Review: Everyday Minerals Semi-Matte Base - Olive Medium

 

What is it?
Semi-matte base creates a hydrating soft dewy complexion with medium to full coverage and feels creamy to the touch. Suitable for all skin types. Formulated without lake dyes and preservatives.  Each Big size comes in a closeable sifter component for portability.

For medium to tan olive complexions with yellow undertones. (via the website)


Retail Price: $12 for large size, $2.50 for sample size

Where to buy: www.everydayminerals.com

My thoughts and experience:
I was so pleased with some of the things that was sent to me from Everyday Minerals that I just had to buy this foundation. You may be wondering how I found my color with an online website... well, they have a special offer online for free small sizes of mineral foundations in certain color ranges. I would definitely encourage you to get free sample to help you choose the right color for your skin.

Anyway, onto the product. I love the way this product is packaged. It's in a round, shallow container with a lid and a rotating sifter. The sifter can be swiveled to open or close to help keep the product fresh and avoid any spillage. This is a great plus for me because I've spilled and wasted alot of mineral makeup before.

The color is a medium olive color with a yellow base undertone (perfect for my Asian skin). It's always hard for me to find foundations with a yellow undertone - it's always a pink or golden undertone. It glides on smoothly on my face without any caking at all. The minerals in the foundation give off a little shimmer, but not too much to make my face look oily or anything. It looks dewy throughout the day. I would say that it offers medium to full coverage with this product. I brush on one or two layers to help even my skin tone and cover red spots around my cheeks. There are actually four types of formulas on their foundation bases. I chose the semi-matte base because It works well with my dry skin, I just need to make sure I moisturize well before using this product.

I am very pleased with this foundation, and will purchase it again. 

Disclaimer: This product was purchased by me. I am not affiliated with the company, nor was I paid to do this review.  All reviews on SiSi Sparkles are my honest opinion, whether it was purchased or provided. See full disclaimer here.  

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Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Liquid Foundation review

Happy Thanksgiving in advance, everyone :] I'll be going on a four hour drive to Alabama to see my hubby's grandparents. There will definitely be some good country cooking! I'm not much of a turkey eater, but I know I will still enjoy whatever they cook. Anyway... to the review!

I purchase this a couple of weeks back, and have been using it almost everyday. I've never been a big fan of liquid foundations because I usually break out using it [I've always used mineral foundation]. However, I do like this Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Liquid Foundation [wow what a long name...!]

Here's a quick overview/claims from maybelline.com -

"Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Liquid Foundation with 100% micro-mineral pigments not only provides perfect coverage and all-day hydration, but also makes your skin clearer, smoother and more radiant - even when you’re not wearing any."

Retail Price: $8.99

My thoughts: This liquid foundation has a little opening on the top, almost like a baby bottle. You shake it well, and squeeze product out. I use clean fingers to dot the foundation around my face, and blend it in a circular motion. This foundation is liquidy. It's also really easy to apply, and goes on smoothly on my face. It has a light to medium coverage, and it's something that you can build [apply product in layers if you need more coverage]. I can't feel it when it's on my face, very lightweight. Having oily/combination skin, this product doesn't work too well for me. I start to get oily after 4 or 5 hours, and will have to blot. It does keep my face hydrated over 8 hours though, and doesn't cake up. It also makes my face feel radiant, and evens out my skin tone [my chin and mouth area is darker than the rest of my face]. I definitely recommend it to someone who has dry to normal skin who does not need a full coverage foundation.

Would I buy this again? Probably not, because I need something that will keep my face matte. If I didn't have an oily/combination face, I would definitely buy it again :]

With the foundation

Have you tried this product? What are your thoughts on it? Have a lovely day :]