MAC - Mineralize Foundation SPF15 Discussion
- Thread starter sleepyhead
- Start date
shontay07108
Well-known member
I used the 130 today to blend out my concealer. It turned out great.
Shadowy Lady
Well-known member
Quote:
I think regardless of type/brand of foundation, you should always use a setting powder. Foundation particles will migrate on your skin throughout the day and that's what makes the foundation not look so fresh anymore.
I personally prefer a translucent powder on top of foundation rather than a coloured one. I feel like coloured ones can look cakey especially in the summer. I use Ben Nye translucent powder (it's super cheap and works great), but MAC also makes an invisible powder or you can use MUFE HD powder....anything translucent will do
Originally Posted by dxgirly
Are you ladies using a powder to set this foundation? If so, which one? |
I think regardless of type/brand of foundation, you should always use a setting powder. Foundation particles will migrate on your skin throughout the day and that's what makes the foundation not look so fresh anymore.
I personally prefer a translucent powder on top of foundation rather than a coloured one. I feel like coloured ones can look cakey especially in the summer. I use Ben Nye translucent powder (it's super cheap and works great), but MAC also makes an invisible powder or you can use MUFE HD powder....anything translucent will do
lukinamama
Well-known member
Quote:
what is your color in Nars foundations?Tx
| Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady
so i decided I won't get this foundation until mid summer when I have a fully established tan. I just got Nars Sheer Glow and loving it so as of now I have 4 "winter" foundations (MUFE HD, studio sculpt, Nars sheer glow and MUFE duo mat) and only one "summer" foundation (MUFE F&B). Since my skintone is quite different in the summer, I will wait until then 
|
what is your color in Nars foundations?Tx
Shadowy Lady
Well-known member
Quote:
I was matched to Fiji, it's the "second darkest light" shade (light5). It's weird too coz it's a yellow toned foundation and I've always been matched to neutral to cool foundations (in MAC and MUFE). But hey it matches perfectly and all foundation colour matching systems are different from one another
| Originally Posted by lukinamama
what is your color in Nars foundations?Tx |
I was matched to Fiji, it's the "second darkest light" shade (light5). It's weird too coz it's a yellow toned foundation and I've always been matched to neutral to cool foundations (in MAC and MUFE). But hey it matches perfectly and all foundation colour matching systems are different from one another
Ario2323
Member
I love this foundation! Its very smooth and creamy but on my skin, this foundation and studio tech wear and look the same. I had the mac artist put studio tech on one side and the mineralize on one side and they both look great, I'm not sure which one to get, probably both. She stressed the importance of setting the mineralize with powder. I am a NW45 in sff (too dark) and I was matched with nw43/nc50 in the mineralize. Just wanted to post my experience!
lilibat
Well-known member
I am really neutral toned and can wear NW or NC but usually get NC15 studio fix as of late since it tends to hide the bit of redness I get on my nose, (thanks Dad!), sometimes better than the NW15. Anyway, I got the NC15 of the mineralize spf 15 today and it is definitely a bit too dark.
I put it on and it really does minimize pores but it looked SHINY. I then used my select sheer pressed powder on it which killed the shine. It's not OMGWTF too dark, but it's dark enough to bother me. I am thinking about getting a different powder to set it that might lighten it up just a notch or two.
I don't tan. I wear 100+ SPF sunscreen, usually only go to/from my car and the 2 times a year I am outside during the day I have a parasol, a hat and spend almost the entire time in the shade. So there is no chance of me matching the stuff exactly which sucks because it's the first foundation I have found that actually does deal with my cavernous pores. *sigh*
I put it on and it really does minimize pores but it looked SHINY. I then used my select sheer pressed powder on it which killed the shine. It's not OMGWTF too dark, but it's dark enough to bother me. I am thinking about getting a different powder to set it that might lighten it up just a notch or two.
