Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation Review

Today, I am reviewing a newly-launched foundation from the brand Lakme – it’s the Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation. I love Lakme products and also these foundations are launched in a wide array of shades than any other of their previously-launched foundations. To know more about this makeup foundation, read on further:

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation full

What the Brand says about Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Plus Matte Foundation:
Built-in primer + matte foundation. Gives a natural and flawless finish. Perfect cover, long-wear formula. Medium to high buildable coverage. SPF 20 protects skin from sun damage. Available in 16 shades that suit all Indian skin tones.
Ingredients:
Water, Colorants – Iron oxides (CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane.
Price:
INR 475 for 25 ml.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation shade label

How To Use:
Twist the cap gently and take required quantity of the product on your hand. Alternatively, place drops of foundation with an applicator on face and neck area. Blend the foundation using fingers/makeup sponge or brush.

My Experience with Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation:

This Lakme foundation came wrapped in a thin plastic and the foundation comes housed in a frosted matte glass bottle with all the important information related to the product printed on the bottle. It has a shiny metallic pink color twist open cap with a spatula attached to it which enables us to apply the foundation precisely, and most importantly, the spatula ensures that we take the right amount of the product we need rather than wasting the foundation as I always face this issue with Maybelline Matte Plus Poreless Foundation. Overall, I really loved it’s packaging because it i  travel friendly, sturdy and attractive.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation details on the bottle

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation is available in a total of 16 shades and I am sure that it has all the shades for Indian skin tones. I picked up the shade “C280 Cool Tan.” I am NC42 in MAC and this shade suits me really well and also this foundation does not oxidise on me. The fragrance of Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation is not impressive and sensitive noses might not like it though the scent does fade away after a few minutes of application.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation

It has a slightly runny consistency and and blends seamlessly. I take the required amount of the foundation onto back of my hands as I feel applying the foundation directly from the spatula to the face can contaminate the product. I dot it all over my face and blend it with my foundation brush. I prefer applying this makeup foundation with a brush rather than with a Beauty Blender as makeup brushes provide better coverage than Beauty Blender.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation texture

The coverage that Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation provides is medium to buildable. I have extremely problematic skin with brown spots and this foundation does not conceal them perfectly. I have to layer it up to get those covered completely. Also, I do feel the need to apply a concealer for my dark spots and under-eye circles.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation applicator

The finish of the foundation as the name says is “matte,” but not on the extreme level. I love the finish it provides on my oily skin though women with dry skin will need a good hydrating moisturizer beneath as well as a primer prior prior to using this foundation.

The foundation does not look patchy upon layering and also it does not accentuate open pores or fine lines around my eyes.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation swatch

Staying power is very decent for a drugstore product. It lasts for almost 6 to 7 hours and it does a very good job in controlling oil. My face tends to get extremely oily on the forehead and also near my nose area. This foundation keeps my skin far from looking oily for 5 hours without any touch up. With little touch up here and there, it makes the face look very fresh.

Pros of Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation:

  • Beautiful packaging.
  • Mild fragrance.
  • Available in 16 shades.
  • Creamy liquid kind of consistency.
  • Blends easily and seamlessly.
  • Perfect for oily skin.
  • Provides matte finish.
  • Medium to buildable coverage.
  • Does not look patchy upon layering.
  • Does not accentuate dry patches or open pores.
  • Does not cause breakouts.
  • Amazing staying power.
  • Affordable.
  • Travel-friendly packaging.

Cons of Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation:

  • Might not suit women with extremely dry skin.

Would I Repurchase/Recommend Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Perfect Cover Foundation?
Sure! Why not? It’s an affordable foundation and provides matte finish with medium coverage, and also the staying power of this Lakme foundation is amazing. I will definitely purchase it once I run out of this current bottle.
IMBB Rating:
4.7/5

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