mineral makeup
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Topic: mineral makeup
Posted By: hairbraider
Subject: mineral makeup
Date Posted: Jan 9, 2007 at 6:10pm
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I need input from any of you who use mineral makeup. What brand do you like the best and why? Is there really that much difference between them? I'm talking mainly about the foundation powders. I use Mary Kay loose powder and am happy with it, but would love to switch over to mineral powder because it's supposed to be better for the skin. (I have very sensitive skin.)
This week, I ordered some samples. When I put it on, my face started itching a little, but it went away after 5 minutes or so. Is that possibly because of the brush I used? Or do you think it might be the minerals? Also, my face felt stiff, like it was too dry.
I generally wear very little makeup.... eye liner, mascara, a little powder to prevent shine, occasionally a bit of light eye shadow. ------------- sarah 40 inches did henna for the first time http://hairbraider.spaces.live.com - click here to go to My Hair Space 
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Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Jan 9, 2007 at 6:10pm
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I need input from any of you who use mineral makeup. What brand do you like the best and why? Is there really that much difference between them? I'm talking mainly about the foundation powders. I use Mary Kay loose powder and am happy with it, but would love to switch over to mineral powder because it's supposed to be better for the skin. (I have very sensitive skin.)
This week, I ordered some samples. When I put it on, my face started itching a little, but it went away after 5 minutes or so. Is that possibly because of the brush I used? Or do you think it might be the minerals? Also, my face felt stiff, like it was too dry.
I generally wear very little makeup.... eye liner, mascara, a little powder to prevent shine, occasionally a bit of light eye shadow. 0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: Alisa06
Date Posted: Jan 12, 2007 at 8:40am
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HI, Hairbraider.
I use and really like burts bees concealer. the ingredients are castor oil, sunflower oil, beeswax,vit E, candelila wax, cucumber extract,rosemary extract,and minerals for the color.
It is a cream. I dot it where I need it. I love the stuff. I have very sensitive skin and will brake out with everything else I have tried.They have tinted moisturizers, but I have not trried them yet, I am happy with the concealer.
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Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Jan 12, 2007 at 11:35am
Alisa, thanks for the suggestion. I've seen that at the health food store. I might look into it.  0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: Alisa06
Date Posted: Jan 12, 2007 at 12:41pm
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Your Welcome.
Just a thought,but, If you want a powder, I get a shea/emu cream from a gal that makes mineral makeup. I have not tried it because I have acne prone skin that brakes out with everything but burts bees, but I love her shea/emu cream. I bought one for my mom helpers at preschool. Look up mineral glitters. it is something like mymineralglitter.com but I am not for sure.
Oh,yah, I have heard that meowcosmetics is good.
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2007 at 10:11pm
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Natural does not always mean better.there are many ingrediants found in nature that can be VERY irratating to the skin. Many people have this itching issue with the minerals make up.I believe it's because it contains talc. There are some that dont contain talc which I remember seeing in another thread somewhere. I cant use the mineral make-up myself.It makes me itchy and makes my already shiney face look even shinier. |
Posted By: Alisa06
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2007 at 11:58pm
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Supposedly the mineral glitters I mention earlier do not make your face shiny. I don't know for sure, but they talk about it on the site, how other mineral makeups do this but ours don't.... that whole speil. I just ordered a mascara and lip gloss from them. We'll see. I am curious about the brand, though I still like burts bees.
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Posted By: Sharyg11
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2007 at 3:46pm
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I used to use BE, but I just recently ordered a sample of Everyday Minerals (You only pay for shipping) and I'm loving them. It covers great and last almost the whole day. Does not itch at all (at least on me). The BE would cause me to itch a little, only for like 15 seconds. The everyday minerals don't itch at all. They do not have talc. They have different formulations (matte, semi-matte, intense etc), They really kill the shine on my oily skin, and the best part, you get alot more product than with BE at a fraction of the price ($8 for the smaller container of foundation which costs $25 for BE. The larger container is $12). I am deft. switching.
Thanks Babycheeks for making me aware of this wonderful company. I haven't tried the meaow cosmetics which you recommeded; don't think I'll need to, since these are working great. But if I ever decide to try something else I'll give them a try. They are a little more expensive, but still cheaper than BE and it has alot more product (like a 1/4 cup, which is alot, considering BE is not even a whole ounce). I also hear Alima is really good, but they are more expensive, and it is kind of hard to figure out which shade is right for you. They have so many different shades, that is actually confusing.
