Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder Translucent | Dermatologist Tested, Clinically Tested

Mixed this with a mineral foundation to get a better match.I always use almond oil lightly on clean skin, then a moisturizer with spf 30 ,and a light makeup primer before my mineral makeup.After foundation I use a light spritz of water or commercial facial mist.

I love that it came with a little brush and a mirror so I can keep it in my purse. I have sensitive skin and allergies, and it hasn’t caused any reaction at all.

Love this powder.

Great coverage that doesn’t settle into my fine lines. Great coverage even without foundation.

Love this powder! Especially in summer! It blends in so smoothly!!!

PS: My powder came in perfect condition, in one piece and sealed.In all honesty, the powder does its job, it gives me SPF in the form of a silky finely milled powder. It’s lightweight and not cakey if you are mindful of how much you use and how you apply it. It comes with a brush but just use your own. The brush it comes with is cheap and inefficient.I use this on top of my regular sunscreen to add more protection to my skin and help cancel out the shine from my usual lotion sunscreen. So not only am I getting SPF but combating my super oily skin. As well, so far no acne or breakouts!! Well, for now, I’ll update this if I see any changes in my skin.Though there are cons: shades are disappointingly limited as you can see the swatch in my third image (my hand is a bit darker so for further reference my face tone is similar to Keke Palmer). The “darkest” shade is creamy natural and even then it somewhat makes my face slightly pale (not pale as in omg I’m dying) but pale as in mhmm my face could use some warmth. Luckily, with a bit of bronzer, the con is fixed! Though still, it’s a bit of a hassle, what must be done has to be done!Overall, if my skin continues to be fine, I see myself repurchasing this in the future. It makes reapplying sunscreen throughout the day a 1 2 3 second job and it makes my skin look better? There’s a slight coverage to it, sheer so don’t expect to hide blemishes, etc, but enough coverage to make your skin look healthier yet still looking like skin. I also find it helps make the pores around my nose and cheeks look much smaller. From far away my face looks nice, almost as if I was wearing my IT Cosmetics cc cream.Overall: If your tone is darker I wouldn’t recommend especially so you don’t go through the hassle of having to use a bronzer to warm up your face. Then again if you don’t mind, I say get it! I’m sure there are better powdered SPF products out there but if you’re like me and on a budget, this is a great affordable option.

My favorite face powder that offers excellent coverage.

Physician's Formula makes great mineral powders. For the past decade, I was always a Bare Minerals fan. Then last year I started getting into using sunless tanner and found myself needing a new shade in the BM powders. I didn't feel like shelling out another $30 just to match a tan I knew would soon fade, so I decided to try Physician's Formula. Turns out it's almost just as good as Bare Minerals, and for much cheaper!SHADES – I have both the creamy natural and beige shades. Creamy natural is a pink-toned shade, while beige is more of a neutral-toned shade. I would recommend them both for light to light/medium skin. They are definitely too dark for fair skin. I posted comparison pictures of creamy natural vs beige, and I also included a swatch of Bare Minerals fair in there just for comparison purposes.FORMULA – The consistency is smooth and creamy, not cakey, gritty, or chalky at all. It has a natural finish, not too matte and not too shiny. My main concern is evening out my skin tone and covering redness on my cheeks. I feel that this powder takes care of that. The coverage is pretty good and it's quite versatile – you can lightly dust it on for sheer coverage or use a bigger brush for medium coverage. The ingredients are gentle, I have sensitive skin and it hasn't irritated me or made me break out at all. The SPF is also great if you're too lazy to put sunscreen on your face everyday. As for longevity, as long as I don't touch my face, I can get through a full 8-hour day with this powder still looking pretty good. It doesn't cake up like other cheap brands tend to do. I have a normal/dry skin type, and I really only need to go in the bathroom and blot with an oil sheet once throughout the day. However, this powder WILL transfer if you get it wet or wipe your face. In that area, Bare Minerals does perform a bit better as it is longer lasting and resistant to water splashes and face wiping.APPLICATION – I use a large powder brush to apply it. First, I push the brush into the powder and wiggle it around, then literally pat it onto my face. I don't swirl or buff the brush into my skin at all, I find that buffing makes me look flakey. Also, make sure your brush is clean as this powder can absorb oils from the brush which will cause it to develop a hard film on top. If that happens, you have to put a piece of packing tape on the powder to remove the film.CONS – Now onto the things I don't like about this product. First, the packaging sucks. It's very bulky and the lid doesn't form a full seal, so if you put the compact in your purse, the the powder dust will go everywhere. Second, they don't offer enough shades to suit every skin tone, and the shade names don't specify what undertone they are meant for. Third, the brush it comes with is absolutely worthless. I would rather them not include the brush and just make the packaging slimmer. Fourth, I don't think the little wavy design in the powder is necessary. It makes it hard to pick the powder up evenly across the whole brush, and I would prefer for the powder to be pressed flat like their regular Mineral Wear Talc-Free powders.Overall, I do really like this powder and I would recommend it to anyone who wants an affordable alternative to Bare Minerals. If you are able to find a shade that suits you, then give it a try!