Being fair skinned, I often struggle to find foundations, concealers and powders that offer shades for my skin tone. I tend to stick with my holy grail products when it comes to base makeup, as I know it’s likely I won’t end up with the dreaded gravy line around my jaw. It’s not an attractive sight!
I was really excited to try out some products from a brand I’ve never used before. Mary Kay are a brand I had never heard of before, but they actually have so many different beauty products; including skin care and makeup.
Mary Kay mineral powder foundation – £14.50
Despite wearing makeup most days, I had never tried a mineral powder foundation before. I use a loose powder to set my liquid foundation, which can be quite messy if I’m not careful. I just found it’s somewhat easier to apply a liquid foundation than a mineral one.
However, this product proved me wrong and I am so glad I was introduced to it. Some days, I don’t want to apply a full face of makeup; which is where a mineral foundation comes in great. This has a fantastic coverage for a mineral foundation and lasts most of the day too. I’ve found it’s my go-to foundation for those no makeup days and mornings when I head over to the gym and want a tiny bit of coverage to my bare face.
Mary Kay timewise matte-wear liquid foundation – £16.00
They have a huge range of different foundation shades for paler complexions, which are also all divided into separate shades for different skin tones. My skin is quite pink based, which means I need yellow based foundations to counteract the redness. I gave the Ivory foundations a try in three different shades; 1, 3 and 7.
MissPond says
I've never tried a mineral foundation, I've heard they can be good in summer though. I'll have to check this brand out as I have super pale skin.
Rebecca Holding says
Hi I am a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant and we do have the lightest shades of liquid foundations with Matte and Luminous finish. Get in touch if you need samples.
Stephanie Merry says
I have really pale skin so should really try out their products x
Melanie says
This is fab, my skin is quite fair so I may give these a whirl, as I have been looking for new makeup. Thanks hun 🙂
Yaya says
I haven't used Mary Kay in years, but they are an iconic American brand and tend to have lots of great offerings!
Becca says
I've never used a mineral foundation, but it looks great on your skin so I'll have to give it a go!
Samantha Donnelly says
I have never tried this range before, but does look like a great range x
Unknown says
i love the look of this makeup , i really feel i would like this on my own skin
Sarah Bailey says
I didn't realize that Mary Kay had come out with a mineral powder foundation. It sounds like this was a good performer for you, along with the concealer. The pricing is very reasonable as well.
theurbanrealist says
I've always heard wonderful things about Mary Kay, but haven't had the opportunity to give them a try. I'm all about mineral-based makeup so I'll definitely check them out!
Unknown says
I have never tried Mary Kay before but I think it is quite affordable, although shame that that the liquid foundation was a bit of a hit and miss!
Unknown says
I haven't heard of Mary Kay either, but it is good value. I prefer liquid foundations though and am pale too and struggle to find a decent shade x
rhian westbury says
Oh i've never heard of this range before but it's great that it caters for us pale skinned ladies x
Melanie Edjourian says
Honestly I am the same my skin is very pale and I struggle to find the right colour foundation too. I haven't tried this brand before. The mineral powder foundation sounds interesting I haven't tried any of those either I normaly wear liquid ones too.
Anna Nuttall says
This look a beautiful make-up. I love make up that is suited for my pale complexions. xx
Jemma says
I've heard good things about mineral foundations, this looks good for great coverage. Glad you found a shade to suit your skin tone 🙂
beautyqueenuk says
I have just got a few Mary Kay bits to try so am looking forward to using them x
angela milnes says
I love Mary kay products they are so beautiful and perfect to my skin type.
Hayley says
I've always avoided Mary Kay as the sales people are so pushy but they actually sound great!
Unknown says
My skin is pretty pale, so I'll definitely look to test these out next time I'm shopping.
Healthy & Psyched says
Great you got to try all the different products. I always find when I buy something new I expect it to be a wonder product and make me look amazing, but then I'm disappointed if it takes me a while to learn how to apply it properly or it just doesn't suit me!!
p.s. I love your photos 🙂
Tanya Brannan says
I have heard lots of good things about Mary Kay but have never tried it before. I am quite pale too, so this sounds like a perfect product. The price is pretty amazing too x
Unknown says
I'm quite fair skinned so this sounds great for me! I've not tried anything from Mary Kay before, may have to check it out! xo
Chichi says
finding the perfect foundation is such a blessing, haven't tried mary kay, will check out the foundation for my olive skin!
Unknown says
I've never tried Mary Kay but the concealer sounds fab!
Ashton Jade says
I too am fair skinned and struggle to find the perfect shade! I've not tried Mary Kay products before, would definitely like to try the mineral foundation! 🙂
Ashton xx