Physician's Formula Mineral Makeup Review

Physician's Formula Mineral Makeup Review

by Angela Gotz

I tried the Physician's Formula Mineral Makeup powder brush. I bought it for the purpose of brightening up my skin during the winter months and hoped that it would even out some of my blotchiness.

For what I paid, in comparison to other mineral makeup prices, I shouldn't be surprised at my results. It was comparable to using a regular powder on my face, with a bronzer highlighting.

While it was easy to use and the color was not hard to match with my skin tone, it offered nothing new for my makeup that other products I have used before haven't.

It didn't feel dry or change the way my skin felt, but then again, I was hoping that it would make my skin feel a little lighter.

I will continue to use the brush until it's gone as a nice sweep of powder over my foundation, but I won't purchase this product again.

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Editor Comments:

Thanks Angela for your review.

I've never checked out Physicians Formula before so I thought this would be a good opportunity.

Below are the ingredients for their Mineral Wear Loose Powder (from their website):

MICA, ZINC OXIDE, ZINC STEARATE,BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES.

A quick check with the Skin Deep Database and I found that this product would receive a moderate safety rating. The ingredients that are problematic are the parabens, retinyl palmitate and the tocopheryl acetate.

Physician's Formula is not a signer with Safe Cosmetics and while they say on their website that they do not do animal testing they have not signed a pledge with either Caring Consumer or Leaping Bunny.

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Physician's Formula Mineral Makeup Review

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Switch to natural minerals instead
by: Angela N

I think most of you will find if you dump the drug store brands and switch to "real" mineral makeup - it the minerals w/o all the parabens and additives you will see a big improvement.
I made the switch more than a year ago and am loving it. Loose mineral makeup takes just a bit of getting used to - especially loose eye color but it is so worth it.
No breakouts, no irritation no sensitivity and it lasts all day (eye color included).
Big difference.

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breaking out from mineral makeup
by: Anonymous

Sorry to hear about all of the breaking out-I had the same problem when I switched to mineralized makedup and then found out that it wasn't the minerals that was causing the breakouts. It was the natural fiber brush. When I switched to a synthetic fiber brush instead of a natural haired one, the problem was solved.

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Surprisingly Excellent product
by: Texan

I'm really surprised to read the other comments that Physicians formula mineral makeup caused breakouts. I have acne-prone, sensitive skin with some dark age spots and the only time it made me break out was when i got home so late and was so tired I forgot to wash my face at night. The shades are beautiful and matches my fair, yellow-toned asian skin. The mineral loose powder (formulated specially for acne-prone skin) is so light and sheer i never feel like i'm wearing makeup. And because the coverage creates such an even-toned, natural sheen on my skin, i wear the powder daily since i've tried a few years ago when it first became available WITHOUT foundation and only wear foundation when it's an occasion that i have to dress up in formal clothes for. When i do use the mineral foundation, I also use the mineral veil which creates a lovely airbrushed look on my face. I love the product and it's one of the few makeup brands i've tried, trust and i keep coming back to.

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Horrible break outs!
by: Misty

I have never really had trouble with ance growing up. A few months ago I decided to switch powders to a mineral powder for a "more natural look". I started breaking out, not with just pus filled acne, but with these hard white heads, everywhere. After switching cleansers and the way I clean my face and what I apply after washing, it hit me...I switched powders just days before my skin started acting up. I have probably 50 active breakouts right now! I stopped using this a couple of days ago, and already I can see my skin clearing up. I should have read reviews first!

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Note about Tocopheryl
by: Angela

Note: tocopheryl acetate is actually just Vitamin E .Because the FDA requires manufacturers to use INCI terms(recognized technical names)and not "common" names - it can be confusing. Product makers can put the common name in parentheses for clarification, but aren't supposed to use it as the main descriptive.
This ingredient shouldn't present a problem for anyone unless they are allergic to it.
Most of us in the body care business use a better form called T-50 or Tocopheryl 50, so if you see that listed - all the better.
Angela
The Sycamore Boutique

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absolutly hated it
by: Karina

this coniving thing made me break out soo badly. i HATE IT

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