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Dainty Doll makeup bargains at Fragrance Direct

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  • gentleorange
    gentleorange Posts: 1,827 Forumite
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    LouLou wrote: »
    Does anyone have any feedback about the mineral powder? I am pale, pale, pale and when I heard about Dainty Doll I thought this could be my ideal loose powder... http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/dainty-doll/dainty-doll-loose-mineral-powder/invt/0045800

    Only thing was, the (original) price put me off a bit, and mineral powder (as opposed to bog-standard loose powder) tends to be sparkly and shiny, not matte, as I prefer my powder to be. Mineral powder is usually used as a "buildable" powder, almost like a veil of foundation, so is this what this powder is like?

    Wondering whether to give it a try. Thanks :D

    I got one, and I read a lot of reviews. It is as you say, a nice subtle buildable powder, not shimmery on me at all, but the applicator brush is terrible. I am going to decant the powder into an empty pot and use it that way. Not a lot of product but at such a cheap price it's worth trying.
  • LouLou
    LouLou Posts: 2,135 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    That kit isn't Urban Decay, it's Diego Dalla Palma. It's a really nice set though, very good quality:)
    Someone on ebay has listed it as Urban Decay :o maybe to try and encourage sales!
  • Georgiegirl256
    Georgiegirl256 Posts: 7,005 Forumite
    I got one, and I read a lot of reviews. It is as you say, a nice subtle buildable powder, not shimmery on me at all, but the applicator brush is terrible. I am going to decant the powder into an empty pot and use it that way. Not a lot of product but at such a cheap price it's worth trying.

    I'm finding the brush to be awkward too, I'm shaking it to try and get some out but not much is coming out and I was starting to wonder if there was a knack to it :rotfl:
  • katy29
    katy29 Posts: 80 Forumite
    just done another order, now have cream blushes. Let me know if anyone knows how to get the mineral powder out
  • heart_free
    heart_free Posts: 1,204 Forumite
    Bit dissappointed, ordered last Thursday and had confirmation email, and despatch email on Friday, still not delivered. REALLY want my make-up! Hopefully will arrive soon :-)
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