by Arpita
Today, I am going to review the Mineral Compact from Tips and Toes. I have used it in both summers and in winters. Let us see how it worked for me.
Price and Quantity:
Rs. 350 for 6g
Shade:
Sea Coral
Shelf Life: 36 Months
My Take:
Packaging: It is a not so sturdy flip open top with a sponge applicator placed separately inside; very shiny silvery case with a perfect mirror placed inside.
Sponge applicator is slightly rubbery but is better than other non-rubbery applicators (buffs), which I have tried. Overall, the sponge applicator is good. It came with an outer carton, which I threw away (Very sorry for doing that).
Fragrance: It has a rubbery fragrance…Umm…like that of rubbery talc! Fragrance added to it is weird. However, it does not linger on.
Texture: Chalky in texture, which, if not used properly, will leave a whitish, chalky, cast behind.
Oil control: It will not help much in controlling oil secretion of very oily skin types like mine. Oil comes back just in an hour. Therefore, this is a major con for me :(
Coverage: This does not claim to give full coverage or anything but, I did expect it to slightly cover the imperfections on the skin. But NO! It won’t do that. Rather it just gives a glow to the face and blends in if used in proper quantity.
Overall quality: I have mixed feelings about this compact. The stylish packaging made me buy it. However, it does not serve the purpose for me, that is, oil control. Well, it does help to give a subtle glow to the face, which also fades after 2 hours or so.
PROS:
- Stylish packaging
- Sponge applicator in this compact is better than others, but not the best
- Gives a subtle glow to the face if used properly
- Mineral makeup compact
- Did not break me out
CONS:
- The subtle glow fades in 2 hours
- Oil controlling power is very less
- Leaves a chalky cast if used slightly more
- Rubbery fragrance
- Pricey
MABH Rating: 2.5/5 (-0.5 for leaving chalky cast, -0.5 for price -1 for not controlling oil for long time and -0.5 as the glow does not last long.)
Will I recommend or Repurchase?:
No ways!
Final Verdict:
Well, as you can see, this compact does not serve the purpose of oil control, which I expected. And for this price we have better options!
Thanks for the great review. NO NO for me too after reading this.:-0
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Yup :/ I thought it will be a decent one :(
Whoaa… The pics :D Loved them Appy! Great review too.. I have this product and I feel the very same about it.
Hehe :P Same pinch :D :D
:D Just now saw the pan.. I have the same Sea Coral shade too.. It is bit light for my skin tone.
thanks for warning us against this one.
Welkee :D
Great photos!!Nice review too!
Thnkoo :D
Great review! I’ve never tried Tips n toes.
Thank you♥ Try their nail polish remover :D
Its pricey for what is does.. I have tried their dual blush and they were just amazing.:)
This one is not at all worth the money. nice review!!
Not worth the money at all….Never buy it! :(
Thankooo :D
Nice Review Arpita…your pics are awesome!!!!! seems a bad product not woth for it’s price :(
Thnkoo :) Will try to give my best to my pics :)
nice review..not buying it
Thank you Prayati ♥
swatch looks chalky.. and sponge seems to be of poor quality.. :-(
Sponge is okay type but chalky texture….. :(
Am nt gonna buy this for sure:)
hehe :)
Welcome and Thanks for commenting ♥♥♥♥♥
I like this compact’s packaging but it’s rather disappointing if it doesn’t fare good enough.