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Maybelline · United States

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

Complexion · Liquid foundation · Natural matte

An accessible matte base that controls shine without a heavy mask — the simple starting point in the oily-skin edit.

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Maybelline · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

The desk verdict

The accessible matte foundation for oily skin: oil-free, non-comedogenic, 38 UK shades and medium coverage, from £8.99. Choose it for everyday shine control without a long-wear film; it contains denatured alcohol and has no SPF.

Skip this if you want full coverage, long-wear transfer resistance, SPF in your base, or a formula without alcohol or parabens.

The short version

The short version of this review

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is an oil-free, non-comedogenic liquid foundation with micro-powders for a matte finish, listed in 38 shades on Maybelline UK. Boots listed the 30ml bottle at £8.99–£9.99 on 25 September 2026. It carries no SPF.

Product information reviewed 2026-09-25.

01 / The basics

What is Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation?

Maybelline UK lists 38 shades of this oil-free, non-comedogenic liquid foundation with micro-powders for a matte finish; it carries no SPF, and Boots describes medium coverage in a 30ml bottle.

Best for
Everyday medium coverage with shine control

02 / Review

What is in Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation?

Fit Me Matte + Poreless is Maybelline’s oil-free, non-comedogenic matte foundation, using micro-powders to control shine and soften the look of pores. Maybelline UK lists 38 shades in a 30ml bottle; in the US, the same ingredient list is sold as Matte + Poreless Blurring Foundation.

Shine-control and pore-blurring language is the brand’s. The Cast Index has not tested coverage or longevity.

03 / Review

Who is Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation best for?

Normal to oily skin that wants medium, shine-controlled coverage without a long-wear film, and anyone trying a matte foundation for the first time.

04 / Review

What should you check before buying?

Denatured alcohol and parabens appear in the ingredient list — relevant if you avoid either. There is no SPF. Shade names and counts differ between UK and US ranges, so match in daylight from a UK tester.

05 / How to use it

How should you use Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation?

  1. 01Apply over a settled sunscreen
  2. 02Shake and blend a small amount from the centre of the face outwards
  3. 03Add a second thin layer where more coverage is wanted
  4. 04Remove at night with your usual cleanser

06 / Quick facts

What should you know before choosing Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation?

  • —38 shades on Maybelline UK (40 on some retailer listings); 30ml
  • —Oil-free and non-comedogenic; dermatologist- and allergy-tested, per the brand
  • —Micro-powders for a matte finish; Boots describes medium coverage
  • —No SPF
  • —The ingredient list includes denatured alcohol and parabens
  • —£8.99–£9.99 at Boots (25 September 2026); Maybelline UK links to retailers rather than selling direct

Further reading on The Cast Index

Facts on this page are drawn from the brand’s own product information and named, reputable press coverage, summarised in our own words. Inclusion in the Beauty Desk edit is editorial and independent of any commercial relationship. Last reviewed 2026-09-25. Corrections: desk@thecastindex.com.

FAQ

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, answered

What is Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation by Maybelline?

Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation is a liquid foundation from Maybelline, formulated for everyday medium coverage with shine control. Maybelline UK lists 38 shades of this oil-free, non-comedogenic liquid foundation with micro-powders for a matte finish; it carries no SPF, and Boots describes medium coverage in a 30ml bottle.

Is Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless non-comedogenic?

Yes. Maybelline UK labels it oil-free and non-comedogenic, and says it is dermatologist- and allergy-tested.

How many shades does Fit Me Matte + Poreless have in the UK?

Maybelline UK lists 38 shades; some retailer listings show 40. Check the shade on your local retailer’s page.

Does Fit Me Matte + Poreless contain SPF?

No. Use a separate sunscreen beneath it.

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