Maybelline Mineral Makeup Review

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• 1 Laura Finger // Jan 10, 2008 at 8:49 am

  Ooh! I have dry skin and I’ve shyed away from mineral makeup for fear that it would make me look too dry. I can afford to pick this up and experiment.

• 2 Jazmin // Jan 10, 2008 at 8:58 am

  Hi Laura,

  Thanks so much for leaving a comment! If you try this mineral foundation, be sure to come back and let us know what you think of it ; )

• 3 image consultant // Jan 10, 2008 at 12:08 pm

  It’s great to see someone take the time to look at the cheaper end of the make-up spectrum - thank you. Whilst we all like to spoil ourselves we also like a bargain when it’s good!

• 4 Jazmin // Jan 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm

  Hi there! It’s my pleasure…and I couldn’t agree with you more. Plus, I’m a big believer that any one can feel and look glamorous — regardless of her beauty budget!

  Thanks for the comment; it’s always nice to see you here!

• 5 Nishita // Jan 11, 2008 at 9:57 am

  Thanks for the review!

  Most makeup irritates my skin, and I’m allergic to so many things that I usually just stick to what works and rarely try new foundations. I’ve been using Chanel without problems for a long time, but I picked up the liquid version of this on a whim yesterday. They actually put the plastic seal over the entire bottle, including the fold-out flap with the ingredients! Luckily somebody already ripped one open so I checked the ingredients and it seemed safe enough for me.

  I initially considered getting the powder but ultimately didn’t because I thought it wouldn’t work on my dry-ish skin. (I hadn’t discovered this blog until just now.) I’ve also always avoided Maybelline because I have very warm-toned fair/light skin and their foundations always look very pink or orange on me. I bought the lightest shade (#0) in this; if there’s a wide shade selection from very fair and beyond, I’m usually more like the second lightest warm shade. Either the shades run dark or it’s my winter pastiness, but it seems to match decently. I have to say I’m pretty impressed overall. Good coverage, lightweight, and very natural-looking. I had to be extra careful around dry patches though. I’m crossing my fingers that I don’t change colors or break out because I wouldn’t mind switching to this as my everyday foundation instead of the Chanel.

• 7 Jazmin // Jan 11, 2008 at 8:36 pm

  Hi Nishita! You’re very welcome…and thanks so much for visiting and leaving your impressions on the Maybelline Liquid Mineral Foundation!

  I’ve been wearing it for the last couple days and I think I pretty much agree with your take on the product being natural-looking and providing decent coverage (but more on that in my full review to come :)

  Which Chanel foundation do you use?

  I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you, too! Please be sure to let me know how it goes!

• 9 Mary // Jan 12, 2008 at 7:53 pm

  Ok I just found this product and I love it! I used to spend $48 on Jane Iredale. The only reason I picked this up was because of the price and range of shades. After using Jane Iredale for the last 4 yrs, I am so happy to get a bargain. I used the liquid foundation and am looking forward to moving on to the powder when my other is done.

  I say go for it you have nothing to lose!! As for the oily part…try the liquid foundation then seal it with the powder. See if that helps.

  Thanks!

• 10 DivaShop // Jan 13, 2008 at 12:08 pm

  I have dry skin, so this’ll be perfect for me!

• 11 Jazmin // Jan 13, 2008 at 12:23 pm

  Hi Mary!

  Thanks so much for your comment and for sharing your opinion on this product!

  I’m so happy that you’ve found a product that you like and that works for you (and lets you save some money!).

  And setting the foundation with a good powder is an excellent tip! Thanks again for for the comment!

• 12 Jazmin // Jan 13, 2008 at 12:25 pm

  Hi DivaShop! It’s great to see you here!

  I think you’ll like this stuff. When you try it out, I’d love to hear how it goes!

• 14 Davina // Jan 14, 2008 at 7:01 am

  I LOVE this stuff, the only thing I don’t like is the brush (it’s a little too stiff).

• 15 Laura Finger // Jan 14, 2008 at 8:50 am

  This is my review, as requested. To be fair to Maybelline, I think that I got the wrong shade. I got the light/ natural 5 shade, and since it was the only “light” shade at my local Target, I assumed it was the only light option. I tried going to their website to see if the foundation came in other shades, but the product wasn’t even listed on their website (??!!!??), nor could I find it on Drugstore.com. I see a trip to Ulta in my future. Why? Because I really liked this foundation.

  I’ve played around with mineral makeup in the past, and this is my first foray into mineral foundations. I’d stayed away from them since I have dry skin. But the price was low enough that I could afford to dry it and any review recommending a product for dry skin just perks my ears up.

  The kabuki brush was my least favorite part of the packaging. The bristles are so stiff that they felt like they were scratching my face. It placed dots of color on my face that were hard to blend. Luckily, I have a larger, softer Bobbi Brown kabuki I can use next time.

  The finish is subtle and felt very light on my skin. It didn’t cover my blemishes, but I always go for the lightest coverage I can get, and in that sense it really delivered. It really sat well on my skin, and didn’t make my face feel dry or tight. And it didn’t slide off of my skin within a few hours.

  On the other hand, I got a color that was a little too brown/ orange to be natural. Hopefully I’ll find a better shade at a store that has a wider selection. At the end of the day it was really easy for me to take this off with a facial cleanser, which I always love.

• 17 Jazmin // Jan 14, 2008 at 6:35 pm

  Hi Davina! Thanks so much for your comment!

  You and Laura both mention the brush issue. I agree that it is a bit stiff and, while it’s not one that I would ever buy by itself, I think that it still deserves praise when compared to the nightmarish brushes included with Neutrogena and Milani’s mineral makeup products.

  It may not be luxe, but it’s cheap and gets the job done ; )

  Laura - Thanks for the fantastic review! It’s great to know how well this product works for someone with a dry skin type.

  And I’m really happy that you found a product that you like! I don’t have a color chart for this foundation, but I’m fairly sure that there are shades lighter than the ones you tried.

  You may also want to check out your local drugstores, or even Wal-Mart, to see if they have more colors in stock.

  Thanks again for sharing your “makeup moxie” and writing up this fab review!

• 18 Heather // Jan 15, 2008 at 2:38 pm

  I just LOVE this new Maybelline Mineral Make-up!!!! My skin is not the very best and I am also using Pro-Active BUT this stuff kicks a$$!!!!

  HNR*****

• 20 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 16, 2008 at 6:22 am

  This foundation…really irked me. I’ve had problems in the past with Maybelline foundation, and this was no different. Usually streaky, leaves my skin icky, wrong shades. I have oily/combo skin, so that makes it worse. I decided to try the mineral foundation because I’d been looking for one for a while.

  This time, it was the wrong shade - again. I applied this foundation with 2-3 different brushes. I got the lightest dark shade, Tan 1. Turns out, its too dark. I have to go into the medium shades now, which I find incredibly awkward, since I’m not that light.

  At least my money didn’t go to waste - turns out, the foundation was perfect…for my mother. She’s usually the darkest shade in foundations. You can imagine my surprise applying this to her face, and hers as well.

  And, about the brush - once you wash it, its great. It won’t be as scratchy, and its perfect with my MAC Studio Fix.

  All in all, I wouldn’t mind buying this again. I may have to go with Translucent, though - at least then I can wear it over moisturizer or something of the sort. If I ever decide to go into the Medium shades, I’ll check the testers first - at least then, I’ll know what I’m getting into.

• 21 Jazmin // Jan 16, 2008 at 7:06 am

  sarahPUFFY! Welcome back…and baby, I love your “makeup moxie”! Thanks for the great tip about the brush, I’ll definitely have to try that out.

  And not only is it great that your mom got a new foundation, but now we know that this line really is working for a wide range of skin tones : )

  Thanks for commenting!

