Unveiling the Mysterious Powers of the Ominous Witch Living Here

Danger: An ominous witch resides here indication As I ventured deeper into the dense forest, a peculiar sensation lingered in the air. The atmosphere was heavy, almost suffocating, as if an ominous presence watched my every move. The trees seemed to whisper warnings in hushed tones, their branches swaying in an eerie symphony. It was clear that danger lurked in the shadows of this enchanted wilderness. My curiosity urged me to press on despite the foreboding feeling that enveloped me. I had heard stories of a witch who dominated this territory, her powers unmatched and her malevolence legendary.

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I had heard stories of a witch who dominated this territory, her powers unmatched and her malevolence legendary. Numerous accounts of unsuspecting wanderers disappearing without a trace were whispered among the locals, adding to the mystique surrounding this forbidden place. The signs were becoming more apparent as I continued my exploration.

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A robust black plastic square which, unlike a lot of high street powders, has a really good size of mirror included in the lid. Mine also came with the brush, which is sometimes included as part of special deals at JML but also retails separately on the site at £7.99. Sadly the brush is terrible and does not live up to the 'professional quality' tag attached to it: the bristles are really coarse and started falling out of the brush from the very first use. Nevertheless, it does pick up and hold the powder well during application without sending it everywhere.

Swirl the brush across the powder palette and sweep over face after applying any other base products such as foundation or concealer. Nothing tricky about that.

I was a little concerned that in spite of the product being pegged as being suitable for light to medium skin tones, it would be too dark on me, as in the palette the powder appeared quite orange. However, I need not have worried, as it did indeed match my skin tone perfectly. The powder is also speckled in the palette with small dots of bronze, white, green, pink, yellow and purple, which are colours used in powders by many companies to help counteract the effects of lines, redness and scars - so while it may look odd if you're not used to this kind of product, be assured that there is a method to the madness.

Sadly, the product does not deliver on the miracle effects described in its promotional materials. I applied this over bare skin and saw no difference at all, but held out hope that once I had applied all of my usual concealer and foundation that I would see a difference (as a long-term acne sufferer I do accept that I am quite a special case). However, the difference was only minimal - a long way from being the holy grail of a "foundation, concealer and corrector all-in-one". Plus, the product just did not provide the radiance and coverage that I see from my usual choice (Arbonne's Sheer Pressed Powder). All in all an underwhelming experience.

The price tag is outrageous and astronomical - which would be fine if it worked. There is far too little effect for the money paid (and for that money you expect real wow-factor stuff) for a product by a designer that nobody has heard of. Products in the same price bracket (£25-£30) include the Arbonne powder mentioned above (£26), as well as powders by such luminaries as Lancôme, Guerlain (their Meteorites refills and travel versions - I suspect the inspiration for this product - retail at £30 and under from Slapiton and ScentStore) and Bobbi Brown, who all produce wow-factor results at the makeup counter. While JML offers a few slightly more lucrative deals on its website (go for the Special TV Deal, for instance, and you'll get the powder with a blusher, mascara, makeup brush and explanatory brochure - all still for £29.99), you would be better off giving this a miss altogether and going for one of the big-name brands mentioned above, or to a minerals specialist, such as PurMinerals (starter kit: £26), or pressed powders from Bellapierre (£29 from House of Fraser) or Youngblood (£30).

27 comments:

I'm glad I came across this review. just saved me twenty quid.thanks :)

You're welcome vix - glad I helped! Thanks for stopping by :)

yes i agree, i did not see any difference after using this product. there is very little if any coverage with it.

Hi, was just about to whip out my credit card on the JML website (£44.98!) . thought I would check out the reviews first and came across yours. Thank you, have saved myself the disappointment and a lot of money! GG

You're welcome GG - have a great day and good luck finding a product to suit you! You too Emma :)

I bought this today and am very disappointed. The brush is very bad quality,as for the powder..I looked 10 yrs older and deathly pale. it was so awful, I actually started laughing at myself in the bathroom mirror.
I use Elizbeth Arden mineral powder as the norm, and its great, but just got roped in by the advert for this. I will stick with Liz!!

