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Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation
BY COVER FX
4.33 / 5 based on 136 Reviews
Product Description
A pressed mineral foundation providing sheer to full buildable coverage. This foundation provides a healthy, sheer to full coverage matte finish with oil-absorbing microspheres and moisturizing benefits. Its finish is never cakey or drying to the skin. This clinically tested product does not contain gluten, mineral oil, or talc. It is formulated Without: - Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan The Cover FX shade system is easier to follow and is inclusive of all skintones. Cover FX created more shades with each shade scientifically three percent darker than the previous shade in the series. Find your undertone (underlying skin tone): P = Pink, N = Neutral (equal parts pink and golden), G = Golden. The lower the number, the lighter the shade. Start with the N series if you're not sure what your undertone is. If the shade looks too Pink, find your shade in the Golden undertones. If the shade looks too Yellow, find your shade in the Pink undertones.
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Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation
Reviews (136)
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REVIEWS
I bought this while I was in san diego for my birthday weekend in December. It was my first time buying this, at first I was having a hard time finding a shade that would match me because the colors look as if they bounce around but I started swatching them and ended up going with p40. The shades look a little deceiving, so as a first timer you need to swatch them to pick the right shade for your skin tone. However, this powder applies flawlessly and is meant to absorb oil (which my skin gets really oilly on my nose) i prefer to not use application sponges to apply power so I use brushes instead and it still comes out flawless and ends up not being too heavy. So far it's one of my favorite foundation powders and I'm very picky. I usually don't like foundation powder.
Review for: N20 (fair to light skin w/neutral undertones)
I have cleared up my acne. So I want to go back to a powder foundation. I LOVE the Mac Studio Fix powder foundation, but it sadly breaks me out. The girl at Sephora had me get this. I liked it in store but once wearing at home, it just isn't for me. It is patchy on coverage and feels greasy to me. I do have combo skin and the two didn't match well. It also rubs off so easily!!! All over my glasses and on clothes. I tried with my spf, no spf just lotion. I tried with two different HG primers and all results were the same. I do think this would be better for someone with drier skin who likes that make up look. Back on the hunt for me.
Review for: N30 (light to medium light skin with neutral undertones)
Mac Studio has always been my go-to pressed powder but about two months ago i decided to try something new. I wanted full coverage but light feel on my face. I went to #Sephora to find that special powder I was looking for: the make-up artist strongly suggested Cover FX pressed mineral foundation on G30. Love the sheer coverage but its dry for my skin I don't thinks it has the heavy coverage I am so used to the Mac Studio. I love it when I don't want to feel like a have ton on make up.
GO TO POWDER!! I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE Powders because I had received a gift card to sephora and needed a new powder... Boy I'm happy I picked up his one! It is my go to now. The coverage is amazing without making me look cakey. Since it's summer I just conceal problem areas and then apply this on top and I have a flawless face!! Love this so much I bought two more in different shades for summer. Definitely never leaving this one.
Me and liquid foundation do not usually get along. Same with mineral makeup. So when the Sephora associate recommended that I get this I was hesistant at first. However, since there are a ton of colors to choose from, I gave it a shot and it worked out! The compact makes it easy to tote around and the coverage is buildable and finish is matte. I love this one and I don't know that I'd ever switch to another mineral foundation.
This is the best pressed mineral foundation I have ever used. Every time I stray from this product I always come back. As a woman with sensitive, acne prone, oily, and pigmented skin it is a must. I have a dark East Indian complexion with strong yellow undertones and the shade Golden 70 works perfectly for me. Controls oil moderately well and stays put throughout the day. Only wish it came with more product for the price.
Review for: G70 (medium to deeply tanned skin w/golden undertones) (online only)
I could not be anymore obsessed with their powder foundation. It is well worth the price and does what it's supposed to (stay on the face and cover) unlike other power foundations that break the face out this does not. However this is only my experience and may vary with others. I use two different shades (one for covering and the other for contouring rather than using a bronzer)
Review for: N30 (light to medium light skin with neutral undertones)
If you are looking for a sheer to light coverage powder foundation this is for you! It matches my skin tone perfect (I have a very hard time with that since I have strong pink undertones). It was very easy to apply with a powder brush. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 is because I felt it didn't stay on very long or keep me oil free like other powders I have used seem to.
I like that this foundation is oil and fragrance free so it's good for sensitive skin types. However it can be drying and cakes at the same time. I have combination skin and it feels too dry on my cheeks and doesn't really control the oil in my tzone. I find myself having to reapply many times throughout the day. I will not be repurchasing.
Review for: N50 (medium to tan skin w/neutral undertones)
This pressed powder is great if used over the Cover FX cream foundation. This is in the case you have blemishes and need full coverage. If not then it can be used alone. All in all its a great pressed powder and it helps with the oily skin. It is EWG approved which means its environmentally friendly and it has ingredients that wont clog.
Q & A
I see many people talking about this foundation these days. I am so willing to try. I have acne prone skin. For those of you who tried, will it be a good choice?
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Kris E.
April 22, 2017, 6:22 a.m.
Get a sample if you can. Pressed powder is great tp keep your oils at bay so this may work for you but you wont have full coverage.
Can it be used alone and still give some coverage?
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Martina O.
Feb. 1, 2017, 6:17 p.m.
Yes it does a great all in one job of primer,concealer and foundation
I was wondering if this powder is drying or causes break outs? Does it also look chalky/Cakey or does it blend well?
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Vennela G.
May 9, 2017, 2:23 p.m.
It only gets cake if you put on to much and or on other products on top of it. As long as you don't cover up your face too much you'll be fine. Hope this helped
I've used the cream foundation but it's a little heavy. Is the mineral foundation a little lighter?
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Venessa M.
Aug. 10, 2016, 11:53 p.m.
I just started using for a few weeks and love how light it is yet great coverage I use my fix plus under my foundation so if you experience dryness I'd recommend priming your face beforehand, this powder hasn't broke out my sensitive skin and stays matte all day
Do you use the pad that comes with it or a separate brush?
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1Martina O.
Feb. 1, 2017, 6:44 p.m.
Both for all over application I use a brush and I use the pad to apply to spots and around my nose area and when on the go I use the pad for touch ups.
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