• 22 Angel // Jan 16, 2008 at 10:15 am

  The coverage is decent, but I agree with what everyone has said concerning the oily skin issue….my blot tissues work, but I hate to have to use them only an hour or so after applying my makeup, especially when I go from class to class. However, the caramel shade in the dark family matched my skin perfectly, and before my skin got oily, I had a really dewy glow that looked like I barely had on makeup. It isn’t a miracle-worker (I do have problem skin with acne scarring) but it’s great for the low price. Try it under the Dream Matte Mousse to take away some of the sheen an hour later.

• 23 Jazmin // Jan 16, 2008 at 9:13 pm

  Hi Angel! Thanks so much for sharing your opinion about this makeup…it sounds like we had the same experience.

  And what a great tip about the Dream Matte Mousse! I’ve never the tried the stuff, so maybe I’ll pick myself up one of those cute little pots ;)

• 25 Christi // Jan 19, 2008 at 6:40 am

  Hello.

  I purchased the whole mineral power line yesterday, when I went to buy some masacra, husband wasn’t to happy until he saw the bill. (Whew!) I first tried the liquid foundation, which provided great coverage of my skin ( I have alot of redness) and if you use the concealer after the foundation you can blend it better. It seems to work better on my skin that several other more expensive products such as bare minerals, and their line of products which I normally use. (Yay for the price difference!)

• 26 Jazmin // Jan 19, 2008 at 11:15 am

  Hi Christi,

  It’s great to hear that you’ve found a makeup that you love…and that saves you money! Now you can go buy even more makeup (don’t worry, we won’t tell your hubby ; )

  I haven’t tried the Mineral Power Concealer, yet. But now you’ve got me really interested!

  Thanks so much for commenting!

• 27 Rae // Jan 20, 2008 at 12:35 am

  Hey Makeup Moxie,
  I have a question and I really want to try this but I need to know if it is talc free or not? and i was wondering if you ever tried Physician Formula Mineral Wear, if so how does it works for you.?

• 28 Jazmin // Jan 21, 2008 at 10:09 am

  Hi Rae, thanks so much for the great questions!

  This mineral makeup does not contain talc.

  And, yes, I have tried Physician Formula Mineral Wear (also talc-free : ). I liked it, but I didn’t think it was a good value. If you’d like, you can check out my review here.

  Hope that helps!

• 29 Mary // Jan 24, 2008 at 6:07 pm

  An update on the product: after wearing for a few weeks I am still very pleased with this foundation. If you have dry skin, this is perfect. DO NOT USE POWDER IF YOUR SKIN IS DRY!

  I use a loose powder to set the foundation but it’s not necessary.

  As for the shades: I bought mine at Longs Drugstore and they had samples to try.

  I picked 2-3 shades and just placed them along the jawline/cheek area. When it disappears, it’s your shade! Many women tend to think they are darker than they really are–ME!!!
  You have to remember foundation can darken as the day goes on with our natural oils and if you put powder in that equation it’s darker.

  Try to buy a little lighter–you can always use a nice bronzing powder to make your face look sunkissed. I still stick to my guns that this is just as good as the Jane Iredale I was paying $48 for.

  I’m 45 and my face is looking good!!!

• 30 pouneh // Jan 24, 2008 at 8:20 pm

  I have always attempt to be smart about buying makeup or any beauty products that means i read reviews online a lot and your site is my #1 source!
  I aculy liked the Neutrogena’s mineral wear but like many others i got very frustrated with shaking it to get the prouduct out although i adored the purse friendly package i had to replace it to started searching…when i read ur review i decided to give Maybelline a chance…and i can’t be happier the coverage is great the package is still purse friendly it is easy to apply and it was even easier to find my shade!! I hope they will continue making this line it is great!

• 31 Jazmin // Jan 25, 2008 at 2:22 pm

  Hi Mary! I’m so glad that you’re still loving this foundation. And thanks so much for sharing all your “makeup moxie” with us!

  And Pouneh! You’re too sweet. Thanks so much for reading; your feedback really means a lot to me :)

  And I’m SO glad that you’re happy with your Maybelline Mineral Power makeup!! I hope they continue making this line, too because it’s always nice to have a lot of choices when it comes to makeup :)

  Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience!

• 32 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 25, 2008 at 2:47 pm

  Just a note to the ladies that are wanting to try this:

  If you read my above mini review, then you know that this foundation really pissed me right off. I mean, REALLY. Especially as a girl with darker skin, when its hard to find good shades. But I decided to buy it again in Translucent, and its the best. No white cast, no streaking - and even when my face got greasy, the foundation still looked nice! Just grab a blotting sheet and you’re fabulous again. Now that’s joy, especially with my oily/combo skin.

  Hopefully this calms any qualms with this foundation. :]

• 33 Jazmin // Jan 25, 2008 at 3:08 pm

  Way to calm the qualms, Sarah! Just so we’re all clear on your key to using this makeup…are you wearing it by itself? Or over a foundation or moisturizer?

  I’ll definitely to try this one out ; )

• 34 Trish // Jan 25, 2008 at 9:16 pm

  I just bought this foundation and I must say–I totally love it! I have oily/combo skin, so I was a bit skeptical about it staying in place. But I was very pleasantly suprised! It really held up throughout the day and the shade was PERFECT — Hello Medium #2, baby! Good-bye, Bare Minerals!

  Thanks for the review, Jazmin! If it wasn’t for this blog, I would never have given this foundation a chance. But I do agree with some of the reviewers above–the brush does suck.

• 35 Grace // Jan 27, 2008 at 5:02 am

  If you have oily skin then I would really suggest using Mineral Veil (by Bare Escentuals, $19). It will give any makeup you wear a beautiful finish and extend its wear, and it will make you look flawless. So if you wear mineral makeup (whether drugstore or high-end), or liquid foundation and you’re having a problem with shine or an oily complexion an hour after applying your makeup then it’s definately worth it to invest in mineral veil, which comes in original (for oilier skin types), tinted (for oilier skin types and either very fair or very dark skins) and feather light (if you have dry skin). It lasts a really long time so is worth the investment.

• 36 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 27, 2008 at 11:43 am

  Lately, I’ve been wearing it on its own, with concealer, blusher, and a contour; over moisturizer after washing my face. It worked pretty well with my creme blusher, and was awesome with my Hourglass Duo. I haven’t tested it over foundation or a tinted moisturizer yet, but I plan to. I do wish that they had a pressed version - I keep the whole thing in my bag for touch ups, which is pretty difficult between classes, haha. But I’m willing to work with it!

• 37 NancyNJ // Jan 28, 2008 at 12:10 am

  no spf in this either! too many curious ingredients for me as well. i like mineral fusion the best so far. just ordered bareescentuals from qvc, we’ll see.

• 39 Jazmin // Jan 28, 2008 at 7:55 am

  Trish: lol, you’re so welcome! And I’m so glad that you’ve found a new foundation that you love! Thanks so much for sharing your opinion on it!

  Grace: Thanks for sharing your product rec…Mineral Veil is a favorite of mine, too ; )

  And speaking of Mineral Veil, saraPUFFY, if you’ve tried it, how would you say it stacks up against your translucent Mineral Power?

  A pressed version would be awesome…the last thing you need when running to class is to pull out a book covered in face powder (and, yes, I’m speaking out of experience, lol).

  Nancy NJ: I really like Mineral Fusion, too. It has a more matte finish than Bare Escentuals. I’d love to hear what you think of the Bare Minerals when you try it!

  And the Maybelline Mineral Power does have some level of sun protection in it. Annoying enough, the label doesn’t state how much sun protection is in it, but zinc oxide, which is one of the main ingredients, is a natural sunscreen that’s commonly used in mineral makeup.

