82%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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description

ingredients

Mica (CI77019), Zinc Oxide (CI77947), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI77489, CI77491, CI77492, CI77499)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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17 years ago

i asbolutely LOVE this foundation. It is about $20 or $25 but it lasts for about 7 months (and i layer it a lot) so that is actually a really geat price. It has made my skin so clear and i get...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesGreen



5.0
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17 years ago

I have to say that I love this product! I have also tried the other mineral makeups out there, and I broke out as well. Jane Iredale, Bare Escentuals left me with a rash like none other. I was...

About reviewer (333 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is by far the best mineral makeup I have ever used (I've tried BE, Everyday Mineral, PUR, Joelle, Jane Iredale, Almay, and Wet-n-Wild). This makeup provides a flawless, glowing (not shiny)...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a wonderful mineral powder foundation. It has wonderful buildable coverage and it looks super natural. I have fine lines and acne scars so my face is far from perfect. With this...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I've been wearing this for a month now, and decided it was time to review. I absolutely love it! I bought it based on the opinions here after not being impressed by Bare Minerals. It feels less...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

So far, so good! Just bought the product a few days ago and am loving it so far. I have light olive skin with yellow undertones - the L60 is a great match for my skin. The make-up is light and...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

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SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this product and I will continue to use it for years! I have oily acne prone skin and i think this product is actually improving the quality of my skin! No more breakouts! I love it and...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this foundation, I cannot believe how good the coverage is! I also apply it with the MN coverup concealer.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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17 years ago

Even though I'm working at a Merle Norman store and should love this product, I think it's just okay. My issue is with the color selection and the shimmer. The coverage is okay, not as good as BE...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I was compelled to buy Luxiva Purely Mineral Makeup after seeing reviews here. I am very happy that I did. I am a fair-complexioned black woman and the salesperson directed me to shade ML80. I...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I got the lightest color L20 as I am super-pale. It does have a yellow/peachy hue, and is actually lighter on the skin that appears in the container, but just does not offer enough coverage and too...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

The best mineral makeup ever!!!!!

About reviewer (317 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a great mineral makeup with so few ingredients. I have found that it makes my skin look flawless, luminous and incredible without the large-pored, greasy look that I had with other MMU...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

I'm a 24 year old with slightly dry, slightly acne-prone skin. I have a very hard time finding foundations that match my skin well, but can can qualify myself as an NW20 in MAC. I chose to buy this...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

Would I buy this again?? H*ll yes! This is by far the best MMU I have used. And, there are so few ingredients in it, unlike all other MMU lines. NO bismuth! No preservatives! Just mica, zinc...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

UPDATE: 1/27/08 - I am still using the original jar I purchase over 7 months ago and still have quite a bit left! I have tried a couple of other foundations but keep returning to this one. I use...

About reviewer (69 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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17 years ago

problem : i went to the merle norman in Tustin, to check out the mineral makeup. problem #1: none in stock problem #2: i asked to try some, and it had NO coverage (they did not buff in, which...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I may have to ditch my liquid foundations for good. This is amazing makeup and my skin looks absolutely perfect without looking masky, cakey or shiny. It just looks like good skin. I buffed it on...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I never, ever, ever thought I'd write a positive review about a Merle Norman product - did I say EVER? - and especially that I'd write one about Merle Norman having the best mineral foundation I've...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

The best mineral foundation I've tried, and I've tried around 6 different brands. The MN minerals don't itch, shine, enlarge pores, or make my skin dry. Almost every other brand I've tried really...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesBrown