Benefits of Mineral Foundation
Well, 5 years have passed and I am proud to say I havenâ??t used liquid or cream foundation since changing over to mineral make up. Why should I be proud? Most women do not enjoy applying liquid foundation or any other kind of creamy make up to their skin because of break outs, irritation, unnatural look, wrinkles exaggerated, etc. I was free from that dreaded make up ritual
Right away, after switching over to mineral make up, I saw a huge difference in my appearance. I no longer looked like I had on make up, yet my age spots, dark under eye circles, wrinkles were less noticeable. It took me a few applications to get the hang of it, but really itâ??s much easier to apply than traditional make up.
Application Suggestions:
1. I suggest you start out with the basics. Most brands offer kits that you can customize to fit your needs. Bare Minerals suggest you have 2 foundation colors, 1 blush and setting powder (Mineral Veil) Itâ??s good to add a concealer (Bisque)Â Â Â if you have age spots or dark circles.
To complete the look, youâ??ll need mineral eyeshadow and mineral eyeliner. Since high school,
Iâ??ve used Great lash Mascara, its works well and costs less. Of course, youâ??ll need your favorite lipstick to complete your fabulous new look.
2. Itâ??s very important to make sure you have the right make up brushes. Bare Minerals offers high quality brushes at very reasonable prices, especially on Ebay and Amazon. Without the correct type of make up brush, you wonâ??t get the best results. I use an over all application brush, blush brush, concealer brush, one for eyeshadow and eyeliner. You can buy kits that include all the make up and brushes weâ??ve talked about and thatâ??s another tip on saving you money.
3. The application of mineral make up may seem weird at first. Blending is very important.
To begin, shake a small amount of foundation into the jar lid. Swirl your foundation brush around to pick up the make up in the lid, them tap the brush to remove any excess.
4. Now your ready to begin application. Take your brush and start swirling it all over the face, buffing as you go. You can add more make up to the brush and layer it on, controlling the coverage you need. I like to apply my concealer after my first pass with the foundation, then Iâ??ll apply another swirl of foundation over my concealer.
5. Blush is easy and fun to apply. Load the blush brush the same way and swirl it around the cheek area. I like to go over my nose for a hint of color. Youâ??ll be surprised at how smooth the blush goes on. Finish with a setting powder, like Bare Minerals, Mineral Veil which gives you a nice polish to the end result.
6. Mineral eye shadows and liners are very different from traditional make up. Apply your eye shadow, then use the special flat brush to line your eyes with mineral liner. If you wet the brush, the liner will glide right on.
7. Finish off with your favorite lipstick and mascara and then check out the pretty lady in the mirror looking fabulously sexy
Important Tips to Remember:
1. Always clean your brushes regularly, at least every few weeks, to prevent chances for break outs from bacteria. I use my face cleanser which does an excellent job. Put a small amount of cleanser in your palm, wet the brush and swirl the brush around while running cool water to wash away the make up. I use a wash cloth to ring out excess water, then air dry the brushes over night. My Bare Mineral Brush;s last for years when cared for properly.
2. Find a high quality affordable cleansing regime, one I love is Serious Skin Care -Â I’ll share about this line of products soon. You need a really good cleanser and a regular exfloation to reveal fresh clean skin and allow your make up to look its best.
I hope you’ll give mineral make up a try and free yourself from liquid foundation like I did. Your skin will love it and you’ll get noticed for your beautiful glowing skin For the majority of us, mineral make up is a wonderful refreshing change to the traditional old way of wearing make up.
Here I have links to saving up to 60% on Mineral Make Up from Ebay:
http://www.mindbodyspiritrecovery.com/skin-care/bare-minerals-make-up
Compare prices on Mineral Make Up for sale on Amazon here:
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Benefits of mineral foundation?
What are the pros and cons of something like Bare Minerals or Neutrogena Mineral Sheers? Whats the best one?
its not cakey and doesn’t come off in water and is natural and it doesnt feel like your wearing makeup!
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pros:
light on skin
covers most of your skin
lets your pores breathe
more natural
cons:
doesn’t cover big blemishes
possible that it can get on clothing and belongings if you’re not careful while putting it on
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I use Bare Minerals, here are my pros and cons:
Pros:
Lasts a long time
Apply with brushes for a natural finish
Can mix shades for the perfect color
Little goes a long way
Cons:
Power can get on clothes
Have to clean brushes frequently
Little costly (20+)
Only available online, or in specialty beauty stores (Sephora)
Hope this helps!!!
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Bare minerals is the best. The only con is that it is messy but it coves blemishes and makes skin look flawless.
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Bare Escentuals is a great brand. It is a healthy alternative to the usual heavy makeup most wear. The ingredients are all natural minerals which will not clog pores. Their foundation (Bare Minerals) is superior to any other and a little goes a long way. The brand might seem a little pricey at first glance, but it really lasts a long time and once you try it, you will never go back to regular foundation. All you do is put a little in the lid of the jar, swirl the brush around in the lid, tap off excess and apply in a circular motion around your face. It literally feels like you are not wearing makeup, however, it gives GREAT coverage and lasts all day. It makes your face look almost flawless but compared with the liquid foundations and the old powder types, you feel like you’re wearing nothing. It’s really strange but true! They have a fantastic selection of colors to choose from. The following link will take you to Bare Escentuals foundation page where you can see all their shades. http://store.bareescentuals.com/bareMine... After looking at their shade colors, click on the shade selector button and view 15 diverse women to see if one of them is close to your tone. I think this will be very helpful as there is a description of the tone next to each face and the shade that goes along with it. Also, just so you know, their concealer is fabulous and easy to apply. I totally recommend the bisque multi tasking minerals which is really a fantastic concealer along with the foundation, at least to start. Great coverage.They have starter kits to purchase which makes it more afordable, and gives you everything necessary including the brushes. You can view a "how to apply" video at the following link which will be good for you and extemely helpful. Watch it and see. If it seems to good to be true, it is not. Trust me…it is wonderful! The link to see the video is:
http://www.bareminerals.com/on/demandwar...
Hope this was helpful! Good luck and God bless!
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I agree with everything Jessi just said. I use Bare Escentuals and love it!
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Try puritycosmetics.co.uk. It is really good!
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http://www.puritycosmetics.co.uk