• 40 jonesygirl9 // Jan 28, 2008 at 12:48 pm

  All I can say is…..WOW!!! I am a makeup artist with 15 years experience of using everything under the sun…Have used mineral powders years before they were popular, and was consistently disappointed. I always shied away from drugstore brands…the “snob” in me wouldn’t allow me to try them. I broke away from my Jane Iredale because I am now a nursing student…and BROKE!! Decided to give the pressed mineral powder from Maybelline a try…I am in love!! I love the sponge that comes with it, the swivel mirror….I just peeled the Maybelline sticker off the front, and it looks cool. I have combo skin that is dry around my eyes and mouth (I am 42) and occasionally break out. This powder gives a seamless look, no oily breakthrough, beautiful color…I was so excited I went and bought the concealer and mascara….THE BEST!!

• 41 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 28, 2008 at 1:04 pm

  I’ve actually never used Mineral Veil - I’m sure that its much better than Maybelline’s version as of staying power. But its great for those that want to venture into Minerals without taking a huge wallet plunge.

  And boy, I’ve had the powder thing happen to me, too. After I dropped my Studio Fix on the floor [god bless my soul], it almost made a mess in my bag. I think I should write a plea to Maybelline. >.<

• 42 Tyra // Jan 28, 2008 at 3:27 pm

  I wasn’t pleased at all. Believe it or not the L’Oreal had better results for me than Maybelline. I was a bit disappointed seeing that I have used their foundation mousse for a while. Between the oil issue and the fact that their intial colors that hit the stands were really not for African Americans, I was not happy at all. And like the other lady said, It’s not even on their own web site…wth?

• 43 Jazmin // Jan 28, 2008 at 4:50 pm

  Hi jonesygirl9! Thanks for leaving a comment! Are you sure your pressed powder is from the Mineral Power line? I thought Maybelline’s mineral foundation was only available in the loose powder and liquid formulas…if there’s a pressed version, then I totally missed it (and will be making my way back to the drugstore)!

  I’m so glad that you found some new products that you love…and won’t break your beauty budget! ; )

  sarahPUFFY: great point about this makeup being a lower-cost introduction to mineral makeup! And, yes, Lord help you for abusing your Studio Fix, lol

  Tyra: Sorry to hear that you didn’t have a very good experience with this makeup. I thought this line would offer better options for darker skin tones than L’Oreal Bare Naturale, so it’s really interesting to hear about your experience with it. Thanks for sharing your opinion!

  And, for some reason, the mass retail brands take much longer to update their websites (annoying, I know).

• 44 Brit Lee // Jan 29, 2008 at 2:17 am

  I don’t know.. there are a lot of strange chemicals in make-up these days, but this stuff is pretty bad.

  Which is ironic, considering it’s supposed to be a natural mineral-based formula. It has a chemical (PFTE) in it that is pretty much the same stuff as Teflon - the stuff they spray over pans to give them their non-sticking property.

  If you are comfortable putting that on your face, go ahead.. Just a forewarning though.

• 45 Jazmin // Jan 29, 2008 at 9:51 am

  Hi Brit Lee! This product does *not* contain PTFE.

  And the great news is that, with the rise in the organic/natural beauty industry, there are many other products to choose from, if you want to avoid some of the ingredients that are in this makeup!

• 46 Dina // Jan 29, 2008 at 7:00 pm

  Hello I’m excited to try the maybelline mineral makeup but theirs to many shades to choose from. I’m a hispanic women with skin tone of Eva Longoria. Any color suggestions?

• 47 Pouneh // Jan 29, 2008 at 8:46 pm

  HELLO MAKEUP MOXIES!

  I already left a review on this product but from today’s experience i think i should add a little more to it. Currently i am taking hip hop dance class in college and it is basically 50-60 mins of nonstop workout! this morning i put on my new fav makeup with out any hope of looking the same after my class espacialy since i had some bas allergies my skin is not in it’s best shape and i have well had (i took care of today) this red spot on my cheeks so i went to class and enjoyed every moment of it. After i just couldn’t w8 to take a shower to my surprise as i looked in the mirror i noticed my makeup is not GONE!! it did not look as good as when i put it on but that is only noticeable in magnifying mirror haha! So go ahead and enjoy the way without being worried ur makeup will come off if u have a lil fun ;)

• 48 Jazmin // Jan 30, 2008 at 12:26 pm

  Hi Dina! Thanks for the question! My (rough) guess would be Medium #2 or #3, but be sure to purchase this makeup from a place that will allow you to return/exchange it, if it’s the wrong color. Hope that helps!

  And hi again, Pouneh! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying your hip hop class…and that you’re happy with the way your makeup survived your workout!!

  P.S. — working out while wearing makeup isn’t the best for your skin because it can clog pores. To keep your skin in as good of shape as your bod, you might want to carry some makeup remover towelettes to quickly cleanse skin before working out…I know it’s kind of a pain and you won’t look quite as glam (but it’s still good for you : )

  Nevertheless, it’s great to know that this makeup will hold up pretty well for you once you take those new hip hop moves out to a club! Have fun!

• 49 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 30, 2008 at 1:36 pm

  I have to agree with Tyra, the shades for darker tones were horrible. If I decide to try the coloured foundation, I’ll have to go into the Medium shades, which may be WAY too light for me. I can’t win! That’s why I went with Translucent!

• 50 Pouneh // Jan 30, 2008 at 9:17 pm

  HI again hahah thnx for the advise i know that and i usually go makeup free (but lip balm is a must for me) but that day teh red spot was just something i could not stand hehehe :)

  ps. i just got myself a new Kabuki brush so this makeup even looks better :)

• 51 Monica // Jan 31, 2008 at 8:41 am

  Hi, I am so glad I found this site. I just bought the Maybelline in the lightest shade I could find, I am blonde with pretty pale skin. But after really looking at it, it shade says Translucent. Is that coverage at all? I am new to this mineral makeup (tried Neutrogena but it was too dark for me) so maybe I am not doing it right. also what would be good to use with it for the dreaded dark circles! I am 42 so, not as young and fresh anymore! Thank you

• 52 jonesygirl9 // Jan 31, 2008 at 11:46 am

  Hello, again…to answer the question about the pressed powder, yes, they do have it in a pressed compact…I bought mine at Target here in Southern California…I understand everyone’s concern about wanting to use a completely “natural” product…I hate to burst someone’s bubble, but even those so called “organic, natural” products with no so-called “chemicals” still contain traces, and let’s not forget, many people with allergies will still have problems with “all natural” ingredients…I just wade through all the boloney and try to find the products that work the best, for the best price…and don’t test on animals. And as far as I know, Maybelline does not…If someone knows differently, PLEASE let me know. That is really the most important thing for me, above all else. Thanks for reading my bit…peace to all you other makeup moxies…

• 53 Jazmin // Jan 31, 2008 at 4:16 pm

  Pouneh: Hi! lol, you’re welcome. And I was just talking about your skin…lip balm is a must for me too when I’m panting away on a treadmill : ) Oooh, and a new kabuki brush. That’s awesome!

  Monica: I haven’t tried the Translucent shade of this makeup yet, but I highly doubt that it will offer you much coverage at all. Miss sarahPUFFY? I know you’ve been rocking the Translucent Mineral Power, so if you have any info for Monica, could you please advise?

  Monica, my advice for now is to try to get ahold of one of the light shades of this makeup and see how you like it. If you still have problems finding a good match, please let me know and I’ll see what I can do for you.

  Now, I know for a fact that 42 is an absolutely gorgeous age : ) But I also understand the desire to banish the “dreaded dark circles.” My best advice is to have a makeup pro (at a beauty counter or at a Sephora) help you find a concealer that matches your skin tone and will get the job done right.

  If you want to go the drugstore route, I’ve recently been testing out, and really liking, Maybelline’s Age Rewind concealer. It’s double-ended with a regular concealer on one side and a highlighter on the other. I found that the highlighter is great for deflecting light and brightening up under-eye circles. The only drawback is that it comes in a limited range of shades.

