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Mineral Hygienics Starter Kit Review, Swatches

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Mineral Hygienics Starter Kit Review, Swatches

Hey, first of all Happy Dussehra !! For those not from India, Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. One paper down, three more to go..though I have 1-2 days break in between..

Coming to the review..

What the Company claims: Great Coverage and Longest Lasting.
Only a few natural ingredients.

Your Mineral Hygienics Starter Kit includes:
2 shades of Mineral Hygienics SPF Foundation
-Medium Light Mineral Foundation
-Medium Mineral Foundation

Mineral Hygienics mineral enhancer
– Warm Kiss

Mineral finishing powder
-Sheer Perfection…

The mini starter kit has 2 powder foundations and one kabuki brush..the starter kit includes 2 powder foundations, one kabuki brush, one bronzer, one setting powder, one powder brush and an eye shadow brush.

The price for the mini kit is 29.99$ and the bigger kit is 59.99$

Medium:

This is our most popular shade. When exposed to the sun your skin will tan very easily and in most situations you will not burn. You probably do not have skin sensitivity issues. Your neutral or warm undertones will look beautiful in our minerals!

Medium Light – Cool to Neutral Undertones
Medium – Neutral Undertones

Celebrities that best fit this shade:
Pamela Anderson
Jennifer Aniston

Tan:

Our Tan shade is for you if you have Medium/Dark, Tan, or Olive skin tones. All season long your skin will maintain at least a medium tone, but most likely will stay tan. In the summer months your skin will darken up very quickly and very easily. Most likely you will have dark brown or black hair.

Light Tan – Medium Dark Neutral Undertones
Medium Tan – Warm Golden Undertones

Celebrities that best fit this shade:
Jessica Alba
Eva Longoria
Jennifer Lopez

I have Light Tan, Fairly Tan, Medium and Medium Light in mineral powder foundations.

Though all blend with the skin and give a good match..Fairly Tan and Medium are a perfect match..Light Tan also works for contouring..

These take a few minutes to blend in with the skin..and then once set..they look super natural and stay for a good 5-6 hours even with humidity..the coverage is medium though..you can layer up for more coverage..a touch of concealer and mineral foundation on top and you would set for everyday I suppose..

These come in sifter jars and have quite a lot of product ! A little goes a long way with mineral foundations..

Here are the swatches..

From top-bottom :  Light Tan, Fairly Tan, Medium and Medium Light

Sheer Perfection Mineral Finish – Translucent: A super luxurious powder that will perfect your look. It is the final touch that will make your skin exceptional. Your face will feel as soft as silk, and look even better. Go crazy with this finishing powder! You’ll love it!

This is the setting cum finishing powder..its super soft..and actually feels smooth as silk..though this is white..so one needs to be careful with the quantity..so that you don’t get a whitish cast..but it sure does keep oil and shine at bay..one of the ingredients being rice powder !

Warm Kiss Mineral Bronzer: Everyone’s favorite! Soft, sheer, subtle sunkissed glow. Create the illusion of radiant, sun-kissed skin! Use as a healthy looking complexion booster, blush, cheek contour, eye shadow or lip color. Our Sheer Mineral Enhancers are light, natural and are perfect for color adjustments to your foundation.

This is the best bronzer I have come across ! A very natural looking terracotta rosy brown with some pearlescent shimmer..which is hardly visible..this would look gorgeous both as a blush and bronzer..and would give that softest sun kissed look possible !

This is a lot of quantity and would last super long..its quite pigmented..and like all mineral powders, the staying power is awesome too..

Here are the swatches..

These mineral foundations come with a slender kabuki brush..it is so super soft and dense..perfect to carry along..I have washed it 1-2 times and it did not shed much hair except 1-2..I love how soft it is..and picks up the perfect amount..

Get you kit HERE

You use mineral foundations ? Which is your favorite ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Kit Review, Swatches

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Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Classic Kit Review, Swatches

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What the Company claims: “Sheer Cover® minerals are 100% natural, infused with skin-soothing botanicals, natural sun protection, and anti-aging green tea to protect your skin from premature aging – meaning you won’t find any oils, perfumes, dyes or talc – ensuring it is gentle and not irritating on your skin. Pure mineral pigments lay on top of your skin to provide extraordinary coverage, while mica reflects light to minimise the look of fine lines and give you a sheer, flawless finish. The minerals work with your skin’s natural oils to make imperfections seemingly disappear instantly, without looking thick, “cakey” or dull. The result is a natural look that lasts.”

MRP: Rs. 3495/- plus Rs. 300/- shipping

Your Classic Makeup Kit includes a One-month supply of Sheer Cover® mineral makeup and everything you need to create a flawless finish. This fabulous make up kit also includes 3 free gifts!