I bought this today and am very disappointed. The brush is very bad quality,as for the powder..I looked 10 yrs older and deathly pale. it was so awful, I actually started laughing at myself in the bathroom mirror.
I use Elizbeth Arden mineral powder as the norm, and its great, but just got roped in by the advert for this. I will stick with Liz!!

Thanks for your comment - I'm sure it will help others.

Thanks as well for the Elizabeth Arden recommendation - I'll look into it!

my mother bought the magic minerals for myself my daughter and herself. we are all different skin tones etc. we all love the product. i am very pale skinned with redness and circles under my eyes. you just keep applying the powder until you get the coverage you need. you can look pale but you just have to add your colour as in blush etc. it lasts all day and the 3 of us love it. no shine, no sliding off. brilliant. xx

Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad the product seems to work for some people. I'm afraid I found that even adding blush etc is not enough by way of compensation for this product's shortcomings - but I'm glad you are enjoying it :)

hi
I have just applied this as per instructions, and I am not sure if it was the cheap brush but i ended up with a green/grey face! Think I will save this for halloween!

wish I had seen your review first!

I think it's a great product

I used the magic minerals face powder and it covered my spots well. Although I feel my Avon minerals look more natural. I received a free mascara with the order and it was empty. I like the product OK but I pay less and get a better result from the Avon minerals.

I was literally filling out the online order form and googled for a promo code and found your review by accident. What a happy accident! Thank you for your great review, but I'm sorry the product didn't work for you. (Thanks for saving a lot of us money!)

Great review! I also reviewed this product here:

You've just saved me a fortune.

You've saved me a fortune.

Hi girls, thanks for visiting! Great review, Tiffany, and I'm glad I was able to help you, Jayne. Enjoy the rest of the summer ladies :)

Just was about to buy the product of the TV.. thank goodness I seen this review.

U have bad acne too and its murder to cover at times.

Hello I was just about to buy it off the TV glad I never.

I have problems with acne too its murder.

If your looking for a mineral powder. Use BareEscentuals BareMinerals. I have horrible acne and their products do wonders! And if your concerened about their price just google the product you want or go on ebay.

I have just come across this blog and am amazed by how many people have not bought the product because of it. firstly, you DON'T put the product on with the brush, you use the compact sponge and layer it on to your skin, THEN you use the brush to buff it. hey presto, perfect light coverage that hides age spots, doesn't settle in wrinkles and lasts all day!
No i don't get paid by jerome alexander but i do think people should learn how to use it before giving a negative review!

Thanks for stopping by.

A few comments in response to yours:

You'll notice that this post is a little old (2011), and so I think it's pertinent to mention that when I wrote it, the product did not come with a sponge. If it had, I would have mentioned this and certainly tested the product using it. To therefore say that my review is inaccurate because of NOT mentioning the sponge seems a little unfair.

Secondly, for what it's worth, I don't think that using a sponge would make a significant difference to the result from what I consider to be an inferior product. I'm sorry if you don't agree with my assessment of the product. You will notice that I did give a very positive review to the Jerome Alexander mascara and that on the whole I like JML's products (I have given several positive reviews to products from them).

Beauty blogs exist so that consumers have somewhere to go to get honest opinions (again, from ordinary consumers) beyond the often Photoshopped sheen of advertising. If I think a product is brilliant, I will say so. Equally, if I don't think a product comes up to standard, I will say so. I have given bad reviews and good reviews to cheap and expensive products alike. People reading this blog can therefore choose after reading it whether or not they wish to purchase a particular product. Chances are they will not just read my blog before doing so, anyway.

Thanks in any case for stopping by, and I hope you'll be back here again in future.

I got this as a Christmas present. I am totally thrilled with it, it covers the dark patches under and the redness around my nose. I will be buying more of it

I am 61 years old and recently bought the product when visiting my daughter in England for 9.99 at Boots. Excellent value for money and I am delighted in the product. My youngest is studying Somatology and even she commented on how well it covered. It lasts all day and does not rub off on a tissue. Great stuff!

Hi Bianca. You mentioned Bobbi Brown products in your blog, I just wanted everyone to know that I purchased my first Bobbi Brown products and tjey are definitely worth the money, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, creme eyeshadow stick, and make up remover. Awesome, especially if you can catch the kit as I did, saves a lot of money. Love your blog, thanks for the information.

