I’m always on the hunt for beauty products that leave out synthetic chemicals and iffy ingredients but that also perform. And as much as I love the idea of mineral makeup and its inherent earthiness, I’ve found that it often has some downfalls, including cakey-looking coverage and messy application.

Recently I tried Korres Wild Rose Compact Powder, and it’s a product that I can vouch for, well—sort of. As part of the Greek brand’s Wild Rose line, it contains a proprietary blend of Wild Rose extract, a natural source of vitamin C, phytosterols, soy and licorice. It claims to fight the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while brightening skin and providing long-lasting hydration. While I can’t say that I’ve noticed much change in lines or brightening in the four weeks or so I’ve been using the powder, I do love the coverage and the way it feels and blends. It’s luminous and light, silky and natural-looking, and the fact that it’s supposedly nourishing my skin is certainly a plus.

I really like the Korres brand, which has roots in the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens, Greece. Their products are made with botanical ingredients and formulated without parabens, sulfates, mineral oils, petrochemicals, propylene glycols, GMOs or sythentic dyes. They are also surprisingly affordable! What about you. Have you tried Korres products? If so, which ones? What did you think? more www.korres.com (USA site is being re-vamped)