Revlon Mineral Makeup Review

DISCUSSION:

70 comments so far...

• 1 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 17, 2008 at 7:13 am

  oh lovely, I was thinking of buying this – solely because of the fact that I love Revlon. They actually carry my shade, so I’m pretty excited.

  Also, I think you’ll be happy about a post I’ve done!

  http://thepuffreports.blogspot.com/

  Happy blogging!

• 2 Jazmin // Jan 17, 2008 at 7:28 pm

  Omg, SarahPUFFY…lol, you are just the most sassalicious little beauty monger than I’ve ever come upon.

  Thanks so much for the mention on The Puff Reports!

  I’ll subscribe so that I can be sure to keep my eye on you :P

  And don’t forget to let us know what you think of this ColorStay mineral makeup! And just as a heads up…one of my friends tried this today and we’re suspecting that these makeup shades are running a little light. Will definitely look forward to your opinion on it!

• 3 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 17, 2008 at 8:58 pm

  Haha, no problem at all! And yay for subscribing. I still have a tonne of blogs to save to my links section. I’m so lazy with it, haha.

  Hm, my shade in Revlon is Medium/Dark. Hopefully I’ll be able to find it; and more so, that it suits me well. I loved my last Revlon Colorstay Powder, so I’m eager to try this out. But I gotta admit, that packaging is killing me. Don’t these people realize that if we wanted a brush, we’d just buy one?

  I’ll give Revlon this, though – they didn’t overprice this at all. Knowing them, it could be a hell of a lot worse!

• 4 Jazmin // Jan 17, 2008 at 10:29 pm

  lol, you’re hilarious…and you should blog more, girlie! You have a great writing voice : )

  Yes on the price, “ugh” on the packaging. I understand how they want to be able to market it as having a “built-in brush!”, but unlike the cheapie brushes and applicators that you can just throw away, these evil elf hat jars make using the product nearly impossible without transferring it to a whole new container. It’s just such a pain.

• 5 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 18, 2008 at 2:58 pm

  Exactly. At least Maybelline was smart to have the little brush off to the side, which is usable once you wash it. The elfy bit gets in the way hardcore, I’d imagine. At least its…somewhat possible to wash it, although it won’t make much difference – thanks to the fact that those brushes are usually too small to even offer the coverage you want, being light or heavy. But if its actually GOOD, then it should be worth transferring to a sifter jar.

• 6 Jazmin // Jan 18, 2008 at 6:22 pm

  I think this makeup is actually worth transferring to a sifter jar…especially if you have a spare one around.

  But what bugs me is that, if you have to actually go out and buy a whole new container to transfer this into, this makeup suddenly becomes less of a good deal — plus it’s kind of a hassle!

• 7 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 18, 2008 at 8:46 pm

  Rawr, I know I would. I’m a lazy ass, so I wouldn’t even bother buying any jars unless I really needed to, haha. Which is exactly why I’m a “poor fashionista”…Well, if 17 year olds can be spoken of as such, haha. ^.^

• 8 Jazmin // Jan 19, 2008 at 11:23 am

  LOL, well, I don’t know how much of a fashionista you are (and 17-teeners certainly can be ; )…but I do know that you’re quite the Makeup Moxie : )

  Btw, out of all the drugstore mineral makeup that I tested over the past week, this Revlon one is the only one I revisited because I actually like it.

  I’m still trying to decide whether I’d choose it over IsaDora. So far, I think I’m still leaning towards IsaDora.

• 9 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 19, 2008 at 9:16 pm

  Bahaha, that made my day! =D

  And I don’t blame you on the IsaDora choice, since you may have a light enough skin tone for it, whereas Revlon is more for the tan and deep tones.

  My only problem with most powders is that even with my oily/combo skin, they’ll look chalky on me – even with the most delicate application. So when I finally get the chance to toss my $14 out the window [well, the boy's $14!], I gotta make sure its not in vain!

• 10 Jazmin // Jan 21, 2008 at 9:23 am

  lol, good, I’m glad!

  That’s the problem with mineral makeup…it’s hard to find shades that will work for darker skin tones without making you look chalky.