I don't tan. I wear 100+ SPF sunscreen, usually only go to/from my car and the 2 times a year I am outside during the day I have a parasol, a hat and spend almost the entire time in the shade. So there is no chance of me matching the stuff exactly which sucks because it's the first foundation I have found that actually does deal with my cavernous pores. *sigh*
Babylard
Well-known member
Quote:
big fluffy brush. kinda like 134/150 because you can apply just the right amount evenly to your entire face in one go. its not the kind of powder you want to build up or you'll see it on your face
denser brushes (like a kabuki,flattops) i find actually might may me look kinda dusty since i have to put more on my brush to cover on my entire face. its too much coverage for a transparent powder.
| Originally Posted by dxgirly
What kind of brush do you use with with the prep and prime powder? A Kabuki? |
big fluffy brush. kinda like 134/150 because you can apply just the right amount evenly to your entire face in one go. its not the kind of powder you want to build up or you'll see it on your face
erine1881
Well-known member
Quote:
its a brand new product, so no one knows quite yet. besides, everyone uses things differently, so there isn't an exact time frame.
Quote:
the 187, and nothing else!
| Originally Posted by Civies
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how long should this foundation last if you use it everyday with normal coverage? The compacts in my mind just seem so small and tiny compared to a bottle of SFF 
|
its a brand new product, so no one knows quite yet. besides, everyone uses things differently, so there isn't an exact time frame.
Quote:
| Originally Posted by dxgirly
What kind of brush do you use with with the prep and prime powder? A Kabuki? |
the 187, and nothing else!
TeresitaMC
Well-known member
Quote:
hey hun, where does one find Ben Nye in Canada?
I have MAC's translucent powder but it won't last forever, and I like the words "super cheap"!
Just how cheap?
TIA!
| Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady
I think regardless of type/brand of foundation, you should always use a setting powder. Foundation particles will migrate on your skin throughout the day and that's what makes the foundation not look so fresh anymore. I personally prefer a translucent powder on top of foundation rather than a coloured one. I feel like coloured ones can look cakey especially in the summer. I use Ben Nye translucent powder (it's super cheap and works great), but MAC also makes an invisible powder or you can use MUFE HD powder....anything translucent will do |
hey hun, where does one find Ben Nye in Canada?
I have MAC's translucent powder but it won't last forever, and I like the words "super cheap"!
Quote:
i actually alternate what brush i use for face powder each week! one week i will use the 134 - big a fluffy and awesome! the following week i will use my 182 kabuki - my fave face brush ever! and then i use the 180 flat top kabuki the week after
although i feel that the 134 works best with the prep and prime powder
| Originally Posted by dxgirly
What kind of brush do you use with with the prep and prime powder? A Kabuki? |
i actually alternate what brush i use for face powder each week! one week i will use the 134 - big a fluffy and awesome! the following week i will use my 182 kabuki - my fave face brush ever! and then i use the 180 flat top kabuki the week after
Shadowy Lady
Well-known member
Teresita - I just pm'd you
TeresitaMC
Well-known member
Thanks, doll!
shimmergrass
Well-known member
i just got my 130 brush. its tiny compared to other duo fibre brush i have .
i have made a video and taken comparison pictures on my blog.
i have made a video and taken comparison pictures on my blog.
Goat Goat Etc.
Well-known member
Use "tabloid" for free shipping till Sunday evening @ midnight (till Monday 3/1/10 @ 12:00am).
chickatthegym
Well-known member
I went to get the new foundation today and was matched up with NW25. It did run a little darker. I ended up not getting it, because after talking to my fav MA she said that it gives a "dewy" look after awhile, even with powder. (We are both the same skintone and have oily skin and since we live in FL where it's SUPER humid, I need to stay away from anything that isn't matte).
It felt nice on and the coverage was pretty decent, but I wasn't impressed with it. I ended up taking it off and getting another bottle of Studio Fix Fluid and some Prep + Prime powder instead.
Just thought I would share my experience for anyone who's wondering how this foundation would be on oily skin
If you live somewhere dry, or like that dewy look, it might work, but I just really HATE that shiny look it gives me. HTH
It felt nice on and the coverage was pretty decent, but I wasn't impressed with it. I ended up taking it off and getting another bottle of Studio Fix Fluid and some Prep + Prime powder instead.
Just thought I would share my experience for anyone who's wondering how this foundation would be on oily skin
Goat Goat Etc.
Well-known member
130 here I come! My check is in tomorrow!!!!!
clslvr6spd
Well-known member
I am going to have to try this foundation. Shitty thing is, I just bought I new bottle of Studio Fix Fluid. Oh well, I will buy the 130 this week & I will wait for the foundation until I run low in SFF.
