Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 Reviews

SPF

This product is advertised on multiple sites (not just Ulta) for being SPF30.

But the packaging does not advertise anywhere about sun protection and neither does the physicians formula website.

However, the powder lists two sunscreens in its ingredients- zinc oxide (second ingredient) and titanium dioxide (last ingredient).

It is suspicious.

I end up using a face suncreen face spray then use this powder on top.

+Good for oily skin

-Needs more shades

-Terrible brush

Not actually SPF 30?

I use the other Physician's Formula mineral powder that features an SPF of 16, so I was excited to try this product because the Ulta app said it is SPF 30. Now that I have picked up my purchase neither the paper packaging nor the plastic packaging of the product says anything about SPF 30. It does contain zinc oxide, but it is one of the last ingredients and is not described as an active ingredient. The Ulta app shows the product as containing SPF 30, but the product itself does not. Also the translucent shade is cery much pigmented.

Don't know what I'd do without this product

I have very sensitive, oily, breakout-prone skin and on top of that I am extremely pale with yellow undertones. I have used so many different kinds of mineral makeup and they either break me out, make me look greasy within an hour, accentuate the texture of my skin, make my pores look huge, or the lightest shade is still too dark, too pink, or too orange.

The translucent shade matches me perfectly. No more orange or pink face with my white/yellow neck. Besides the relieving color match this stuff makes my skin look airbrushed. It is the only powder that has successfully blurred the large pores on my nose. The coverage is phenomenal and I use this alone as my foundation. I was worried about the lauroyl lysine breaking me out but no breakouts, no irritation, no itching. Also for some people saying this doesn't work well for them try to make sure your skin is properly primed. I first used this on bare skin and hated how it looked and almost tossed it but after that I made sure I was moisturized and wore a primer and the result was a complete 180.

It Gave Me an Allergic Reaction

Contains Chlorphenesin (a synthetic preservative), which I've since learned causes allergic contact dermatitis in some individuals, such as myself. Not a fun experience and I do not recommend this product to anyone who has sensitive skin or is prone to eczema or contact dermatitis. This has been my first experience with such a thing, and I never wish to repeat it.

Shade: beige

This product is exactly what I was looking for: a pressed powder that's talc-free and has SPF. I don't typically wear foundation so I was looking for something to apply lightly over moisturizer or SPF to get rid of shine while adding extra sun protection.

I was unsure if the translucent or creamy natural shades would fit me, so I searched for swatches and found that it comes in a third shade currently not sold at Ulta, which is beige. Based on swatches and reviews, translucent would definitely be too fair for me. Of the slightly darker shades, creamy natural has pink undertones while beige has neutral/olive undertones. Beige matches me perfectly. For reference, I have light-medium East Asian skin with olive undertones.

After reading reviews about the brush (lots of fallout and uneven, inefficient application), I didn't even bother with it and used a cosmetic sponge instead. This worked great. It has buildable coverage, though naturally the more layers you use the more likely you'll look cakey. With one layer pressed on gently with the sponge plus going over some smaller areas a second time, the finish was great. Got rid of the shine like I'd hoped without being too intensely mattifying and drying. Blush and highlight applied nicely over top as well. Fragrance in cosmetics is something I avoid, but I find the scent of this product to be mild. I can only smell it straight from the pan up close, not while applying at all. Also, it didn't oxidize on me after applying, but I haven't worn it for a full day yet, so I can't comment on how it stands up over time with sweat or oil build up. I checked my skin in sunlight and took photos with flash on and did not see any white cast or flashback.

If you are light-medium to medium with warm undertones, consider looking elsewhere for this in beige! However, even with this third color, I consider the shade range of this product to be abysmal. I got lucky having one of them match so well. Sometimes I feel like brands forget that darker skin tones exist and need sun protection too. I really hate when brands cater to such a narrow range of the population.

Lastly I want to mention that powder sunscreens aren't really reliable for full coverage sun protection. That's not a fault specific to this product, just the nature of powder SPF in general. Whether that matters to you depends on your sun protection needs. Personally, I would not use this alone for prolonged direct sun exposure.

Best powder ever!!

I absolutely love this stuff!! I use it as a foundation....with no concealer and my skin looks amazing. Strangers often stop me to tell me my skin is so pretty...it's Physician's Formula! I own a ton of high end makeup but, it's this that gets me the most compliments! I use mineral wear in translucent, mineral wear in beige for a bronzer, butter glow powder in translucent (gives me a softer glow-y face) mineral pearls in translucent for a highlighter, and mood boosting blush in natural. I apply with a flat top powder brush and use a setting spray to finish. Also, being fair skinned, I love that it has spf built in.

A Forever Standby product

I wore this for a couple of years and recently returned to it after trying out other brands. The ingredients are minimal and clean. Yet, the product is similar in coverage and quality to MAC StudioFix powder foundation. I like this way, way more than it Cosmetics, another clean brand I tried. Coverage is buildable and looks dewy and natural. I apply with a Kabuki brush.

It's a mess

First of all, translucent is actually ivory. Secondly, it smears and cakes very badly. I've tried with and without a primer and it doesn't matter. It's easy to over apply so I'll have to blot off excess. The only redeeming quality is the sunscreen which is why I bought it in the first place. Kind of the worst

Physicians formula is a

Physicians formula is a great brand. Drugstore option that is not too expensive.. Feels very high quality. Be. I like the fact that the ingredients do not include talc. Theres a nice sized morror included with a brush. Another, Bonus about this product is it can be used as a setting powder or also as a light coverage foundation.

