Mineral Mis-Match

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Overpriced, over hyped, poor colour range, poor application, nasty finish

...I?ve used many products from the L?Oreal range over the years, ranging from face make-up (i.e. lipstick, mascara, blusher, etc), to face and body moisturisers, self-tan products and hair-care products, and I have to say that the majority of the time I?ve been fairly pleased with my purchase. So, when I saw the very lovely Penelope Cruz advertising L?Oreal?s newest addition to its range ? True Match Minerals Powdered Foundation ? I thought I?d give it a try. I?d seen this product advertised on TV a few times over the past six weeks or so. Most evenings, there was Penelope during the add breaks, with her flawless, wrinkle-free complexion, telling me that I too could have a face like her with one quick and easy application. What they didn?t say is that this stuff is incredibly difficult to find where I live, for some reason...

mightymuffin 26.05.2007 · Read review
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Me Mineral

Advantages: A light, soft and natural looking Foundation
Disadvantages: Glass Bottle and coverage does not last long enough

...Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Breathable Foundation. I have tried only one other Maybelline Foundation product in the past: the dream matt mousse, which although was so soft on my skin didn?t really stay on for long enough or cover blemishes. I had recently seen the TV Advertisement for this new Maybelline Foundation and I wanted to give it a try as I need some new Foundation and usually go for one in the Loreal range-which is quite expensive. The TV advertisement appealed to me as the new technology used for this foundation )the minerals) sounded very illuminating and good for you skin rather than just caking on loads of foundation. My skin is combination and I do suffer from mild acne around my chin area-which I need a non-oily Foundation to use for the best. I look out for a Foundation which is natural looking with long lasting...

ChocolateChip 07.03.2009 · Read review
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Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Mineral Veil

Advantages: Reduces oil and shine, sets make up, lasts a long time
Disadvantages: Takes a while to get used to the tiny amount needed, expensive

...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ About Bare Escentuals ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bare Escentuals first of all introuduced their BareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation in 1976, since then Bare Escentuals has created creamy, feather-light color for all over your face, cheeks and eyes. They have a complete line of loose, powder-like products which are 100% pure BareMinerals. All BareMinerals products are made from 100% pure bareMinerals and free of preservatives, oil, fragrance, talc and other skin irritants. Bare Escentuals uses only the finest ingredients in their products. Made with crushed minerals from the earth, 100% pure bareMinerals is free of preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other potential skin irritants; is free of fillers and binders; is weightless; provides adjustable coverage - from light to full and will improve the condition of the skin...

lilyellowfish 16.05.2008 · Read review
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True Match Minerals Because You're worth It

Advantages: Good covergae, light on your skin
Disadvantages: A bit messy

...I normally don't use L'oreal Paris make up. It is in the lower end range but yet seems to be quite expensive compared to other brands such as Rimmel and Maybelline. If I am going for a cheap brand, I will go for these. If I am looking for something a little more luxury I will go for Benefit or Mac. L'oreal Paris seems to be a brand that sits in the middle. This time though, when buying foundation, I decided to go for this brand. There has been a real buzz around mineral make-up recently. It is the new big thing and I have previously tried only one brand of mineral make-up so Idecided I should really give it another go. Mineral make-up is meant to be better for your skin as it is more natural by being made from minerals. This is quite appealing to me as my skin does tend to play up. I get in a viscious circle of getting spots...

wendz86 02.11.2009 · Read review
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Maybe Minerals are worth a try .....

Advantages: kind to skin, brush included in pack
Disadvantages: brush rough

...I bought Maybelline Pure Mineral Foundation a few months ago when it first came out and was been advertised everywhere. It was £8.99 at boots and comes in a plastic box with a brush to apply the product in the pack. The foundation is different to other products because it is a loose powder and usually the foundation I buy is liquid or mousse, I was a bit doubious as to whether it would be as good as advertised because generally think that powders don't cover as well. The product pack size is 8g, which doesn't sound like much product when your not getting much change out of a tenner! However, this powder foundation is so fine that it actually seems to go a long way and has lasted very well. The first time I used pure mineral foundation I have to say I wasn't overly impressed, it was average but as I used it more it has grown on me...

charlotte_thomas 17.09.2008 · Read review
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I am converted to mineral make-up!

Advantages: So much kinder to skin than liquid foundations, and it blends perfectly!
Disadvantages: Buying seperately is expensive but this kit is a bargain.