  I think it may be worth a shot, though. If you try it please let me know what you think!

  If any of you lovely makeup moxies have any suggestions for Monica, please feel free to chime in!

  joneseygirl: Thanks for the info, it’s great to know that this foundation comes in a powder version as well.

  And thanks so much for sharing your opinion on finding makeup that works. I can’t argue with you there ;)

  As for Maybelline testing on animals, I’m not really sure. What I do know is that its parent company, L’Oreal, does test some of its ingredients on animals. After doing a little googling on it, I’ve found some (older) sources that say that Maybelline provided a statement to PETA confirming that it didn’t test on animals.

  However, PETA’s current Do Test/Don’t Test Lists don’t reflect this.

  I’ll poke around some more and see what I can find out for you.

• 54 Tyra // Feb 1, 2008 at 10:18 am

  Hey, thought i would let you know that the Revlon Mineral was pretty good. It gets a bit oily on the nose after a while, but overall the coverage was great as well as the colors for African Americans. the only unfortunate part was that Revol didn’t come out with anything other than the foundation (so far). So I kept the sheer veil from Maybelline and bought a L’Oreal concealer. Why didn’t you have it on your chart?

• 55 Jazmin // Feb 1, 2008 at 11:27 am

  Hi Tyra,

  Glad you found one that worked for you! It’s not on the chart yet because I haven’t updated it : )

  I’ll do that soon, though!

• 56 sarahPUFFY! // Feb 1, 2008 at 5:47 pm

  To Monica!

  I’m a dark skinned girl, and I got the Translucent shade - and it actually gave me some natural coverage! If you would like more coverage, just take four dots of liquid foundation [forhead, chin, and cheeks, respectively], and then buff on the maybelline foundation.

  Now, if you don’t want to do that, you should go for their light range of shades. Really, it couldn’t hurt - and they generally match lighter tones really well.

  Good luck!

• 57 yen_nay // Feb 2, 2008 at 1:46 am

  Hi, first off I just wanted to say that this website is super helpful and really cute (pink and green, haha).

  I love Maybelline and I use the whipped mousse foundation in Medium 0/Light Beige which matches my skin PERFECTLY. I really want to try the mineral makeup but they don’t have it in that specific shade. Should I go a shade lighter? (Light 5/Creamy Natural) or the one after? (Medium 1/Sandy Beige).

  Mind you I have yellow undertones and I guess my real question would be which one is more suitable for that undertone. I think the lighter shade may be too pink-ish?

  Also, the information about the mineral makeup was not on the website because the commercial just came out…they usually don’t post info about new products until they mass advertise it in some way. I know it’s weird but..oh well. They have it on the website now though.

• 58 Paige // Feb 3, 2008 at 1:48 pm

  I have combo skin with an oily t-zone but everywhere else is good. Like you said, this makeup is great but makes my oily areas (mainly my chin *sigh*) look shiny and slightly cakey. I don’t like the brush it came with, so I ended up using my mom’s bareMinerals handled brush. I also have incredibly pale skin, and couldn’t seem to find the normal color (porcelain ivory or light 1) and had to settle for light 2 and it turned out to blend well. I liked this makeup a lot. I just need to find an oil control lotion and it’d be perfect :D

• 59 Stephanie // Feb 4, 2008 at 12:00 am

  I love this stuff! Great coverage,colors, and a good price. I also use the Mineral Power blush and it is fantastic! Hope this stuff stays around.
  Also, I read that some of you have had trouble with the stiffness of the brush. Well, this is what I do….
  Rub a bit of baby oil into it, let it sit over night, wash the oil out with soap (I use shampoo) and let dry. The brush is then clean and much softer…..

• 60 Ranjini // Feb 6, 2008 at 11:58 am

  Hi
  That was one comprehensive review!!!! I have been searching for a good mineral foundation for long…I have dry skin so i stayed away from powder makeup…was bold enought to try l’oreal but the brush was AWFUL…the product was not in my exact skintone so it looked artificial…..am definitely going to tru maybelline……Thanks !!!!!!!!!

• 61 Jazmin // Feb 7, 2008 at 2:29 pm

  Hi Makeup Moxies! Sorry for the delay in responding to your comments. Things have been so crazy around here! But I just love you, love you, love you. Thanks for all the comments!

  yen_nay: Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying the site. The design is going to be changing a little soon (but don’t worry, it will still have the pink and green ; )

  I’m not sure which of the shades will work better for you because I haven’t tried the mousse nor all the shades of the mineral foundation. My best advice would be to just eyeball it, but make sure to buy your foundation from a place that will allow you to return it (like CVS, Walgreens, and most drugstores — but be safe and ask them about their return policy!).

  I hope that helps. Good luck!

  Paige : Glad to hear that this makeup is working out with you for the most part. You may want to try BECCA mattifying primer, it’s my fave for controlling oil ; )

  Stephanie: Thanks for sharing your opinion of this makeup…and for the great tip! I’ll definitely have to try that one out : )

  Ranjini: Hi! You’re so welcome : ) Please be sure to let us know how the Maybelline foundation works out for you (and I hope it works gorgeously)!

• 62 Pinkie // Feb 8, 2008 at 1:59 am

  Hi - I love your blog. I bought the maybelline mineral makeup and I am happy with the results. It looks like those that have tried it are not always happy with the shades offered. I bought two different shades and I purposely bought a shade that is at least 1 to 1 1/2 shades lighter and a shade that looked close to my coloring, it is possibly a tad darker. Initially, I tried blending the two shades - hoping to come up with something close to my coloring. Too much trouble doing it that way. My second approach was to take concealer brush and use the lighter tone to cover my dark circles and blemishes. I had it set a bit then I applied the darker tone next. I was careful not to buff away the areas that I had applied the lighter powder. The last and final step was to dip the brush in the lighter powder and buff it in areas that appeared a little too dark. It evened out perfectly. It lasted all day without any fading or streaking. For the record, I have used:

  Neutrogena - Terrible product IMHO - Overpriced - Too Shiny on my face. I have almost non-existent wrinkles but when I used this product. I noticed my wrinkles around my eyes.

  Physicians Formula - Not too bad - But not a lot of shades offered at least in my locale.

  JANE - I like it but the colors are limited in my shade range.

  E.L.F. Four different shades available. I think it is expensive for the size they are offering. It smells funny but then again, it might be my imagination. I do like their mineral blushes. The plum mineral blush looks great. Good staying power. They have a great starter kit for those who want the whole shebang for $20

• 63 Jazmin // Feb 8, 2008 at 3:42 pm

  Hi Pinkie! Thank you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this blog…it’s wonderful to have you here!

  And thanks so much for sharing your “makeup moxie” with us ; ) That’s an interesting way to get your perfect shade of mineral foundation…definitely worth a try for anyone who doesn’t want to mess with having to mix up powders (yep, I’m constantly wiping mineral powder off my bathroom counter, lol ; ).

  And I love all your mini-reviews! I agree with you on all of them…but I haven’t tried the ELF mineral makeup. I’ll have to look into it!

• 64 kirst // Feb 9, 2008 at 9:31 pm

  hi, im interested in trying this product, but i haven’t seen it around yet, does anyone know if its in stores in canada yet? vancouver to be specific.

  thanks.

• 65 Charmz // Feb 10, 2008 at 10:39 am

  hi..I wanna try this product.I have acne-prone skin so do u think this is good for me.Im asian and I have a light to medium skin.

• 66 Gee // Feb 10, 2008 at 8:44 pm

  I bought the loose powder today BOGO free at CVS (it’s actually the same at Walgreens too).

  I overall like the product, but it was really difficult to find my shade. It was hard to see through the packaging and I found the liquid foundation testers to be no help at all. Alot of them looked similar to me.