White cast

I'm on the medium to tan skin tone range and this was a definite no for me. I purchased this in translucent but was disappointed that as soon as I applied there was a white cast. As others have mentioned the texture is smooth and finely milled and therefore seems like it will crack or break in the pan easily.

Holy grail

This powder is my holy grail for foundation. I have a very oily forehead and nose by mid day and since I started using this my forehead and nose stay matte longer. It gives you a beautiful pore less finish and the color "translucent" is not actually translucent but a very light skin color. I am very pale with warm/neutral tones and most powders and foundation's are too pink or orange for me. This one matches perfectly and looks stunning on my skin.

Loving the spf!

This is the first affordable powder I've come across with spf.

It wears nicely with or without makeup even comes with a mini brush in its compact so it's great for on the go.

It doesn't look chalky or sit on top of my skin like most powders too.

I have normal to dry skin and every powder I've tried just sits on top, this one's melts into my skin!

I normally love all

I normally love all my Physician's Formula compacts, the coverage is normally on point. This powder, however, left my face looking so cakey! It does not pair well with my sunscreen, nor is it touch up friendly. I have since switched this up with their Illuminating Powder, and am loving it. Gives a flawless finish to my look.

This is one of

This is one of the most versatile and underrated products in the market! It is a beautiful powder that gives an airbrushed finish to the skin when used alone or to set foundation. It can be easily applied with a large fluffy brush for a sheer finish to smooth the appearance of skin and even tone. For fully coverage, it smoothly applies with a cosmetic puff for buildable medium-to-full coverage. It easily conceals blemishes and discoloration on the skin without the use of additional concealer. It is also good for use in the delicate under eye area. It does not become cakey or settle in fine lines in my experience. It is not shimmery or glittery but leaves a satin finish to the skin. It creates the perfect base for makeup application. The only issue I have noticed with this product is oxidation, or an orange tone to the skin, after extended wear over foundation. Therefore, I usually wear it alone over moisturizer. I have found this does provide an appropriate amount of color correction and coverage for my personal needs. For reference, I use self tanner throughout the year and my skin tone range varies from Fair-Light Neutral in winter to Light-Medium Neutral in the summer. I use bronzer over this powder for depth in the summer but do not find it has a white cast or is too pale for darker Light-Medium skin tones. The compact has a small compartment under the powder to store the small brush included with the packaging. I find this brush too small to be effective and store my powder puff in this area for travel. The wear is long lasting. The product is easily found in pharmacies and local chain retailers at a modest price point. There is some fall out and waste when used with a brush, but this is a good value overall.

Mineral wear talc free in translucent

Wow!!!!! This powder is the best powder so far I have tried. I have used high end and this powder looks and feels it should be high end. It stays put and have not had any issues with touching up throughout the day, even my mask does not smudge it. I feel that there is a trick to this, it's a mineral powder so it needs buffing. The shade translucent should be called fair it adds full coverage and it's awesome. Just make sure to buff this in like you would with bare minerals. It's not drying and looks flawless. I wish more powders would be like this it's good for combination dry skin. Never discontinue this product.

Not great for Sensitive Skin

I bought this and was sort of pleased with how it worked, especially for summer when I didn't want to wear a lot of make up. You need to do a certain amount of blending or it ends up looking cakey. It has decent coverage for a powder but a weird almost oily texture to it. Sadly my skin did not agree with it - I've had good luck with other PF powders and wear them all the time, and this caused an awful breakout even though it was designed for "extra sensitive or breakout prone skin". Since I had been using up another powder and expected good things from this one, I didn't open it until after the return date had passed. If you have finicky skin and you buy this, try it immediately after you buy it for a few days so you can send it back to where you bought it, since it might not be for you.

Formula changed and not for the best

I had gotten this powder in the past, and it worked great (the darker shade and creamy formula).

Ordered the same again, but it's definitely not the same formula.

It's not as white and powdery as the translucent one (stay away from that one if you don't dig the Morticia Adams vibe), but it is NOT as creamy or covering as it used to be either.

Super disappointing! I will not be buying it again.

I'm a gal that

I'm a gal that loves budget looks and also pricey items depending on the occasion. PF has always been a great drug store find becuase it is so good and it actually works. It does not break you out! There are a few brands out there that will break you out and work , but this one is the opposite. It's super airbrushed look and the pressed powder just glides on.

The price point is amazing, by the way and there are always sales.

Don't buy if you have large pores/ oily skin

I've never encountered a product so bad that makes me wanna write a review just to warn people lol. It has SPF, but for some strange reason, even though it's a powder, it's super cakey and tacky. Made my pore look huge and it just floats on top of the facial oil secreted during the day. My face look gross with huge immediately after applying. It's really not for thicker layer application.

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 - Translucent I bought this as a way to easily reapply my spf on top of my normal sunscreen. It's a nice way to mattify your sunscreen if it's too dewy. The beige color is nice since I have light skin and I do use self tanner, so the hint of color is very subtle and healthy. Only downfall is the awful brush it comes with. It doesn't grab anything and makes too much loose powder and very messy if you want to use the mirror. I suggest using a Korean air puff cushion, it'll grab more product for an even application.