Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing my honest review of the NYX Make ‘Em Wonder Soft Matte Foundation on dry skin. Soft matte foundations aren’t usually my go-to, but I wanted to give it a try anyway! I’ll show you how it applies, how it sits on dryness and texture and how it wears throughout the day- that way you can decide if it’s a good option for your skin type too 🙂
What do you think of this foundation? Let us know in the comments!
Carmel 💕 xx
NYX Make 'Em Wonder Soft Matte Buildable Foundation (Shade Natural)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652495 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652590 (Lookfantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652527 (Ulta)
*Other Makeup Worn:*
Sephora Collection Hydrate Glow Face Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-31716728 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-31716759 (US)
NYX Bare With Me Serum Concealer (Beige)
go.shopmy.us/p-30803151
NYX Fat Cheeks Juicy Liquid Blush (Fig Fizz)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652801 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652815 (US)
Morphe Sudden Heat Creamy Bronzer Stick (Ignite)
go.shopmy.us/p-38653150 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-23920587 (US)
Morphe Rose Frequency Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-38653873
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Extensionist Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-38653940
MAC Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipstick (Off The Market)
go.shopmy.us/p-38653491
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:15 Product Overview
01:59 Shade Swatches & Comparisons
04:01 Primer
06:15 Application
11:55 Before & After
12:15 Concealer Application
10:17 Finished Look
13:47 Cons & Daylight Close-Ups
16:28 Pros + Wear Test Footage
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description contains affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*ZIIP Halo 10% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-28807619
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-23725894
*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*
Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)
*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* dreamebeauty.sjv.io/OeNdXn
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 43 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation: Shade 7.5
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing my honest review of the NYX Make ‘Em Wonder Soft Matte Foundation on dry skin. Soft matte foundations aren’t usually my go-to, but I wanted to give it a try anyway! I’ll show you how it applies, how it sits on dryness and texture and how it wears throughout the day- that way you can decide if it’s a good option for your skin type too 🙂
What do you think of this foundation? Let us know in the comments!
Carmel 💕 xx
NYX Make 'Em Wonder Soft Matte Buildable Foundation (Shade Natural)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652495 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652590 (Lookfantastic)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652527 (Ulta)
*Other Makeup Worn:*
Sephora Collection Hydrate Glow Face Primer
go.shopmy.us/p-31716728 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-31716759 (US)
NYX Bare With Me Serum Concealer (Beige)
go.shopmy.us/p-30803151
NYX Fat Cheeks Juicy Liquid Blush (Fig Fizz)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652801 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-38652815 (US)
Morphe Sudden Heat Creamy Bronzer Stick (Ignite)
go.shopmy.us/p-38653150 (EU)
go.shopmy.us/p-23920587 (US)
Morphe Rose Frequency Eyeshadow Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-38653873
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Extensionist Mascara
go.shopmy.us/p-38653940
MAC Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipstick (Off The Market)
go.shopmy.us/p-38653491
Chapters ⏰
00:00 Intro
01:15 Product Overview
01:59 Shade Swatches & Comparisons
04:01 Primer
06:15 Application
11:55 Before & After
12:15 Concealer Application
10:17 Finished Look
13:47 Cons & Daylight Close-Ups
16:28 Pros + Wear Test Footage
*This video is NOT sponsored, but the video description contains affiliate links. I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through these links, at no added cost to yourself. Your support is truly appreciated ☺️ Please be assured that every product recommendation is absolutely genuine and bought with my own money - unless specifically marked as GIFTED.*
*DISCOUNT CODES:*
*BK BEAUTY Brushes 10% Discount Code: CARMEL10*
go.shopmy.us/p-13182696
*ZIIP Halo 10% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-28807619
*QURE LED Light Therapy Mask 10% discount link*
qureskincare.com/CARMEL75417
*CALECIM 15% Discount Code: CARMEL*
go.shopmy.us/p-23725894
*U Beauty 20% Discount Code: CARMELNICOLEBEAUTY20*
Banish Skincare Discount: banish.com/CARMEL (Code Carmel)
*Dreame AirStyle Pro US 10% Discount Code: CARMEL* dreamebeauty.sjv.io/OeNdXn
My Skin Information: 🙋♀️
Age 43 with dry skin. Light/medium olive skin with muted warm undertones. Hyperpigmentation, rosacea & broken capillaries.
My foundation preferences: 😊
Light to medium coverage, has to be buildable. I prefer a luminous, glowy or soft satin finish.
My Foundation Shades:
* Nars Light Reflecting Foundation: Shade Patagonia
* ELF Soft Glam Satin Foundation: Shade 25
* Maybelline Lumi Matte Foundation: Shade 128
* Fenty Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Foundation: Shade 225
* Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation: Shade 210
* Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation: Shade 5N
* L’Oreal True Match Foundation: Shade 3N
* Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation: Shade 7.5
* Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Skin Foundation: Shade B30
* Makeup Forever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation: Shade 1N14
*Enquiries: carmelnicolebeauty@gmail.com*
