My brother and I were buying stuff in the department store and I was really planning to buy a new foundation since I've already reached the pan in the one that I have. I got past the Maybelline stall and saw that they were on sale. Long story short: I got the Maybelline Pure Pact Mineral Healthy Foundation in the shade OC2.

The packaging has the following written on its back:

• Breathable Coverage
• Our lightweight micro-minerals gives you a smooth finish that will never clog your pores.

• More Hydrated Skin
• 100% moisturizing micro-mineral pigments and other natural moisturizing agents hydrate your skin and refine fine lines.

• Suitable for Sensitive Skin
• Contains no preservatives, fragrances, or oils so it's suitable even for sensitive skin.

The Pure Mineral Two-Way Cake Foundation itself I got for Php449.00, which includes the sponge for application. The compact costs an additional Php250.00. It is available in 4 shades: OC1, OC2, OC3, and OC4. It has SPF30 which I think comes handy.

I've never tried Maybelline foundations before, since early on I was lucky enough to find a holy grail foundation for my skin. I just thought, why not try more brands out? Choosing from OC2 and OC3 was really difficult and the Maybelline girl didn't really help me choose, she actually even confused me. Using this for two months now, OC2 is a tad lighter for my skintone, I realized.


Coverage
I'd say this has light to medium coverage. So far, using this hasn't caked my face at all, and I have to say that as far as the application is concerned, I love how this foundation blends with the skin.

Skin Type
I don't believe 100% to product claims because how a product works will depend on several factors. For this one, it claims to hydrate the skin. My face is a greasebucket and using this one outdoors is a two thumbs-down. It can't control the oiliness that my holy grail foundation can, and I think, the hydrating formula has something to do with it. Inside the office though, this works. It's gonna work best with people who have dry or combination skin types.

Scent
It has a very mild scent which I love. It's not overpowering, just right. I do not have allergies when it comes to scented stuff but I would not want to apply something to my face that'll make me dizzy in a minute or two. Got no problems with this one.

Flashback
Though it has SPF, using this foundation in photos is okay. So far, for the time that I have been using it, I'm quite happy with how photos turn out even with flash. No white-washed face woman in the picture case yet for me.

Having said all that, I can't say I'm gonna repurchase this one. It's good, yes, but I've had better at a more affordable price. I love how the deep purple compact looks, but as far as the foundation itself is concerned, it's okay. Just that. Just okay.