Mineral Powder vs. Cream to Powder Foundation

Question

Hey I just want to know your opinion of foundations. I have combination skin and I have some small acne that I would like to cover. I'm in high school, so I don't want to wear to much make up but I would like good coverage. Also, I live in a warm climate and spend a lot of time outside. I wanted to know your opinions about Mineral Makeup and Cream to Powder Foundation. Which of these would be a better choice? If neither, I would love other suggestions :) thanks.

Answer 1

I have never used the bare minerals makeup but I have used the mineral makeup avon has and it is awesome. I love it. it doesnt feel like you have any makeup on your face.  

Answer 2

I only use bare minerals, I've used it for the past 3 years and it's the best thing you can use for acne prone combination skin. Cream to powder still has that gross thick feeling and doesn't look natural like bare minerals does. The bare minerals actually helps clear up my little breakouts.  

Answer 3

My friend just started using bareMinerals from Bare Escentuals and she absolutely loves it. Once I get back to school, I'm thinking of trying it myself. Right now, if you're willing to pay a little more, Sephora has a starter kit with powder foundation, translucent powder, blush, and 3 brushes for $60. Normally, they cost $25 each so it's a really great deal.

I've tried Cream-to-powder foundations in the past (Cover girl I believe, but don't quote me) and have been unimpressed. I have combination skin as well, and my face felt oily after wearing it for a couple of hours. I've worn Neutrogena liquid foundation forever because it gives such good coverage, but I feel so done up when I put it on and have only saved it for special occasions (i.e. going out, date nights) so I can definitely empathize with your desire to have something light and easy to put on for class. I wish I could tell you for sure that mineral foundation is the way to go from my own experience, but I do think you'd be on the right track with it, and I plan to do the same when I get a chance. (The closest Sephora to me is 2 hours away, so I'll have to wait until I get back to college where one is 10 minutes away!)

Answer 4

I'm in high school too!

I'd definitely recommend bare minerals, its all natural and it covers everything so effortlessly! also,it doesnt even look like your wearing makeup when you have it on, you just look naturally radiant