I'm sticking with these for now, I'm very happy with the results. Thanks once again for the tip.
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Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2007 at 4:15pm
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Sharyg - Thank you! The samples I got were from Signature Minerals. They're also free, shipping cost only. I used a different brush and it didn't itch like the first time. I'm sure it was the brush. I do like the way it makes my skin look. I'll check into Everyday Minerals. I wasn't much impressed by BE, just by looking on their site.
Do you know, is it essential to use a finishing powder? Especially if I'm only wearing foundation powder.
Julesyjul - They do not contain talc. I was on the look-out for that. 0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: Sharyg11
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2007 at 5:37pm
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You're very welcome.
No it is not essential to use the finishing powder. As a matter of fact I ran out of mine and haven't been using any in a while. However, I do like to use it when I have it. I find it gives a nice clean finish and since I am now in the Dominican Republic most of the time, I have notice that when I apply the finishing powder my make up stands up against humidity much better. I won't sweat as easily on my face. It just gives a smoother finish. But if you don't want to used it, you don't have to. The makeup will still look nice.
Well, Hope hope the makeup works great for you
Much love,
Shary
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Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2007 at 6:05pm
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Thank you so much, Shary! You've been so helpful! My problem now is choosing between Signature Minerals, My Mineral Glitters, and Everyday Minerals. Their prices are very competetive. 0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2 |
Posted By: LindaJewel
Date Posted: Jan 22, 2007 at 4:48pm
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Have you tried aubreynicole.com? Great products. I've tried everyday minerals and liked them alot, but they didn't last very long -I got shiny after a few hours. Tried Signature, but I itched and it made me wonder if they used some of the same ingredients that are in BE- which I try to stay away from. Tried oceanmist and liked it alot but found my perfect makeup with the aubreynicole. Great coverage, lasts all day, good color match and it's cheap. They have sample kits and lots of sales! Linda |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Jan 22, 2007 at 6:48pm
| Thanks Linda! I'll look into it. I haven't experienced any more itching since I'm using a different brush. (they have a list of ingredients on their website) Everyday Minerals has a wide variety of choices as far as different types of coverage, but it's hard to know what to use without trying them all to see which works best. I'll check out aubreynicole. Thanks for the suggestion!0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2 |
Posted By: lacolora
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2007 at 1:55pm
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I've tried all of the mineral makeup and most have an ingredient called Bismuth and that's what makes you itch. I am currently using Lumiere Mineral Makeup and is working great! Also a tip for people with dry skin (Like me) try applying a little jojoba oil or some kind of essential oil before putting it on it really has helped me with using mineral makeup especially with my dry skin. |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2007 at 9:01pm
lacolora, I'm the same way. My face has dry spots that sometimes peel. I use sweet almond oil to take off my make-up. It even disolves water resistant mascara! Makes it so much easier to wash it all off without rubbing.  I usually use a few drops of oil or a dab of aloe vera gel before applying make-up. It helps alot! I really like the mineral powder, it makes my face feel very smooth and soft.0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: Mar 11, 2007 at 10:05pm
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The idea behind mineral makeup is that its supposed to be 'pure' and good for your skin. Unfortuantely some companies that produce mineral makeup add talc, bismuth or 'fillers' to make the minerals go further. Your mineral makeup should only have a few ingredients. Like Mica, oxides, sometimes ultramarine (for certain colors) and sometimes kaoline clay (in finishing powders). A really neat little trick I learned is that if you mix your minerals with a little bit of your moisturizer, you can make a nice cream foundation for anyone with dry skin who dont like the 'look' of the loose minerals. Another thing Ive learned is to buff like crazy. I read somewhere that its sort of like how most guys will buff and buff and BUFF the wax on a car to get that perfect polished finish. Also apply your minerals lightly, you can go back and add more if you need to. It doesnt take much with minerals $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .64b" !( %($%,!)$!!!!8br 0 |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2007 at 10:34am
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Thanks for the tips Sherrie! I've never really worn much make-up anyway, so transitioning to mineral make-up wasn't that hard because I never wore foundation anyway.
I've been very cautious in my search for the right one as for ingredients. I was told what to look for and what to avoid. I also will not try anything that doesn't have an ingredient list on the website.
