Review (5/5): Great product, Hooked on Minerals Now
I knew I could never afford Bare Minerals or BareEscentuals, so when I saw this I had to give it a try. I know a lot of people who are dead set on the name brand gave this stuff bad reviews, but I suggest you ignore them like you do people who insist StarBucks is better than every other coffee. IQ Natural is a great product.
Despite being a sample size, I've had this kit for 5 months, using it 2-4 days a week, and there's still a ton left. I doubt I'll ever use up all the eyeshadow and blush.
The brushes are all great except the main one, which does shed a tad now and then. It's not a big deal and I do have another brush I can use.
The colors of the kit run a bit lighter than you might expect, so I'd suggest going a shade darker. I always buy the palest concealer and powder I can get, but this kit is a tad light even for me.
On a side note, the dark eyeshadow makes a fantastic eyeliner that won't smudge or give you raccoon eyes! I apply it with the angle brush and I'm done.
The rest of the makeup applies easily. I'd never used minerals before and had the technique down in a day. The tiny containers can be messy if you're not careful, but you'll get the hang of not dusting it everywhere. I love that once it's on my skin feels amazing, and even through sweat and tears it stays put. a 95 degree GA day didn't muss this makeup! it washes clean with cleanser and my skin actually seems in better condition since I started using it.
I could go on and on about how great it is, but I don't want to sound like a spokesperson. I do love it though, and highly recommend it.