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June 20, 2006 1:23 PM

Review: Skin Alison Raffaele Mineral Powder Foundation

What They Say: "This sheer, mineral powder foundation soothes and calms the skin, and is 100 percent oil, fragrance, dye- and talc-free. This light, mineral-based formula is suitable for all skin types, particularly oily/acne prone skin, thanks to the sheer, natural-looking, matte coverage that evens out skin tone and blurs minor imperfections and the high mineral content that helps balance excess oil production. Micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide provide natural protection against UVA/UVB rays.

To use: Simply sweep on with a large powder brush or a velour powder puff until the desired coverage is achieved. May be used in conjunction with concealer for additional coverage. Darker shades can also be applied as a wash over the face as a bronzer."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: I've tried some other mineral makeup lines before and was less than impressed with the way they looked VERY orange on my skin and/or made my face feel itchy. So I was hesitant to say the least this time. What a relief it was to find these problems didn't occur when I used this foundation.

I use a brush when applying this, and the light to medium coverage is exactly what I look for. I simply apply concealer first to cover red areas or undereye circles. This powder foundation does a wonderful job giving a soft-focus look to pores, and really evens out my complexion. As you know, I have a heavy tendency (especially in warm weather) to get oily in the T-zone area, and I noticed that my skin looked fresh and oil-free for hours (it even looked good after a half-hour walk outside in the blazing sun). My skin wasn't irritated at all, which was another plus.

I'd say one thing to keep in mind is to estimate LIGHT when choosing your color, if you're buying this online. I was using Skintone 3, and while I find that works for me, I definitely wouldn't have wanted to go any darker, unless I did want to take their advice and use a darker shade as a bronzer.

Retail Price: $29.50 (sephora.com or find out more about Skin Alison Raffaele products and locate retail stores in the US, Canada, and the Phillipines here)

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Review: Skin Alison Raffaele Mineral Powder Foundation:

Would you mind saying what mineral foundations you'd tried before this and didn't like as much? I'm curious as I've been using Bare Escentuals and am close to running out. I was going to buy Everyday Minerals next since I liked the samples, but now I'm considering heading to Sephora to try this out. Thanks.

Julie | June 20, 2006 4:59 PM

sure, julie -
i tried bare minerals a while back and wow was i disappointed. i imagine exploring and experimenting a bit more, i might have found something that worked in their line...but i found it very orange-y and SO itchy.

Melissa at DeLush | June 21, 2006 2:56 PM

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