  I read an article somewhere (I’ll have to dig it up) that said that it’s actually difficult to formulate mineral makeup for dark skin…but I think cosmetic companies just need to try harder :)

• 11 Jess // Jan 22, 2008 at 12:59 pm

  Revlon Color Stay tinted active foundation is one of my favorites, but sometimes it feels too heavy on my skin. Would you recommend this makeup as a good alternative for “everyday use”??

• 12 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 22, 2008 at 2:08 pm

  Haha, they really do! Especially Physician’s Formula and Almay. I’d love to see them branch out into darker skin tones!

  The funny thing is, they don’t realize that they could make a LOT more money if they did! Not everyone likes CoverGirl! Well, I do…but you know what I mean!

• 13 Melissa // Jan 22, 2008 at 3:48 pm

  The first ingredient in Colorstay “minerals” is talc…and that clogs my pores and makes me break out. It also has a lot of preservatives in it “Methylparaben , Ethylparaben , Propylparaben” I don’t know…looks iffy to me. Everyday Minerals is more affordable and has only 3 ingredients in it, the coverage is pretty amazing as well.

• 14 Jazmin // Jan 23, 2008 at 5:53 pm

  sarahPUFFY: Hey baby girl! Yes, I totally know what you mean. It’s nice that CoverGirl came out with a line catering to women with darker skin…but it’s just ONE line. Women, no matter what color they are, have different personal preferences and different skin types…and they should be able to have a lot more to choose from than they already do!

  Melissa: Hi! Thanks so much for the comment. I agree that, if talc irritates your skin and you’re trying to avoid those specific ingredients, then this makeup isn’t for you! I’m glad you found something that works for you.

  And, just as a side note, there isn’t any conclusive scientific evidence that proves that preservatives such as the parabens that you listed above are actually dangerous. In fact, doctors and scientists widely agree that these ingredients make cosmetic products safer since they help keep disease-causing bacteria out of your makeup!

• 15 Melissa // Jan 24, 2008 at 6:05 pm

  Jazmin thanks for your reponse! For once I don’t have to feel guilty about putting makeup on and worry that it’ll aggravate my already acne-prone face! I haven’t broken out since.

  So I’m a big minerals fan now, I’m always looking into affordable mineral makeup. I’m extra cautious I guess. I used mineral oil (in cold creams, etc) for awhile to remove makeup seeing as my research online concluded that it does not in fact clog pores but then I had white dots that formed around my sensitive eye area and learned that some people are just prone to milia. I stopped using it.

  True mineral makeup in powder form do not need preservatives because bacteria cannot thrive on it. Liquid on the other hand, may need parabens. I’m not so much concerned about how “dangerous” it is, I’m more paranoid about what goes on my skin because I’m not genetically blessed with perfect skin like a lot of women are, unfortunately my skin doesn’t seem to like a lot of things!

  I’m so accustomed to using liquid based makeup (even though it always broke me out) I was really hopeful. Hopefully in the future scientists and dermatologists can figure something out!

• 16 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 24, 2008 at 9:13 pm

  Ah, you’re so right. It sucks that we’re so limited to certain things, but at least we’re getting there – well, very slowly, but still, we’re getting there!

  And on another note, I thought of buying the Revlon foundation, but if I did, I wouldn’t have been able to get that Rimmel kohl in Green Jungle…so I decided to go ahead and get Maybelline’s Mineral Foundation [again!], but in Translucent this time. I’m actually pretty happy with this one!

• 17 Jazmin // Jan 25, 2008 at 1:50 pm

  Hey Melissa!
  I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had to deal with skin problems. From my own personal experience, I understand the difficulty in finding a foundation that will help cover up acne without aggravating it at the same time. That’s why I think it’s awesome that you’ve found a mineral foundation that works for you :)

  As I’m sure you’ve learned from your research, there are a lot of women out there without perfect skin (me included!) who can still wear cosmetics that contain parabens without developing an allergic reaction to them. However, I also understand that, for those who do develop some type of paraben contact dermatitis, it can be really difficult to avoid parabens because they’re present in most cosmetics.