  The powder was great, but I found the brush to be a rough. I also got the liquid foundation, but it’s extremely liquidy. And I didn’t like that fact at all. Mixing it with a bit of moisturizer helped though.

  I was wondering if you’re gonna review Revlon’s new ColorStay Mineral Foundation…It’s on sale at Walgreens (w/ the EasySaver coupon) for $7.99, originally $13.99. I think it has 9 grams so not a bad deal at all!

• 67 Sheila // Feb 11, 2008 at 6:42 am

  I have been using the finishing veil powder in light, and the blush, in pink, I think, but the coverage of this powder combined with Nuetrogena’s age reverse moisturizer is all the coverage I need. My skin is so dry that most make up just looks awful on it and I wasnt wearing any for most of the winter due to the flaky cakey appearance it gave me, but this makeup has simplified my routine and it looks natural and fantastic. Im thrilled with this product, especially for the money, and I use my own brushes so this product is great.

• 68 Nisha // Feb 11, 2008 at 8:44 pm

  You said this product does not work for oily skin, but what other mineral powders would you suggest for oily skin?

• 69 nadia // Feb 12, 2008 at 8:58 am

  Hello all!!

  This is a fantastic review. This is my first visit to your blog and I must say I really enjoy it.

  First off I must say I really love maybelline products. I’m on the college-student-with-too-many-loans budget and I think it’s the best I can find at an affordable drugstore price.

  I have combination skin. In the winter it tends to be normal with dry patches in the t-zone but in the summer my t-zone is oily. I also get pimples on my t-zone. They’re tiny and sparse but they’re there about 8 times out of 10 (oh and how I hate them) I recently tried Maybelline’s dream matte mousse after using Mac products for more than 2 years. Mac’s shades tend to be either too warm or too light for me. Well I got the dream matte mousse in 2.5. I was wondering if their new mineral power line has the same numbering or if i’m going to have to try some mixing like so many other mineral powders require. Also, which do you think will smooth over my dry patches and occasional pimples best, the liquid or powder form?

  Thanks!!

• 70 TeknoGoth // Feb 12, 2008 at 1:10 pm

  After reading the reviews of this foundation, and the glowing comments for the translucent powder, I purchased both today at CVS under a BOGO promotion.

  I’ll make sure and check back once I’ve actually had the chance to try the products.

• 71 Jazmin // Feb 12, 2008 at 2:20 pm

  Hi Makeup Moxies! Thanks so much for the comments!

  Kirst: I don’t know whether it’s available in Canada, yet…but I hope you can get ahold of it soon : ) If there’s any Canadian/Vancouver-based Makeup Moxies in here who’ve seen Maybelline Mineral Makeup around, could you pretty please pipe up and let Kirst know?

  Charmz: If you’re acne-prone skin is also very oily, I wouldn’t recommend this product. You might want to try something else like Amazing Cosmetics mineral powder. If you don’t have very oily skin, you might want to give this one a shot. I hope that helps! Please let me know if it works out for you : )

  Gee: Thanks so much for sharing your opinions of this product. If you read through some of the comments above, there are great tips for softening the brush.

  SarahPUFFY recommends just giving it a wash. Stephanie rubs a bit of baby oil into it, lets it sit overnight, and then washes the oil out with shampoo the next morning.

  I’ve yet to try these tips, but I trust these ladies’ makeup moxie and I think it’s definitely worth a try ; )

  And I did review the new Revlon ColorStay mineral foundation! You can find the review here : )

  Sheila: Way to go, babe! So glad you found a product that you love. Thanks so much for sharing your opinion…I hope that it helps our fellow makeup moxie, Monica (she asked about this above) in deciding whether she’d like to try this translucent shade : )

  Nisha: Out of the drugstore mineral foundations, the ones I’d recommend for oily skin are Milani and Revlon Colorstay.

  Nadia: Welcome! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this blog and that you found the review helpful : )

  As for the numbering system, I’ll have to double check, but I don’t think the the two lines have the same numbering system. There are a few Makeup Moxies who have commented in here about it, so if they have any insight, I’d love it if they’d share it!

  Out of the two products, I think the powder formula is probably a better fit for you. I felt like it offered better coverage than the liquid foundation and, furthermore, it offers better control over your level of coverage (for days when you get a pesky breakout that needs more coverage,you can just buff on another layer of this makeup).

  I really hope that helps. If you try out this foundation, please be sure to let us know how it goes!

  TeknoGoth: I’m glad you were able to snag these on sale! Would love to hear what you think of them once you test them out!

• 72 Rose // Feb 12, 2008 at 2:43 pm

  Everytime I have tried makeup before my face become itchy. I want badly to try mineral makeup and I believe Maybelline will fit nicely into my budget. However, I wonder if I will be able to find a shade for my dark complexion. I am toward the lighter end of dark but still dark.

• 73 Jazmin // Feb 12, 2008 at 3:48 pm

  Hi Rose, sorry to hear that you’ve had problems finding makeup. Have you ever brought it up with your doctor to see if he/she can recommend something or even test you for specific allergies? I think that would help if you continue to experience irritation from makeup.

  If you want to try this Maybelline Mineral Makeup, I think you’ll probably be able to find a shade that works for you because the line does offer a few darker shades and the colors are sheer enough to be fairly forgiving.

  Hope that helps! If you try it out, please be sure to stop back and let us know what you think!

• 74 Steph // Feb 12, 2008 at 9:23 pm

  The only reason I’ve used liquid foundation almost my entire life is because it covers well and hides my blemishes and for this reason, I’ve never used powder foundation. Does it cover blemishes well or should I try something else? HELP!

• 75 Jazmin // Feb 13, 2008 at 2:56 pm

  Hi Steph, thanks so much for the question!

  Powder foundation (i.e. mineral makeup) can do a great job of covering blemishes…especially if you master a few application tricks!

  To cover small to moderate blemishes, many find that a regular application of mineral powder (just lightly buffing it on with a powder brush) offers enough coverage to hide skin imperfections.

  If you have more to hide and need more coverage, you can try applying mineral makeup with a kabuki brush.

  In addition, you can also “spot conceal” blemishes by using a concealer brush to apply a heavier layer of mineral makeup directly onto blemishes that you want to hide. You’d then follow up by lightly buffing around and over these spots in order to make your coverage appear flawless.

  Some people find that the technique I just described might make the concealed areas look a little cakey, so another alternative (which I often use) is to use a traditional liquid concealer under your mineral foundation.

  I would encourage you to experiment with mineral makeup and see if you like it. I hope that helps!!

• 76 Steph // Feb 14, 2008 at 5:20 am

  Thanks for the advice! I’m buying it this weekend. I’ll keep you updated (:

• 77 TeknoGoth // Feb 14, 2008 at 5:55 am

  Hi everyone! I bought the Classic Ivory foundation and the Transluscent powder as a BOGO at my local CVS. This foundation is apparently pretty popular in my area. I went to a few different stores that either didn’t have my shade or were completely out of it before I finally found what I was looking for.

  Anyway, I have tried mineral foundation before, but it made my skin itch like crazy! I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Maybelline’s Mineral Power does not make my skin itch at all! I was also excited to try it because my skin can be rather dry, especially in the winter, and some other foundations can just highlight the dry parts. This makeup doesn’t do that. I was a little worried that applying my moisturizer under the makeup may make it look cakey, but it doesn’t. I work pretty long hours, and this makeup is able to hold up without a problem.

  Applying the makeup is super-easy, and I like the brush that comes with the foundation. It’s a little small, but definitely workable.

  I would like to thank everyone for their input on this product! I works wonderfully for me.

• 78 Diane // Feb 14, 2008 at 6:33 am

  I have trouble with foundation coverage….they either look too fake or leave blothes of make-up…I tried Sheer Cover from TV…but way too pricey…..I just bought the Maybelline Mineral Makeup, and eventhough I have to use a pressed powder after I like this stuff……I love the little brush, only problem is carrying it with me…a retractable brush might work best for travelers…….