Includes:

Mineral Powder 1.5g
Mineral Powder 1.5g
Concealer 1.5g
Foundation Brush
Concealer Brush
Base Perfector
Moisturizer – SPF 15 30 ml
Mascara Brown/Black 4ml
Conditioning Cleanser – 60ml
Double Pot with Concealer 1.5g
Pocket Kabuki Brush
Tips and Tricks DVD
Contour Brush

Free Gifts – Worth Rs. 1000-
Color Sampler, Makeup Bag, Application Guide

Steps to use:

  • CLEANSE your face with Sheer Cover® Conditioning Cleanser and warm water, then pat dry.
  • MOISTURIZE with Sheer Cover® Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 15 evenly over your entire face.
  • CONCEAL by dabbing Sheer Cover® Duo Concealer with the concealer brush or your fingertip under eyes, blemishes, and any other trouble spots.
  • BLEND the Sheer Cover® Mineral Foundations to find your perfect shade.
  • TAP the Powder Brush to work the powder into the bristles… remember, a little bit goes a long way so don’t use too much.
  • APPLY the foundation powder in a circular motion with the Powder Brush.
  • OPEN up and glamourise your eyes by applying an ample amount of Extra Length Mascara.
  • COLOR your world with your special bonus! Your Sheer Cover Compact contains 7 of our favorite new formulas for eyes, lips and cheeks that we know you’ll love.

Comes in 4 shades: Light, Fair, Medium, Tan

Most of us would have seen the Sheer Cover ads on TV..when I was offered to try it out, I thought why not..lets see if it holds up to all those claims..

I have the Medium Kit.

Starting with the Conditioning Cleanser, here are the instructions and ingredients..

The cleanser is a clear gel like..its not a face wash but a makeup cleanser or remover essentially..though they mention it can be used as a face wash..it does not foam..works well for removing Sheer Cover or mineral makeup..heavy makeup or waterproof mascara, etc would not come off with this..kinda ok.

Next is the Nourishing Moisturiser with SPF 15..here are the instructions and ingredients..

Its a thick white moisturiser..takes some time to absorb..this is meant more for dry skin..oily skin would find this a little heavy..

Base Perfector or a Primer..its a slender small tube with a nozzle tip and is clear just like a primer..has that silicony effect..but this actually makes makeup go smoother, stay on longer and helps minimize pores..love this primer.

Foundation, Concealer, Contour brush and Pocket Kabuki

The concealer brush and kabuki are excellent..the concealer brush is just perfect, stiff, reaches the corners, does not shed hair..the pocket kabuki is like super cute, soft, fits in the palms of your hands. This can be your travel accessory for all your pressed powders too..it is surely going into my handbag 😉 The contour brush is kinda good..foundation brush is a little scratchy..

Concealers

I have the Medium/Tan shade..It is available in Light/Medium, Medium/Tan and Tan/Dark..you get 2 concealer pots of 1.5 g each which makes it 3g..one separately and one as a part of the travel pot (which btw, looks quite similar to the Laura Mercier Under Cover Pot)..where in the concealer is on the top and a small sifter jar at the bottom where you can add in your foundation shade or mix the two and carry only this along wherever you want to and you need not carry everything separately. Though one shade is a little light..I mix and adjust the two…the concealers are super creamy and pigmented..perfect for under eyes, blemishes, anywhere..stay on well..love them

Mineral Powder

It has 2 jars of mineral powders i.e 2 shades of 1.5g each..I have Golden and Almond..both are quite soft and silky and super blendable..may feel a little dry on application but soon sets on your face..it gives medium coverage and a natural look..and with concealers before, I guess its good to go for everyday use..but staying power is ok..no mineral powders stay very long in a humid place like Mumbai..

T- Almond B- Golden

Mascara

The extra length Brown/Black Mascara is kinda ok..does not give any much of visible length but just the color..I like the subtle Brown/ Black shade..

Compact/ Color Sampler

It has a total of 7 things..2 lip glosses, 1 sheer lip cream, 1 cream eyeliner and 3 cream highlighters..the glosses are sheer and a little sticky but stay on well..the stickiness make them stay longer, give that pouty shine..the brown cream liner is super pigmented and rich dark cocoa brown (Cafe Mocha)..stays on well and does not transfer..love it ! And the best part, the cream highlighters..there is a frosty white (French Vanilla), baby pink (Pink Parfait) and a peachy shade (Melon Ice)..super love them..work for highlighting brow bone, inner corners, cheek bones..I love the different hues each shade has..looks fab !

And all of these come in a big black pouch with a brush holder on one side and the rest of the stuff on the other with separate sections for each..love the pouch.

It also comes with a Tips and Tricks DVD and an Application Guide.

So overall I love some stuff and some are just ok..Love the concealers, color sampler, concealer and kabuki brush, base perfector and lastly the mineral powders..

I am not sure if they have some discounts or offers on it in between..3495 is a little high, but if they do have discounts..then this is a must try..and there is so much of stuff going in there..

The kit can be bought HERE. They have Cash on Delivery too..Guthy Renker is their parent company and they also have an anti acne system called Proactiv which again most of you must have heard of..check it HERE

So, have you tried Sheer Cover? What did you like the most ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review