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Minerals make up - anyone use this?

15 replies

MissGreatBritain · 26/02/2009 08:41

I've just bought some (albeit one of the cheaper brands) and have found it very drying. Can you only really use this successfully if you have oily skin? I like the coverage on the parts of my face that aren't so dry, so was wondering if it's worth investing in a better quality brand or if I'm just barking up the wrong tree. Any ideas most appreciated.

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BitOfFun · 26/02/2009 09:00

I haven't got on with the loreal one myself...it actually make my skin itch as well as giving me the look of a dessicated old crone, so I shall be steering clear of it in future!

slug · 26/02/2009 09:46

I have the lilo one and it's fab, especially given I have rapidly-advancing-into-middle-age skin. You can buy tester pots so it's not a huge investment. here

GetOrfMoiLand · 26/02/2009 09:50

I have used the Loreal one and agree that it is awful. Goes on very patchy and is a strange colour and texture.

Mind you I have a friend who swears by the Prescriptives one, and I have heard that the Lilo one is good, I think it must be the cheapo minerals stuff which is crap.

cocolepew · 26/02/2009 09:51

I used the powder and had to use a lot of moisturiser, but I've changed to the Maybelline liquid one and it's very good.

Stretch · 26/02/2009 09:52

Thanks slug! Now I have bookmarked that site for later!!!!!

JumpingDizzy · 26/02/2009 09:55

Excellent slug, I was toying with getting some mineral foundation as heard it's good. I just ordered 3 mini pots from lilo so I can get the nearest shade to suit me. Cheers!

bluebump · 26/02/2009 09:57

The Lily Lolo stuff is great and the tester size samples last for ages.

TheCrackFox · 26/02/2009 09:58

Maybelline one is very good.

Shandyleer · 26/02/2009 18:16

Hi all, new to MN (well, been lurking) I use Bare Escentuals (not sure of spelling)and find them really good. Bit on the pricey side but lasted for ages, and easy and quick to apply.

inthemistsoftime · 26/02/2009 19:02

I bought maybelline on sat and i love it, it goes on easy and looks good even on very fair skin like mine.

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MissGreatBritain · 26/02/2009 19:04

thanks for all your replies. Will order some samples. Does anyone know if it's any good on dry skin though?

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MumHadEnough · 26/02/2009 19:09

I started off using Bare Escentuals, which is fab, but now swear by the Avon one which is as good as BE but fabber because of the price!

JumpingDizzy · 27/02/2009 09:25

I'll keep avon in mind if I don't like the lilo.
Hope you find a good one MGB.

christiana · 27/02/2009 09:27

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wotulookinat · 27/02/2009 09:29

I use Avon and it's ok. I don't find it too drying, although I don't use it every day. My friends have said it looks nice, but it doesn't last long.

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