Review | MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Dark
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MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural is something I have reviewed eons ago, but here I am reviewing it again. Previously, I had the wrong shade match for me, but this time, I think, I have the right one. Despite getting a wrong match the first time, I got this again so there must be a few good reasons for that, right? Let’s find out what exactly those.
What really works for this one is its sheer, buildable texture. It works as a setting powder and as a light foundation. For perfect everyday coverage, I like to pair it over a BB cream or tinted moisturizer and I am ready to go. It works fine on its own, too. This shade of medium dark is a touch darker than my skin-tone so it gives a very nice warm glow to my face. I do not, however, consider this to be a replacement for a bronzer. Maybe it is just my preference, but I do not like a darker shade of this one as a bronzer for contouring and such things, it is only apt for an all over glow, nothing else. The reason being that the texture is too sheer and powdery for it to be considered a proper bronzer. Also, I do not prefer this with a full coverage foundation – not that it is unflattering, but it is different than a translucent setting powder. On top of a full coverage foundation it is just another unnecessary film of pigment.
Here I am wearing this over a tinted moisturizer, I can not recall exactly which one. A shade slightly darker does give a very nice glow, but I would not recommend going two shades darker as that is what I did in the past and it looked like I had applied dirt on my face.
Overall thoughts: I like this powder as it works as a setting powder and also provides light yet buildable coverage. It is not a must have, but still works and is nice enough for a product junkie like me.
Overall rating: B+/A-
A blogging rite of passage? I am just so uninterested in blogging at this moment. I do not know what it is, because I know I love blogging – whether it is editing pictures, writing or commenting on my fellow bloggers’ creative work. But past couple of days, I feel so apathetic regarding everything in life and that includes the blog. Is it just me or has it happened to you as well? How did you get over it?
A lovely one. One of my favourites.
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ME TOO HAVE THIS in the same shade and love it;) come on..you cannot start being your blog..its just a phase of life and i guess all u need is a week of care free fun filled vacation with ur loved ones and u’ll be back to normalcy and inface even more vibrant
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A luxurious domed face powder formulated from minerals, slowly baked to provide a dimensional yet natural-matte finish. Provides perfect low coverage. Use to set and fix foundation or as a touch-up throughout the day.
I like it over BB cream, too! But I agree that it’s not a replacement for a translucent setting powder. I need to get me one of those, actually.
And yeah, I think we all go through blogging ruts! Just…take a break
Maybe read other blogs without any pressure to comment or whatever, too. Rediscover fun products in your stash without trying to formulate a post. It will come back! 
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I go through phases like that too Shivani. Sometimes all you need is a break.
Look at your gorgeous face! So flawless is your complexion! I love MSF Natural too, but now that I use the Jane Iredale I haven’t used it since. But I do like it over a tinted moisturizer!
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You look very pretty Shivani
…I recently started blogging so don’t have the ‘bloggers block’ yet but ya a break should do the trick. Do the things that you love, spend time with people that you love and you will get back your zeal n enthusiasm in no time:)
Hey … I am also in the same shade in MSF and i absolutely love this powder for setting up the make-up.
Hey, and I too feel apathetic about everything in life quite often, especially when I am too busy with work life. I just give it sometime and it goes away on it own. I think it happens with most of us. I have my husband’s strength and warmth which brings me back to self!
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looks lovely on you shivuuuuu
… i use the same shade and ignored it for quite come time and now after your review am gonna use this right away …
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you looking so cheerful in the pic as always and you know how much i hate ( read loveeee ) your longgggg lashes XOXO
baby we all have gone through this phase at some or the other point of blogging …. you are always so excited about your passion so pls ignore this and move on … we all love you shivuuu and you know that
loadssssss of hugs to you dear
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Hey Shivani–I think this looks great on you! It really does give you skin a very healthy, glowy tanned look without looking dirty. You have such beautiful skin!
I haven’t been blogging long (under a year), but actually just this past week I began to feel a bit uninspired. I decided to just go out and enjoy the day instead of putting stress on myself to spend hours taking photos or perfecting my pictures. I ended up just taking pictures of random pretty flowers, etc. and lo and behold–I got some great shots and thought of some possible ideas for posts. Taking the pressure off of blogging sometimes helps. After all, it’s just a blog–enjoy it!
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I have this as well, and I absolutely love it! I think the trick is to go exactly with the shade of your skin, unless you want to use it as a bronzer. Have you tired their minerlize shimmper powder thing? Its amazing!
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Wow lovely review? The product looks good on you. What shade are u in mac? Nc? This powder looks stunning. You are glowing!
Right now – NC 40
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I agree with you that the darker shades of MSFN make you look dirty. I tried Deep Dark as a contour shade, and ended up looking orange, it was terrible. After that, I decided I didn’t want to try any MSFN anymore, and I just fell in love with Blot powder, so I don’t think I’ll be looking for this one any soon. However, It’s great to find that I’m not the only one who believes the darker ones make us look dirty. Have a nice day!!!!
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I love MSFN for exactly the same uses. I was using it over their mineral foundation and the whole look was total overkill and quite cakey! I use it mainly by itself at the moment. Though I think that is a sign I should start checking out some mineral foundations
xo
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