Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation – Best of Drugstore!

Last time around I reviewed Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation in Loose Powder form. Except, I’d never tried it for myself, nor any other mineral makeup product to date. On a recent drugstore haul I picked up Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation to try. It was a whimsical decision and I really had no clue what to expect. Plus, how do they come up with “mineral powder liquid” anyway?

Either way, I adore this foundation! Since many of us are on a tight budget anymore with high gas prices – and for me, self-employment – we are looking for drugstore steals to temporarily replace some of our normal high-end makeup buys. This is a perfect drugstore foundation pick, especially if you want to experiment with mineral makeup. Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation goes on even and smooth with medium coverage – I use a dampened sponge to apply for a dewy look. You may want to set this foundation with its loose powder companion, but for the record, the formula lasted for hours on my combination/oily skin without looking shiny.

What is your favorite mineral makeup product?

Maybelline Mineral Powder Foundation

Yes, a drugstore makeup review!

I actually stumbled upon this product by incident. A coworker had forgotten her blush and asked to use mine. I was in such a fine mood that morning that I volunteered to finish her entire face! I began with my spiel, “You know, I was beauty counter gal at one time…” as I began swiping blush across her cheeks. When It was time to set her face, she broke out her new, drugstore mineral foundation: Maybelline Natural Perfecting Mineral Power Foundation. I admit to being a wee bit skeptical at first of its coverage. But as I set her cheeks and eyes with with this mineral foundation powder, her face looked perfectly put together.

This is good stuff, girls! And for less than $20, I call it a steal (and one worthy drugstore makeup buy at that).

In My Bag: Lancome Dual Finish Foundation

I’m always going back and forth with foundation consistencies – from powder to stick to mousse to liquid, depending on the season and the level of maintenance mood I’m in. Pressed powders, although the most portable/convenient, tend to wear away quicker than other formulas. Lancome Dual Finish pressed powder foundation does not. It goes on silky, with medium to full coverage, for a flawless complexion throughout the day. You can use it dry or damp depending on the amount of coverage you need. Many news anchor-ettes use this compact for touch-ups in between takes; it’s that good. Shine stays at bay but there is no chalkiness with this stuff whatsoever. I will totally be using wearing this to the office all summer long!