  The good news is that there are already a number of liquid foundations out there that are paraben-free (thought they may also contain other ingredients that might potentially disagree with your skin). Off the top of my head, there’s Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel, Cover FX SkinTint FX Foundation, and the tinted moisturizers made by Sukicolor and Juice Beauty. Though they’re certainly more expensive than the other products that we’ve been discussing in this post, they may be worth a try if you ever want to go back to a liquid foundation.

  But in the meantime, happy buffing!

  ; )

  sarahPUFFY: lol, Rimmel Kohl in Green Jungle, huh? I actually haven’t paid too much attention to Rimmel’s eyeliners and shadows. How do you like them?

  And, yay, on the Translucent Maybelline Minerals! I remember you saying that you wanted to get it, so I’m so glad you’re happy with it!

• 18 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 25, 2008 at 2:37 pm

  I was never a fan of the eyeshadows, because they never showed up on me. I’m sure that the formulas may have improved since I’ve used them last – at least they have more colours now!

  And I gotta admit, this eyeliner is pretty groovy. I’ve had it on since 7 am, and although it smudged a tiny bit, its still going strong. They go on really smoothly, too. I thought it was just a marketing ploy!

  And the translucent shade is a LOT better. You couldn’t even tell I had on makeup, and even when I got oily, I didn’t look half bad! The best part is that I don’t have that heavy look going on. My neck is naturally lighter than my neck year round, so I have to be careful! I think some sunscreen and rays will fix that little problem, though… ;D

• 19 Jazmin // Jan 25, 2008 at 3:12 pm

  Oooh! I’ll have to try the eyeliner. I’ve only tried a few Rimmel products…a couple of the mascaras (which were majorly hyped) and one of the foundations (or maybe it was a tinted moisturizer type of thing, but I don’t really remember). What I do remember is that I wasn’t that impressed with them.

  That’s awesome about your translucent Mineral Power makeup! I left you some questions about it on the Maybelline post :)

• 20 Rita S // Jan 26, 2008 at 10:15 am

  Why would anyone use a brush twice without being able to wash it? Isn’t that asking for breakouts? I bought this product, but I use another brush so I can wash it after every use.

• 21 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 27, 2008 at 11:35 am

  Their shadows always disappointed me – but apparently, their creme shadows are super rad, so I’m buying those and some Revlon ones, too – but the ones in the little pens, not those crap palettes, haha. I know a few people that like their mascara with the little comb, but I have Lash Stylist for that. I’ll give Rimmel this, though – they have some boss lip products.

  Oh joy, I’ve missed that maybellien post – off to respond to that now! :D

• 22 Jazmin // Jan 28, 2008 at 8:46 am

  Hi Rita,

  Thanks for the comment! I don’t think you run too high of a risk of breakouts if you use your brushes on a clean face and you wash them weekly. If you want to wash them after each use, it’s certainly helpful to have two brushes that you can swap out for each other. Thanks for sharing the tip!

  sarahPUFFY – Hmmm, I’ll have to revisit my nearest Rimmel display, lol. I like the Revlon eyeshadow pens…decent color, blendable, but not as longlasting and I’d like. Walgreen’s regularly has buy-1-get-1-free sales on those, so hold out, if you can ; )

• 23 sarahPUFFY! // Jan 28, 2008 at 12:57 pm

  Oh crap, I’m so glad that you told me! I’m a creme shadow fiend, and I’d be using them mostly for bases. I want all four!

  And Rita, you should typically wash your brushes every two weeks, but clean your eye brushes with a brush wipe after each use [if you use different colours with the same brush]. You can actually get away with washing them once a month. Any longer than that, and you’re a certified goner, haha.

• 24 Jazmin // Jan 28, 2008 at 4:59 pm

  lol, I like creme shadows, too, but I still haven’t found a drugstore version that’s comparable to Paint Pots or Shiseido Hydro-Powder (though I admit I haven’t tried too hard to find one : )

• 25 sarahPUFFY! // Feb 1, 2008 at 5:48 pm

  Oh crap. I went to Rite Aid, and they don’t carry Rimmel, and didn’t even have the Revlon pens! So sad, haha.

  I’ve been on the hunt for a creme shadow since I lost my favourite Wet n Wild creme shadow. No creasing at all. It was love.

