Women are just starting to learn the benefits of mineral makeup. Unlike what we’ve been using for years, mineral makeup powders are lightweight, easy to apply, versatile, and stay on all day. Because they are composed of minerals, they are hypo-allergenic, won’t clog your pores, and are perfect for even problem skin, such as rosacea or acne.
It seems that everyone is jumping on the mineral makeup bandwagon. I was first introduced to a bare minerals makeup by a friend after confiding in her that I take such poor care of my skin, that I even go to sleep with my makeup on. She suggested I try Bare Minerals, a product “you can even sleep in”. I was really happy with the ease of applying and the lightweight feeling.
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The most popular mineral makeup company’s top selling product is their mineral veil – an added layer to keep your makeup on your face. Next important thing to look for: how much are you getting for your money? Most foundations come in a 20 or 30 gram jar, but the net weight is only 2 or 3 grams of product. I found myself plunking down $60.00 for a jar of foundation, only to find that although the container was large, the amount of actual powder was only 3 grams.
Compare net weight of products. Don’t get lulled in by pretty packaging that makes it look like you’re getting more than you actually are.
Foundations have a full 6 grams per jar. You buy what you want, when you want it. No pre-assembled packages (though we do sell starter kits, YOU pick each color). Even beyond foundations, I love the versatility of mineral powders. I like playing around and using different colors, and love the idea that any shadow can also become an eyeliner with the use of a wet eyeliner brush.
The one thing that always irked me was that I have puffy eyelids. Shimmer is the LAST thing I need on my upper eyes. With that in mind, I made sure that I carried not only shimmery eye colors, but semi-matte and matte colors as well.
