I definitely enjoyed using the Finish Veil. Not only did it provide a matte finish, it actually lasted all day (I didn't have to touch up once). Mind you, I have dry/combination skin and you would think "cake face"... nope, the finish was very natural.

I tried it without foundation; very subtle coverage, great for those quick pick me ups and out the door thing
With foundation: the Veil did not feel like it was adding weight to my face... plus my pores actually looked smaller :)

The packaging is like any standard pressed powder; great mirror but the sponge can be improved. Use it with a large powder brush and colour will blend in more consistently.

The only thing misleading is the shade. I opted for a medium and it was actually lighter than my skin. My advice: go a shade darker, especially with the approach of warm weather.

I agree with Artist, this product works well in combination with Maybelline Powder Foundation. On it's own I felt that it gave me a matted non shiny look but that it did not last as long as other powder products I have used in the past. I was very impressed with the packaging as it is very compact, convenient and neat. I would use this product again but only if I were using it in combination with the other products.

I am a big fan of finishing powder as I think it lightly evens out my complexion while also taking care of any oil problems which can crop up in my T-zone. I chose the “light” shade and found it a bit whiter than I would normally use. By applying it lightly over top of the rest of my make-up I could achieve a more “flawless” look. It didn't feel heavy at all and had pretty good staying power. The packaging was really cool too – the bottom part slides out to reveal the sponge and mirror!

I've never used a finishing veil before and was unsure about its effectiveness. I love the packaging! However, the sponge applied the product too heavily for me as well so I use my blush brush to sweep on a thin layer. I didn't see much difference before and after the finishing powder, but maybe I am not using enough, but I don't like too many layers of stuff on my face. I use it to set my foundation and blush and it seems to keep everything in place for the day. Not a bad product, but not something I would use all the time.

I ended up choosing the bronzer because I rarely ever do an entire make-up routine and I really didnt think I would use the finishing powder. This step was really probably the most disappointing in the whole line. First of all, they only had one shade of bronzer which should have tipped me off in the first place. It was really too dark and unnatural looking on my skin which is still moderately light from being inside the whole winter. I also found it to be WAY too thick when applied with the provided foam applicator. I even tried to use it VERY sparingly and it was still way too much. I found the rest of the line to be very light and seamless, and this step i think almost ruined the whole look. it was a LITTLE bit better with a brush, but I really dont know that I will be using it much unless I get a lot more tanned...

On the plus side, the package was super cute :)

The Maybelline Mineral Power Finish Veil was so cute. I thought it was kind of fun applying this product. For this Finish Veil the shade I selected was Light.

First off, I really like how I could wear the Finish Veil with the liquid/powder foundation for a flawless finish or just wear it alone by itself for a nice light coverage. The finish veil blends naturally into my skin and I like the coverage it gives.

Also, I love how the finish veil is packaged. The press power and the mirror are separated into different compartments. Powder on top of the mirror and sponge. To use, the mirror and sponge rotates outward easily underneath the powder. The produce has a helpful picture underneath. I thought the design was just so cute.

I have oily skin and so powders usually work well for me.

But I found that when I used it alone with just a little bit of concealer, my face was shiny by the afternoon! For this reason I am not sure whether or not I would buy it again.

It does work really well with the Maybelline Powder Foundation though, I was really pleased with that. I agree with other reviewers that the sponge that it comes with deposits too much product. I also used the foundation brush to dust on the mineral veil.

The package is quite nice. Small and light-weight, the lid slides off one side and there's a mirror underneath. I wish that more powder packaging was designed this way!

I found the final step in the Maybelline mineral line a bit heavy. It did help to provide an overall flawless look and cover up blemishes, but after all steps were completed I thought it made my face look very "made up" and not so natural. I recommend using a powder brush and not the foam pad that comes with the veil, it helped to take away some of the heaviness.

I don't normally wear pressed powder but I thought I would give Maybelline's a try. First off, the packaging was pretty cool. It's really sturdy so it can stand up to being tossed in your purse. It comes with a sponge applicator and mirror so you can apply it wherever you are, though I did have some difficulty trying to get to it at first but I finally figured it out and thought that it was cool that there is a tiny compartment that swings out. I thought the product itself was good, it prevented me from getting oily all day. It also helped me darken up the concealer that I had which was too light. I also liked how it blended into my skin, which normally doesn't happen because I'm asian and most drugstore makeup doesn't quite match my skintone. All in all I liked Maybelline's pressed powder because it prevented me from becoming oily, matched my skintone well and didn't make my skin feel flaky after applying it.

I chose to get the bronzer as the finishing powder. I was really curious to see how good Maybelline's bronze coloured powder would be. I really love the golden hue - no orange mess here! Plus, the pigment is strong so you can afford to use a light hand. I also love the texture. The powder is silky smooth and blends easily on the skin. The mineral texture makes my skin look luminous. It also has great staying power - it lasted through a sweaty workout! I swear lol. The packaging is sleek and has a convenient slide compartment for your sponge - perfect so it won't get dirty. But I wouldn't use the sponge for the bronzer - always use a big powder brush for a natural effect. If you're in the market for a bronzer it's a really inexpensive quality bronzer!