Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation Review
- The Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation has 100% natural minerals (micro-minerals) that have long term effects on the skin.
- Zinc Oxide, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Cetyl Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triisocetyl Citrate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract. May Contain: Mica, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77163/Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491/Iron Oxides, CI 77007/Ultramarines..
- Dip a fluffy brush into the cap. Tap the brush lightly to remove excess. Apply all over your face with a circular motion.
- Available in most online shops and in local drug stores.
The Intro
It was about a year ago that I became interested with mineral make-up. Like everybody else, I wanted something that’s good for my skin and good for my pocket. I later on found out about the Maybelline Mineral Power Collection and thought that it was interesting enough to try. Hey, any cosmetic with the word “power” on it is worth a try so I ended up with the foundation.
Packaging
The packaging is like any other mineral make-up. It comes in a powder dispensing container. You would have to turn it upside down with the lid on, tap the back, turn it right side up and then open the lid. Swirl any type of fluffy brush you have on the lid to get just the right amount. The whole process didn’t really bother me but it could be inconvenient when you’re in a hurry.
Shade Choices
The Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation only has 5 color shades to choose from, according to the Maybelline website:
Classic Ivory – Light 2
Nude – Light 4
Creamy Natural – Light 5
Pure Beige – Medium 2
Natural Ivory – Light 3
For others, this may be an upside as it narrows down your choices (Yeah, you know what I’m talking about >_<) but one key to natural looking foundation is the right color or shade choice. Personally, I’m somewhere between a light and a medium so I should have chosen Light 4 or Light 5. I bought Light 3 instead because it kind of looked like my shade but sadly, I was mistaken. It was too light!
Free Kabuki Brush
The foundation I purchased came with a brush. It’s too bad because it does not feel good on the skin. It’s a bit stiff and rough when you use it to apply the foundation on. I tried washing it with hair conditioner hoping that it would somehow make it softer. It did the trick BUT it’s still not as soft as what I imagined it to be.
The price and it’s coverage
The Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation has a good price despite it being a mineral make-up. You pay about $6-$9 for a product that can improve your overall skin condition, reduce redness and make your skin smoother. Not a bad deal!
The foundation has a light to medium coverage and feels very comfortable on the skin. It’s fantastic as a matte-efier. Too bad I bought the wrong shade. I don’t wear it now because the result is ghostly ( you know when you take pictures of yourself with make-up on and then see the pictures; And realize that your foundation is totally OFF!!!).
So…
I like the micro-minerals part most! I like that the price is reasonable for the benefits that the Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation promises to deliver.
However, I do not like the brush that came with my package. I do not like that it only has a few shades to choose from and when you’re in a hurry, powder tends to get all over the place.
What do you think?
Comment below so we can talk about your experience with the Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation.
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I love mineral foundations! They are so light-weight and fun to apply. Used to get foundation one or two shades lighter than my actual skin tone for powders that tend to oxidize. I looked like a ghost too! Finding the right can be a bit of a challenge, right Mea?
Not a fan of mineral foundations. I almost always need to use a primer just so it’ll stick, which is a no-no for me most days since I prefer light make-up.
Goodluck finding your perfect foundation shade!
I like Mineral Foundation a lot, they are perfect for my oil-prone skin! They give a good amount of coverage but I would want it to match my skin perfectly.
Thanks guys ^^ If only we can easily return make-up here in the Philippines…c’est la vie