Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation

Name: Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation
Brand: Elizabeth Arden
Rating: 4 (83 reviews)

Elizabeth Arden

4.0

83 reviews

71%

would repurchase

4.5/5

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MICA, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, METHICONE, SQUALANE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, SEA SALT/MARIS SAL/SEL MARIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, SILK POWDER/SERICA/POUDRE DE SOIE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, ALUMINA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE [MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR ( /-) BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), CARMINE (CI 75470), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)]

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5.0

from

Gabster90

2 years ago

This is a good mineral foundation that offers amazing coverage. Yes I know it has the controversial ingredient, bismuth oxychloride, so be aware. It does not irritate my skin. I do feel...

About reviewer (240 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

1.0

from

autumn95

4 years ago

If you want a mineral makeup, much better choices available for much less. Bismuth Oxychloride listed near the bottom and may contain carmine. (Carmine is derived from insects.) Here's the...

About reviewer (231 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

3.0

from

KateLausanne

5 years ago

This is hands down the best mineral powder foundation I ever tried. Pros: - doesn’t oxidize. All other mineral foundations oxidize on my face 1.5 to 3 shades. This one doesn’t change the color...

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

2.0

from

Zarahshortlash

6 years ago

I really wanted to like this product, given the money I had to pay (it is quite expensive) and that it claims that it is non-drying, but no, this mineral powder foundation does not work on me....

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

1.0

from

MariaCL

6 years ago

If you put on a layer of this it works as a finishing powder. You have to put on A LOT more than that in order to get coverage. Said coverage will be light, maybe almost medium (although I think...

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

disutter

6 years ago

I found this when EA was having a makeover promotion. If you're looking for a mineral foundation, you must try this. I love the idea of a mineral powder foundation but found Bare Minerals...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0

from

RoxyOhSoFoxy

7 years ago

So i really liked this powder, thought it was the best thing ever until i discovered black opal deluxe finishing powder. Its hydrating, finely milled, smooth and looks very natural whilst...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Dark, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Dougal180

8 years ago

Have used this product for nearly a year, I just love it! The product is easy to apply, leaves my skin feeling soft and flawless. It says put all day and doesn't go shiny. The only negative I've...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

alison_k

8 years ago

One of the best powder foundations I have ever used! I have this in Pure Finish 01 (the palest shade) and it is perfect for my NC15 skin with neutral to warm undertones. However, this color is...

About reviewer (1232 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0

from

icherian

9 years ago

This is a good foundation if -you like mineral foundations -want light natural coverage -don't want to look as if you're wearing makeup -don't need to cover up too much -want a day to day...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark

HairOther

EyesBrown

5.0

from

athenasius

9 years ago

Yes it is an HG product. I tried a sample, then bought one in#02, which is a perfect match for my NC15to20 ish skin tone. I have a lot of redness, some wrinkles, fairly dry sensitive skin, with a...

About reviewer (301 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairGrey, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0

from

thomasania

10 years ago

This foundation has become my Holy Grail of foundations. I have tried ever foundation from MAC to Clinique and I was never pleased with the finish. I have acne prone skin and liquid foundations...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Anicca83

10 years ago

HG Alert!!! I LOVE this powder!!! It has a light-medium coverage depending on how it is applied and it is not shimmery or sparkly like many mineral powders are. The texture is smooth and is...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

bibikonn

10 years ago

Not only the best mineral powder, but nearly the best powder I've used over last 20 years of testing different make-up products. I ordered it on the huge sale blindly, it only cost £12, and I...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

3.0

from

mmarrs

10 years ago

I have this in Pure Finish 03. I had to use a lot of powder to cover with. Powder only lasted 2.5 months before I ran out. All of the sudden with no warning No more powder. Due to the mirror...

About reviewer (266 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

roziebabe

10 years ago

If I could only use one make up for the rest of my life it would be this one! I have been using this powder for nearly 2 years now and I am onto my fourth container. One container lasts me about 5...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

makeupaddict6

10 years ago

Absolutely loving this mineral foundation. Have been using it for 2 weeks and falling in love with this with every use. It has decent (full) coverage, it evens out my skin tone and looks as if my...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

5.0

from

VanDerStar

10 years ago

looooooooove it, it stays in place almost all day, i only has to fresh up my t-zone 1or 2 times, and it makes my skin look glowing and healthy.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0

from

beckaaayyy

10 years ago

I'm not someone that uses a lot of foundation or powder all the time, but oh my goodness. This has to be the most natural looking powder I have ever used. It's perfect. The finish literally just...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

itsmetee

11 years ago

I have this in shade 09 (in the old black packaging) and I am a bit darker than shade NW47, but lighter than NW50 if that helps - in RCS I mix Caramel (45%) and Cappuccino (55%). This is a...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown