MAC - Mineralize Powder Foundation Discussion

[dmenchi]

Am i the only one who hates the container? it's so ugly..eww ,i which it didn't have such a stupid cap, LOL

[Susanne]

I don't like it that much either, but it is the color and the texture that must convince me.

[marielle78]

I am sad that Nordstroms has every color but my color, Medium Deep.

[BeautyPsycho]

How is this for oily skin?

[sleepyhead]

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Originally Posted by BeautyPsycho

How is this for oily skin?

probably not so good. especially if you are acne prone. wheat germ oil is the third ingredient

[BeautyPsycho]

Ugh... yeah, I saw it said it's great for dry skin...

[erine1881]

its tested and approved for use on all skin types. its especially great for dry and sensitive skin, but if wheat germ oil was an issue, then you better avoid some other products as well. they only way to know for sure if it works for your skin or not is to try it.

[Susanne]

I have combination (winter) to oily (summer) skin. I am very happy with Studio Fix Fluid. Maybe I will try the new MPF at the counter - but it isn't on the top of my wishlist

[kittykatsj]

If the mineralize power foundation is not permanent in the U.S. and will only be permanent internationally, then will the mac site still has it up afterward?

On a sidenote, i'm wearing nc35 in moistureblend and im wondering what will be a good match for me in the mineralize powder foundation? I remember somewhat said that brush#138 is a good brush for using mpf right? If not, any suggestion. I found that brush #180 and #182 tend to be fuller coverage and im looking for a sheer to medium. Any suggestion? Thanks.

[Julie5]

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Originally Posted by thewickedstyle

So I'm NW 20/25... I wear MSFN Medium. But I'm very cool with pink undertones; does that mean I can't wear the Light Medium? It's warm toned?

I think Light is to light for me. I won't be able to see it in person, so any advice is appreciated.

Hi
I wear NW25 and I picked upthe Medium in the loose!! I hope that might help you!!

[alka1]

I wear NC35, and I don't know whether to go for Medium or Medium Plus. I heard these are supposed to be darker than the Mineralized SkinFinish/Natural. I wear Medium Plus in MSFN. Will Medium Plus be too dark for me in the loose powder?

[trojanchick99]

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Originally Posted by alka1

I wear NC35, and I don't know whether to go for Medium or Medium Plus. I heard these are supposed to be darker than the Mineralized SkinFinish/Natural. I wear Medium Plus in MSFN. Will Medium Plus be too dark for me in the loose powder?

I wear NC35/40. Right now 35 and I'm wearing Medium Plus. I hope that helps.

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by kittykatsj

If the mineralize power foundation is not permanent in the U.S. and will only be permanent internationally, then will the mac site still has it up afterward?

On a sidenote, i'm wearing nc35 in moistureblend and im wondering what will be a good match for me in the mineralize powder foundation? I remember somewhat said that brush#138 is a good brush for using mpf right? If not, any suggestion. I found that brush #180 and #182 tend to be fuller coverage and im looking for a sheer to medium. Any suggestion? Thanks.

its permanent in the the u.s. its permanent everywhere. the light color is only permanent internationally.

[sua]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

Its pretty light/fair & it just blends in with your own natural skin color too. Both MAC artists said they got the light as well, so I'm going to make a guess that the sale numbers will be so good for the light color that they will keep it.

I hope so I read somewhere Light MSFN was suppose to be perm for international only; but looking at the site it seems to be permanent for the USA! Maybe they'll keep light for the foundation as well

[thewickedstyle]

Has anyone had any problems using theirs yet?

It's only been a week and I want to give it a chance, but I am so broken out and irritated. I'm hoping it is hormonal but wow... I haven't broken out like this in years. I'm going to give it a few more days and then switch back to MSFN for a couple of weeks and see if my skin goes back to normal or not... I didn't expect it to bother me.

[stv578]

I picked this up today in toronto, the first i've seen of it. The SA advised me to pick a lighter shade than I'd normally wear, she explained that this foundation does darken up on the skin. I'm normally an NC25 in just about all of MAC's other foundations (Select Liquid, Studiofix, StudioTech, Studio Fix Fluid) and she selected 'Light' for me. We tried it on my jawline and it appeared a little light upon application but then blended in to my skin. In fact, she was worried that the lightest shade might end up being too dark for me, so I'll have to test it out at home first! I'll update once I do this. My worry of course is whether this product will break me out, because my skin is dry but seriously acne-prone, i'll be testing this out first on my cheeks before I let it near my angry chin!

[elegant-one]

No, so far for me it hasn't broken out my skin *keeping fingers crossed* I actually thought it made my skin silky smooth. We'll see

[juicyaddict]

I am about NC35 now and I picked up the medium. So far so good, gives me even finish, and think it is perfect for summer.

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

No, so far for me it hasn't broken out my skin *keeping fingers crossed* I actually thought it made my skin silky smooth. We'll see

I'm keeping my fingers crossed also! I would love to have a powder foundation that might actually work for me, theyre so quick and easy! Any other's I've tried have made my skin itch. I will definitely invest in the 182 of this stuff works out, do ya hear me MAC? That's more money spent, lol!

[stv578]

Alright, so i have tried this stuff out now a few times. I have to say that even though it is recommended for dry skin, it really didn't sit well on my over-dried skin (thanks to differin). In all fairness though, most foundation, even liquid, doesn't sit well on my skin at the moment because of its condition. However... i then tried mixing my NARS oil-free foundation today with some moisturizer, which doesn't provide much coverage and then used the MAC mineralize loose foundation over it (applied lightly with a powder brush) and my skin looked seriously amazing! It just seemed to add a bit of extra coverage and acted as a finishing powder. I then used a BPB on my cheeks and my skin looked so glowy and smooth! This stuff is definitely a keeper.

[BlahWah]

I went to a counter yesterday and the MA worked it into my face with the 187 (not the accompanied applicator b/c it wouldn't be clean) and I loved how it looked! Glowy but without shimmer or reflect or what-have-you... my face still looked amazing 5 hours later, afternoon to evening! I'll have to reconsider the upcoming collections if I'm to include this in my hauls...

[clslvr6spd]

I have had this for a couple of weeks now and I love the stuff and the great coverage it gives, but...my chin has a few more zits than normal, I hope it will pass, I just don't want to give it up.

[revinn]

Tempted as I am, I feel like the Light will be too dark for my NC15 skin, and I find that mineral powder saps my face of moisture.

[thewickedstyle]

Well, I broke out. Bad. And got extremely dry on top of it. No other MAC product has ever broken me out, even Strobe cream. Oh well. Back to MSF Natural for me.

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by revinn

Tempted as I am, I feel like the Light will be too dark for my NC15 skin, and I find that mineral powder saps my face of moisture.

You're probably right, I'm NC25 and the light seems to be just right at the moment. I'll probably only need to go darker in the summer.