• 79 Jazmin // Feb 15, 2008 at 6:02 am

  Steph: You’re so welcome! Have fun beauty shopping this weekend ; )

  TeknoGoth: Awesome! I’m so glad that this foundation works well for you. And thank you so much for sharing your opinion of this makeup, too ; )

  Ok, maybe I’m just in a happy post-Valentine daze, but can I just repeat that I love you Makeup Moxies? The absolute best reviews on this site are the ones where all of you chime in and share your opinions ; ) So I’m joining in with TeknoGoth and thanking everyone else in here, too!

  Ok, back to the makeup! Diane, I’m so glad you found something you like (both makeup-wise and budget-wise ; )

  I actually think the little brush that comes with Maybelline Mineral Power might be even more travel friendly than a retractable brush just because it’s pretty small. What do you think of just slipping it into a plastic baggy when you travel?

• 80 CraftyRee // Feb 17, 2008 at 2:51 am

  I have this make up, my daughter bought it for me for Christmas. I have dry skin and I would not have thought a powder make up would be a good choice for me, but now that I have tried this make up I love it. It gives me great results and if you have any problem areas you can just cover that area a little more and you get great results. One step I heard on TV that we all need to pay closer attention (when using mineral make ups) to is to be sure to exfoliate. I will definetly buy this product again and would encourage anyone that has been wanting to try the mineral make ups to try Maybelline =)

• 81 Jazmin // Feb 17, 2008 at 7:51 am

  Hi CraftyRee, what a sweet makeup moxie your daughter is ; )

  Thanks so much for sharing your opinion of this product…and the great tip about exfoliation!

• 82 Tawny // Feb 17, 2008 at 8:42 pm

  Hello,
  I was wondering after reading your review, do you prefer mineral makeup or pressed powder instead?

• 83 Jazmin // Feb 17, 2008 at 9:30 pm

  Hi Tawny, thanks for the question!

  I don’t really have a strong preference, either way. The only mineral makeup that I’ve tried in both its pressed and loose formulas is Milani and I can’t say that I’ve really noticed a difference in performance between the two.

  The compact versions are obviously much neater and they take up less space in your makeup bag.

  On the other hand, the compact formulas often contain more ingredients (which are what help keep the foundation in a solid form). If you’re someone who wants as few ingredients as possible in your makeup or you find that some of the ingredients in the compact version are irritating to your skin, you’d obviously want to stick with the loose version.

  But my bottomline is that, whether loose or pressed, I just want a foundation that works well :)

• 84 PharmD // Feb 19, 2008 at 10:30 am

  I tried the powder foundation for the first time yesterday, and I LOVE the coverage. From 5 or more feet away, it looks great. Any closer, and you can see how the application brush makes the skin flake all over my face. I have had this problem with every type of makeup I’ve ever used. My skin is dry, especially in winter, and any kind of applicator makes me flaky. I exfoliate regularly and use a lightweight Olay moisturizer with SPF 15 daily. Any suggestions for what else I can do? I really do like the coverage of this makeup and want to make it work for me.

• 85 Becca // Feb 19, 2008 at 11:16 am

  Do you use the mineral Transluscent powder over the mineral foundation? Does anyone use both together? I am trying the mineral concealer as well. Of course I found this website and checked all of your reviews for the mineral drugstore makeup - I have been wanting to try for awhile now and between this and the BOGO at CVS I figured now is the time. Thanks for your help and time in trying all of these products.

• 86 Jazmin // Feb 20, 2008 at 8:38 am

  Hi PharmD,

  Thanks for the question! The problem with your skin getting flaky probably isn’t caused by makeup applicators.

  It could be caused by a number of things…your dry skin may simply need a richer moisturizer, you may be exfoliating too often (once a week is all it takes), ingredients in your skin care products may be causing the flaking, or you might have a skin condition that’s causing it.

  My best advice is to bring it up with your dermatologist. Only he or she can tell you for sure what’s going on and recommend the right course of treatment to get your skin to behave better ; )

  Hi Becca, you’re welcome! I haven’t tried the translucent powder, yet, so our fellow makeup moxies in here who have tried both will be better able to tell you.

  In general, however, I’ve been under the impression that the Translucent powder is more of a “finishing” powder that can be used to set the foundation. So the answer to your question would be, yes, you can wear them together.

  The makeup moxies on here (like saraPUFFY), use the translucent powder on its own for setting their makeup and adding just a little coverage.

  Thanks for bringing this up (you’ve reminded me that I need to go pick up a jar of the translucent powder and try it out ; )

• 87 Becca // Feb 20, 2008 at 8:55 am

  Thanks again for your help :) I just checked out your beauty secrets and CAN’T WAIT to try out your sugar lip scrub!!!! I remember when Avon used to have that and I haven’t been able to find anything like that in years. I am so excited that it requires everything that I already own!!! Thanks again! I am adding this to my favorites!!! By the way, I did try the concealer - it was very light in that it didn’t feel like I had anything on my skin. I didn’t try it with the mineral powder over top - but with your response - I am going to try the concealer, the powder foundation, and then the trans. finishing mineral powder. I am approaching 34 and am searching for that youthful glow that I used to have without makeup!!! I also read how to apply mascara beauty secrets - will be trying that one too! Keep up the great information and thanks again!

• 88 Jazmin // Feb 20, 2008 at 10:19 am

  You’re so welcome, honey bunny! Thanks so much for your sweet words and for bookmarking Makeup Moxie!!

  I hope you like the new beauty secrets that you discovered! We’re currently working on a redesign of the main site to open up the comments and bring you lots more beauty goodies ; )

  Be sure to let me know how your Maybelline Mineral Power combo works for you!

  And btw…don’t forget to enjoy your glowing 30’s!! You’ll be trying to recapture your current glow when you’re approaching 64 (though I have no doubt you’ll be gorgeous at that age, too!).

  Have fun with your beauty experiments!

• 89 Amy // Feb 21, 2008 at 11:25 am

  Hi! Has anyone tried the loose mineral foundation that has used Sheer Cover? I bought Sheer Cover off of the TV and I love it, but it’s so expensive! How does the Maybelline compare to it?

• 90 ranjini // Feb 21, 2008 at 12:35 pm

  Thanks a million!!!!! no, make that a GAZILLION!!! I simply love it. It worked for me!!!! My husband(who is my best critic) said i looked as if i weren’t wearing any makeup at all!!!!! and it evened out my tone….what more could a girl ask for!!!!!

• 91 Jazmin // Feb 21, 2008 at 6:57 pm

  Hi Amy,

  Haven’t tried Sheer Cover, yet, but Diane above tried it and seems to be happy with the cheaper Maybelline Mineral Power. Stay tuned for a review of this!

  Ranjini, you’re welcome!! I’m so glad you ended up trying this and finding something you love ; )

• 92 Sandy // Feb 22, 2008 at 5:04 am

  Hi there,

  I’ve been using the Mineral Power for a week now and just love it! The coverage is great - from sheer to full depending on application - and it even stays put during those pesky hot flashes!!! As a 50-something woman, I’m always looking for that “youthful glow” without looking made up. Thanks immensely for the heads up on this product!

• 93 Jazmin // Feb 22, 2008 at 10:27 am

  Hi Sandy,

  Lol, you’re so welcome! I’m glad that you found something that you love. Keep working that gorgeous glow!

• 94 Becca // Feb 25, 2008 at 5:55 am

  I finally tried the foundation, powder, blush, and concelear. Love it! Thanks again for the reviews. It feels so weightless! My local CVS had a skin chart so it was really easy to pick my colors! Thanks again.

