REVIEW: Physician's Formula Talc-Free Mineral Wear™ Mineral Loose Powder

In my past few trips to the drugstore I had been itching to pick this item up. As you all know I am probably the only beauty blogger that HASN'T jumped on the mineral makeup bandwagon just yet. I just have such mixed feelings about it, it's almost like something I am so curious about but I am too much of a punk to try it out. I just for some reason love my regular foundations and their full coverage, and I don't really feel the need to switch. And plus the whole mixing thing and adjusting colors and making a big mess; just does not fit into my busy schedule. But, heck why not give it a try and go on a quest for something that will make me happy, right?!

Well while doing research on mineral makeup and reading experiences from my fellow beauty bloggers and editors it seems like a big culprit associated with a bad reaction is the mineral Talc. Don't know why, but a lot of other people have developed reactions to mineral makeup  which include talc. One of the most common reactions associated with it appears to be itchyness and sometimes even swelling, and I really need to stay away from that because I suffer from bad allergies as is; soooo when I spotted this in the drugstore and its "talc-free" label it instantly caught my eye!

So yesterday I finally gave in to temptation and purchased the mineral loose powder in Sand Beige. When I got home I opened the box it came in and opened it it and began playing with the application brush. As for the brush goes, it is small but the bristles (which are made of synthetic hairs) are very rough, almost too rough for me to use on my face. Also, I did not find that it grabbed the powder well either. I just couldn't see myself using this brush at all and don't see how could it give an even application.

 So I tossed the brush off to the side and decided I would use my own brush for the review. The powder does come with a sifter which I removed to get a closer look at the powder itself. I can say that the powder is very finely milled but when I applied it, the coverage was insanely sheer. Once again, this was beginning to turn into another experience similar to the one with the M.A.C. Mineralize Loose foundation which was also very sheer. But I did not give up, so I kept buffing and kept applying, but still no coverage! I couldn't even tell I had any makeup on! And it felt very odd on my face. It didn't really feel like actual makeup, instead it felt like...I don't know it just felt weird!!!

 So, once again I was let down, and this did not meet my expectations at all. It may work for some people, but I personally don't like it. I think that the brush is harsh, the size of the powder itself is too big to put into a small purse, and there was no coverage. I need my coverage!!!

Sorry Physician's Formula, but you didn't strike any type of gold with this one.

PROS:
Talc-Free Formula

CONS:
Messy
No coverage
Bad Brush

 

 

 

Rating

Price: $10-11 @ drugstores
Quality: 1 out of 5
Selection: 2 out of 5
Packaging: 1 out of 5
Desired Result: 1 out of 5
Overall Rating: 1 SMOOCH
Would I buy this again?: Nope

 

Comments

[dominican_enigma]

I've tried a few physicians formula stuff and haven liked them at all. thanks for the great review.

[BlaqVixenBeauty]

As a fellow beauty blogger, I have yet to jump on the mineral makeup bandwagon. I saw this at my local PX and was thinking about buying it but I'm SO glad I didn't, thanks to you!

[Karen]

I really like this product. The brush is a little stiffer because it is made with made bristles to pick up the powder and add it apply for more coverage. Kabuki brushes are thicker and have more bristles. A powder brush is softer because it doesn't have as many bristles. So, it applies lighter so less coverage. If you want less coverage for example in summer you apply a little if you want more keep applying. Anyway, it feels nice and easy to use. Just my thoughts:)

[Roselyn]

Hi Karen!
I actually have about 4 different kabuki brushes from different makers and none of them are this rough. I know on me personally this brush was too rough, especially since my skin is so sensitive. Kabuki brushes are specifically made for buffing to achieve that desired coverage, but there was no way I could buff with this. Just after the first application I could already feel the irritation on my skin from the bristles. I actually had to stop in the middle of applying it and switch over. But I'm glad it works on you so well! Thanks for sharing!

[Kyl]

I so much want to love PF. But, I have found that they are very hit and miss. It sounds like this is another miss. Too bad.