

[@KarensTinyCarCamper]

LOVE your eyeshadow!!!

[@HelenAvery]

I’d love to try this! Also, love the new haircut ❤️

[@amberlygoff]

And I LOVE the glasses!!!! I love it all

[@marylouasicksik8156]

Ditto with everyone on your hair!! I just love the length. It’s so flirty and fun. Great review as always. 🥰

[@elizabethfclark03]

I love the new haircut!

[@debbiegargan847]

Love your hair Shelly, really suits you, xx

[@Seoulsearch616]

Absolutely love your eye look in this video! 🤓👍💖

[@cindypowell6358]

I’m waiting for you to do a review of the new Dior foundation everyone is raving about. I tend to love the products you love so I can’t wait for you to review it. Sounds like something you will love as we both love Makeup Forever Reboot.

[@KaraLey98]

Oh my gosh, I had forgotten how cute you looked in those glasses🤗 in fact, that look stole the show!!

[@goow]

Can't lie - I am totally obsessed with these glasses 😂

[@LeadingTheCheer]

Ugh this hair is so cute! Shelly, please consider doing multi day wear tests. Maybe for hyped up or popular foundations, because for my foundations I always have to find the best way to use them and combine them with other base products. The first day can give a good indication but does not tell the full story in my experience. Alternatively do foundation updates, where you talk about multiple foundations that you tried. thank you ❤️

[@goow]

Whenever a foundation is graded C or lower I wear it 2 more times to be sure and note any changes (which, if there are any, I do a video in a series I call "Foundation Follow Up"). Unfortunately I've literally never changed the grade of a foundation, in over 200 reviews. Some may have a tweak here or there that can help a little but it has never swayed me enough to change a grade. So I don't make very many of those videos 😂

[@dionline88]

I meant to tell you last week that I love your hair, such a great style for you! This foundation doesn't give a ton of coverage so it's not something that I'd be interested in but those eyes!!! Spectacular!!!! Let's hope some company dupes the ND palette b/c I cannot spend that much $$ for it. But simply stunning!!

[@goow]

I would be shocked if this ND palette doesn't get duped. It's such a fun color story!

[@beckylemke8665]

Love your glasses! Beautiful eye look.

[@goow]

Thanks, Becky! They're Zennis!

[@KaraLey98]

And YES, HAIRCUT IS SO BECOMING TO YOU-!! At first, I thought I had stumbled onto a 5 year old video!!🤗

[@millig8980]

That eye look is stunning on you. I am glad you have self control issues ❤️ from Australia

[@goow]

😂😂😂

[@helpfulnatural]

You know it's Spring when everyone comes out with a new skin tint/tinted moisturizer. :D I wonder if you could apply it over another foundation just in the areas where your mask touches your face, nose, chin, etc...as sort of a shield, if you will. Of course it would have to be a good shade match. :)

[@reneklein6049]

Sorry the foundation/tint wasn't great, but loving your eyes and your haircut is amazing! And I'm so loving your glasses Thanks for recommending the Joah BB cream. I also grabbed one of their lipglosses. Really nice. Have a great weekend! ❤❤

[@gillianhall7250]

I was just considering ordering this foundation as I like the reboot and the HD, think I’ll stick with those guys now. I want your glasses though! x

[@goow]

I got them from Zenni!! They have super fun frames :)

[@rosafranco5161]

Hi!! Shelly, I love the eye look 💯💯❤❤ have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's day to your Mom..❤😍🥰💯😘

[@invasorzimm]

Shelly I’m so obsessed with your foundations reviews ❣️❣️ Would you consider doing a review on the new Nabla Skin Realist, the Lottie London Velvet Skin Tint Foundation & Trinny London BFF De-stress? Super curious about those three ✨👀✨

[@goow]

I've been hoping that Nabla would come to Ulta! They have a bunch of their other makeup but not the complexion products yet. That one I will definitely grab if they add it. Added the other 2 to my list!!

[@Peaches_H_Nyce]

I love me some MUFE base products, I'm R230 too. Try some Caudalie's sorbet moisturizer and SOS serum instead of primer. These products wear beautifully under makeup.

[@vickied9066]

Thank you for taking about how it smells.. I can't wear anything with a scent.

[@StormSongs7]

Scents & fragrances knock me down for 3 to 5 days. Scented cosmetics, laundry products, air poisoners, etc. Do you have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or allergies?

[@vickied9066]

@@StormSongs7 asthma

[@stacilee7074]

I looked at the foundation master list and didn’t see the Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint. Honestly best skin tint product I have ever found for dry skin. I have it in Fair.

[@KaraLey98]

Staci Lee, please tell me briefly what you like about the Milk skin tint? I'm changing slowly from regular foundations to bb creams or tinted moisturizers, but still looking for the one with staying power. My 2 favorites are the Smashbox-Halo, and the Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturizer. I would like to find one without SPF. Starting to think the MAC FAB might serve that purpose! I'm going to get mine out of the refrigerator tomorrow and start using it again.. because I store it there, I tend to forget about it.🤗But I'm interested in Glossier, and curious about the Milk tint.

