Annmarie Skin Care Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation Review

What else do I love about Annmarie Skin Care Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation?

It’s made with just 4 ingredients

Yes, this powdered foundation is made out of only 4 ingredients – All natural. All safe. All non-toxic.

If you’re like me and have sensitive or acne-prone skin, buying makeup can be a challenge, and even a risk. The problem with most makeup is they’re usually made with 20+ ingredients, and something in there can potentially cause a reaction. If you’ve got reactive skin, the less ingredients in the products you’re using, the better.

The ingredients:

Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Mica

I’m a big fan of non-nano zinc oxide, because for me, I find zinc oxide to always be very soothing and anti-inflammatory (and for sensitive skin, this is a plus).

These four powdered minerals are also known to be non-comedogenic, and since you’re mixing it with your own oil, serum, or moisturizer (that you already know works well with your skin), the risk of having any kind of reaction or breakout is pretty minimal.

It comes in 8 shades for a perfect colour match

There’s nothing more frustrating than finding a makeup or product you like, but the shade doesn’t quite match your skin, or it isn’t complementary to your skin tone.

Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation comes in 8 shades.

You’ll either find one that matches your skin perfectly, or you might have to mix two together for the perfect match. I like that if need be, you can adjust the shade. We all know everyone has different skin colours and undertones, and this will give you a lot more options and an exact colour match.

Also, if you live in a location with extreme seasons, your skin colour can change from winter to summer, or while you are travelling to locations with different climates. This makeup is great because it can be adjusted at any time if your skin tone changes.

Below is a photo of all 8 shades of Annmarie Skin Care Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation (their Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation Sample Kit comes with samples vials of all 8 shades, so I applied a swatch of each shade along my forearm for you to see the full range).

You have complete control over the amount of coverage

So, not only can you adjust and perfect the shade of the Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation, but you can control the amount of coverage too.

I know some of you like a lighter, more natural coverage, whereas others want a full flawless finish.

You control the amount of coverage by how much Minerals you mix with your oil, serum, or moisturizer (for a lighter coverage you’d use less Minerals, for fuller coverage, you’d use more).

I do want to say, a little goes a long way! In fact, I’m impressed with just how little of the Minerals powdered makeup you need. Plus, if you like to “build” your coverage, meaning you like to layer the coverage for the perfect look, you can.

I’ve been using Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation for almost two months (and daily), and I’ve experimented a lot with combining it with different skincare products for different looks and finishes.

For light coverage (like a tinted moisturizer): I recommend mixing Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation with a moisturizer (either a lotion or cream).

For medium or full coverage (like a foundation or concealer): I recommend mixing Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation with an oil or serum.

It’s very light weight, long lasting, and has a perfect finish

The big stand out for me is how light weight the makeup is, so even if you’re going for full coverage,  it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a heavy layer of makeup on your skin. In fact you don’t feel it at all. I’ve experimented mixing Annmarie Skin Care Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation with all sorts of skin care products from oils, creams, and even sunscreens – and the powdered makeup doesn’t add any weight to your products or hinder absorption.

I also like how long lasting the makeup is, it won’t move or melt off your face, even in hot weather. I wear Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation almost every day, and I don’t need to reapply or touch it up hours later. I put it on in the morning and it lasts all day. I find this is especially good when you make it into a concealer, it will stay in place all day and won’t fade (great for concealing blemishes and breakouts, under eye circles, hyperpigmentation, or any red patches on your face).

I will also say the finish is really nice, so if you’re mixing it with an oil that usually makes your skin look too shiny, it will matteify it slightly (it won’t take the shine completely away, but it will give you a nice dewy look as opposed to looking too oily or greasy). If you do want a matte finish, you can tap a small amount of Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation into the palm of your hand and with a makeup brush or powder puff, apply it as a finishing powder.

Adjustable for all skin types

Powdered mineral makeup absorbs excess moisture and oil (that’s why it’ll make facial oils look a little less shiny) – which for some people can really help balance oily and combination skin, but for others can be drying.

This is why a lot of mineral makeup is more compatible with oily, combination and normal skin types. The powders absorb excess oil and shine, and can also be great to use in hot summer months, or in hot or humid climates.

But unfortunately for those with dry and/or maturing skin, powdered mineral makeup can sometimes emphasize dryness, flakey skin, fine lines and wrinkles (not a good look!).

The beauty of Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation is you’re mixing the powdered pigments with your own moisturizer or oil, so you’re not only controlling the shade and coverage, but also how moisturizing it is.

In general, oils and serums can be more light weight than creams and lotions.

So, if you have oily, combination, or normal skin – you might be better off mixing Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation with an oil or serum (this is also a good option for hot/humid weather, or summer months)

If you have dry or maturing skin, I have found mixing Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation with a lotion or cream to be more moisturizing. This combination can also be good in cold, dry weather and winter months if your skin needs extra hydration and protection.

This is why I love Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation because its so versatile, and you can customize it to your needs. Gone are the days when you buy a makeup that dries out your skin, or the reverse, it’s so rich and heavy it feels like a mask that can glide off your skin at any time.

Color-match your other makeup and skincare products

This is one thing that I love the most.

I can’t tell you how many tinted sunscreens and products I have tried over the years that came in one universal tint/shade that was terrible for my skin tone.

As I said, I’m fair-skinned, but unlike a lot of fair-skinned people, my undertones are yellow, not pink. And many products that are tinted, come in a cool pink or grey undertones which make me look ill. Or worse, if they do come in a warm undertone, it’s too yellow that I look a little jaundice using them.

It’s frustrating, but since getting Minerals Multi-Purpose Foundation I can now fix the tones of all these products for a much better colour match that complements my skin tone.