You know those people who roll out of bed and flaunt their flawless skin?
Yeah, that's not me.
I'm one of the uh, less-blessed people in the skin department. As in blotchy and uneven are two very well known words in my world.
So I was thrilled to be able to try out RAW minerals foundation and active finishing veil to see if perhaps I could achieve that coveted airbrushed look!
What they say: "Our ultra-fine mineral foundations go on naturally with a weightless, silky feel and blend perfectly into skin to balance your complexion. The pigments are highly concentrated, so a single application seamlessly covers imperfections such as dark spots, redness and acne, and the hydrating formula won’t cake, dry out skin or settle into fine lines or pores. Active Veil was designed to be worn over Active Mineral Foundations to diffuse light and give your skin a smooth, soft glow as though it had been airbrushed."
What I say: While the foundation blended effortlessly, I needed two to three applications to get the coverage I wanted. I loved that the foundation felt like I had nothing on and didn't rub off on any of my clothes! And unlike most makeups, RAW Minerals foundation has natural active botanicals and antioxidants that protect skin from radical damage.
The Active Veil also went on light and clean, and gave my skin a soft glow as promised. The only issue I had was that I really wasn't a fan of the makeup's fragrance. The Active Veil did keep my makeup on the entire day (I'm talking 14 hours plus here). And it doesn't hurt that it has SPF 18 thrown in as well!
Overall, I did like the end result, I just wish I didn't have to use so much of the foundation to achieve the look. At $90 for the starter set, the price is a tad steep, but worth it if you are coveting that airbrushed look. Feeling pressured by the price? No worries, you can try RAW Minerals makeup for 30 days risk-free. Not a fan? Just return it!
disclosure: i received a raw minerals starter kit to review. i was not compensated financially for this post and, as always, all opinions are my own.
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