...bareMinerals is a BRILLIANT make-up range. There, I've said it. If you told me over a week ago I would be saying a brand of minerals foundation is one of the best types of make-up I have ever used, I just would not have believed you, simple as that. I have tried all the usual liquid foundations from brands such as Maybelline and L'Oreal, right up to the likes of Clinique and MAC. Whilst I do rate some of those more than others, there was a certain type of make-up I didn't like, minerals powder. Admittedly I hadn't tried any 'high end' mineral make-up, only Maybelline, Rimmel & The Body Shop to be honest, but each left me with a streaky appearance that certainly didn't provide the coverage I like on my oily and blemish mad skin. I was browsing through the beauty section on the Debenhams website when I came across the bareMinerals...

GemmaC25 25.05.2009 · Read review
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Maybe its Maybelline Minerals

Advantages: Not too expensive, very natural
Disadvantages: Didn't last past lunchtime

...I've been swaying towards trying mineral make-up after watching those sheer cover advertisements on Sky, (yes that's how sad my life is I'm one of those strange people who flicks over to watch the same auld stuff on the shopping channel). The sheer-cover seemed to look really well on all - young and old but was a little pricey for me especially if I didn't know how it would look on my dry skin. So I tried out a few high street brands Maybelline, Avon, and NYC (see other reviews for Avon and NYC) I bought my Maybelline mineral foundation in Tesco while an offer was on for buy two get one free so I also got the mineral blush and the mousse foundation so it cost around £5.45 for the mineral foundation. Ingredients : Zinc oxide, (natural sun block) polythethylene, boronnitride, dimethhicone, PTFE synthetic wax...

sandra102 04.08.2008 · Read review
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Bare Minerals strikes gold again

Advantages: Gives a flawless finish, minimises pores and oily patches,
Disadvantages: Needs to be used with other Bare Minerals products

...The Bare Minerals range is a recent discovery for me but one that I'm really glad I made as I absolutely love their foundation. The mineral veil came in my starter pack with the foundation and is a finishing powder designed to be worn over your foundation. Bare Minerals launched their first foundation in 1976, so it's not exactly a new product, just one that has only really become popular lately. Their selling point is that all their products are made from 100% pure crushed minerals and is free from preservatives, perfume, oil and any other nasties that could irritate your skin. Whenever you apply foundation, rather than just sitting on your skin, 60% of it is actually absorbed into it, so it makes sense for your foundation to contain things that will be good to your skin and allow it to breathe. The minerals in it soothe and calm...

bubblegum_princess 16.12.2008 · Read review
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Conceal those problem areas with mineral make-up.

Advantages: Gives very good coverage, and is made from minerals.
Disadvantages: No UK site but postage is reasonable and arrives quickly.

...Mineral make-up is one of those things in the world of cosmetics that started off small and is now everywhere, with lots of different companies offering some form of mineral make-up and lots of companies who ONLY produce and sell mineral make-up. Having previously loved Bare Minerals foundation, I noticed the name 'Everyday Minerals' cropping up online. When visiting their website I was pleased to see they give out free samples of their make-up, and you can choose the ones you want to try, all for the cost of postage. I decided to do this and one of the samples I wanted to try was something from there concealer range. Everyday Minerals are found at www.everydayminerals.com and are based in the US, and don't have a UK website. You can however order from the site and have your order delivered to the UK. Everyday Minerals state...

GemmaC25 10.07.2009 · Read review
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Maybelline Mineral Foundation POWDER - A must for spot prone skin

Advantages: Good coverage, skin benefits
Disadvantages: Powdery, expensive

...I have already reviewed the liquid version of this foundation, and for anyone who read that review, you know that my opinion was not very high and I found it to be a completely useless product that swiftly went in the bin after only a couple of weeks. The reason for buying this particular liquid version was simply that I had missed liquid foundation after months of using this product I am reviewing now, Maybelline Pure Foundation Mineral Powder. I had used this for a long time prior to my being unfaithful (it just happened I swear!) and have since gone back to it. For now, this is the foundation I am sticking with, whilst constantly being on the lookout for something else that is going to work as well. So as you can probably tell, my feelings toward this product are mixed. Why? The product Maybelline pure foundation mineral...

kimbahop 06.08.2009 · Read review
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