• 26 Jazmin // Feb 4, 2008 at 2:41 pm

  Oh that sucks about Rite Aid…there aren’t that many of them around where I live, so I don’t go there very often.

  Wow, Wet n’ Wild, huh? I haven’t used anything from that brand for a long time.

  What about the L’Oreal hip line? I think it has cream shadows, but I haven’t tried them ; )

• 27 sarahPUFFY! // Feb 5, 2008 at 1:32 pm

  I haven’t heard great things about the HIP creme shadow – and for some reason, I REALLY hate l’oreal. Especially the packaging. I don’t know why, but man, do I hate them.

  and YESSS. You wouldn’t expect it, but Wet n Wild have stepped up their game!

• 28 Jazmin // Feb 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm

  LOL, sheesh, talk about a harsh critic : ) Out of the HIP line, I’ve only tried the powder eyeshadows, which I actually really like.

  So Wet n Wild isn’t making the creme shadow anymore?

• 29 Bee // Feb 7, 2008 at 1:38 pm

  Well I bought Revlon Colorstay Mineral Makeup on Tuesday, and so far I’m sort of in between liking and disliking it.I like it because it makes me less oily, which is almost like a miracle because my skin is normally very oily. I also like it because the color does actually stay and it provides a more natural look. This brings me to what I dislike about the product…it’s so natural that it doesn’t do a good job of covering up imperfections so you’re left with putting more and more of the product on your face. Plus, it takes up more of your time to put on all that extra powder, where usually it takes me only a few minutes with the other brand I’ve tried. Another thing I’ve noticed is that I’ve gotten a couple pimples since I’ve used it. : (
  I’ll give it a couple more weeks I guess. At the moment, I don’t think I’ll buy another container when I finish this one. (Speaking of containers, this one is awful! I hate how little the brush is and how it’s in the container itself…annoying).

• 30 sarahPUFFY! // Feb 8, 2008 at 6:26 pm

  you know, I have no clue! I can only get it at Kmart, and I haven’t been since I applied for a job [don't judge! haha]. If its still on the website, I’ll have to search for it. I REALLY miss the stuff!

• 31 Emily Krajnak // Feb 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm

  the mineral makeup does blend away any blemishes and keeps my skin looking clean and fresh. For some reason I always catch my self re-apply the foundation. To me it seem like it doesnt stay on all day. im usually re-applying about 2-3 times a day. What should I do?

• 32 Jazmin // Feb 14, 2008 at 5:37 pm

  omg, Bee and sarahPUFFY, sorry I missed your comments there, lovebugs!

  Bee, sorry to hear that you’re having some troubles with this foundation! Please be sure to let us know your final verdict on it (and yes, it does have a very annoying container ; )

  SarahPUFFY! I’ll definitely keep my eye out for that creme eyeshadow…you’ve got me curious now, lol

  Emily: Thanks for the question! One trick that will definitely help is try wearing a primer under this foundation. Some of my faves are Tarte Clean Slate, Becca Mattifying Primer, and Smashbox Photo Finish. Hope that helps!

• 33 Wendy // Mar 23, 2008 at 5:58 pm

  I just purchased this foundation. I have used Loreal mineral in the past. As I am in my mid thirties and still have oily/combo sensitive skin, I love a more medium to full coverage and the 16hr wear. The Revlon isnt that bad. What is frustrating is the brush. The loreal brush was far better, as the Revlon brush shed all over my face! The first clue to less quality brushes. However, I transfered the product into my Loreal container with the dense brush and I received a full coverage. However, I did wear the Mabelline liquid mineral all over (very shear but with an SPF of 18) and then the Revlon powder. My roseacia (sp?) was covered with no problem. Alone , my roseacia showes. I am a former counter manager for Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden and Prescriptives so I have tried and seen it all. So far so good.

• 34 Wendy // Mar 23, 2008 at 6:01 pm

  *add on. I wear shade light/fair in the Revlon, Light in Mabelline, nude beige in Loreal. I am a Y/O with Prescriptives. I am light with some yellow/peach undertones, though I do not tan. I burn then tan.

