Maybelline New York Face Lifter Foundation 117 Int, 30 ml

Choosing a foundation can mean prioritising coverage and a more even-looking tone, or keeping the feel and routine as minimal as possible. Maybelline New York Face Lifter Foundation is a liquid option with coverage and moisturising listed among its benefits, so it is aimed at shoppers looking for more than a sheer tint.

The 117 Int shade and 30 ml bottle identify this version, while the formula is described as oil-free and suitable for all skin types. Shade choice still matters: the broad skin-type label does not tell you how 117 Int will look on your complexion.

What to know

This foundation combines a liquid format with stated benefits of coverage, skin-tone improvement and moisturising. Its ingredient list includes niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, shea butter and green tea leaf extract. Those ingredients help explain the formula’s skincare-oriented profile, but the supplied details do not specify the level of coverage, finish or how long it lasts, so it is better not to assume a particular result from the name alone.

The product is labelled oil-free and for all skin types, with shade 117. That makes it straightforward to assess the broad formula and shade variant, but not to confirm a match for an individual complexion. A sun protection factor is also listed, though its value is written in an unclear format in the product details, there is not enough reliable information here to state a usable SPF figure or treat it as a substitute for dedicated sun protection.

Tips for day-to-day use

For a routine where a foundation is expected to provide coverage while also offering a moisturising benefit, this format may be more relevant than a basic tint. It suits you if you want a liquid base in a defined shade and prefer an oil-free formula. If you are choosing between shades, the key question is whether 117 Int is the right match for you, the listing’s “all” skin-tone wording does not resolve that.

The 30 ml bottle gives you a clear size to compare with other foundations, but no information is provided about the applicator or dispensing method. It may be useful to apply a small amount and build only as needed, rather than expecting a particular coverage level that the product details do not confirm. The ingredient list is also worth checking if you avoid any specific ingredients.

Everyday use

This is a practical format for applying a base as part of a make-up routine, whether the aim is to add coverage for the day or make skin tone look more even. The listed moisturising benefit may appeal if that is part of what you want from a foundation, while the oil-free description offers a clear point of difference from formulas that are not labelled that way. Neither detail guarantees how it will feel or sit on your skin, so personal shade and formula preferences remain important.

Compared with choosing a lighter tint for a barely-there approach, Face Lifter is the more relevant direction if coverage is one of your priorities. It is not possible to judge from the supplied information whether the coverage is light, medium or full, or whether the finish is matte or dewy. You may want to skip it if you need a shade other than 117 Int and cannot establish that this one matches.

Final verdict

Maybelline New York Face Lifter Foundation 117 Int is worth considering if you want a liquid foundation with coverage and moisturising among its stated benefits, and the shade works for you. Its oil-free label and ingredient list give useful context, but the available details do not settle the finish, coverage strength or wear time. Choose it for the combination of a defined shade and a coverage-focused foundation format, rather than for an assumed SPF level or a promised result that is not specified.