Purely Mineral Makeup

Merle Norman

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4.3

167 reviews
82%
would repurchase
4.0/5
package quality
price range

ingredients

Mica (CI77019), Zinc Oxide (CI77947), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI77489, CI77491, CI77492, CI77499)

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4.0
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Loci80015

6 years ago

Disclaimer, I don't use this powder alone as foundation. I have very dry combination skin. I remember using this back in the day when I was in my 20s/30s as a great mineral foundation when that's al...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue

5.0
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possumink

8 years ago

I normally use Glominerals but my skin started getting dry with age. I bought this makeup based on MA reviews and I'm so glad I did! This is my HG mineral foundation. It's very blendable and builda...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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frid01

8 years ago

The best mineral powder I have ever used! Looks sparkly in the container, but beautiful on the skin. I use it as a setting powder after everything is on, blends everything beautifully!

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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pappish5

11 years ago

I love this foundation. I have bought it in loose and pressed versions but I prefer the loose. The pressed gets all hard and cakes when applying. I have extremely sensitive skin. Some of the most po...Read more

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Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0
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slc

11 years ago

This is for the loose version of Merle Norman's purely mineral makeup. I used Bare Minerals loose powder for years but eventually found it drying and too shiny. I am also a fan of GloMinerals Pressed ...Read more

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About reviewer (441 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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Daniela1977

11 years ago

I can't even mention all the brands and types of make up i tried all those years. I m 36 with quite good skin for my age. Quite dry because of RetinA especially in winter. I always use high SPF everyd...Read more

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About reviewer (334 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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tigergirly

11 years ago

Amazing, wonderful, miraculous foundation- just way too orangey! I have extremely sensitive, pale yellow skin that breaks out with almost anything. I've tried high-end (Sisley) to mid- (Dior) to low e...Read more

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About reviewer (258 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0
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purpldy

12 years ago

This is a great loose mineral foundation/finishing powder with very few ingredients, so fab for sensitive skin! My biggest complaint is the color choices. I wear L10, the lightest color and at NW15-...Read more

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About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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zvalentia

12 years ago

This is literally the ONLY makeup that doesn't break me out. It doesn't containt bismuth, talc, or mica. It's truly organic, and should be touted across the globe as the BEST foundation ever made. ...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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Chalupa1

12 years ago

I love this product. I have also used the Merle Norman loose version and love that, too. This product does not accentuate pore and fine lines, dry out your skins, etc. It's like magic what is does for...Read more

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen

2.0
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KatelynRae

12 years ago

I bought this today and I can already tell I am going to have to return it. Luckily the lady at the counter said they normally don't do returns, but she was feeling "nice" and said I could return it i...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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1funnyface

12 years ago

I LOVE this makeup!!!! I am now 55 years old and I have tried ALOT of foundations. But this is the one I will buy again and again. Once in awhile I'll try something different that I have at home or t...Read more

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About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0
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nursedye

12 years ago

This foundation provides pretty good coverage and doesn't tend to settle into lines. it also withstands a lot of humidity. What I don't like is that it is so shimmery. I prefer a little bit more of...Read more

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About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBrown

5.0
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melanieg1028

13 years ago

When I turned 30, six years ago I started getting adult acne. It has been a roller coaster ever since. I would classify it has mild most of the time then moderate when my time of the month approache...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0
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rsrs

13 years ago

This is the best mineral foundation I have tried. It is on the expensive side but it will last a long time. I have been using it for a few years now.

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About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0
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becky129

13 years ago

I have clog-prone, sensitive skin that is on the dry side. Because I am over 40 and have dry skin, most powders look cakey or accentuate my wrinkles and pores. I had been using Alima for several ye...Read more

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About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0
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princesssaras

13 years ago

I wish they had. Better color option, but overall, this is a great mineral foundation! Although, I loved how bare essentuals powder looked on me, I started noticing breakouts, I did research and found...Read more

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About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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zskin

13 years ago

I really love this product. It does not settle into lines and does not itch--will buy again, but it will really last a long time!

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

4.0
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betel

13 years ago

This MMU has great staying power and can be built up to full coverage but if they dont have your exact color it will look wierd I have ML44 and its a tad too orange I need more yellow but if they had ...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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snjlowe

13 years ago

I had been wearing Bare Escentuals for a few years, but there isn't anywhere in my hometown to buy it, and one day in desperation I stopped at the Merle Norman store. SOOO glad I did! I had tried oth...Read more

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

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