• 35 Jazmin // Mar 26, 2008 at 11:54 am

  Hi Wendy — thanks so much for sharing your experience with this foundation…and I love your tip about pairing it up with the Maybelline liquid foundation ; )

• 36 Karen // Mar 26, 2008 at 4:14 pm

  I am 52 and have been using Revlon Colorstay for a long time (because I like the coverage and the price) I tried Jane Iredale Mineral Foundation but it didn’t last or perform miracles…..I have red undertones…..
  Should I try the Revlon Minerals????

• 37 Karen // Mar 26, 2008 at 4:31 pm

  or if you have any miracle recommendations!, I would love to hear them …..

• 38 Jazmin // Mar 26, 2008 at 4:33 pm

  Hi Karen, thanks for your question!

  I’m currently testing out Jane Iredale’s mineral makeup and I think it’s superior to Revlon in terms of shade selection, coverage, and finish. As for which one is longer-wearing, I’m not quite sure, yet.

  I’ve also tried Revlon Colorstay (the liquid foundations) and I think that they have better staying power than the mineral makeup and slightly better coverage.

  If that sounds good to you, then you should definitely try it! If not, you might want to stick with the foundation that’s already working for you ; )

  Hope that helps!

• 39 Jazmin // Mar 26, 2008 at 4:36 pm

  lol, Karen, I wish I had some miracle recommendations! Unfortunately, I don’t. There are products that I really like…but I wouldn’t consider them miracle products ; )

  I’m a fan of the Bare Minerals foundation and Mineral Veil combo. Plus I recently tried Hourglass mineral foundation, which I really like (though it has lighter coverage than the brands we’ve been discussing).

• 40 Ohcookie // Apr 18, 2008 at 12:31 pm

  I just started using Revlon’s Minerals foundation because I like powders over liquid. I love it. It does not give me a pasty or ashy face. I am black and my skin is light. It is very hard to find something that works for my skin tone. This one does, it gives me a smooth finish. Usually I have to apply a bronzer to cover some of the ash or pasty look that I get from some foundations but with this foundation I don’t have to. I like that it comes with a brush but it is a little no alot akward to use.

• 41 Jazmin // Apr 18, 2008 at 1:20 pm

  That’s awesome that this makeup is working so well for your skin tone! And I definitely agree that the brush is awkward!

• 42 erika // Apr 25, 2008 at 9:41 pm

  i too am a make up junkie and MUST try any and everything new that comes out. i have been in the beauty industry most of my career and tried many different foundations in search of the perfect coverage and color. just recently have i been able to afford feeding my addiction with mineral makeup (never was sure if the coverage would be enough for what i like).
  i have tried the Jane, L’oreal and now the Revlon mineral powders. i was impressed with the L’oreal, but still felt i needed a regular foundation as a base. as for the Revlon, (being on sale i bought 2 of them), in search for the best color bought the 010 fair and 020 fair/light. i am exactly in between both of these shades and going into summer know i will darken a little bit.
  i have now mixed them together in a seperate container i had to blend the right color for me (it was super easy to do too!). this way i can also use a better quality, less irritating brush. i found this to be the best for me and perhaps those ladies out there that can not find that perfect match. i know it may be more work than some want to do, but in my mind i would rather have the right shade ( and now i can also adjust the color light or darker as needed for summer or winter).
  i will be trying the maybelline line next since i really like their pure makeup liquid foundation and your reviews on it. i also find this combination not too heavy feeling either since i still feel i need a little extra coverage until my skin tone evens out a bit more.

  love this site! keep up the awesome work (and all the leg work for us!)

• 43 Jazmin // Apr 28, 2008 at 12:02 pm

  Hi Erika!! Thank you so much. I’m so glad you love the site!

  And also thanks for sharing your “makeup moxie” with us. That is such a great tip about mixing shades of foundation — especially for hard-to-match skin tones.

  And I completely agree with you…it may be a little bit of extra work, but its well worth it to have the right shade…and to have your mineral makeup in a container that’s so much easier to work with than the one that this Revlon foundation comes in ; )

• 44 PBPlace4me // May 3, 2008 at 7:59 pm

  Okay Ladies I am a lifelong tomboy… Nuff said!!!

