Mary Kay Mineral Foundation Makeup Review

I used Mary Kay for about ten years back in the 70s and into the 80s. I loved the simplicity of the skin care regime and the way my skin looked with the makeup.  I do believe my skin had a "glow" and I loved the compliments that I got with using the products.  Then, they changed the formulas.  I broke out so bad that I had to be under a doctor's care for a few months.

I eventually tried other brands and settled into a well-known green department store brand.  I was somewhat happy but still longed for my old Mary Kay glow.  Several years passed and more formula changes came along.  With the changes an oil-free liquid foundation was created and I leaped at the chance to try it, but it looked cakey and cheap. I returned it.

Since then, I have been using mineral foundation and makeup for over a decade.  I like it so when a friend started selling Mary Kay and mentioned they now carry a mineral foundation I was once again sucked in for nostalgia sake.  I ordered a package. The $18 price tag was very attractive and the .28 ounce container seemed larger than my regular brand of mineral foundation.

My makeup arrived and I looked at the color [ivory 1] and it seemed dark.  I am fair skinned and ivory 1 is the lightest in the Mary Kay line.  It also didn't look right; I couldn't figure out why I thought that but somehow it was dull.  I got out the box and read the ingredients: argh!  The first ingredient is TALC.  The second is CORN Starch- a filler.  I know enough from studying makeup ingredients with my sensitive skin that TALC is not something I want to put on my face.

Bottomline: I am glad Mary Kay comes with a 100% guarantee