Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Foundation is the liquid version of Maybelline’s Bare Escentuals-esque mineral powder foundation. I tried it in Light Beige, and I have to say that the shade bordered on orange-y. Who’s heard of an orangey beige? Not me.
This SPF 18 foundation offers an on-the-fence type of coverage, definitely not sheer and definitely not full. While it seemed to mask minor discoloration like dark undereye circles well, my blemishes showed right through. What’s the deal? I thought Maybelline was targeted at younger girls - don’t they have zits?
Anyway, it’s not a bad finish for a sheer daytime look, and I did enjoy the blendable texture and dewy finish I got when I first applied it. If only it had lasted! The biggest problem with Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation is that it feels horrifically greasy. I have oily skin, so rubbing this stuff on felt like putting an oil slick on my face - eww.
The verdict: 2/5 stars - It’s a good price, but pick it up only if you have drier skin and aren’t worried about covering blemishes.
I think that this just wasn’t the right colour for you - I didn’t find it to be orangy, it matched my skintone almost perfectly (maybe it’s orangy too?). But yeah, I was surprised to see how sheer this was.
Maybe that was it, but I didn’t see another color choice that seemed more appropriate. I don’t usually have trouble finding one, either! /sigh
I think this foundation is awesome! It blends perfectly into my skin and makes my face really soft.
I like this liquid mineral powder, the caramel matches my complexion perfectly.It isnt orangeyor greasy at all, being an african american woman, I usually have that problem with foundation.