Maybelline Philippines Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation

What I love most is how (natural) it looks on my skin. It gives a nice matte finish without feeling heavy or cakey, and it really helps blur out my pores especially on days when my skin isn’t at its best. It’s lightweight, easy to blend, and doesn’t make me feel like I’m wearing a thick layer of makeup. Another big plus for me is how affordable it is. Over the years, I’ve tried more expensive foundations, but I still end up reaching for this because it just works. The quality you get for the price is honestly hard to beat. Of course! it’s not perfect, it can get a bit oily after a long day, especially in humid weather, so I do need to touch up with powder sometimes. But overall, it’s reliable, consistent, and does exactly what I need it to do. After a decade of using it, I can say it’s definitely a staple in my makeup routine. 💖

I use this everyday for work and it stays true to its name. It's very matte and my skin looks poreless after using it. It also has long wear, I just blot the oil from my face and my makeup still looks good throughout the whole day.

My favorite foundation so light,natural looking with food coverage,good for my dry skin.

I’ve been using the Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation for a while now, and honestly, I get why it’s so popular. The texture is super lightweight hindi siya mabigat or “cakey,” even after a few hours. It blends easily, and the shade range is actually pretty good, so mas madali makahanap ng match.

📋 My experience (Philippines conditions) Skin type & climate context: My skin is combination-oily (T-zone oily, cheeks normal), regular day-to-day at work (air-con indoors, humid outdoors). Results after application: Immediately: Pores looked blurred (especially on my cheeks and nose area), skin looked smoother and less shiny. Mid-day (4–5 hrs): Still looking good, slight shine beginning in the T-zone. Evening (~8 hrs): Slight increased shine, but no major breakdown or patchy fading; needed a blot/rescue powder but acceptable. Comfort: Felt comfortable, didn’t feel heavy or mask-like. Re-purchase? Yes — especially for everyday wear, errands, office. For special long outdoor sweaty events I might opt for a more heavy-duty long-wearing formula. 🎯 Who it’s best for 1. Normal to oily skin types (especially if you tend to get shine across the day). 2. Users who want a mid-price drugstore foundation with decent performance without going high-end. 3. People who prefer a matte but natural finish (not ultra-flat matte, not dewy/glowy) 👀 Final verdict Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless is a strong contender in the drugstore foundation category. It delivers what it claims: a natural matte look, pore-blurring effect, decent wear time for the price. While it may not match ultra-premium high-end long-wear foundations in extreme humidity or for very oily skin on hot days, for most everyday uses in Manila it performs very well. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars If I were to give a star breakdown: Finish & texture: ★★★★☆ Coverage & colour match: ★★★★☆ Wear / oil control: ★★★☆☆ (since some shine appears after many hours) Value for money: ★★★★★