Thanks for your compliments. Bobbi Brown remains a super brand.

Sorry that the blog has been a bit dormant lately. Will try to do better in 2017!

"The only make up you’ll ever need.
Change the way you apply your make up forever, with Magic Minerals from JML. Created by make up expert Jerome Alexander, the amazing Mineral Powder works as a foundation, corrector and concealer all-in-one. Its unique built-in colour correctors make skin imperfections magically disappear while its ultra-fine formula glides on gently and hides the appearance of age spots, dark circles and even breakouts. Unlike other foundations, Magic Minerals allows you to build up coverage to achieve the look you want, without it ever looking heavy or caked on.

Strange symbols etched onto tree barks and moss-covered stones were scattered throughout the forest, marking forbidden paths and serving as a chilling reminder of the witch's presence. Undeterred, I followed these eerie markers, my heart pounding in anticipation of what lay ahead. Suddenly, the sounds of rustling leaves and cawing crows filled the air. A faint glow emanated from a clearing up ahead, where a dilapidated cottage stood, its windows cracked and overgrown with ivy. The air grew colder with every step closer, and an overwhelming sense of dread washed over me. Stepping cautiously into the clearing, my eyes fell upon an old, weathered sign leaning against a mossy wall. Inscribed in faded black letters, the warning read, "Danger: An ominous witch resides here." Every fiber of my being screamed at me to flee, to leave this forsaken place and never look back. But my curiosity, my insatiable thirst for adventure, pushed me forward. With bated breath, I pushed open the creaking door, revealing a dimly lit interior shrouded in mystery. The room was cluttered with shelves lined with dusty spell books and jars containing strange concoctions. The air was thick with the scent of herbs and the echo of ancient incantations. In the corner, a black cauldron simmered, emitting an eerie green glow that pulsated with otherworldly energy. A cold gust of wind whipped through the cottage, extinguishing the lone candle on a nearby table. Panic gripped my heart as shadows danced wildly across the room, their sinister presence seeping into every crevice. The witch's lair had been disturbed, and her wrath was about to be unleashed upon the unsuspecting intruder. As I turned to leave, a bone-chilling cackle echoed through the room, freezing me in my tracks. The witch had awakened, her piercing gaze fixated on me. With a wave of her gnarled hand, the door slammed shut, trapping me inside. In that moment, the gravity of my foolishness struck me with full force. The warnings, the symbols, the foreboding aura—all had been there to protect me from the clutches of the witch. Now, I found myself at her mercy, a mere pawn in her wicked game. My only hope now was to outsmart the witch, to find a way to escape her clutches and return to the safety of the outside world. Every instinct screamed at me to run, to fight for my life, and never again underestimate the sinister power that resides within the darkest corners of this world..

Reviews for "The Witch's Domain: Bewitched Atmosphere and Dangerous Omens"

1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Danger an ominous witch resides here indication". The first thing that struck me was the lack of originality in the storyline. It felt like I had seen it all before and there were no surprises or twists to keep me engaged. The characters also fell flat for me. They were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them on any level. Overall, I found the film to be predictable and underwhelming.

2. Sarah - 1/5 - "Danger an ominous witch resides here indication" is easily one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The acting was terrible, with some of the most wooden performances I've ever witnessed. The dialogue was laughably bad and there were so many plot holes that it was hard to keep up with what was happening. The special effects, or lack thereof, were another letdown. It felt like I was watching a low-budget film from the 80s. I would highly recommend avoiding this film at all costs.

3. Emily - 2/5 - I had high hopes for "Danger an ominous witch resides here indication", but sadly it did not live up to my expectations. The pacing was all over the place, with moments of intense action followed by long periods of boredom. The scares were also lacking, and I found myself more bored than scared throughout the whole film. The ending was especially disappointing, as it felt rushed and unresolved. While the cinematography was beautiful, it was not enough to save this film from its numerous flaws.

4. Michael - 1/5 - "Danger an ominous witch resides here indication" was a complete waste of my time. The plot was convoluted and confusing, and the script was filled with cliched dialogue that made me cringe. The acting was subpar at best, with performances that lacked any sort of emotion or believability. The film also dragged on for what felt like an eternity, with no real payoff at the end. I would not recommend this film to anyone, as there are far better options out there.

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