Mineral Foundation form Maybelline

You can either love or hate mineral foundations; there is nothing in-between. Some women say that those products are free of nasty ingredients and give you natural look. Others claim that there is hardly any coverage and short lasting effect. Let’s take a look at Maybelline ‘Affinitone Mineral’ and check how it it really works.maybelline-affinitone-mineral

The producer claims that the Mineral foundation is going to match all kind of skin type whether it is mixed, dry or oily one. It also says that it covers all skin discolouration. How does it match reality?

The ‘Affinitone Mineral’ comes in a plastic bottle with a pump. The package looks very elegant until the first use. Due to the liquid consistency, it is difficult to keep the bottle clean and tidy. It causes many problems when trying to get the right amount of foundation out. Additionally, it happens that the package gets dirty as product drips out when not placed properly. The coverage is sheer to medium however, it can be easily built up where needed. It nicely semi-hides the dark under eye circles but those who have a serious skin problems like acne would be disappointment with the lack of good coverage. When applied on a dry skin it may flake off and create dry patches. It is necessary to deep moisture face skin prior to putting the foundation on. The ‘Affinitone Mineral’ contains no oils so it nicely mattifies the T-zone and chin area. The biggest advantage of this foundation, however is that, it truly gives you flawless, airbrush look. It evens the skin colour and making your face silky. Although it has a liquid consistency, it can cause some problems with transferring. To apply it, use the foundation brush or a Beauty Blender. This foundation has SPF 18 and can be worn even in a hot, sunny days.

Was Maybelline true saying that the ‘Affinitone Mineral’ foundation is the perfect product for any woman? It seems that apart from the positives it also have drawbacks. It may not be the perfect but it is still of high quality considering that it is a drugstore brand.

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