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December 13, 2006 7:51 PM

Review: Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Loose Powder

What They Say: "For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin!
- Minimalist formula helps reduce irritation and breakout.
- Offers the performance and coverage of a foundation with the blendability and natural finish of a loose powder in one easy step.
- Innovative sifter lid helps contain mess.
- Brush snaps in place for ease of use and convenient storage.
Hypoallergenic. Fragrance-free. Oil-free. Talc-free. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist approved."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Back in May of this year, I reviewed this talc-free mineral formula in compact powder form, and while I liked how the powder worked on my skin, I wasn't completely thrilled with the harshness of the applicator brush.

First of all, as far as wear goes, this loose powder form does it all. It softly mattifies my complexion without looking cakey or dry, maintains the look for hours, and doesn't turn color on my skin. (I tested both the Creamy Natural and the Buff Beige and found that the slightly darker Buff Beige magically pulled off an invisible coverage. So don't be afraid to buy two to test at home if you can't decide in-store and take back the shade that isn't perfectly right - they are used to getting cosmetic returns and most likely won't give you any difficulty. The right shade really does make a difference in how you feel about the product!)

I also think the packaging is pretty ingenious. The little applicator brush pops into a clasp inside the inner lid, which hinges up to reveal the powder and then pops easily shut when you're done to keep any mess inside.

I only really have two issues with this product. First of all, I still think the application brush is a bit too stiff and might irritate very sensitive skin (which is ironic since the formula is geared toward those with that skin type). The other slight issue is that this isn't really a container you can easily stash in a purse for touchups. Granted, I needed very few using this. And there are always oil absorbing sheets for carrying along as well. I suppose for a loose powder it actually travels relatively well if you need to bring it, because it's all in one container - brush and all!

Overall, a great powder for the price.

Retail Price: $9.95 (in drugstores and superstores everywhere)

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