[@stacilee7074]

@@KaraLey98 The Milk one has SPF. I like it because of that because I have super pale skin that burns in like 10 minutes without tons of SPF. I like it because once you combine it with a light finishing powder it gives such a smooth and even appearance to the skin. It also doesn’t bother my skin which is very sensitive. It’s easy to blend and I like the applicator, very on the go friendly.

[@sandykish9608]

Shelly I wanted to thank you, for recomemding Loreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation W/ sunscreen!!! OMG ITS GOOD!!🥳 Have a great Weekend..💐💖

[@goow]

I'm so glad, Sandy!!! It's still a top favorite of mine!

[@JenniferHRoss]

And now you make me want to get the Cisco Loco palette. It’s gorgeous on you. I like the MUFE foundations as a rule. The transfer resistance claim is intriguing to me... It might be worth trying this with different primers and powders and whatnot. Thanks as always.

[@goow]

I'd be shocked if this palette doesn't get duped and fast. It's such a fun color story!

[@greenbeauties]

You should try Nabla skin realist that has some coverage and it’s very hydrating because of the hyaluronic acid in there. I’m waiting for that to arrive hopefully today. Definitely passing on this MUFE skin tint

[@motherofcats6494]

Have you seen the new Tarte hydroflex serum foundation? I can’t wait to hear your opinion on it. You’ve saved me so much money on trying foundations because I also have dry, over 40 skin. If you say it won’t work, I don’t even bother. Love your channel!

[@bmackenzie2740]

I haven’t even heard about that but I tend to really like tarte foundations

[@goow]

I'm definitely going to grab it!

[@marianneharms5836]

Self-control issues!! 🤣 I tuned in for this even though I find the Reboot foundation is also very light coverage so I wouldn’t have been inclined to purchase one with even lighter coverage! I just love your reviews, so, of course, I will always watch!! 💗

[@goow]

Thank you, Marianne!!

[@magm9719]

Looooooove the glasses!!! So cute ❤️ another great review! Thanks Shelly! Tarte has a new serum foundation, hydroflex . Are you thinking about trying it?

[@goow]

Yep I plan to grab the Tarte!!

[@magm9719]

Can’t wait to see what you think ❤️

[@lindajohnson.]

This one did look very patchy, and fragrance!,,,,,,,, Love those eyes and glasses......

[@Chorkymom]

Hi Shelly! Hi everyone! I cut my bangs like yours because I’m a new contact wearer. I feel the eye irritation! 🦋

[@KaraLey98]

Oy vey, this one of full of goodies!! LOVE the BLUE EYESHADOW!!. As one who came of age in the late 60s. It really speaks to me! 😃😃🤣🤣

[@esthertschwartz]

I have one skin tint type foundation and need primer and powder to make it last the day at work. Useful for light makeup look, but not 'light' on effort to make it last

[@Justquitthebs]

At least the eyes and glasses look great!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Omg. Those glasses. I love! Where did you get those?!?!?! 😲🥳

[@goow]

Zenni!! I get all of my glasses there! go.magik.ly/ml/127nd/

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

@@goow ahh thank you! So my style and they look awesome on you!

[@angelaoccidental1949]

I love your eyeshadow! This foundation kind of reminds me of the bare minerals original liquid foundation. I like that one so I will skip this one.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Shelly, I LOVE the look today. I think the shade suits you perfectly. I LOVE the eye look. No offence to you (cos I think they suit you) but the glasses remind me of Dame Edna!! Thanks for sharing. How's your mom keeping?

[@goow]

Thanks, Emer! Mom is on top of the world now that we can eat at restaurants again 😂 She is easy to please. She'll be even happier if the construction crew ever finishes her new bedroom! As will I because her old bedroom becomes my new beauty room and I gain a giant walk-in closet! lol

[@bluecurlygirl]

@@goow Good to hear that she's doing good. Hopefully the construction won't go on much longer. You'll have to give us a tour of your new beauty room when they finish.

[@leahmiranda8359]

Hi there 😀 I definitely don't think this is for me.... I need more! 😁 Are you enjoying, or regretting cutting your hair? If travel is back to normal, will you go back to Ireland in the summer of '22? Does your mom go with you? Nice spending time with you today ❤️

[@goow]

Hi Leah!! I miss being a "person that has long hair" but absolutely everything else I love 😂 I love sleeping without a cap on and not getting woken up with my hair stuck beneath my shoulders... I love how much lighter it feels... how much less product I have to use... how I can pretty much let it air dry and then only curl the sides a little bit and it's still wearable (the only way I was happy with it long was blown straight, which took forever due to the length)... it dries so much faster when I do let it air dry.... I don't know how long I'll keep the bangs because my bangs just like to be frizzy these days and that is annoying, but I am loving the shag layers (I might even ask for a few more layers at the top).... now my only wish is to have it bleached again so I can get more color in it... maybe go dark pink again.....

