If you've been following my blog for some time, you might know that BareMinerals Mineral Veil was my first powder <3 and is still among my favorites. I've heard that quite a few people don't agree with the hype, but for me it really is an outstanding product that achieves what I need it to do. Over the last year I tried a couple different powders; while I found the ELF Mineral Booster in Sheer to come close to Mineral Veil's level, the inconvenience of having to purchase it online got to me.
I was pretty determined to find a cheaper alternative to my Mineral Veil, that is until BareMinerals released their new line of "Ready" compact products. Mineral Veil in pressed form? They piqued my interest and I knew I had to try it again (even though it's essentially the same thing)! So, come Christmas break I picked up the new Ready SPF 15 Touch-Up Veil. I actually purchased this but had a small size of Mineral Veil (loose powder) coming in the mail, so I used this for about a week until the loose powder version arrived. I decided to use up that container before continuing to use this Touch Up Veil, so it has been in my "to-be-used" makeup drawer for the last month or so. Now that I've finally finished my other jar of Mineral Veil, I can blog about my thoughts on this new version!
BareMinerals Ready SPF 15 Touch Up Veil Translucent, $22.00 bareescentuals.com
I loved the original Mineral Veil for the natural, glowy look it gave my skin while still keeping me shine-free throughout the day. Keep in mind, my skin is normal-combination (I get slightly oily in my t-zone) but I've never considered powder an essential for my skin type. This new Touch Up Veil is everything I adored about the old, loose powder style- it controls shine yet doesn't leave my face looking completely matte.
The convenient packaging is the most notable difference and is my favorite part about the Touch Up Veil. The original Mineral Veil jar container is so bulky to travel with, not to mention loose powder is messy! I can really appreciate how lightweight and slim it is, and powder doesn't go flying everywhere when I use it. The compact does feature that rubberized, matte black finish (reminiscent of NARS packaging), however, and tends to be a magnet for dust.
This picture shows the powder and the application sponge it includes (I tossed mine and use my EcoTools powder brush instead). It looks beige in the pan, but applies completely sheer.
While $22.00 seems pricey to me for a powder, it's the same amount of product as the original Mineral Veil (10g/0.3oz) and a little goes a long way.
Have you guys tried this new pressed version yet? Thoughts on the original Mineral Veil? I really, really want to try some of the new Ready eyeshadows, but I just haven't been able to rationalize buying more eyeshadow right now!
Hope you are all having a great Tuesday!
(OMG I ALMOST FORGOT: my friends and I are going to a screening of the new movie 21 Jump Street tonight, and afterwards there is a Q&A with Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice T, and Rob Riggle! I don't even love Channing Tatum but I'm still super stoked to see them all in person. I'll tell you all how it was in my next post! :)
I really want to try this! I've only heard good things about the new pressed powders from BE!
ReplyDeleteOh man, am I a dork for seriously wanting to see 21 Jump Street? I'm too young to be familiar with the original, but this one looks hilarious in the best, stupidest kind of way. Can't wait to hear what you think of it! I tried Bare Minerals and really wanted to love it, but none of the face products (other than blush) worked for me, with Mineral Veil being the worst offender! I can't keep it from looking "powdery" on my face, no matter how much or how little I use, what brush I use it with, or what foundation I use it over, Bare Minerals' mineral foundation included. I don't know if I just don't have the right skin type for it or what. But I know a lot of people swear by it, so I'm happy to see that Bare Minerals has released a more easily portable version. It seems like they are a company that listens to what their consumers want and actually follow through with introducing new product based on that, which is neat to see.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a good product! Although I don't know if I'd shell out $22 for a powder.
ReplyDeleteSo jealous of you getting to see Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum! Love both of them, Jonah is hysterical.
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I love mineral veil. I personally think it was one of the first products to give you that "HD" look. I have the loose version which takes forever to go through and I love it for my oily T-zone. One of my best friends (who used to work with me at Bare Escentuals) loves the pressed form even better than the loose powder. You've actually got me thinking about stopping by BE sometime soon to check it out.
ReplyDeleteWow, this has me wanting to try this. I've never used mineral veil!
ReplyDelete@Kelly- I've only heard good things, too! If you try anything I'd love to know what you think :)
ReplyDelete@Sari- Oh no, I've totally heard other people who thought the same thing about BE as you- I guess it really depends on your skin type. I'm sorry it didn't work for you, but it's interesting to hear your experience. I think it'd be cool if they could develop multiple formulas based on different skin concerns, but that might be too difficult. I'm not sure!
@Savannah- $22 is really expensive, and it was definitely one of those spontaneous purchases on my part. And I have serious bad news about the screening- we didn't make it in! My friends waited for me in line but the theater filled up before they could get in. :( But I heard it was really good!
@ChrisEl- That's so cool that you used to work at BE! And I agree with you about the "HD" look it gives. There's something about it that makes my skin look flawless!
@Tracy D- I think it's definitely worth a shot! If you try it, I hope you like it as well. :)
nice compact
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