On first try, I loved, loved this formula. It went on so creamy, the finish was semi-matte, the color was just like the other formulas of the same color name and the coverage was wonderful. After using the sample for only 2 days ordered a full size but I really should have waited to see what my skin really thought of it. Since this is a heavier coverage, it's great for people who want a heavier foundation BUT here's my warning: make sure when you wash your face, you wash it off very well because it will stick around and clog pores if you don't. I learned this the hard way.

 

Applying with a kabuki seemed to work best for me. Applying wet seemed to irritate my skin but I think my skin just doesn't like wet application in general. As the website says, you need to give it a few minutes to settle into the color so don't judge it by the initial application right away, it will look dark but it melts into the skin after a few minutes to the correct color.

 

I really wanted to love this formula for the days when my skin was acting up but it seems to just add to the problem with clogged pores. I'll stick with Elemental and Minimalist.

 

This foundation is lovely. It goes on silky and feels so smooth on your skin. Especially great for if you like a luminous finish. This one is better if applied lightly on me or I get a little more shiney than I'd like in the T-zone after a few hours. I like a more matte finish (I prefer Minimalist) so I will touch this up once in the afternoon to blot some shine but the color doesn't slip or fade.

I have tried about 15 or so mineral makeup samples.  I couldn't find the right match, my skin would break out, my skin would itch, it was too hard to apply, too cakey, etc.

 

I finally found a great MMU for me.  Lauress is fabulous!  It doesn't break my skin out like some minerals did.  In fact, my skin looks so much better since using this.  It doesn't make my skin itchy or red.  It doesn't look cakey or too made up.  I use so little and it covers everything (acne in chin area).  It is so light and makes me feel like I'm not wearing a thing.  There is not a great "learning curve" in applying this product.  I sweep it on with a flat top brush (sometimes I use a kabuki but prefer the flat top) and brush it around on my face.  I start with the outer parts of my face and do the pore area last.

 

I use the radiant gold in minimalist.  For reference, I am a NC20 in MAC, Y/O Cream in Px.  If you are still searching for a MMU and are getting frustrated, try this.  Lauren is so helpful and emails responses quickly.  My order was processed very fast and my samples came in jars (I hate the baggies, they are too messy).