Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation

[Tinkee-Belle]

I like it because it is not heavy... I use it with a mineral powder overtop and it looks nice and dewy. The thing I dont like is that all the colors are either way too pink or way too orange on me... but i think thats the case with most MAC foundations

 

[athena123]

Does Mineralize SatinFinish have a tendency to turn orange? My MA suggested NC30 [which looked a little too dark] but when she applied it, it blended right in and looked great under indoor lighting for a few hours until it started turning a little orange. Once I applied under natural daylight, it definitely gives me a yellowish, unhealthy looking tint! Would you suggest I try the opposite NW30, or a lighter shade in NC? Has anyone else noticed this orangey tendency?

 

[lovelylina]

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Originally Posted by athena123 Does Mineralize SatinFinish have a tendency to turn orange? My MA suggested NC30 [which looked a little too dark] but when she applied it, it blended right in and looked great under indoor lighting for a few hours until it started turning a little orange. Once I applied under natural daylight, it definitely gives me a yellowish, unhealthy looking tint! Would you suggest I try the opposite NW30, or a lighter shade in NC? Has anyone else noticed this orangey tendency?

Yes, I think it does. Well, on me it has a little I think. When I bought mine the sales asistant was adamant that NC44 was right for me, however, I thought the NC42 was better. Anyway, I got the NC44 and annoyingly it is sooooo dark on my skin, and it goes REALLY brown, not my skin tone at all, I think I'm maybe more yellow. It's such a shame as I really like the texture and so on, it's just the colour. Even when I try and use lighter face powders to set it, or a lighter foundation on top of areas, it never works and face looks really brown after about 5 mins. I'm thinking of going and buying a lighter shade to mix it with, as I can't keep wearing it like this. Does anybody know if I can mix this with face and body or another type of foundation? Or does it have to be mineralize satinfinish only?

 

[cipelica]

After an hour I am so orange, so I have to wash my face, and put my make up on again. And it is very cakey
Big no no for me.

 

[Sushi_Flower]

I love this foundation, i used it on my graduation and my pictures look great! I apply quite alot of Blot powder on top (i find it wierd that people don't apply powder over foundation and then expect it to stay on all day and not look oily), which creates this really nice velvety glowy look. The shades are also really good, i've never had such a great and realistic NC42 colour match.

 

[BloodMittens]

Wow... I never knew there was so many problems with the Satinfinish...

I have been using Satinfinish in NC15 for about a year and a half now. I LOVE IT. I don't need a lot of coverage on my skin, but it does help with some of my redness in the middle of my cheeks without irritating it. It also does give me a nice dewy look without looking oily, but I also put a very light coverage of MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Light so it actually keeps it from getting oily or "orange" that people are complaining about...

I've also never had a problem with breakouts at all with this foundation. I would suggest it if you have nice skin and just want some slight coverage and a nice dewy look. Word of warning, do NOT use a lot. Haha.

 

[*JJ*]

i'm usually a nw 15 but unfortunately satinfinish doesn't come in nw 15. can i use nc 15 instead? or would that look weird? any experiences?

 

[seabird]

i LOVE satinfinish. if i have to use a mac foundation, that'll be it. i can't get on with any of the others. i have normal skin (possibly more on the dryish side) and i don't find it sliding off my face, but if you have any flakies from dry skin it hides them very well. i put a little bit of powder over it because i don't really like the dewy finish much. unfortunately, i'm not using it at the moment because the colour i have isn't right for me, and i don't have the money to buy some more right now

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs Yeah I read that it doesn't cover as much. I actually wanted it for a dewy look but does it look dewy and moist or just plain oily? I would be better off with a highlighter huh?

I like my Satinfinish a lot. I usually wear low to medium coverage so it's fine in that department. It's not oily on me, but because I usually get oily in the T-zone, I dust a little Loose Blot Powder (I find it looks a bit more natural that the pressed) on my forehead.

 

[Frozen White]

This is actually the first foundation I've ever used and I'm still using it. I actually like it and it does make your face kind of glow and look very smooth. It's not heavy or anything, I use it with the studio finish concealer and it's really nice.

I'll have to try other foundations though to compare.

 

[ductapemyheartt]

I love satinfinish! I have dry to normal skin and I used the satinfinish all through summer, then switched to select for winter. It really did give my face that "glowy" look...without making it look oily. People were always complimenting my face.

here are a couple of pictures...

 

[budafly_kisz]

I actually like this foundation. Don't love it yet-because I haven't gotten my consistency right but I can see this being a pretty good one in the future for sure. It looks AMAZING in pics though.

 

[Humayra]

Hey i jus bought this last week but its definately not what i expected it to be..i wanted to love it sooo much lol...i was looking for a slightly glowy/ healthy look..i have normal to dryish skin, and probably never have problems with getting oily, but it just didnt work for me. i have fairly good skin, so the low coverage aspect was fine with me, but i must say, for the amount i paid, i wish my skin looked at least a little better, and the worst part for me personally, was lots of glittery bits to it ..when i look in natural light, i can see lots of glittery particles shinniing of my face!! i think it has the potential to look oily on some people...however, must say the colour match was fab! almost makes me not want to return it..not sure what im going to do with it yet

sorry for the rant everybody !! Hope it works for you though, this was just my experience

 

[absurd_glam]

MAC mineralize satin finish problems

Hi! I'm newly registered but I have been lurking around for quite a long time here

I've just bought the mineralize satin finish spf foundation, having heard raves about how wonderful it is for people with dry skin. I have dry skin and I've seen that it 'sets' in my flakes and on the little reddish bumps on my face, enhancing the dryness

Any advice? Thanks!

 

[TISH1124]

Re: MAC mineralize satin finish problems

Do you use primer and moisturizer on your skin before applying

 

[gildedangel]

Re: MAC mineralize satin finish problems

^^ Yes, moisturizing and priming are two great ways to stop that. How are you applying the foundation?

 

[absurd_glam]

Re: MAC mineralize satin finish problems

I do use moisturiser, but no primer. And I use a sponge, from the MA's advice..should I use a brush?

 

[sherby2722]

Re: MAC mineralize satin finish problems

I used to have the same problem with satinfinish but now i use primer after my moisturizer and now i have no problems

 

[lindas1983]

Re: MAC mineralize satin finish problems

I have very dry flakey skin aswell and use satinfinish. I always use a primer and moisturiser before I put it on but sometimes it still sticks to my flakes, especially on my forehead and between my eyes. Then i added the step to exfoliate regularly, this really really makes a difference and i hardly ever have the flake problem.

 

[Chrystia]

Re: MAC mineralize satin finish problems

I also would recommend setting the foundation with FIX+. This will really help add an extra blast of moisture to your face, plus I find it helps melt the makeup into the skin so it looks more natural.