As usual when it comes to things I have judged before trying, I was wrong, really wrong. This stuff is kind of great, though it did take a bit of experimentation for us to be friends.
When it first arrived I decided to slap it on as I would a normal foundation, though because it was a powder I simply assumed I would need to apply it excessively and with careless abandon...A word of advice - don't do that. As you might expect, it looked awful. My visions of wrinkly grandmas came true and my face was a fluttery mess of strangely coloured splotches where every time I moved my face powder would burst into the air like a mini explosion of skin coloured confetti. It was bad, my god it was bad.
- It wasn't terribly pigmented. Now I'm not a huge fan of full coverage foundation (I only wear it for special events) however I like a little bit to cover my blemishes. This didn't really do the trick though and I ended up using so much more concealer than I normally would to compensate.
- It didn't last very long. After a couple of hours I felt like I didn't have anything on my skin at all which obviously isn't ideal in terms of practicality. I expect all powders are like this because they can't possibly have the staying power that liquid foundations do, but I was a little disappointed.
A little disappointed in the outcome I chose to give it one more crack and use it in conjunction with my favourite BB cream. It's perfect! I always struggled with oil control and coverage with my BB cream. It was a little too light when my skin was having a bad day and after a couple of hours my T-zone felt a little greasy but these products are a match made in heaven. The Arbonne powder adds a little more coverage that looks so natural but also keeps my face matte throughout the day. I also think when combined with the BB cream it lasts significantly longer, so the performance of both products are amplified when used together.
I can tell that this is going to be a staple product for my everyday routine although I'm not sure that I will repurchase it, simply because I am a poor high school student with no money to pay $53 for a powder. Still, I really like this product and would repurchase it if I could!
Like you, I didn't have high expectations cuz this was my first time trying a mineral foundation. But I LOVE it. I find it gives me enough coverage if I layer it, but I agree the wear time is a bit less than average.
ReplyDeleteSheri | Behind The Frames
I haven't had all that much success in terms of layering it but certainly using it with a BB cream or light coverage foundation is just wonderful! x
DeleteIt sounds amazing! I haven't tried a mineral foundation either, but I have tried a mineral BB powder which is pretty cool. I do really want to try mineral foundation though, it sounds like it takes a bit of getting used to!
ReplyDeleteTasha // shiwashiful.
It's pretty good as long as you discover which way to use it works best for you. It certainly requires a little bit of experimentation x
DeleteAhhh I had the exact same problem as you! I've been racking my brain on how to apply this product without any complications and I definitely need to try this out over a bb cream/tinted moisturiser! Great review too by the way~ :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, hopefully the BB cream approach works out for you x
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ReplyDeleteCandice
I've always been a bit hesitant with powder foundations, but layering them with BB creams has been my favorite way to get medium-full coverage! I'll definitely look into this one next :))
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I have used this combination every single day because I love how they work together. Definitely one of my better discoveries! x
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