Physician's Formula : Mineral Wear Foundation

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3.2
26 Reviews

Active Ingredients:
Titanium Dioxide (6.0%) and Zinc Oxide (4.2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Mica, Squalane, Silica, Boron Nitrate, Lauroyl Lysine, Kaolin, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides, Ultramarines.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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May 27, 2011

Pros:

Feels light
Covers shiny-ness (in my experience)

Cons:

It's a little too light - does not completely cover by any means
Does not last as long as some

I find it a good touch-up powder but it really doesn't fully cover anything - redness, pimples, etc. It just tones them down a little bit. It can be good if you're going for a more natural look but I know few women who prefer that to actually having their redness and pimples covered. It hasn't clogged my pores, though, even when I forget to wash it off.
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May 15, 2011

Pros:

Covers mild acne

Cons:

Can get a wee bit shiny during the day which is weird considering it's a powder

I use this almost daily and even though my acne is gone now i had a few zits before and it covered them. I do have a sensitivity to some makeup because I can't use MAC products or some other ones but I have never had a reaction to this one. You should take it with you during the day though as it seems to slide off after a few hours and can make your skin shiny so you will need to reapply
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May 13, 2011

Pros:

-Doesn't break out my skin
-Minimalistic mineral ingredients
-Low price

Cons:

-Shades are never quite right
-Shades don't seem consistent throughout the lifespan of the compact
-Compact doesn't last very long
-Requires frequent re-application

So, obviously a major positive is that this makeup for sure does not contribute to my acne. I've used it for a couple of months now and I can honestly say that, while tons of other "noncomedogenic" brands don't live up to their promises, this one does. The Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide contents seem to help in the healing and drying of my acne as well. I have decided, however, to stop using this makeup after this last compact for a few reasons: 1) the shade starts out looking like it's my color, and then by the time I get halfway through the product, it begins to get darker and somehow more orangey in color. I think it's because of the weird speckled thing they do with the powder....I don't know why they don't just blend the two colors together instead of leaving it with large blotches of dark and light tones.... Aside from that, it doesn't cover up blemishes really at all, unless I use a concealer underneath, and my skin just isn't tolerating any concealers lately, except for the PF mineral foundation...which goes on kinda thick and chalky. Finally, although the cost seems reasonable, these compacts tend to last me somewhere around 3 weeks or so...which seems pretty short; most other make up brands I've used have lasted over a month and a half. Although it is nice having the peace of mind in knowing that the makeup isn't screwing up my already stressed out skin, I don't think it's worth the trouble of walking around with an artificial made-up looking face and having to constantly worry about whether it has worn off and needs to be reapplied.
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January 30, 2011

Pros:

my skin looks beatiful
the powder have vitamin E and A that are good for your skin
won't clog your pores
it is like a silk

Cons:

none yet
i just used for some weeks

my husband told me: wooww your skin looks gorgeous. im 42 yrs...and for almost 30 years have suffered acne.... so believe me, i know a lot about acne. This powder doesn't have any irritants only parabens but i thing for me is ok ! good luck!
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December 28, 2010

Pros:

Never breaks me out
Easy to apply
Looks smooth

Cons:

If my skin is really dry, the makeup clings to the flakes. Easily fixed by moisturizing though.

Best and only makeup I use. Never once has it broken me out, and it looks great. Just that extra step to making my skin look better.
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July 21, 2010

Pros:

1. not as expensive as other mineral wear make-up.

Cons:

the brush that comes inside the packaging in bad so you'd need to use your own brush

i've been using this product for more than a year and it has never given me any break-out or side effect. would totally recommend this to anyone
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June 17, 2010
This is a great makeup that wont make you break out! It keeps my skin from becoming to oily and it doesn't clog your pores. This is the best makeup i have used so far!
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March 19, 2010
I'm not a big makeup person, but this and some boots complexion refining concealer is what I usually use if I want to cover my acne and hyperpigmentation. It evens out my skin, hides redness, and gives slight coverage for acne. You'd probably want to use a spot concealer also. It never irritates my skin or makes me break out, and you can hardly tell it's on. It keeps me from getting too oily through the day too. Just so you know, I usually suffer from adult moderate and hormonal acne.
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January 10, 2010

Pros:

-nothing

Cons:

-expensive for a drugstore brand
-crappy packaging
-I got an allergic reaction

Although not everyone is going to have this side effect, this powder made my whole face red and itchy after one use. I through it out right away.
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January 8, 2010

Pros:

Oil-free, frangrance free.

Cons:

My skin didn't do well with this. Mineral makeup either makes my skin itchy, or shiny, or it seems to settle into every pore, scar, or flaw. I tossed it after a week or so.

If you already have flawless skin, I'm sure this product would look very nice. But if you have noticeable flaws, it seems to accentuate them. I especially do not recommend it for oily skin since it adds shine/shimmer to your face.
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