I'm still using the samples I got from Signature Minerals. (they're generous!) I'm really liking it, but I do want to try some of the others before I decide what to stick with. I wish all of the brands had tiny samples, some have "trial kits" with full size containers at regular price. I can't afford to spend alot on stuff that I may not use. I'm having a hard time making myself throw away my Mary Kay powder that I got on clearance! 0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: sherrie215
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2007 at 6:05pm
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Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2007 at 10:49am
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Thanks Sherrie! Glad you liked it. 0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: Cherryblsmgrl
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2007 at 12:05pm
| I just returned from vacation and I have been using Neutrogena's mineral bronzer to maintain my color. It's relatively inexpensive and I have not experienced any irritation. The color is subtle. I like it. !,, S Anap Bd !! |
Posted By: frawstiepawz
Date Posted: Apr 5, 2007 at 7:57pm
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I use Loreal Bare Naturals. It is every bit as good as the Bare Minerals brand and alot cheaper. As far as mineral makeup, I LOVE it! I don't think I will ever use liquid again. It is so fast and easy to use which makes my morning makeup routine better. Also, it doesn't feel greasy or pasty on your skin. I tried Neutrogena brand mineral makeup and didn't like it near as well as the Loreal. Hope this helps! |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Apr 6, 2007 at 10:17am
| From what I've read, Loreal is not completely natural and contains unnecessary ingredients. Neutrogena is probably the same way, but I'm not sure. It appears that the big name products are like that. I personally want to stick to ones that are as natural as possible without potentially harmful ingredients or fillers that make them cheaper. Signature Minerals, Aubrey Nicole, and My Mineral Glitters are very affordable so I'm happy to use one of them. The only drawback is that you have to buy online. I've been using the samples I got from Signature and I'm absolutely loving it! It's time to order.0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2 |
Posted By: Alisa06
Date Posted: Apr 6, 2007 at 11:01am
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Its been a while since this post has been up. Hairbraider, are you still using the samples? If so, they really are generous!
On a different note....
Burts Bees has discontinued my concealer!!! )! ,`p "$ !-2 )(( 0 " -, %!,$ -) ( `r "
 I absolutey love that one. I have tried so many others, but this one is my favorite. I ordered one from allnaturalcosmetics.com that is a cream with similar ingredients, but it is way to thick and looks way to heavy for my taste. Soooooo..... does anyone know of a good, natural cream concealer? Some mineral ompanies have cream concealers, and some do not, so I was just wondering if any of you have came across one in your searches? |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: Apr 7, 2007 at 11:54am
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Alisa
Yes, I'm still using the same samples! I don't use it every day though. I'm just at the end of the foundation powder and ready to order a full size. I ordered brushes and did get other samples of bronzer, concealer, and a couple eye shadows. I've never used concealer before because I've never had much acne. But I've developed dark circles around my eyes (I'm trying to work on that by getting more rest!) and the yellow concealer powder works beautifully and takes so little. I'm very happy with it. That's too bad that Burt's Bees discontinued yours! I so hate it when companies do that. 0! ! (bb $40 ),"(`r ,"0 " $($ (%,,! $- $(` )2
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Posted By: L281173
Date Posted: Apr 20, 2007 at 7:57pm
| I use two main mineral makeup lines which are Milan Minerals sold at http://www.milanminerals.com and Mattese NYC sold on Perfumania.com or Rickys-nyc.com , % @acba$ ra !) $`` ,$ |
Posted By: meowza2
Date Posted: Apr 27, 2007 at 9:38pm
| I have tried many brands and always go back to Jane Iredale due to the fact it's natural looking in daylight, covers well, is not shiny, and the color matches me perfectly. |
Posted By: babycheeks24
Date Posted: Jan 8, 2008 at 9:19pm
| For those that want a more creamy mineral foundation like Monave go to www.monave.com - they also cater a lot to minority but others too. Alisa you can try them. They make a liquid and cream version i like a lot when I dont want to do the powerdery form of minerals. ! ) @aeja |
Posted By: ShowStoppers
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2008 at 5:21pm
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Posted By: Breh
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2008 at 5:54pm
| I use Ada Cosmetics mineral makeup www.adacosmetics.com I love it because it makes my skin look beautiful and it is so light that I don't feel it. I have tried Bare Minerals and Sheer Cover and they both look awful on my skin. They made me look ashy and as if I was going to be buried in a casket or something. I also like that Ada Cosmetics is developed by African American women for women of color. Their makeup really compliments my skin and just disappears. ! % A`gn dere $ $`` #4 `` #(!,, -! % , b . |
Posted By: panzerswifey
Date Posted: Apr 28, 2008 at 8:43pm
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Posted By: Sara_84
Date Posted: Jul 23, 2008 at 4:47pm
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I love mineral make-up. I've tried BE, Alima, Maybelline and Everyday Minerals and I can honestly say I prefer Everyday minerals above any of the others.