  I have recently been blessed into a more professional work environment that requires makeup everyday, I have been a lipgloss if anything girl my whole life.

  On those rare occassions when I did wear makeup it was usually Mary Kay with no foundation, light blush, eyeshadow, mascara and if I was really in the mood to spice it up I would add eyeliner, with all colors in the neutral to natural range.

  My question is this… With my light skin tones and combo skin would you recommend this product? Oh yeah and I am in Florida the heat capitol of the world (or maybe it just feels like at 85 in April).

  I have a very limited budget and can’t really afford to experiment. My current makeup stock has a week to two max left and I am really considering this as a light foundation to help me look more professional and hide my undereye darkness from lack of adequate sleep. My sister has used Bare Minerals and LOVES IT!!! It’s just not in my budget.

  Also, do you have to use mineral eyeshadows and blushes with the mineral foundation or can you use any of them? There seems to be better color selctions in the non-mineral section. What is a sifter jar? Does a bigger brush equal better makeup results with Minerals? Is there something specific I need to look for in a brush?

  Also, any recommendations on mascara – I like the looks of those funky new non-brissled brushes, I think they maybe silicone or something? Better – Worse – no Big Deal?

  I appreciate any help you can give.
  PBPlace4me

• 45 PBPlace4me // May 3, 2008 at 8:25 pm

  One last thing… Thanks for the tips on brushes, now when I get some I know how to take care of them and me.

  PBPlace4me

• 46 onecent121 // May 5, 2008 at 12:50 am

  I LOVE Revlon Mineral Makeup! This is the first and only mineral makeup I have tried and do not see ANY reason to try any other! It is amazing and lasts for hours! I have very, very dark circles from allergies and little sleep and have tried everything out there to cover them up. With a single stroke of the brush Revlon Mineral Makeup covered my dark circles and kept them covered! For the first time in years I will be able to wear contact lenses again instead of having to try and hide my dark circles behind glasses! My whole face looks great – thanks to Revlon Mineral Makeup! Go get it!

• 47 Nadya // May 14, 2008 at 9:05 am

  Hi i’ve tried the Loreal Bare Minerals, not too much of a fan. I was thinking about trying the Revlon Mineral makeup but i’m a little cautious, as the liquid colorstay, although it was great with my shade and coverage; it caused me to breakout. I was wondering if the same ingredients were used in Revlon and if i’ll have the same effect from the Liquid Colorstay?

• 48 Laurie // May 29, 2008 at 10:22 pm

  If anyone is looking for a real mineral make up line, its Jane Iredale . http://www.janeiredale.com. Doen’t contain talc and doesn’t contain those nasty chemical preservatives that cause cancer. (parabens)

• 49 ldcn91 // Jun 1, 2008 at 3:27 pm

  I was really hoping I would like this product, but I just do not like it. ~My opinion~is that it looks like I’m using a finishing powder as foundation. My skin does not breathe well under it and the shade is lighter than described. I bought medium light and it is VERY light. But the shade up looked too dark in the jar. The packaging is horrible and the brush sheds all over your face. My personal favorite drugstore brand is Physician’s Formula. I’ve tried almost all of them, but keep ending up dissappointed.Brands I’ve tried: Maybelline,Loreal,Almay,Revlon,Bare Minerals. Back to Physician’s Formula…

• 50 ldcn91 // Jun 1, 2008 at 7:50 pm

  PS: The product does Not last like it’s name implies. I have to touch up more with this product than any of the others. I posted agin because I am SO veru disappointed

• 51 Robyn // Jun 9, 2008 at 11:22 pm

  If you do go to purchase the Revlon Minerals, make sure you compare the colours. If you look carefully, you’ll find that even the supposed exact same colours are different! Poor quality control, but it does mean you may be able to find one that best matches your skin.

• 52 T // Jun 14, 2008 at 12:57 am

  I just purchased and starte using Revlon Mineral Make-up this week. Thus far I have not ad any skin irritation. So far, I love it. I like the coverage. I like the concept of the container, because it helps keep the minerals in the container and not on the counter. I have tried many mineral foundations, Herbs of
  Grace((itchy), Jane Iredel(broke me out), Monave,(does not stay put) Sheer Cover (could not find the right shade CNFRS) , Bare Minerals(CNFRS).This week i received the first compilment in a long time on my make up. It is matte and stays put. Hope this helps someone.

