Mineral makeup gained popularity when the Bare Escentuals products were presented on QVC and became an instant success. The success on QVC allowed the company to expand their brand and the number of boutiques and so the mineral makeup trend began and nowadays mineral makeup is well known and for sale in every store and from many different brands.

Real Mineral Makeup

The true mineral makeup is made from 4 or 5 different crushed minerals in a powder form and they become liquid with the heat of your skin. The newer generation of mineral makeup manufactured by big companies like Loreal, Neutrogena and Mary Lay have other components and are not considered as mineral makeup by some. Since there are no standards to follow a mineral makeup can have that name if it is made of 100% minerals of if it has less than 1% of minerals. Chalk is also a mineral, so every kind of makeup could be considered as mineral makeup. Some critics say that mineral makeup is just the reinvention of the wheel and that it is just a marketing trick.

Mineral Makeup Foundation

Normally mineral makeup refers to foundation although there are many other derivatives that entitle themselves as mineral makeup products. You can buy mineral blush, mineral eyeshadow, mineral eyeliner, mineral finishing powder, etc. Normally the mineral makeup comes in a powdered form (traditionally loose but it can be pressed or even liquid). Although many mineral makeups contain a lot of ingredients, the classic mineral makeup is made only of 4 or 5 minerals and nothing else. Consider this as a minimalistic and simplistic foundation that gives great results. To apply the mineral makeup you simple buff the powder on with a special brush and then the minerals will liquefy with the warmth of you body and give a beautiful and natural skin tone.

Mineral Makeup Healthy for you Skin?

The reason for the initial hype of mineral makeup was that they gave a better look than other makeup, and on top of that the makeup is healthy for your skin. Although this is over hyped the makeup can be better than other types of makeup and after some practice and with the correct selection of the makeup color it will give great results! Keep in mind that many of the mineral makeup products available on the market are mineral “based” makeups, meaning that they have the minerals but have other substances added which makes them like any other makeup product.

Many women like the idea of mineral makeup because they are perceived as natural and healthy, because of they’re effect or for both reasons. Another advantage of mineral makeup is that it acts as sunblock because 2 of the minerals protect the skin from the sun rays. All true mineral makeup has inbuilt sun protection!

Another advantage of mineral makeup is the price, it lasts longer that normal foundation and that makes it more cost effective.

I have been using mineral makeup for more than a decade and I think it is great. It looks better and it is great for people with skin problems because it doesn’t cause acne and there are less allergies. If you are trying out mineral makeup you have to expect that you won’t find the right color on the first try and you will have to learn how to use it because it is a little different than traditional makeup. Good luck with mineral makeup, I am sure it will make you look even better!

Choosing the right tone of foundation is crucial so that the makeup looks natural in comparison to the rest of your skin. In this article you will learn about the different types of foundation makeup you can buy and which are the best in the market for your skin color and type.

Liquid Foundation Makeup

A liquid foundation makeup is good for most skins tones and types, they capture the skins moisture and leave it with a luminous finish. These foundations are easy to apply and they come in a little bottle, available in water based or oil based formulas. Water based foundations are good for black women because they leave less shine on the skin. Many of these foundations have some silicon oil in them.

The foundation that is oil based blends very easily over the entire face and leave a niche sheen. This kind of foundation is good for women that have wrinkled or extremely dry skin. They are thick and a bit greasy but they blend in well with these kinds of skin, making it look more hydrated.

Mineral Foundation Makeup

Mineral foundations are great because they are made of more natural ingredients and give a great finish. You can read more about mineral makeup and you will be amazed at the results. Mineral makeup foundations work well with all skin types and are good to cover skin with pimples and acne. The foundation comes in a loose powder and the powder melts with the warmth of your skin. This kind of foundation ends up being more healthy and less expensive because you can go much longer with a package. You probably know that I am a big fan of mineral makeup, and this is my recommendation!

Other Foundations

There are many other types of foundation makeup like cream foundation, cake foundation, stick foundation, waterproof foundation, spray foundation, etc. I recommend you use mineral foundation or liquid foundation. Although all these other products are useful I would stick with the mineral and liquid foundations because of the effects and the usability of the products, its not worth to look for other types because these too are the best, especially if you have the price in mind.