I covers well and doesn't make me break out and it cheap, you can get the custom kit for $50 and it includes any 12 full size items including brushes.
The Maybelline one is full of non-mineral ingridients including silicone.
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Posted By: Galilea
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2008 at 6:37am
| Mineral makeup is sooo much better for your skin. You may not notice it now, but in the long run, it will do your skin verrryy good. Mineral makeup is usually oil-free, and won't clog your pores. It also provides better coverage, without making you break out. Most mineral makeup lines (bare escentuals) come in loose powder form, looking messy and complicated (most ppl get used to it). But there are other lines out there that come in pressed powder, and even liquid form. Check out Jane Iredale Cosmetics- I personally use it and think its the best. It's sold by dermatologists, only in hospitals, or in high-end salons. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .(4`p /.%%%,-$! )!,!)0`r /, |
Posted By: Sophia1
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2008 at 8:35pm
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This is just a side note, but I just read an article recently that said SPF ratings on mineral make-up are way over stated, due to the sheerness of the actual minerals.
By the time they are spread over your face the actual SPF 15 is probably really an SPF 5.... They advise still using some type of additional moisturizer with sunscreen for everyday use,,,I know, it's a bummer. I am quite diligent about sunscreen, so I thought I would share this information with you all. |
Posted By: lifelovebeauty
Date Posted: Nov 29, 2008 at 7:02pm
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I am somewhat new to mineral makeup, and I haven't tried very many brands. Luckily I found a product I like early on. RIMMEL London makes a nice mineral powder foundation that is so light you actually forget you are wearing any makeup at all. It is easy to apply and doesn't itch or anything, but my skin is not super sensitive to begin with, so I don't know how your skin would react. I'll be posting a review on it soon, but the product is called RIMMEL Lasting Finish Foundation. Here is a link to an article with different tips on using mineral makeup: http://www.lifelovebeauty.com/beauty/makeup/78-how-to-use-mineral-makeup.html%20 - http://www.lifelovebeauty.com/beauty/makeup/78-how-to-use-mineral-makeup.html Good luck finding a good product! <, )&Lade D $% `` $8 |
Posted By: brunettebeauty
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2009 at 10:11pm
| Bare Minerals is the most AMAZING makeup i have ever used! I would recommend them any day of the week. I love how it feels so light on my face, and i wont wake up with pimples the next day if i forget to wash it off at night. You should definitely look into it. It's a little on the pricey side, but its totally worth it..and most the time you can find them in kits together so you can get a deal. There is also some Mineral makeup by Maybelline that is really good. You can buy it at any CVS or drug store around! I hope this helps! |
Posted By: Artemis
Date Posted: Dec 4, 2009 at 8:54pm
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I like Everyday Minerals. They have free samples that you an get to try out their products. They are all natural and very reasonablly priced. They just started a Fan Club where they give out really great gifts. They just gave out an Ipod this week. I am soo bummed that I didnt win but on the good hand, there is always next time teehee. |
Posted By: thin n curly
Date Posted: Feb 7, 2010 at 8:29pm
Some really great lines for MM are:
I read on here a fabulous tip about applying jojoba oil with an essential oil before applying the mm- great advice! Sweet almond oil is good too, it all depends on your skin type. There's also apricot kernel oil, wheat germ oil, aloe vera, etc. The best results to calm skin down is to apply 2-3 drops of blue chamomile essential oil with a carrier oil base (choose one that you like best- but if your skin is oily, use the aloe vera juice). $! @a late e !*(b !.$ b " $(% ),$% %!$ ,b !( |
Posted By: khaledstar
Date Posted: Feb 14, 2010 at 4:51pm
| the mineral makeup brand voted Best Natural Makeup 2008 for Eye Colour by Better Nutrition magazine, never fails to wow me. Their mineral finishing powders are simply superb, and their mineral eyeshadows are subtle, but very classy. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .(4`p /.%%%,%,!$(!) , b` ( |
Posted By: lilmsrosie87
Date Posted: Feb 18, 2010 at 8:50pm
