Mineral Makeup
Mineral Make-up knows how to shine
In case you haven't already noticed, mineral makeup
has taken the cosmetics world by storm. Everyday, you see advertisements for it
on television and now every cosmetics company in existence offers some variation
on the mineral foundation. With this, mineral foundation is now available in a variety
of price ranges (and qualities). Gone are the days of sponges and messy foundations,
base-lines and streaky cheeks. Mineral make-up has completely revolutionized the
way we think about make up.
Mineral makeup products are some of the best
selling products on the market and it’s no coincidence that women love them.
What is mineral make-up and how is it different from
liquid make-up? Technically, mineral make-up is any
skin care product
that is made from natural minerals that have been ground into tiny particles. Two
minerals that are most commonly found in mineral foundations are zinc oxide and
titanium dioxide. Mineral make-up is most commonly used and sold in the form of
a foundation that is applied with a large, dry brush, otherwise known as a kabuki
brush.
Liquid make-up and mineral make-up do contain many of
the same ingredients. However, they create an entirely different result. The obvious
difference between mineral make-up and liquid make-up is that, well, one is a powder
and the other is a liquid. With liquid make up, you often receive excellent coverage
and it is applied with your fingertips or with a sponge. You can't go wrong
with liquid make-up. However, liquid make-up can be difficult to blend as well as
difficult to match the perfect shade to your skin. This all too common combination
is what creates splotchy and uneven results as well as those dreaded 'base
lines'. Mineral
makeup , on the other hand, is applied with
a brush and is lightly dusted onto your face. Mineral make-up provides velvety,
moderate coverage and it is very quick and easy to apply. Because it's a powder,
it is easy to blend and you can control the amount of coverage by applying more
product.
Many also claim that mineral make-up is better and healthier
for your skin. Because of the natural ingredients, mineral make-up has a reputation
for benefiting the look and feel of the skin. There is little to prove whether or
not this is actually the case. However, it is true that some varieties of mineral
make-up are more 'pure' than others. So when choosing a mineral make-up
for yourself, look for those brands that do not use chemicals and preservatives
when engineering their skin care products
.
Mineral make-up is also known to be dryer on the skin
than liquid make-up. Many women are often concerned that the oil in their liquid
make-up could cause break outs. It is true that the components of make-up can lead
to clogged pores. Mineral make-up will not cause break-outs due to excess oil in
the product. However, like any make-up, mineral make-up must be properly washed
from the skin in order to promote skin health and to prevent acne.
The only way to decide if mineral make-up is right for
you is to give it a try! Try a high quality product like
TRUE Cosmetics
Protective Mineral Foundation SPF 17 or
Jane Iredale
Amazing Base Loose Minerals SPF 20. You are going to love the flawless finish
of mineral make-up. You will wonder how you lived without it all those years!