I have quite an obsession with makeup. Okay that came out wrong… what I meant to say is, I’m the most obsessed with base makeup (whilst obsessed with ALL makeup). Whether it be foundation, primer, powder, BB cream – anything that promises my-skin-but-better complexion without oiliness, I’ll be jumping up and down and all over it.
The Mirenesse Invisible Fill Makeup was a part of the goodie bag for ABBW. Yet again I am soooo late with trialling it, but a big part of it is because of its outer packaging:
Like most of Mirenesse products, the Invisible Fill Makeup is packaged in a paper sachet. I do appreciate the prettiness of it , but have to say I don’t love it, as it create unnecessary paper waste that our planet can do without.
Greenie me aside, let’s move onto the product itself:
What they say:
Invisible cream of pure natural mineral makeup for perfect, lineless, poreless airbrushed skin. Corrects imperfections, blurs their appearance and lasts matte all day. Universal Adaptive Colour technology adapts to any skin tone.
Forms an invisible barrier that provides continuous hydration and seals in active ingredients from treatment products while protecting from harmful environmental elements
Ingredients:
- 3D Halo Spheres Soft Focus Pigment
- Botanical Moisturisers
- Vitamin E+ Hyaluronate
- Formulated For Sensitive Skin
- Free From Parabens/Alcohol/Talc
My experience:
Mirenesse Invisible Fill Makeup is packaged in a pretty peach tube, which on first impression is lovely:
But upon removing the cap, I was horrified. If you’re a germaphobe – look away, LOOK AWAY NOW!!!
I’m not going to go through how unhygienic a sponge applicator is again, so I’m just going to ask cosmetic companies to abolish this packaging for good (please!). I removed the sponge shortly after taking the above pic, which reveals a nozzle. Luckily, the tube is quite squeezy, so I can squeeze out the exact amount of product required.
The formula is a tinted silicone base primer. Unbeknownst to me, Mirenesse says that this product can be used under or over makeup. I’ve been using it alone like a foundation, and find it to offer quite a good coverage for me.
You can see how well the product smooths the surface of the skin, filling in the lines and pores. The coverage is enough to reduce the scarring on my hand (bite marks from one of my cats, when I had to take her for pre-export vet checks), so is just right for my non-scarred face 
.
I did have to put a little concealer for some redness under my eyes and sides of my nostrils, but that’s common for me even when using a full coverage foundation/BB cream.
Like a silicon-based primer, the Mirenesse Invisible Fill Makeup leaves a slippery finish, which needs to be powdered over before applying other makeup items eg. brow powders, eyeliner, blush, eyeshadows. But the great thing is, it doesn’t reduce its dewy appearance. My complexion is glowy, luminous, and best of all, looks non-oily for majority of the day!
I’ve been complimented so many times on my skin the last few days I’ve been wearing it. And I have not broken out either (YAY). A bit of a miracle product here? I say YES!
Mirenesse Invisible Fill Makeup Airbrush Pore & Line Filling Mattifier SPF10 retails for $59.50 and is available in selected salons/pharmacies Australia-wide, and on www.mirenesse.com.
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Want!…the sponge applicator is a little bit of a turn off, especially for the price of it! How many shades does it come in? I am VERY fair (I wear Clinique ‘alabaster’)
Great review xo
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Evelyn: Yeah they can definitely turf the sponge applicator and the paper sachet, then reduce the price! It only comes in one shade as I guess it kinda is like a primer. When I first looked at it, I thought it’d be too dark for me, but it adapted to my skin tone! So hopefully it’ll do that for everyone.
Oh okay thanks…might have to try it out in-store, before I commit to buy
I love that you blame the exterior packaging for not trying it since November. You can’t fool me Tina!
No seriously, I totally agree on the extra paper wastage. It looks cute but it really isn’t required when their bottle packaging is cute enough on its own. BUT if you think about it, the paper sachet would use less paper than those that come in a cardboard box, and most makeup brands do that. So I guess it can be looked at both ways.
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Kimmi: Hahaha ok I’m just too lazy! Yeah I suppose you’re right about the cardboard box – I forget that sometimes since it’s not something I incorporate to my brand.
Will def check this out when I drop by Melb this year
I really enjoy your posts because my skin type is similar to yours (sensitive, acne-prone..) plus your reviews are always informative. Btw I cringed looking at that applicator.. eeks, thats a germ factory in the making! Hopefully your cat scratches heal soon.. but on the bright side, they make for a good indication as to how good a foundation/primer/base/bb cream’s coverage is.. hehe
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I really want to try this but it’s a bit pricey for me. Love the packaging and LOL at when you said it’s unnecessary packaging! So true!
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Joline: A little goes a long way so it’s worth it. And hehe I can be a greenie sometimes – I like pretty packaging but can’t help but think of landfill when I chuck them out
I have this and it’s fantastic! Right you are and it hasn’t broken me out either, which is a great plus point!
I was a bit confused when I first received it as I wasn’t sure if it was a primer or a tinted moisturiser (why else have it tinted), but either way, I’ve been using it under my make up and it performs well!
The Makeup Maiden: Seems to be a little multi-tasker, this little beauty. On the days when I want more coverage, I’ll use it under makeup. On normal days I just powder over it – LOVE convenience!