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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation Review: Would Buyers Buy It Again?

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy through links on this page we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How this review was made: We did not wear this foundation ourselves. This verdict is based on two independent blog reviews, listed at the end. We found no lab-style test, and shade availability varies by shade, so evidence here is limited. Our method.

Depends

A solid pick for oily skin, a weak one for dry skin

Reviewers describe a natural, smoothing, matte-leaning finish with medium, buildable coverage, and one reports about 8 to 10 hours of wear with the right powder. Both reviews warn against it for dry or flaky skin. The recurring complaints are packaging with no pump that wastes product, and some shades oxidising or being harder to find. If your skin is oily or combination, it is a likely repeat; if dry, look elsewhere.

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Buy it again if you…

  • have oily, combination or acne-prone skin
  • want medium, buildable coverage with a pore-blurring finish

Skip it if you…

  • have dry or flaky skin
  • need a pump bottle
  • want a very deep or olive shade range, per one reviewer

This review summarizes user experiences and is not medical advice. If you have acne or another skin condition, talk to a dermatologist. Reactions to makeup vary from person to person.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless is a liquid foundation sold in a range of shades. It is aimed at normal to oily skin and promises a matte, pore-smoothing finish.

The Amazon page shows a shade picker, so check your shade before buying.

What owners say, at a glance

12shades in one reviewer's listReally Ree
8 to 10 hrswear reported with the right powderWhite Rabbit Social
Mediumbuildable coverageWhite Rabbit Social
Pore-smoothing finish
Strong praise
Wear time
Mostly positive
Fit for dry skin
Common caution
Packaging (no pump)
Common complaint
Shade consistency
Mixed

Bars show our editorial summary of how consistently owners praise or complain about each area across all sources — not a lab measurement.

What reviewers like

Smooth, pore-blurring look.One reviewer says it minimizes pores and gives a natural finish, and another says it smooths pores and textured areas.
Buildable coverage.Described as comfortably medium and buildable to fuller coverage.
Lasts the day.One reviewer reports about 8 to 10 hours with minimal transfer and decent oil control when paired with the right powder.
Acne-prone friendly.The same reviewer says it did not cause breakouts, though skin differs.

What reviewers complain about

Not for dry skin.Both reviews advise against it for dry or flaky skin, where it can cling to dry patches.
No pump.Packaging is called frustrating and wasteful.
Shade issues.Some shades can oxidise, so one reviewer suggests going a shade lighter, and wants more deep and olive shades.

Tips

  • Prep skin with moisturizer if you lean combination.
  • Check your shade carefully since the product page varies by shade.
  • Test powders as some can slightly darken it.

Pros and cons

What owners love

  • Pore-smoothing, natural matte-leaning finish
  • Medium, buildable coverage
  • Long wear reported on oily skin
  • Wide shade list

What owners complain about

  • Not suited to dry or flaky skin
  • No pump, wastes product
  • Some shades oxidise
  • Deeper and olive shades harder to find per one reviewer

Other options buyers compare

Two options aimed at different skin needs.

ProductFinishConsider it if…
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless (this review)Matte, pore-blurringYou have oily or combination skinSee on Amazon
Revlon ColorStay Longwear MakeupLongwearYou want a long-wearing alternativeSee on Amazon
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid FilterGlowy, hydratingYou have dry skin and want a glow instead of matteSee on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

Is it good for oily skin?

Reviewers say yes, it is best for oily, combination and acne-prone skin.

Is it good for dry skin?

Both reviews we read advise against it for dry or flaky skin.

Does it come with a pump?

Reviewers complain that it does not.

How long does it last?

One reviewer reports about 8 to 10 hours with the right powder.

Sources we analyzed

Figures reflect each source as of October 21, 2026 and may change. We summarize owner feedback in our own words and do not reproduce retailer reviews.