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Mineral Powder Foundations

naturalfan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Do you still use a mineral powder foundation? Most of the time I use a tinted sunscreen but still have some mineral powders I occasionaly use. I have not used Bare Minerals for a very long time but I do like the Jane Iredale compact foundation. Laura Geller foundation is OK too but I think I prefer Jane Iredale. I like to use a mineral powder foundation when I just want something very fast to apply.

Anyone have any favorite mineral powder foundations?

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kitcat51 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:52:26 GMT

Southern Magnolia Mineral Cosmetics.

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smoochy — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:55:41 GMT

@naturalfan wrote:
Do you still use a mineral powder foundation? Most of the time I use a tinted sunscreen but still have some mineral powders I occasionaly use. I have not used Bare Minerals for a very long time but I do like the Jane Iredale compact foundation. Laura Geller foundation is OK too but I think I prefer Jane Iredale. I like to use a mineral powder foundation when I just want something very fast to apply.

Anyone have any favorite mineral powder foundations?

for me, BareMinerals was always a good choice. There's a creaminess to it.Great coverage. At my age now I dont know if it would look good-my face has some uneven texture and lines. Might try it again. I use Estee Lauder and Lancome compacts for quick makeup. I think they look ok on me. As for Laura Geller, many times I've tried. No real coverage and looks dry. Jane Iredale is a big step up. Much nicer product. You will get many opinions. Looking forward to reading them.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:23:43 GMT

When I wear it I like PUR Minerals 4-in-1 pressed mineral foundation. I like it b/c it has skincare ingredients which moisturize. It also plays well with my sunscreen.

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tipsy — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:39:54 GMT

@naturalfan wrote:
Do you still use a mineral powder foundation? Most of the time I use a tinted sunscreen but still have some mineral powders I occasionaly use. I have not used Bare Minerals for a very long time but I do like the Jane Iredale compact foundation. Laura Geller foundation is OK too but I think I prefer Jane Iredale. I like to use a mineral powder foundation when I just want something very fast to apply.

Anyone have any favorite mineral powder foundations?

@naturalfan I like Jane Iredale too...I wear Amber in the Pressed. It's nice to be able to get refills for the compact.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:41:38 GMT

If you are referring to Geller Balance and Brighten, I dont think that is really a mineral foundation, since it is talc based, usually what are considered mineral foundations are more natural and are often talc free.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:06:54 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
If you are referring to Geller Balance and Brighten, I dont think that is really a mineral foundation, since it is talc based, usually what are considered mineral foundations are more natural and are often talc free.

Talc is a type of naturally occurring mineral and it is used in various brands of mineral makeup foundations.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:13 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
If you are referring to Geller Balance and Brighten, I dont think that is really a mineral foundation, since it is talc based, usually what are considered mineral foundations are more natural and are often talc free.

Talc is a type of naturally occurring mineral and it is used in various brands of mineral makeup foundations.

I just read an article that said most higher end mineral, more natural foundations avoid talc, making them much more desireable, I know talc is a mineral, but most mineral foundations are thought of not to include it. Most of us looking for a higher end quality are not looking for talc. I dont think Geller ever touts hers as a mineral foundation, just a baked one.I know Doll 10 always avoids it, Doris says it makes you look very dry.

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Beachpassion — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:29:29 GMT

The two powders I have tried are Bare Minerals and Laura Geller. Of the two I prefer the Bare Minerals it has a slight luminosity to it where LG is more matte and a little warm in color.

I have not tried the Jane Iredale powder that has been mentioned......curious to why you like it?

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Desertdi — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:39:56 GMT

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Shelbelle — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:51:22 GMT

BE's original formula has more luminosity to it, they also have one with a more matte finish.

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bargainsgirl — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:52:02 GMT

I have used BE since it began and I still love it. I recently got the compact and it is great. I have tried Laura Geller but it is orange on me. I use Medium Beige and Golden Beige (compact). Last year I got the mineral veil sunscreen. It does leave a bit of a white cast but I think most of them do. At least this one does not clog my poresl I am not a big user of suncscreen unless I am really spending time in sun such as gardening, grandkids games, or poolside then I will use the "heavy duty" stuff.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:55:13 GMT

I will use a mineral foundation in the summer a lot of times, I mostly use BE or Pur-love the Pur Pressed.

I don't generally use them as much in the winter months....

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UpNorthGorgy — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:22:41 GMT

I find I use them more as a finishing powder or if I want a quick application or touch up.

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brandiwine — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:14:35 GMT

I've been a Bare Minerals lady since the beginning. At 72 I'm still getting compliments.

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naturalfan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:58:06 GMT

In the past if I wore Bare Minerals in warmer weather, my skin always got itchy. Is that the talc in it? Jane Iredale gives me nice coverage but it does not look too heavy or powdery.

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San Antonio Gal — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:33:48 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:

When I wear it I like PUR Minerals 4-in-1 pressed mineral foundation. I like it b/c it has skincare ingredients which moisturize. It also plays well with my sunscreen.

I also have the PUR pressed foundation in my rotation recommended by @SilleeMee .

I recently purchased the No Makeup Makeup compact foundation, but I don't think it's mineral based.

I also have Laura G's Balance & Brighten.

I have Bare Minerals Summer Bisque foundation/concealer that I haven't used in awhile.

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kitcat51 — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:23 GMT

The itching might be caused by bismuth that's in the original BM, the matte doesn't have bismuth...that's the difference between them & how they were presented when Leslie owned the company. Bismuth makes me itch & breakout, I learned my lesson the hard way to always read ingredients. @naturalfan

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TerryNJ — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:18:16 GMT

For me, all things bareMinerals.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:02:13 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
Southern Magnolia Mineral Cosmetics.

@kitcat51

I get e-mails from this company. I have been wanting to try some of the products but wasn't sure about them. What products do you use and like? How do you find the colors? I have used Laura Geller B&B for a long time and while I like the convenience of it, I am not entirely satisfied with it. I continue to use it because I do not know of what other mineral foundation to use. Thank you for your reply - I appreciate it!