[@themerz6982]

I do like the smoothing effect. I am always afraid of anything that says water proof. AKA, I'm gonna get a huge break out.

[@ChrissieSM]

In some way, I am glad it is not very good, as I will not be spending more cash on foundations. Shelley, I thought you were very generous with your B mark, I would have given a C- , why buy a foundation to use it as a base, there are loads of good primers about. At the moment, my favourite foundation is the new Dior Forever Natural. Very skin like, but very pigmented.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Once I get a new eye exam, I’m definitely gonna look at Zenni. Is your link affiliate? 🤔 They need to sponsor you!

[@goow]

It's just the usual Magic Links commission. omg I would freaking LOVE a Zenni brand ambassadorship or something!!! I just got an eye exam today and my prescription got one tick worse and I was like, "that means I gotta go get another pair of Zennis!!!!" which it totally doesn't because this prescription I'm wearing is fine but.... I mean... that's practically a REASON to order a new pair. I favorited a few more today :) I love the Iris Apfel line!!!

[@ambergerhelper7852]

@@goow You should… solicit?… them for a sponsorship. Never hurts to ask. 😉

[@Alibeeee]

I miss the old face and body from MUFE. I Still have a quarter bottle I store in the fridge🥶

[@moonmother.]

💜🌷🌿

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Shelley oh dear this didn't even have light coverage did it. I don't need full coverage, but I want a bit - otherwise why bother applying? If I just want blurring then I'll just wear a primer, so this is a pass for me tbh. On another note I finally braved the Mac counter again (numerous bad experiences with poor customer service, as I'm not young/trendy) and thankfully got the new pleasant assistant. The expansion of shades allowed me to get a match in the face and body (C0) and I've been playing with it this week. So far I do like it, but don't find it has all that much coverage (more than the MUFE does). That's ok for me as I like a lighter coverage with concealer where needed. It does look pretty on the skin though. I need to play with it some more - different primers, no primer, different spf's etc. i'll let you know how I get on. Best wishes.

[@goow]

I'm so glad you had a better Mac experience!! I've only been to the Mac store in Las Vegas here in the states. Most of my Mac shopping has been in Ireland and I just have the most wonderful experience there. But I will probably always see it with rose colored glasses based on one trip where the woman at the counter was shocked at my American accent because thought I was Irish, and that was just the most beautiful thing to me! And then I walked out of the store with my new foundation and someone asked me for directions, AND I knew how to direct them! I was feeling very local that day 😂

[@akavienne]

Hmm...I'm surprised you gave it such a high grade. I thought it was going to be a C/C-. I can usually tell by the way it looks and your comments where a foundation is going to land. Maybe I'm confused because it's not really a foundation for me, but I'm with you on who is it actually for.

[@TalliesbyDee]

Doesn't sound like this one is for me. I think I'll try the Reboot instead.

[@goow]

I majorly prefer Reboot!

[@amandaf5664]

"We made it for sensitive skin!" then proceed to put fragrance in it .... *facepalm*.

[@AynneMorison]

Day-um those are some rockin' cheaters! where did you find the frames or did you score a vintage haul?

[@goow]

Zenni!!! =D go.magik.ly/ml/127nd/

[@facebook7174]

میڈم اپ کا چہرے کا کریم محجھ کہھا سے ملگا نواب زادہ پاکستان کراچی

[@goow]

I do not know which stores are reputable in Pakistan but it looks like Cosmostore may carry Make Up or Ever.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

Yeah, no. Thank you for testing for us. You know, that Purito Cica bb looked God awful on me. One day, for sh*ts and grins I added a drop of rose hip oil to it and now it is my favorite skin tint.😊

[@goow]

I need to get my rose hip oil back to my vanity! It got put into a testing bin accidentally and I keep forgetting to go dig it out (all of my storage is all over the place with the construction and nothing is where it belongs!)

[@MsBuggyness]

They sure are throwing these skin tints and light coverage foundations at us right now. I have 2 I love (WnW tinted hydrator and NYX bare with me) i'll never get through them before summer's over and they are way cheaper than the MUFE offering-it's a pass.

[@goow]

Yeah those 2 are much better than this one on me as well.

[@kfemme68]

Honestly I don't like this on you. You have worn all of the rest of those products before and they looked beautiful but I don't think it does this time. Sorry honey! What I mean more than anything are the face products...so the blush, bronzer and highlight. Your eyeshadow is beautiful again but you always have gorgeous eye looks. I also LOVE those glasses! I don't know if they would look good on my face but I love them on you! I hope you and your furbabies have a great Mother's day! Take care and big hugs, k

[@juliedaly2317]

I think this is the first time I’ve thought this on any of your foundation reviews- this really doesn’t look good on you. I think you look way better bare faced. I’d give it a D- or F.

[@goow]

We had such a good run going for a while that I think there are going to be some terrible foundations in my future 😂