Ever since I was 12 and my aunt first showed me how to apply makeup, I’ve loved experimenting with different colors and styles. Over the years, I’ve gone through just about every phase, from the horrible 80s blue eyeshadow look to the dark-lined goth look of the 90s to a more subtle look now that I’m a mom. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been trying to switch all my cosmetics to mineral versions because I think it’s better for my skin. Of all the different types I’ve tried, I have to say that so far, Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics is now among my top favorites.
For my review, I was given the opportunity to choose 2-4 cosmetics, up to $60 in value. I went with these:
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- Mineral Blush María Bonita
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- Loose Mineral Shadow Liner Azabache
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- Loose Mineral Shadow Liner Caramelo
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- Luminous Lip Gloss Tentación
My Impression of Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics
I’ve actually been using the mineral liner as eyeshadow because I don’t really have the right brush to use it as a liner, and it works perfectly for that purpose too. The Caramelo shade is subtle, so it’s perfect for the daytime while the Azabache is more dramatic and works well for a night out. The blush looks a little darker in person than it appears in the picture, but when you sweep it on, it’s not overwhelming at all. I love the color because I think it goes well with my typically pale skin tone. My favorite, however, is the lip gloss. First, the shade is just gorgeous and really compliments a wide variety of skin tones. While that in and of itself is enough to make it a must-use cosmetic in my overflowing makeup drawer, the fact that it feels really amazing on is a definite plus. It’s not goopy or overly slick some some lip glosses can be, and it absorbs into your lips quickly. Plus, it lasts a long time!
I really don’t like taking pictures of myself, but I figured I should at least show you how the makeup looks on. Here, I’m wearing the lip gloss, blush, and the Caramelo as eyeshadow.
I went with the subtle look that day, but the really cool thing about Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics is that you can totally control the look depending on how much you use. For example, if I want darker lips, I just swipe on an extra coat of the gloss. Same with the eye liner (or shadow, depending on how you choose to use it).
I also want to point out how incredibly fast they ship. I placed my request on a Thursday and everything was waiting for me when I got back from my brother’s wedding on Monday. Considering that there were only two actual shipping days in there (Monday was a holiday that week), the package arrived either one or two days after placing the request. It really doesn’t get much faster than that!
About Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics
All of Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics are designed to match a variety of skin tones flawlessly, without giving you that creepy “I’m wearing makeup” mask. They’re made with the most natural ingredients possible, and include a mixture of botanicals and antioxidants to help your skin look its best. Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics are of makeup artist quality, meaning that they’re good enough to grace the faces of celebrities and models. The price, on the other hand, is actually pretty fair, falling a little higher than your average drug store find but lower than the makeup counter in an upscale department store. High quality makeup at reasonable prices is not exactly easy to come by these days, so this is a major plus!
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One of you will win the same products that I reviewed (they’re all pretty neutral colors, so they’ll go with a wide variety of skin tones). Use the Rafflecopter form to enter. Giveaway ends 10/1 at 11:59PM, and is open to US residents 18+. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond. Void where prohibited.
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I like the touch up compact kit. It would make going out a little easier!
Luminous Lip Gloss Dulzura
I love the lipstick in the Beso color!
thanks for the giveaway
jessicasjunk08@gmail.com
I’d love to also try the Adorame Eau de Parfum
I liked the touch up compact kit.
I love the colors you chose! They look so fresh and natural on your face. Not overly done, but just enough to enhance your natural beauty. These sound like amazing cosmetics!
The pencil eyeliner!
I like the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation Vanilla.
I also love the RESTAURACEL-C THERMAL MICRODERMABRASION SET.
I like the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Adorame Eau de Parfum
I like the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation
Multipurpose Eye Color Brush No. 15
Anti-aging Eye Treatment
the Adorame Eau de Parfum
I love the touch up compact kit, was hard to choose just one thing though 🙂 Thanks!
touch up compact kit
I’D LIKE TO TRY THE PERFECTING FINISH MINERAL LIQUID FOUNDATION MIEL
Adorame Eau de Parfum sounds nice
I would love to have the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer
I like the Precision Eye Liner Brush
the mora loose mineral eyeshadow
I like the touch up compact kit.
i love the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set .
I like warm blushes and would like to try the
Mineral Blush María Azucena
I would love to try the LIife and Body Plus Liquid Vitamin with Nopal Cactus and Fruit Extracts
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
I really like the Hydrating Stick Gloss in Beso. Such a cute color.
I would like to use the touch up compact kit.
I would love to have the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
DELZUO GLOSS
I would love to try one of their mineral loose powder foundations!
RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
Would love to try these
I love Adorame Eau de Parfum
I would love to try the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ 🙂
I would love the Touch up compact kit!
I want the Hydrating Stick Gloss Capricho
I like the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
I like the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Loose Powder Foundation Savanna
The touch up compact kit would be neat to have!
I like the Mineral Eye Shadow Duo Luna de Miel
Precision Eye Liner Brush, I could really use one of those.
RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
thank you
Touch Up Compact Kit
i would love the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer – NEW
I would love to try Loose Mineral Shadow Liner Mora
The pencil eyeliner!
The LIMITED EDITION PINTEL POT AMATISTA looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
The pencil eyeliner!
i like the LIFE and BODY PLUS Pure Organic Flax Oil, Nature’s Richest Source of Omega-3s
I’d love to try the Touch Up Compact Kit – lots of products in a neat little case!
I like the Luminous Lip Gloss Tentación
I would like to try the Anti-aging Brightening Serum
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
I like the Hydrating Stick Gloss in Granada.
no form?
I liked the Touch Up Compact Kit!
I’d like the PERFECTING FINISH MINERAL LIQUID FOUNDATION VAINILLA
http://corporate.mymiamariu.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?prodid=450&ct=t
Terri P
pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com
I would love the Adorame Eau de Parfum . I am in need of new perfuem 🙂