Item Reviewed: Everyday Minerals Pressed Olive Light foundation
Price/pack size: US$12
Available at: Online
Ingredients:
Mica (CI 77019), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E). May Contain: Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
Description:
For fair to light complexions with yellow and olive undertones
Pressed minerals offer a soft matte finish and full coverage. Enjoy the super light weight feel on your skin, can be applied with the latex free flocked sponge that comes with your compact or a brush.
Review:
I love the loose version of Everyday Minerals, it’s my favourite mineral foundation to date. But sometimes I just need a quick dust of foundation to get me out of the house fast and loose minerals are just too much hassle in the mornings. So I was really glad and pleased when EDM introduced a pressed mineral foundation.
However, I was quickly disappointed when I tried the pressed product. The colour was totally off, unlike the loose minerals. It was far too dark and orangey for me. I thought I had gone lighter and tried the loose minerals but they were fine, so it had to be the pressed version gone wrong.
Besides the inaccurate colour, the flocked sponge that came with the pressed foundation was not of quality as well. It was thin and looked like it was going to tear easily. It also did not apply the powder well and evenly. I had thick patches of powder on my skin, extremely cakey. I remember EDM used to sell refills of this flocked sponge, but it is now gone and I don’t know how else to apply the foundation when I want to change my sponge for hygiene purposes. I mean, I could of course use a kabuki or flattop brush, but when I’m out and want to do a quick touchup, sponges are more convenient.
This product is truly a disappointment especially with the colour selection. US$12 is not cheap to keep buying and trying till you get the right colour match.
Rating: 1/5
Would I buy again: No
