How To Compare Mineral Makeup Part 1

Minerals, minerals, and more minerals...Are you wondering how to compare mineral makeup? It's no wonder! It seems that just about every cosmetic aisle you walk down today is filled with mineral makeup items. These mineral makeup tips will help you simplify the selection process.

Mineral Foundation Makeup

The easiest way to get started with mineral makeup is by selecting a mineral makeup kit. They usually start you off with a two shades of a foundation and then add a couple smaller items like blush, eye shadow and mineral veil. If you were to purchase the items separately it would cost much more. But how do you know which mineral makeup kit?



Here’s a step-by-step process on how to compare mineral makeup and find the product that is right for you:

    1. Look at the ingredients label. Opt for one without "talc" listed as an ingredient. The whole point of mineral makeup is to move beyond talc.

    2. Does it contain Bismuth Oxychloride? That is an ingredient that gives the makeup a beautiful glow. In some women it can irritate the skin. If you have any skin problems then choose a brand without it.

    3. Decide if you want a “glow” or “matte” mineral makeup. One of the downsides of that glorious mineral shimmer is that it often highlights wrinkles and pores. If that is a problem for you, then select the product that is bismuth-free.

    4. Choose your formulation – loose powder, pressed powder or liquid. Many women who are unable to wear the powder formulations find that liquid mineral makeup actually enhances their skin.



Simple Tip
Always apply a makeup primer first. It helps to cover pores and uneven areas so your mineral powder will go on smoothly.

Taking it for a test run

Now that you know how to compare mineral makeup products you actually need to wear it for several hours on your face to determine whether or not it's the right one for you. That's because just like ordinary foundation it can change color and consistency. You might find that you need to try another color or switch brands.

Selecting the right mineral foundation makeup isn’t hard. It’s just a matter of understanding which fillers to avoid, selecting the right formulation, and finally trying it on for the day.

Simple Tip
If you pick up a few mineral blush samples when you get your foundation, then you can actually use them to customize your lipbalm and lipgloss products. You can find out how to do it by clicking on the Lipgloss Recipes index tab.


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