MAC Perfectly Finished Discussion

[MACina]

Ah ok...I just thought that these fine shimmering particles might be responsible for the sunburn because they reflect the light.
I think that snow has got such an effect too....I do not know if those shimmering particles in the concealer are "strong" enough to cause a sunburn.
It just came into my mind

If anything, products containing mineralized powder offer natural protection from UV radiation.

 

[martiangurll]

I definitely do think these run light. I normally wear NW15 but it was way too light. Got it in NW20 and it is a perfect match.

I think that's true. I noticed that the MSF Natural is actually looking too light now that winter corpse affect is gone.

 

[Prettypackages]

oh ok... well, I'll just make sure I wear eyecream with an SPF.

 

[Edelmc]

Has anybody tried the mineralize loose as a setting powder. I love to use msfn in light as a setting powder but it is slightly too dark. The mineralize loose comes in extra light so I am thinking of trying it...

 

[Mac-Guy]

Has anybody tried the mineralize loose as a setting powder. I love to use msfn in light as a setting powder but it is slightly too dark. The mineralize loose comes in extra light so I am thinking of trying it...

I find the loose mineralize powder too yellow-based for pinkish NW complexions. Let us know if it works for you.

 

[MACerette]

I am insanely in love with MAC's new Mineralize eye cream - it's eradicated darkness due to dryness, besides even getting rid of very pesky wrinkles nothing else has ever managed to control. Ask for a nice big sample and try it out - it's great.
There are very few eye creams with SPF out there. Rodial makes one and I really love their products, but they're quite expensive and also difficult to get, because they're only a very small boutique brand and the demand far outweighs their production. I actually haven't used their eye cream yet, though I use their day and night moisturizer and their serums. For now, I don't think I will need to spend the big bucks for it, since the mineralize eye cream is doing such an excellent job.....why argue with success?

I am going to try the mineralize concealer too after reading this... Sounds great!

 

[Edelmc]

I find the loose mineralize powder too yellow-based for pinkish NW complexions. Let us know if it works for you.

thats what I am thinking too...I find the msfn light leans slightly yellow....its only really noticeable when I use a powder puff....if it's just a light dusting with a powder brush its not so bad. I am loving the prep and prime finishing powder at the mo as it has a lovely finish and you don't have to worry about shade matching but I would just like an option for days when I want a little extra coverage. I will let you know how I get on......I think I will end up sticking with the p&p powder and just using a little extra concealer on those days when I want a bit more coverage!

 

[RayannaBanana]

I was interested in trying the Mineralize loose foundation in extra light. Is it good say for over tinted moisturizer?

 

[RayannaBanana]

So I bought the Mineralize loose foundation in extra light and it's a bit too dark. Does anyone know why this is? I was thinking extra light has to be pretty pale and should work great. I am NW15 and the MSF Natural in Light in lighter the this. I am a little confused.

 

[PinkBasset]

So I bought the Mineralize loose foundation in extra light and it's a bit too dark. Does anyone know why this is? I was thinking extra light has to be pretty pale and should work great. I am NW15 and the MSF Natural in Light in lighter the this. I am a little confused.

Weird indeed! I have bee eyeing that extra light loose foundation, but if it's darker than MSFN Light, then it's definitely too dark for me. I did swatch it on my hand at counter, the shade and paleness seemed okay, but I wonder if it's different when worn on the face?

 

[Mac-Guy]

So I bought the Mineralize loose foundation in extra light and it's a bit too dark. Does anyone know why this is? I was thinking extra light has to be pretty pale and should work great. I am NW15 and the MSF Natural in Light in lighter the this. I am a little confused.

Did it oxidize or was it too dark from the beginning?

 

[RayannaBanana]

Weird indeed! I have bee eyeing that extra light loose foundation, but if it's darker than MSFN Light, then it's definitely too dark for me. I did swatch it on my hand at counter, the shade and paleness seemed okay, but I wonder if it's different when worn on the face?

It actually blends fine on my hand, but is at least a half a shade too dark. If used very lightly it's ok but if you wanted a bit more coverage it does end up looking too dark. I was hoping maybe I got the wrong shade but it says extra light on it so I guess not. Very disappointed though.

 

[RayannaBanana]

Did it oxidize or was it too dark from the beginning?

Seems to be too dark right away. I thought maybe mixing it with Prep + Prime transparent finishing powder/loose might work?

 

[Mac-Guy]

Seems to be too dark right away. I thought maybe mixing it with Prep + Prime transparent finishing powder/loose might work?

Quite honestly, I would swap or sell it. If it's too dark right away, P&P will only help a tiny bit and once it oxidizes during the day, it will be even darker.

Are you NW or NC? I found the Mineralize Foundation too yellow (which might translate into dark) for NW complexions.

 

[RayannaBanana]

Quite honestly, I would swap or sell it. If it's too dark right away, P&P will only help a tiny bit and once it oxidizes during the day, it will be even darker.

Are you NW or NC? I found the Mineralize Foundation too yellow (which might translate into dark) for NW complexions.

NW15. The concealer is perfect though! I was hoping they would match in color.

 

[Edelmc]

Quite honestly, I would swap or sell it. If it's too dark right away, P&P will only help a tiny bit and once it oxidizes during the day, it will be even darker. Are you NW or NC? I found the Mineralize Foundation too yellow (which might translate into dark) for NW complexions.

Yeah I got a sample and found it too yellow but the concealer in nw15 is perfect

 

[Mac-Guy]

Yeah I got a sample and found it too yellow but the concealer in nw15 is perfect

What do you think of the concealer? I might give it another for the summer months.

 

[Edelmc]

What do you think of the concealer? I might give it another for the summer months.

I got a sample of it and really like it so I will be buying it. I love the texture and blendability. It has similar coverage to the moisture cover but I find it easier to blend

 

[RayannaBanana]

I know the concealer is mineral but does it have SPF or does it actually have to say that there is SPF in it?

 

[Audrey C]

thats what I am thinking too...I find the msfn light leans slightly yellow....its only really noticeable when I use a powder puff....if it's just a light dusting with a powder brush its not so bad. I am loving the prep and prime finishing powder at the mo as it has a lovely finish and you don't have to worry about shade matching but I would just like an option for days when I want a little extra coverage. I will let you know how I get on......I think I will end up sticking with the p&p powder and just using a little extra concealer on those days when I want a bit more coverage!

I love this too! I was using Blot Powder but it's not mattifying enough for me during the summer months. I tried P&P transparent finishing powder yesterday and I didn't need to apply powder again until evening. I did blot once at work but that's nothing for me. I usually need to blot and/or apply more powder by the time I get to the office (perhaps 90 minutes after my makeup goes on). LOVE this product.

I'm also using the mineralized concealer but I think I need a different option for days when my dark circles really are bad. I like the concealer for an everyday light use but something with more staying power would be great. I like the natural dewy finish of this one though and am not keen to switch to something cakier.