Maybeline dream velvet hydrating foundation

I brought this foundation after I kept seeing it advertised on the TV, the applicator has to be brought separately, but I decided to buy both and give it a go, as a hydrating matte foundation sounded perfect for my skin.

On the back of my hand and wrist it was a perfect colour match in the shop, however on my face it seems to look a bit white and ghostly. This is not a good look for me! 

This doesn't suit my skin at all. It goes on patchy, instantly sinks into any fine lines and makes them more noticeable and is not hydrating in the slightest, if anything it actually drys my skin out even with moisturiser underneath. 

I normally really like Maybeline products but this one is not for me.

I do however like the applicator, I tried it with another foundation and the shape and texture works well and it's easy to blend using it. 

I brought mine from Superdrug, but both the foundation and applicator can be brought from any of the usual Maybeline stockists.