Pressed Powder Foundation (Cool 2)

So I saw the Mineral Fusion line on clearance at Publix and on decided to try it the liquid foundation, after having just purchsed the Nars line the week before. I didn't expect much seeing it sold in a grocery store. Howver i was curious seeing so many dark shades available. Needless to say it was a PERFECT match, looks like pure skin...as if you're not wearing *any* makeup. I don't know if it's the formula, the perfect color match, the consistency or what; but I've never had a makeup blends to look like airbrushed skin with very little to no effort. An "eye dropper" sized dab goes a very long way. It was also perfect as an under eye concealer without needing to use something separate in a lighter shade. creases and lines disappear under this thing. Finally no unnatural glowing Zorro raccoon eyes under my makeup. Next day I ordered the pressed powder in the same color (Cappuccino) and it gives a nice finish, although i seem to prefer using the liquid foundation alone for a most natural appearance. The powder is a perfect match but dulled the foundation. After 10 hours, although I had my usual shine, due to oily skin, it wasnt the type of shine that required a "touch up" or pat down with more powder. It was more like an airbrushed dewey glow look, rather than an oily, greasy, "Fashion-Fair-sliding-off-and-turning-colors" type look. My only concern right now is the fact that Amazon is carrying their product at such a steep markdown and it was also on clearance at the grocery store where I bought it. I saw that Mineral Fusion was acquired by a company called Seaweed. So I'm wondering about its future availability.

I used Everyday Minerals powder foundation for years before it was recently discontinued. Finding an acceptable mineral powder foundation has been tough; every one I’ve tried makes me itch, even the ones branded as safe for sensitive skin. I find the Bare Minerals shades to be very orange-y. After much research and trial and error, I finally found this product and decided to give it a try. I couldn’t be more pleasantly surprised! The texture is so interesting; totally a powder, but so silky it ALMOST feels a little creamy. Coverage is great and the shade neutral 2 is extremely natural without any dominating undertone. I do feel the overall condition of my skin is improved since using the product for over a month now.

BEST! I've exclusively used Mineral Fusion for the past 15 years. From the first purchase, I noticed the difference – their products never felt heavy, and for the first time, I felt my skin breathing under makeup. It's not cheap, but absolutely worth investing in your skin. (This darker shade was on sale, so I'm using it as a bronzer, even though it's not. I'm happy because it keeps my skin breathing.) If you try it, you'll feel the difference and won't go back.

I've been wanting to try out this powder foundation for a while, so I finally purchased it here on Amazon as it was cheaper and I didn't know how I would feel about it. I have sensitive, combination, acne-prone skin - so I'm kind of particular about what I put on my face, ha. I also don't like wearing liquid foundation or heavy makeup, so I've been trying different powders. Anyway, I bought this in the shade Olive 1. I'm pretty fair-skinned, but I have a difficult sort of undertone. I used to tan very easily and deeply when I was younger, but now I try to stay out of the sun to prevent getting skin cancer, thus I'm pasty white. haha. Anyway, because of my struggles with foundation matching and this slightly green tinge to my skin, it has lead me to believe I have an olive undertone. However, sadly, I still have not found a perfect match. Sigh. I guess that's just the way it is for some of us. This shade is just slightly too dark for me, unfortunately. I would say half a shade to one shade too dark for my complexion. I might be able to work it during the Summer, but definitely not going into Winter. I have to say that was pretty disappointing as even though I bought it cheaper here, it's still an expensive powder foundation. And I really do think that it is a nice powder that offers decent light to medium coverage. As with all powders (or foundation in general) you have to be careful not to apply too much as it can become a little cakey. So I always go by the adage "less is more". I have attached a photo so you can see what the powder looks like on a bit of acne and acne scarring that I have. I'm not wearing concealer and the photo is unedited and unfiltered. It doesn't completely cover my scarring, but it does a good job at evening out my skin tone and masking the redness. I also don't think it made my acne spots look any worse than they already do, ha. It doesn't seem to emphasize dryness, but I do make sure to moisturize beforehand. It also didn't make me break out or irritate my skin. But everyone's skin is different, so what's okay for me might not be okay for you. Just make sure to check the ingredients. There's no added fragrance in this powder, HOWEVER, it does have a scent. I assume it's the smell of the ingredients. It's very mild and I personally find it pleasant. I can't smell it when it's on my face, only in the compact. But I thought I would mention it anyway. The other thing I want to mention is that when you put your brush in the compact it does have quite a bit of powdery kick-up, so be careful. The photos are of me, in natural light by a window, wearing the foundation. I don't think you can really tell that it's a bit too dark, though, either because of the camera or lighting or both. The other photo is a comparison between the Mineral Fusion foundation in Olive 1 (left) and (on the right) The All Natural Face Pressed Powder foundation in Olive Warm (their second lightest olive shade, which is closer to my actual skin tone, but can look a bit pasty because of the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide). Hope this was helpful to someone!

I love this mineral pressed powder foundation. I apply it using a big brush. I’m 48 and don’t want anything heavy that will bring attention to my fine lines (and ok, my wrinkles). This pressed powder is light weight and makes my skin look even, soft, and naturally healthy. It smooths out my skin, and doesn’t settle in to fine lines. My skin is sensitive and can be prone to breakouts if I use products that clog my pores. This does not do that. After switching to this pressed powder foundation several years ago, my breakouts almost completely disappeared . I keep this on subscribe and save so that I never run out!

I bought Warm 2, but the color was a little darker/orangier than expected so I also bought Warm 1, which was way too pale. I have to use both to get the color I want, and I'm surprised that they don't offer a color in-between the two. Also, after only a week of owning each of them, the latch that holds the lid broke off. It's extremely annoying because I can't properly close the product. The plastic on the back also continues to crumble after the latch already broke, so I'm certain this is a flaw in their packaging. The powder itself is ok and offers decent coverage, but I don't think I will continue purchasing this product. Edit: I purchased this product for a third time because I needed a face powder with clean ingredients for pregnancy. I went with Neutral 2 and the color was a much better fit. The latch also did not break on this one as it did with the previous two that I bought. I'm much happier with the purchase this time around and glad that this brand uses clean ingredients.

I am highly impressed with this product. I am fairly medium and the color (Cool 2) is a perfect match to my skin. The powder goes on smoothly and does not intensify wrinkles on my 74 year old skin. I add an SPF product and then a moisturizer and it stays on all day. Never looks cakey and does not make a mess when applying. I like it so much that I purchased another to keep on hand. Love!

Have used this for years. Have bought the same one (Olive 3) multiple times. It is lightweight and provides the perfect amount of coverage. Just love it.

I really like this product. It goes on nice and light and doesn't settle into fine lines. In spite of being so light, it gives amazing coverage where needed! It hides my adult acne and red spots with no problem. The only negative I can say is that the shades are lighter than they appear so go with one darker than you think you need. Great for ageing yet acne-prone skin!

Ya he usado este producto, es un polvo que me agrada.

this is the powder I always use and I am very pleased with it

Used to buy at Whole Foods in US. I'm so glad I could buy at Amazon UK :)

LOVE this product, I have been using it for years and the coverage is great! The packaging was changed a few years ago and it breaks apart easily but I love it so much I am prepared to tolerate it. Please add a couple of dollars onto the price and fix the weak hinge on the case.