Hello, Fireflies!
When I was getting into makeup, the only foundation I knew about was drugstore liquid foundation. I don't even remember what brand it was, but the whole process of pouring it out of the bottle (and often getting it everywhere) and then making a mess applying it turned me off from foundations for many years, and I didn't wear them at all.
Fast-forward to me in my 40s. I've discovered so many awesome foundations of every ilk, but one of the most surprising to me was the idea of a powder foundation, which is still a new product for me.
Wait, I'm old and using a powder foundation? What about wrinkles? Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation not only covers like a foundation, but the minerals and anti-aging ingredients help fight off the free radicals that damage skin and lead to wrinkles. It's like a foundation and an anti-wrinkle cream in one product!
The packaging is a simple black, rubberized texture that does get smudgy much in the way that NARS packaging does, but I like the classic shape and it feels solid in the hand.
The ingredient list has a lot of what you would expect for a mineral foundation - mica and minerals that provide coverage and UV protection, but it also has things you wouldn't expect, like aromatherapy fragrances like lavender, and anti-aging compounds like green tea extracts. It's also paraben-free, and not tested on animals.
Cool Beige was a perfect match for my light/medium with pink undertone skin. They have 10 different shades listed on their website, from "Barely There" to "Cocoa".
The first time I used
Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation, I was, I'll admit, less than impressed. I couldn't get enough coverage. It was because I was trying to apply it straight up with the sponge applicator that came with it, and I didn't know how to use it! The second time, I picked up my It Cosmetics buffing brush, and I *loved* the results. Light, blendable, and buildable coverage. Using the small end of the brush, I could use the foundation as a concealer, too.
In the product description, it states that you can even mix the powder with their Mineral Mist to make a liquid foundation, or mix it with moisturizer to make it creamier. They recommend using a Kabuki brush to apply the powder with a sheer, dewy finish, or you can even use it in an airbrush!
I was impressed to find that Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation was featured at the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards! And, though I'm only on the Interwebz and not on TV, I've got some looks to show you that I created using this foundation.
Products used:
Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation, Cool Beige
Sephora and Pantone Elemental Energy eyeshadow palette
Stila Convertible Color in Lillium
Too Faced Bulletproof Brows in Brunette
Physicians Formula lash-boosting eyeliner and serum, Deep Brown
Pur Minerals Glitzy lipgloss
Elizabeth Mott It's So Big Volumizing mascara
ELF eye primer
Cover FX Anti-Aging Primer
Cover FX Medium Matte Setting Powder (used as bronzer)
Products used:
Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation, Cool Beige
ELF Matte Lip Color in Cranberry
Too Faced Bulletproof Brows in Brunette
Tarte emphasEYES eyeliner, green
Tarte Airblush in Shimmering Poppy
Cover FX SPF 30 Protection Primer
Cover FX Anti-age Smoothing Eye Primer
Cover FX Blemish Primer
Cover FX Medium Matte Setting Powder (used as bronzer)
Too Faced Matte Eye eyeshadow palette
For this last look, I neglected to take a picture of the products used, but I know I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 eyeshadow palette, and BH Cosmetics Moody Merlot lipstick.
Ageless Derma Pressed Mineral Foundation currently sells for $42 on their website, but they are having a 20% off sale with code: Ageless, and they offer free domestic shipping on all orders. They have a variety of other products to choose from, too, from lipsticks to eyeshadows, to brushes.
Have you used a pressed powder mineral foundation?
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using
Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
