MaxFactor natural minerals foundation - definately not natural

Advantages: Good concept and easy to use bottle
Disadvantages: Gave my skin an uneasy tone

...This is the first minerals based foundation that I have used however it is not the first max factor product. The product promised a new mineral foundation that would build coverage and whilst smoothing my imperfections and providing me with a 'healthy glow'. Unfortunately for me the foundation simply did not work. I have fair skin and purchased the shade 'natural 70'. In fact there are also the shades cream ivory, warm almond, golden and bronzed. I purchased a 10g bottle that comes in a 2 part standing compartment. The top part holds the brush and the foundation is held in the bottom part. The foundation is very easy to apply you just shake the bottle, remove the lid and dip the brush lightly into the 'sifter'. Then apply the foundation in sweeping motions. The first time I used the foundation I thought I had used it in correctly...

clumsy221 31.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Max Factor Natural Minerals Foundation

The Body shop .....Nature's Minerals Foundation Brush

Advantages: proberbly better suited to a loose body glitter
Disadvantages: too messy the product its supposed to be for will go every barr where you want it to

...I purchased this when i bought my latest mineral powder , and have to admit found it pretty unsuccessful for applying mineral powder. I loaded up my brush and shook of the excess which is my usual way but it seemed to have vanished up inside the bristles and when i tried to apply the powder i was grateful i was wearing my cosmetic toweling dressing gown because it seemed to go everywhere apart from my face , needless to say i have now banished this to the bottom of my make-up bag. I think this would work better if it was a little longer in the handle and the bristles were a tad shorter , until then i shall leave it where it is or find something else to use it for , maybe applying blusher or loose body glitter....

physicalbabe 12.12.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Body Shop - Nature's Minerals Foundation Brush

Wonderfully soft mineral make-up brush.

Advantages: Good quality and works well with mineral powder, and cheaper than other high end brushes!
Disadvantages: Doesn't come with a case or anything to protect it.

...I have been wanting to try a good Mineral makeup foundation powder for a while now, and I understood that with Mineral foundation you need a good kabuki brush as mineral makeup powder is very fine and light. A Kabuki brush is a small brush usually with a dense head of bristles or dome shaped. If you wear mineral make up then a good kabuki brush is classed as essential. Mineral make up is a loose powder foundation that is very natural and good for all skin types. There are no perfumes, nasty chemicals or preservatives. When using a normal make up brush with a minerals foundation it can look a bit too heavy, but using a good brush designed for use with mineral make up ensures that it looks natural and gives an even courage. I was looking over the Mineral makeup powder in the Body Shop when the assistant offered to try some of the powder...

GemmaC25 18.09.2009 · Read review
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The Natural alternative

Advantages: Completely natural
Disadvantages: Has to be chilled

...Well today I am going to write about Buxton Natural Mineral Water. Nowadays with so many mineral/spring waters on the market it is hard to chose between, what do you go on? the taste? - but they taste similar, the bottle? the way they are marketed, the choice is difficult, so I just picked one up off the shelf and it happened to be Buxton. Before I go into detail on this I would like to tell you a fact!! (woo hoo) Do you know the difference between mineral and spring water? Yes - well you are a clever clogs No - well here is the answer: Spring Water is bottled water which does not conform to the Natural Mineral Water Regulations, but which nevertheless must meet the 'Tap Waters Regulations' at the time of sale. Under EEC Regulations Spring Water must conform to the same criteria as Natural Mineral Water with one important...

Zoe123 05.06.2003 · Read review
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Review of Buxton Natural Mineral Water

Mineral Mis-Match

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

...that were meant to be available. I have to say that the colour range was fairly disappointing. As a person with an extremely pale complexion, I could see from first looking that I was going to be hard pressed to find a colour that would match with such a pale face as mine. Most of them looked a kind of ?American Tan? tight colour, if you know what I mean. It wasn?t difficult to see that I?d look a fright in ?Buff Beige?, ?Classic Tan? (which was particularly awful), ?Sun Beige? or ?Golden Ivory?. I decided that (if one ever became available) I?d probably opt for the ?Creamy Natural?. The only problem was, there wasn?t one there! My hunt for the elusive True Match Mineral Powder Foundation went on for some time over the following weeks, and I was unable to locate any at all (I even checked my local Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury) all to...

mightymuffin 26.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of L'Oreal True Match Minerals

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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Review of Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Foundation

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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Review of L'Oreal True Match Minerals

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

...on your skin. If your skin gets oily whilst on, you can just buff over and it absorbs the oil. Mineral Veil is a light weight feathery powder, which doesn't cling to your skin and doesn't highlight any dry patches, it glides over these areas and makes your skin look even and fresh. As it contains all natural mineral ingredients only it is suitable for sensitive skin, it doesn't contain any preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other potential skin irritants and is free of fillers and binders, which makes the perfect foundation for sensitive skin. I suffer from ecezma on my face and this is the only make up I can wear on it without it sticking to it and causing irritation and swelling. If you suffer from oily skin, or during high humidity, lightly sweep Mineral Veil over your complexion prior to bareMinerals Foundation to help keep oil...

lilyellowfish 16.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

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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Review of Maybelline Pure Foundation Mineral

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.

...they have a 'pledge' to you, the consumer, and the planet. The pledge reads as this: "Everyday Minerals seeks to include the highest quality, all-natural and organic products sourced from sustainable environments across the globe, and to eliminate toxins and engineered material in our products." Looking on their website they do all kinds of make-up from foundations to blusher, and make-up for eyes and lip balm for, well, lips. They even do a range of pressed make-up for people who just don't like powder. They make their own range of make-up brushes too, which are ideal for use with mineral make-up. On the home page of the website you will notice in bold a box saying 'Free Samples Get 'Em Now' and this is what drew me into trying something from the Everyday Minerals range. Here you can order a Free Sample Makeup Kit. In your kit you...

GemmaC25 10.07.2009 · Read review
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