• 53 mitzi // Jun 27, 2008 at 3:36 pm

  I just purchased this foundation and I love it, although, it is true for someone w/oily skin a primer is a must for night wear but for daytime you can get away w/it and just reapply when needed.

• 54 TOLU // Jul 19, 2008 at 1:30 am

  EXCELLENT FEEDBACK ON THE PRODUCT…GREAT REVIEW AND EXTREMELY ACCURATE…THANK YOU!

• 55 kaylie // Jul 21, 2008 at 10:47 pm

  This make-up is awesome!
  way better than loreal bare naturale.
  good coverage and last a long time, i have really oily skin and I have been wearing this make-up for 13 hours with only one powder touch-up! It feels good on the skin too, you can even pack it on and it wont look cakey or powdery.

• 56 lorna // Aug 3, 2008 at 7:53 am

  I have tried the product, it was too dark and didn’t have enough yellow. I think I might have to mix with another brand. The applicator is clumsy to say the least, you have no control. if you tap the brush over the bottle you loose a lot on the dresset. I sometime use my palm to hold the powder. I think they need a wider range of shades especially for women of colour. I don’t fancy having to apply a lot of layers which come out too heavy and highlight large pores. I must say I have used it in conjuntion with the maybeline liquid in trying to get the best tone. After all I already have the product I might as well use it up. In this island of mine you can’t return products to the drugstore. The 16hrs is however true, I have kept it on all day, I deliberately try not to reapply despite the oil coming through an its gets orangy. Why cant they develop a shade that fits people with yellow tink instead of bronze and pink. They don’t go together. You end up being bronze and your neckline, especially if you wear your hear short, is another colour. sometime I just cant be bothered, I wear none at all.

• 57 lorna // Aug 3, 2008 at 8:04 am

  You know what, I think I’ll stick to Black Opal cream stick and try the Maybeline Translucent mineral powder. I always use moisturizers and sunscreen.

• 58 ClassicGirl79 // Sep 15, 2008 at 1:19 pm

  I bought this because I wanted to try a mineral makeup – I have very acne-prone skin. I had a demo of bareMinerals at Sephora, and hated it – The shine made my already tremendous pores look twice their size! I tried the Color Stay because I’ve always had good luck with the brand and their shades. I LOVE THIS FOUNDATION! Caveat: I have to either put it on right after waking up, when my skin is quite oily, or use a fairly substantial moisturizer before I apply, otherwise it just kind of… I dunno, sits on top, I guess? It doesn’t blend very well or give me the coverage I need when my skin is dry. That one requirement addressed, though, and it’s fantastic! By a wide margin the most natural looking makeup I’ve ever used – Even the old-school Cover Girl Clean Liquid Makeup looked heavy and false by comparison, and I always held that as the epitome of “natural looking coverage!” I use a dab of concealer wherever it’s really necessary, then this, and that’s all I need – And for me, that’s saying something! If you’re one of those people who wants to try mineral makeup but has large pores or otherwise is not a fan of the “luminous” finish so many others have (litmus test: If you’ve ever tried anything that claims to use “light-diffusing particles” to obscure imperfections and found it only served to highlight them), definitely give this a try!

• 59 Arlene // Oct 10, 2008 at 11:37 am

  I love the powder but my brush fell to peices, it just keeps shredding, I think there is less than half of it left and because of the shape of the bottle it is hard to find brush that can fit to get the powder.

• 60 Christine // Nov 9, 2008 at 10:30 pm

  I love the L’Oreal mineral make-up. I tried it when it first came out and it is great. The container is wonderful too. It does not get all over the place like bare essentials.
  I have the neutrogena and it doesn’t bother me that much but I did get too dark of a shade.
  I LOVE the L’Oreal brush.
  Someone said that the Maybelline lise was good too.
  Bought Revelon but the packaging was HORRIBLE. Gave it away after one use.

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