| I'm not 2 found of the whole "mineral makeup" idea (its truly a gimmick) but a powder that I do like that's apparently mineral is mineral skin finish by MAC. Its the only powder that I've ever tired that matches my skin to a T %! Cadh Dere ), 4`` (0`p .%$( |
Posted By: jeaniexo
Date Posted: Feb 26, 2010 at 6:37pm
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My favorite so far is Bare Essentials. I started out using this, then switched to the drug store brands when they all started to come out with it. But Bare Essentials is the best. It gives you great coverage with a natural look. Another great thing is using the Mineral Veil. It sets the make up and eliminates shine! My face itches too! I think its the bristles on sensitive skin, because it itches with all powders. |
Posted By: Deloris1
Date Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 6:38am
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I love to use mineral makeups, they are really amazing. |
Posted By: JerseyGyrl
Date Posted: Aug 26, 2010 at 11:28am
All mineral makeup is not created equal. I switched to Smoky Mountain Minerals. I LOVE it!  Can not say enough good about it! Unlike BE, SMM does not contain Bismuth Oxycholoride, which is what causes the shiny look, itching & redness. They contain a natural sunscreen of 15 and higher SPF. They stay on all day, are water-resistant and they have no expiration date. Made with no additives, they are virtually allergy-free. But....the best part of SMM is NO BUFFING!  You apply it with a brush like you would any other face powder.They also make a fantastic line of skin care...face washes, moisturizers, anti-aging products....and Emu Oil, the best stuff ever invented! SMM is very reasonably priced and they offer FREE shipping! They also offer discounts when you sign up for their e-mail newsletter. I am SO pleased with this stuff I tell everyone and everyone I've told about it that has tried it, loves it as much as I do. The colors match my skin perfectly and if you do happen to order a foundation that is either too light or too dark....they sell lightening & darkening color correctors...add a few pinches to your foundation, shake it up and you're good to go! They also have color correctors for age spots, acne, broken capillaries, under eye circles & darkness etc. as well as multi-tasking concealers, which are comparable to the much higher priced one's BE makes. As I said, I can't say enough good about this stuff! Check it out at: http://www.smokymountainminerals.com As for covering pores....Let me start by saying, I'm 49 and have oily skin. That being said, this is my "routine" in the morning. I apply my moisturizer (Olay Anti-Wrinkle) and allow that to sink into my skin while I'm doing my hair etc. I use the Monistat as a primer. For my concealer, I use Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer. I then brush on Coty Airspun Translucent Powder and then the Smoky Mountain Minerals Foundation. It makes my skin look flawless. Like I said, I can't say enough about how happy I've been with SMM! |
Posted By: rickydom
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2010 at 10:16pm
| I use Loreal Bare Naturals. It is as good as the Naked Minerals fire and much less expensive. With regard to mineral makeup, I love it! I do not think I will never use liquid again. It is so quick and easy to use, making my morning makeup routine better. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .64b" -,)% !$)$!!!!),,`r %2 |
Posted By: serro
Date Posted: Jan 13, 2011 at 1:39pm
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i was hear about that to but couldnt have opportunity for learn more. do you have photos about that prosedure brezilya f |
Posted By: rockiealba
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2011 at 3:52am
| My face has dry spots that sometimes the shell. I can use sweet almond oil to remove my makeup. Dissolves even waterproof mascara. It makes it much easier to wash it off, without rubbing. 20smile% larger than typically use a few drops of oil or a little aloe vera gel before applying makeup. This helps a lot. I love the mineral powder makes my face feel very soft and smooth. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .(4`p /.%%%,! !!-$$,!,`" /0 |
Posted By: monicawebb
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2011 at 5:48pm
| I think signature minerals are the best personally :) |
Posted By: danielalvis
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2012 at 12:06am
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Mineral based makeup does not contain preservatives or harmful
substances that can enter the bloodstream and disrupt normal cellular
activity. It stays for longer and is much lighter and effective, the best products for people with acne and sensitive skin. |