Anyway, MooGoo products do have a very neutral, almost non-existant smell. At least the products I'm currently using. Since I didn't try all the range, I cannot speak about everything, but reading the ingredient lists, looking at the packaging, and description, that's exactly what I imagine - clean, fragrance-free, non-irritating products.
I was very excited to receive my package, and I was even more excited to see how carefully and beautifully wrapped it was. I should apologize for the messy background, but I opened the box at work and wanted to take pictures before it's too late.
The two items that I got from MooGoo are Fresh Cream Deodorant and Milk Wash. I do not have much to say about body washes in general as I like most of them, but this one is a little different from the rest. The texture is creamy and kinda sticks to the body a little, which is good as it doesn't wash away once the water touches the skin. It's a big bottle, and I've been using this body wash for over a month now, but still have more than half a bottle left, so it's worth the price.
The deodorant is exactly what I expected - fragrance-free and doing its job. I was hesitant to try it in the hot weather as I didn't want to stink at work or while meeting my friends in the city in case it didn't work, but I did try it out for a short period of time, and then felt comfortable to wear it all day. It really feels you odor-free for the whole day even in hot weather, yet, I think it's on the lighter side (I mean that there are stronger natural deodorants). While it proved it worked, I will put aside this deodorant until the weather cools a little, and will use something stronger during this hot and humid summer.
As you can see in the photo, there are two more items in the box, and those are from MooGoo's makeup line Dusty Girls. To tell the truth, I wasn't sure if I want to try a new mineral foundation as I never find anything better than my favorite Everyday Minerals foundation. So, after considering all the options for items to try, I picked a "Night Fall" Natural Mineral Mascara and Natural Mineral Foundation Powder in color "Fair Minerals".
I probably knew that before getting it, but I'm not crazy about the mascara, because the effect is too natural for me. However, it does not clump the lashes, it covers them nicely and makes them tidy. To get more volume, I use this mascara when layering with some other mascara. The only problem I have is that almost every time I use "Night Fall", I smudge my lid just above the eyelashes, and I do not have this issue with other mascaras.
While I'm just ok with mascara, I love the mineral foundation, and cannot imagine my life without it now. This foundation applies easily, has great coverage, which you can build up, if you need more. It feels very nice and a little "creamy" (it is powder, but not dry one), it does not dry the skin, and it wears fantastic even in hot and humid weather! I picked color "Fair Minerals" as this is the lightest color they have. The price is $26.50 for 10g box, which is a good price for the amount of product (most mineral foundations come in 8g boxes).
After receiving the item, I wasn't sure if the color matches my skin tone, but after testing it on my hand, I was relieved as it fits fine. I was wrong! I mean the way it swatched, and the way it looks on the skin seem like two different powders, because it is darker on my skin. This photo shows the difference well as it represents true colors.
However, an interesting thing happened the first time I wore this foundation. I do not use concealers, but I will apply my foundation first to the spots I want to hide, and then to the rest of the face. So, the first time I was using this foundation, I applied it around my nose, etc., and I was shocked that not only it hid what I didn't want to show, but I didn't even need the foundation on the rest of my face as it seemed to blend in with my skin color perfectly. While I do apply foundation all over my face, I usually do it with a fluffy powder brush.
As for the color, my skin is quite fair, and I didn't have a proper tan for at least 5 years. However, this summer I'm doing a lot of boating, which gave me a really big tan (at least big for me). The first time I used this foundation I didn't have any tan yet, and it did look natural, but, of course, it looks more natural now when I have some color on me. I do use this foundation alone or sometimes mix with my Everyday Minerals foundation to get a lighter shade, but both ways it looks good, and natural, and I haven't heard from anyone that my foundation is too dark. I am very self conscious when it comes to that, so I'm sure it looks good. However, I'm not sure it would look so good during the winter when all the tan is gone.
So, my only complaint about the foundation is the lack of lighter colors. "Fair Minerals" is the lightest shade the company offers, but it is not fair at all. I'd say it is meant more for light to medium skin tones, so I wouldn't recommend this shade to those who have a truly fair skin. I love this foundation, and I enjoy using it, but once the winter comes, I'll have to take a break from it as I will ont be able to get away with this shade.
Overall, I'm very very satisfied with MooGoo and Dusty Girls, and I do want to try more items from both lines. One thing for sure, I will repurchase the mineral foundation again and again.
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