Review: Studio Gear Dual Identity Wet/Dry Mineral Foundation*

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the Studio Gear Dual Identity Wet/Dry Mineral Foundation that I received from BrandBacker. The only other loose powder foundation that I have tried was the Bare Minerals Powder Foundation so I was interested in trying this out. Keep reading to hear my thoughts!

Studio Gear Dual Identity Dual Identity Wet/Dry Mineral Foundation $28.00

Here is what is said about this product on the Studio Gear website:

"Dual Identity Wet/Dry Mineral Foundation is a true revolutionary advancement in beauty. These loose minerals provide all the benefits you’™ve come to expect of a normal mineral foundation enhanced with the improved application, feel, look, and performance you love from your favorite wet, dry, or liquid foundation."

Not tested on animals
Ingredients: Boron Nitride, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Stearate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sorbic Acid, Water/Aqua, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Honey Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate. MAY CONTAIN: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Manganese Violet (CI 77742). 

TALC FREE FRAGRANCE FREE PARABEN FREE

This foundation can be worn in 4 ways:

1. Mineral Powder: Keep it simple and buff Foundation into skin on it's own or over primer.

2. Serum Foundation: Mix it Up with Revitalizing Day Serum to create custom, super moisturizing coverage. (Tip, you can also mix with your favorite SPF)

3. Mattifying Finishing Powder: Take it on the go to set your liquid make-up and stay matte all day.

4. Cream Contour: Mix up darker and lighter shades with Protective Day Lotion for creamy, blendable, custom contour.

Studio Gear Revitalizing Day Serum $40.00

Here is what is said about this product on the Studio Gear website:

"Revitalizing Day Serum is an exclusive formulation containing structural lipids, antioxidants, and natural botanicals that can help to visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and protect the skin from oxidative damage and photo-aging caused by environmental stresses. Skin texture and clarity are significantly improved and makeup application is dramatically enhanced.

KEY BENEFITS

• Fatty Acids/Phospholipids: Protects and insulates the skin from environmental damage and moisture loss.
• Squalane/Avocado Oil: Restores skin suppleness, flexibility, and texture.
• Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant that enhances the healing process"

Studio Gear #3 Domed Foundation Brush $40.00

Here is what is said about this product on the Studio Gear website:

"Become an airbrushing queen with the #3 Domed Foundation Brush! Use circular, buffing motions with your favorite liquid foundation to create a completely flawless, high definition complexion."

Here are some pictures of me wearing the Studio Gear Dual Identity Dual Identity Wet/Dry Mineral Foundation in different ways.

In the above two pictures I am wearing the Dual Identity Foundation wet mixed with the Revitalizing Day Serum.

In the two pictures above, I am wearing the Dual Identity Foundation wet mixed with the Revitalizing Day Serum using the #3 Dome Foundation Brush. Then, I finished it off with the Dual Identity Foundation applied dry.

Here is the finished product with the rest of my makeup applied.

In the two pictures above I am wearing just the Dual Identity Foundation buffed into my skin dry.

On to my thoughts:

I really enjoyed trying this foundation out. I got it in the shade Natural. I would say that it is very light coverage when using just the foundation alone or even mixed with the Revitalizing Day Serum. You could make it a light to medium coverage if you mix the foundation and serum together then finishing off with the dry foundation on top of it. Essentially you would be layering it. You still need to spot conceal to cover blemishes and dark circles. I think this gives a natural finish and doesn't look cakey even when layered. As you can see in the photos above, it does leave a bit of a white cast in photos when I layered the dry foundation on top. I have combination/oily skin so my face was oily in my T-Zone by the afternoon. I do not think using this with a serum would work well for people for oily skin. If you want a very natural finish you could use just the dry foundation alone. However, when I used it this way, it wore off though out the day. You could also just carry it in your purse and use as a finishing or mattifying powder on top of your normal foundation. I tend to prefer a medium to full coverage foundation.  Therefore,  I would only use this foundation on days that I don't really want to wear alot of makeup or am going for a more natural look.

Have you tried this foundation? Post your comments below!

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