• 95 Alison Omega Martin // Feb 25, 2008 at 8:29 am

  Please help me find the right shade for my face. I have very oily skin, I’m African-American and light-skinned. I would like to try the mineral make-up by maybelline. Thank you very much and God Bless.

• 96 Becca // Feb 25, 2008 at 9:18 am

  Please someone help me with this answer - I was reading a caring consumer site from Peta and they listed Maybelline under Loreal that does test on animals. I just fell in love with their mineral makeup and also their mascara, but if this is true, then I can no longer support their makeup/company! I have read other sites that say that maybelline doesn’t test on animals, but I just don’t know which one to believe. Anyone know either way what the correct answer is?

• 97 Jazmin // Feb 25, 2008 at 10:42 am

  Hey Becca, I’m glad to hear that you love these products, but I’m sorry that I don’t have a clear answer for you on whether Maybelline does animal testing. joneseygirl9 and I discussed this a little in the above comments.

• 98 Jazmin // Feb 25, 2008 at 10:53 am

  Hi Alison,

  Since you have very oily skin, you might want to try Milani Mineral Makeup, which out of the drugstore mineral makeup brands also has some of the best options for darker skin tones.

  I have pretty oily skin and I’ve found that I just get too shiny too fast when I wear Maybelline mineral makeup.

  It’s hard for me to guess which shade would be best for your skin tone, but what I’d recommend you do is to choose the shade that looks like it might match your skin tone…and be sure to buy it from a place that will allow you to return or exchange it, if it’s the wrong color.

  I hope that helps somewhat! Good luck!

• 99 Amanda // Feb 25, 2008 at 9:06 pm

  Hi Jasmine,
  I have stumbled upon you blog here while searching for reviews for Maybelline’s Mineral Powder Foundation, which btw I LOVE and I’m very glad you gave it such a great review!

  Anywho, I was wondering if you gave a review for Covergirl’s Pressed Mineral Powder?

• 100 Jazmin // Feb 26, 2008 at 5:17 pm

  Hi Amanda! Thanks for sharing your opinion of this foundation. I”m so glad you found something that you love!

  I haven’t reviewed Covergirl’s pressed mineral powder, yet. Thank you so much for reminding me about it!!

  I did review the loose Covergirl mineral powder that came out awhile back. Here’s the (not too positive, lol) review, if you’d like to check it out ; )

• 101 Stacey // Feb 27, 2008 at 11:53 am

  This stuff is great ive only been using it for three days and I can see a diffrence in my skin, I as well have dry skin and I was afraid it would stick in my blotches but it doest its smooth and I feel like my skin can BREATHE again, no more heavy concelers for me EVER AGAIN!!!

• 102 Jazmin // Feb 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm

  Yay! I’m so glad you’re loving your new makeup ; )

  Thanks so much for sharing your opinion of it!

• 103 Betty from Canada // Feb 28, 2008 at 9:08 am

  As a 65 year old woman, is mineral makeup for me? Should I buy either the Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Foundation or the Mineral Power Healthy Finish Veil ? Or do you use them together?

• 104 Jazmin // Feb 28, 2008 at 12:59 pm

  Hi there, Bettty! Thanks for the questions!

  And, yes, you can certainly wear mineral makeup! If you have aging skin concerns, the general rules of thumb when it comes to choosing a mineral makeup is to avoid formulas that are going to be too heavy, too “sparkly”, or too drying (these things all tend to emphasize lines).

  Having said that, I think Maybelline Mineral Power is a good option for you to try out. And, yes, the products are designed to be used together (though you don’t necessarily have to use both).

  Definitely start with the foundation. This is what will even out your skin tone and help cover up imperfections.

  Then, if you’d like, you can follow up by dusting on the Healthy Finish Veil. I’m still testing this product, so I can’t fully vouch for how effective it is.

  However, the purpose of the Finish Veil is to help “set” your makeup, ward off shine, and further perfect the appearance of your makeup.

  Some people find that they don’t need it (or don’t want to have to perform an extra step) and others find that they do. I’d encourage you to experiment wearing the foundation with and without the finishing powder and see which look you prefer.

  I hope that helps! Please be sure to let me know if you have any other questions or, if you end up trying this foundation, please try to stop by again and let me know how you like it!

• 105 ziya // Mar 1, 2008 at 7:55 am

  Hey there

  Thanks a ton for the makeup review..it’s really nice to know more about a product before buying it.

  I bought the mineral powder and finishing veil yesterday at CVS…the biggest problem I had was trying to figure out the right shade…The packaging makes it incredibly hard to see the true color. Fortunately CVS had the liquid foundation test shades out…so I tried those on the back of my hand to determine the best shade for me..they may not be the exactly the same as the powder version but are close enough.

  Thanks once again for all the review!!

• 106 Liz // Mar 1, 2008 at 11:56 am

  I love the review! but i was wondering if you recommend any mineral or powder for a 18 years old girl with pale skin and a bad case of post scars and combo skin ughh..
  hope u can help thanks a million.

• 107 Liz // Mar 2, 2008 at 12:05 am

  have u ever tried N.Y.C color Smooth Minerals ?

• 108 Liz // Mar 2, 2008 at 12:34 am

  one more question haha sorry..
  i just want to know after you apply minerals makeup do you have to use a finishing powder too?

• 109 kirst // Mar 2, 2008 at 9:59 pm

  hi, i posted earlier about not being able to find this in vancouver, but now i’ve found it, i guess we’re a little behind. Anyways, i really do love this make up, and i am extremely picky and hard to impress. i used to use purestay, and they are sort of similar in a few ways, they both depend a lot on how they mix with the oils in your skin. So, I am just over the moon about this product, i love it! I wonder how good it actually is for my skin, mineral yeah, but its not that high end………. but make up is so easy now, and it doesnt take to much powder, i just use concealer, wait a minute for it to dry and then use the powder for a bit more coverage, but mostly just to give a polished look. But overall, yeah, thumbs up.

• 110 Jazmin // Mar 3, 2008 at 12:35 pm

  Hi Ziya, you’re so welcome! I’m glad that you found the review helpful…and that you were able to find a shade that worked for you.

  Thanks for sharing the great tip about using the liquid foundation samples to help find the right shade of powder foundation.

  I wish they would just include testers of the powder foundation as well…it would make things so much easier!

  Hi Liz! lol, you can always ask all the questions you want — I love ‘em! Okay, let’s see:

  1. What’s your skin type? (oily/combo/normal/dry?) If you do not have very oily skin, I think you’ll like the Maybelline mineral powder foundation. If you have very oily skin, you may want to try Milani mineral foundation or Revlon Colorstay mineral foundation because they both do a better job of controlling oil and they have a wider range of shades.

  2. Nope, haven’t tried the NYC mineral makeup, yet. Thanks for mentioning it. I’ll have to pick some up and test it out ; )

  3. No, you don’t necessarily have to use a finishing powder. If you like the way the foundation looks by itself and you don’t have any problems with it wearing off, you can pass on the finishing powder.

  On the other hand, a good finishing powder can help your foundation last longer…and, if you have oily skin/shiny areas, finishing powder can help nix shine and absorb oil.

  Hope that helps! Be sure to let me know if you have any other questions ; )

• 111 Jazmin // Mar 4, 2008 at 11:31 am

  Hi Kirst!

  Yay! I’m so glad that you were able to get ahold of this stuff…and that you love it!

