Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation, Soft Beige 50,.34 oz

This foundation compact comes with the foundation powder on top and a sponge underneath. So there are two compartments when you open it up. This particular color: Buff 30 is for fair to light complexions. I tried it on my 11 yr. old daughter and I thought it was perfect. It was like a "dusting" on her face. It was not thick or "cakey" and it didn't look unnatural. This would be something I'm OK with letting my 11 yr. old wear. Now, when I tried it on myself it was not enough coverage. However, when I applied it over my regular liquid foundation, it gave it a more natural look. Another thing I should note is that I have extremely sensitive skin and this foundation did not irritate my skin at all. It's hard to get young girls to take care of their skin properly so I think this foundation is ideal to allow them to put on just a touch of make-up because of it having 20 Spf for sun exposure. I will be buying this again when it runs out.

The texture and how this foundation applies is just right for me. It comes in a great compact that also contains an applicator and a mirror. Very nice. This product makes my skin look smooth, radiant and takes care of the redness that I have in spots. It also highlights any shadows in any areas. I really am impressed with this foundation. I love that it is minerals. Even though it goes on dry, it doesn't make the skin look dry. I don't feel I need a finishing powder. I will definitely continue to use this.

This review is for Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder Foundation Spf 20 in shade Buff-30. I love this powder foundation. I don't like heavy makeup so this is now my new best friend. It gives me coverage but yet is light and my skin can still breath. A really major plus is that it hasn't made me break out yet either, most makeup does. I have fair skin and the Buff shade is almost perfect for me. I like to wear a thin coat just enough to cover up any redness and even out my skin tone. Yet this powder is light enough you can easily build for more coverage without looking caked on. I'm not getting any younger so I deal with lines and wrinkles that love to suck all the makeup into them, but so far I haven't had any problems with this powder collecting in them and making them more prominent. Also this is fragrance free, which is wonderful since I have a sensitive nose and eyes that prefer it that way. The compact has 2 compartments. The top with the powder and the second with a mirror and the applicator. I am very pleased with this powder foundation and will continue to use it. I might try a shade lighter to see how that goes.

I received my Neutrogena Compact Powder from Spark Reviewer. This is my 1st time using this particular product. I use it over my liquid foundation. It gives a soft, more complete look. I actually am using a lot less liquid makeup since I started using my Neutrogena pressed powder. It also helped even out my skin tone. And a little goes a long ways. I absolutely love it. It doesn't dry out my skin or leave that "caked make-up" look. I have sensitive, dry skin and have had no reaction or side effects. I've been using it every day for almost 2 weeks. I'm very happy with this product and would highly recommend it.

I was a bit reluctant to try this powder foundation since "powder" conjures up the word cakey to me, and there was only one shade offered for selection..... but I went ahead and took a chance and I am very pleasantly pleased that I did....The foundation goes on smoothly and you can do several applications if you need more coverage and it doesn't get cakey and the shade I got is compatible with my skin tone The compact has everything you need...the foundation, an applicator, and even a mirror. The only negative is that there needs be more foundation....I don't wear makeup everyday so it should last a bit longer for me than for someone who will use it daily.

I had the opportunity to use and review Neutrogena's Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation in Buff 30. I have been using this makeup for over one week now and I love it. It is very lightweight and feels good on my skin. It is indeed buildable as advertised from sheer to medium which is very helpful in concealing blemishes or uneven skin tone. This foundation blends very easily even between light to medium areas. I felt like the look was very natural. The container is a little hard for me to open and I have dropped it a few times while trying to open it. Once open though the foundation base raises to reveal the applicator and a mirror. The applicator is a sponge material which I prefer over the puff applicators. The mirror is a good quality that isn't wavy at all. Overall I would recommend this product and I will definitely be purchasing it in the future.

I gave it 4 stars because I was disappointed it did not come with its own powder puff. You can lift the powder to reveal a compact mirror and that would have been the perfect spot to put the puff.

The Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder foundation comes in a large compact that flips open to reveal a mirror and compartment for a makeup application sponge. The compact is nicely made and not flimsy feeling. It snaps shut and doesn't open even when jostling around inside a purse. The makeup sponge is on the nicer side and does a good job applying the foundation smoothly and evenly. The label says that the foundation is sheer but I found that it had more coverage than I expected from a sheer. It seems to both cover and allow your skin's texture to show through. With a good moisturizer and primer base this could easily stand alone as a full coverage foundation. I didn't find the foundation powder to be cakey - though I would recommend a good moisturizing beforehand as this powder foundation, while very creamy, is dry. If you have slightly dry skin like I do in the winter time, a good base will help this foundation not only look its best, but last longer. Overall I'm really impressed with this powder foundation and enjoy the look of it well enough that I plan to switch from liquid foundation in the summer to this.

Writing this review from my wife's input. Starting with the cons, the container is hard to open. I understand you don't want this accidentally opening in your purse, but having to break a nail to get it open really puts a damper on my enthusiasm for the product! Next, what about the SPF? It's in the title of the product but nowhere on the product itself does it say anything about SPF? I guess summer and time will tell? But, if there really is no spf then now this product is useless to me. I need a physical block in my makeup to wear over a chemical block because no one really takes off his or her makeup every two hours to reapply their chemical block. So thanks neutrogena. As to the good parts, this is the only foundation, including those from the dept. store & the drug store, that actually stays matte all day while hiding wrinkles & pores. Nothing else compares & I've tried them all. Not sure why they would have taken the Spf out, if they really did? It is winter here at the moment so unable to really tell. But, it is not very encouraging that the title says "SPF" but nowhere on the package does it include that?

It looks like imitation! The packaging doesnt look like it's new! There's no neutrogena name on the top and it was open! Not sure if this is new or what.