  In terms of how “good” it is for you, there’s nothing on the ingredient list that’s harmful…nor is there anything particularly beneficial, either. I say, if it’s safe and it works, go for it! ; )

• 112 JODEE // Mar 5, 2008 at 6:12 pm

  I HAVE PURCHASED MAYBELLINE MINERAL MAKEUP AT WALGREENS A FEW WEEKS AGO. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU TRYING TO PICK A SHADE…ITS TRICKY
  BECAUSE THE PACKAGING COLORS ARE MUCH DARKER
  WHEN YOU OPEN THEM. I AM
  MEDIUM SKINTONE…AND I AM
  WEARING THE DARKEST SHADE OF LIGHT. I HAVE TO
  SAY THE COVERAGE IS WONDERFUL..I AM VERY PICKY WITH FOUNDATION…
  I AM NOW GOING TO PURCHASE THE VEIL THIS WEEKEND, I LIKE A VERY FINISHED LOOK. I AM IN MY
  LATE 40′S AND I BOUGHT IT FOR MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO ALSO LOVES
  IT! GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE
  MONEY!!!!! I WAS THINKING OF PURCHASING BE…..BUT I
  THINK I WILL PASS FOR NOW!
  ENJOY!

• 113 Jazmin // Mar 6, 2008 at 3:30 pm

  Hi Jodee, I’m glad to hear that you’re loving your Maybelline minmeral makeup! Thanks for the comment!

• 116 merrill // Mar 11, 2008 at 1:49 am

  I live in Melbourne, Australia and I have been in every store looking for Mabyelline mineral makeup. Does anyone know if it has been released in Australia, and if so where I can get it.

  Thanks

• 117 Jazmin // Mar 11, 2008 at 4:54 am

  Hi Merrill! I wish I could be of better help to you, but unfortunately I don’t know much about the foreign distribution of most cosmetic brands.

  I hope that any fellow Makeup Moxies here who have an info on the availability of Maybelline mineral makeup in Australia will chime in!

  Good luck ; )

• 118 Pouneh // Mar 13, 2008 at 12:53 pm

  dear Merrill i just checked their website and it was not even in the Canada section even thu it takes a while for them to put it on the website but i guess they w8 a little longer to distribute it in other countries…u just have to w8 but it is worth waiting for :)

• 119 Maria Teresa // Mar 16, 2008 at 7:35 pm

  Hi! My sister and I both tried the Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation and we both experienced a sensation of pin pricks and redness to our face. We’re not sure if it was the product itself or the brush.

  Also, I paid over $14.00 for this product at CVS!

• 120 Jazmin // Mar 16, 2008 at 11:20 pm

  Hi Maria, you and your sister should definitely stop using any product that makes your skin look or feel irritated.

  And while $14 definitely seems overpriced (I got mine for $9 from Walgreens), the nice thing about CVS is that you should be able to get your money back.

• 121 Maria Teresa // Mar 17, 2008 at 1:35 pm

  Oops! I said I paid $14 but I forgot that I bought the powder foundation AND concealer. The powder was only $9.99. Thanks for your feedback and Blog!

  Maria Teresa :-)

• 122 Jazmin // Mar 17, 2008 at 4:03 pm

  Ah ok, that sounds more like it ; )

  And you’re very welcome! Thanks for your comments ; )

• 123 Mary // Mar 20, 2008 at 1:27 pm

  I was watching the Bare Escentuals info-mercial yesterday and I was very impressed with the product, but I noticed all the models were in their 20’s or early 30’s. I came to the conclusion that this product would probably make me look much older than my 43 years since I admit I do have laughlines, slight crows feet and some dryness.

  I’m happy to read the reviews that the Maybelline product is non-drying and will not cake up. I have sensitive, fair, freckled skin but I figure for $9 a pop I’ll give it a try

• 124 Mary // Mar 21, 2008 at 10:29 am

  I picked this up today in the lightest shade I could find Nude Light 4. It was way too dark for my skin tone. The Maybelline website recommends this shade for fair skin along with the ivory shades. I lightly applied the foundation but because it was so dark it made me look too made up and it just accentuated my facial lines. I’m not sure if the right shade could persuade me to recommend this product because it felt too heavy on my skin.

  I also bought the mineral veil and the blush. I will continue to use these because I like the lightness of the products.

• 125 Emma // Mar 21, 2008 at 2:16 pm

  Hi! I was wondering if the Maybelline Mineral Loose Powder Foundation contained bismuth oxychloride?

• 126 Vicki // Mar 21, 2008 at 8:05 pm

  I tried the pressed powder, and while I do like it, I was really bothered to see that it has aluminum in it! does the loose powder have that as well?

• 127 Blondcampr // Mar 26, 2008 at 12:09 pm

  Good Morning,
  I am 44 and have suffered from 2nd stage rosecea for a number of years now. I was using Clinique, because it didn’t upset my allergies or my skin, but by the end of the bottle, it was bothering my face making it sore, itchy or redder, I thought it was due to the rubbing. So I started looking for a Mineral Powder after seeing an infomercial on Bare Minerals. Budget minded… I tried Maybelelline Mineral Power CreamyNatural Light #5. I spent hours/days reading the ingredients and comparing products at our local stores. I needed something gentle and protective, without drying or damaging my skin any further. I am very happy with Maybelline Mineral Power. I have used Clinique and then changed due tot he itchyness back to Cover Girls Creme to Powder, but it even hurt my skin, so I decided to start with one piece of mineral base products, the foundation, and go from there. I love the foundation. I can wear it alone, or with powder blush or with a top loose powder.

  I have played with application tricks to cover my splotches, and am very happy with the product. Because of the tenderness of my skin, I am leary of any creams or liquids again, but if need be, I will try a powder concealer, and when my clinique finishing powder is gone, I will buy Maybellines finishing. As for the brush,it did irritate my skin, and I don’t mix my product brushes, so I used a big soft brush I bought at the Dollar Tree, for a buck, no big loss if it doesn’t work. It’s soft, fluffy and works beautifully. It blends nicely and doesn’t irritate myskin. I’ll try washing the brush that came with the Maybelline, I like it’s compactness.

  Thanks so much for all your information in the blog. I will bookmark it and keep in touch, It is so awesome to find someone who actually cares and wants to share their knowledge.

  Have a blessed day.

• 128 Michelle // Mar 27, 2008 at 11:04 am

  Hey so im reading on everyone’s comments on the new mineral make up.. is that good ? i wanna try it.. but idk abut the shades i heard everyone has to go with a different shade. im tan. so i dont know what i should go with? please write back!

  thankss =)

• 129 Bronwen // Mar 27, 2008 at 2:36 pm

  I was disappointed that Maybelline doesn’t sell all the same shades of powder foundation as it does in the liquid foundation. I need Light 1 in the powder, but the lowest number sold in the powder is Light 2.

• 130 Michelle // Mar 27, 2008 at 9:08 pm

  so im writting back to asking bout mineral make up i finally got it as soon i was re searchin peoples comments on it… yeah the shade is hard im tan & i got the darkest of light creamy natural 5 & i wore it to work my manager goes to me ” ure skin looks so clear ” it made me so happy someone noticed a difference.
  i love it <333333 :)

• 131 abi // Mar 28, 2008 at 7:12 am

  i loveeeeeee!!! the mabelline mineral power it works great. i have tried so many makeups and this one works. try it!!!!!!!!!

• 132 Dawn // Mar 28, 2008 at 9:52 pm

  I’m thinking of buying this after all the good reviews. I was just wondering though, for application…do you need to use a primer before putting this on?

• 133 Mary // Apr 1, 2008 at 7:49 am

  I tried the liquid concealer and I really like it. I have dry skin under my eyes and this product works very well for my skin type. It blends easily on my skin type and gives the right amount of coverage. I’m using the 2nd lightest shade and it’s a perfect match for my skin - it is light but has a warm tone.

  I’m now using the following maybelline mineral products: concealer, mineral veil and blusher. I just add a little lipstick and I find that’s all I need to pull off a polished daytime look. Quick & easy.

• 134 blondcampr // Apr 1, 2008 at 12:15 pm

  Hello again, I do enjoy the Maybelline, but my email is being bombarded with RawMinerals information. Looks ok, any information or personal experiences anyone wants to share?? And, should I try another shade to help cover my redness better? I am very busy