Allergy to Mineral Makeup?
Posted on July 17, 2008 | Filed Under Mineral Makeup Tips | Leave a Comment
Is it possible to be allergic to Mineral Makeup? Some people complain of allergic type skin reactions after using mineral makeup. I believe that in most cases the problem is caused by one of two things.
First, the Bismuth Oxychloridein some Mineral Foundations can be problematic for some. You can read about it here - Bismuth in Mineral Makeup and check out the Bismuth Free Mineral Makeups. Bismuth can cause itching and irritation.
If you are having a full blown allergic type reaction - redness, swelling, even hives - your makeup brush may be the culprit. Most makeup brushes are made of animal hair and many people are allergic and/or sensitive to it. If you think the brush may be your problem, apply a small amount of the mineral makeup to the inside of your wrist with your finger. If you have no problems - try putting some on your face (with your finger). If you don’t react, then you know the problem is the makeup brush you are using. You will need to use Synthetic brushes and avoid all animal hair brushes. Look for brushes with Nylon and Taklon fibers. Here is a nice Pink Synthetic Oval Brush that can be used for foundation, blush or any face coloring minerals. This Synthetic Powder Face Brush is also good for foundation. Synthetic brushes are also ideal for Vegans - those who avoid all animal products.
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Serious Skin Care Introduces Mineral Based Skin Care
Posted on July 15, 2008 | Filed Under Serious Skin Care | Leave a Comment
Serious Skin Care, which has a great line of mineral makeup called ProMinerals is introducing 3 new mineral based skin care products. The new line is called Capo Minerale and consists of a cleanser, an eye cream and a facial cream.
Here is the info: Apply this soft, lightly foaming and gently exfoliating cleanser to your damp skin, massage and rinse. It’s that easy! Contains volcanic black sand and pumice as well as earth-derived clays. Serious Skin Care Capo Minerale Mineral Rich Foaming Cleanser Features:Volcanic black sand and pumice derived from mineral-rich lava give this formula a fine exfoliating action. Made in USA. It seems quite pricey at $36.50 for 4 ounces - for a cleanser! (I guess it is a coincidence that Bare Escentuals now has a Rare Minerals mineral cleanser with a similar price point $26 for 2.5 ounces….)
The ingredients are: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, PEG-150 Stearate, Steareth-20, Glycol Stearate, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Quartz, Tourmaline, Perlite, Bentonite, Pumice, Black Sand, Stearamide AMP, Laneth-16, Ceteth-16, Oleth-16, Steareth-16, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea.
The eye cream, called Capo Minerale Mineral Rich Eye Creme , is $32.50 for 0.5 oz. Here is the info: Let the skin around your eyes look and feel its very best with the ultra-luxurious Serious Skin Care Capo Minerale Mineral Rich Eye Creme. This concentrated .5 oz. eye beauty treatment helps reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles while encouraging your eye area to look healthy and feel supple and luminous as never before. Helps quench and condition our most vulnerable and impressionable skin around the eyes. Contains a wealth of prized minerals from around the world to help infuse the area with moisturization it needs. Made in USA.
The ingredients are: Mineral Solution [Water, Magnesium Gluconate, Hematite Extract, Rhodochrosite Extract, Malachite Extract, Smithsonite Extract, Perlite (Obsidian) Extract, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline, Silica], Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Paraffin Wax, C10-C30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Ester, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Algae Extract, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Titanium Dioxide, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Sodium Citrate, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
The cream is called Serious Skin Care Capo Minerale Mineral Rich Facial Creme
and is $44.50 for 1.7 ounces. Here is the info - Help revitalize your skin’s appearance with the Serious Skin Care Capo Minerale™ Mineral Rich Facial Creme. This 1.7 oz. creme helps give you a renewed, softer and more radiant look. From the very first application, your skin feels softer, fresher and more comfortable. Made in USA. Directions: Apply creme twice daily to face and neck. Can be used on freshly cleansed skin or on top of a serum. Apply a small amount onto the palm of your hand and “warm” the creme by gently rubbing with fingertip. Apply softened creme all over face and neck, and gently massage in until absorbed.
The ingredients are: Water, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Paraffin Wax,C10-C30 Cholesterol/Lanesterol Ester Polyethylene, CetylPEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Nylon-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA,Minerale Noir Solution [Silica, Magnesium Gluconate, HematiteExtract, Rhodochrosite Extract, Malachite, Smithsonite, PerliteExtact] Titanium Dioxide, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside,Adenosine Phosphate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Propylparaben,Methylparaben, Sodium Citrate, Triethanolamine,Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
I will be anxiously avaiting the reviews (and a price reduction, or a value priced kit!). I know I will eventually try it because my skin responds so well to mineral products.
Related Pages:
Serious Skin Care Mineral Makeup
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Concealing with Mineral Makeup
Posted on July 12, 2008 | Filed Under Mineral Makeup Tips | Leave a Comment
If you are unhappy with the coverage you get from mineral makeup, don’t give up. There are several ways to conceal discolorations under your mineral foundation.
First you can try applying you regular foundation over your areas with a concealer brush. Concealer brushes are made of synthetic fibers and give a heavier application of minerals.
If that doesn’t for the trick, try dampening the concealer brush slightly and spot applying the foundation very slightly damp.
If you need more coverage than that, try Bare Minerals Bisque (available in regular, summer bisque & honey bisque). The bisque colors are more opaque and they cover very well.
Bisque is best for covering up spots - like old acne spots and scars or sun damaged areas. If you need all over help, consider these color correctors from Affordable Mineral Makeup™:
Apricot Concealer -is a matte creamy apricot concealer and corrector. It is a matte peachy apricot shade with good coverage and it helps to warm up olive and yellow skin tones and corrects purplish bluish bruising.
Bisque Concealer - covers blemishes, red areas, dark circles or any other problem area of your face and also aids in oil absorption. It will work for light , medium and some tan skin tones.
Light Green Concealer - is a light almost non existent green shade, it is just enough shade to correct redness, without looking green. It is ideal to cover redness - blotches, acne, rosacea, sunburn or any redness. You can also mix this with your foundation.
Yellow Concealer - covers darkened areas - especially blueish tones, ideal for concealing under eye darkness.
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Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup
Posted on July 8, 2008 | Filed Under Product Reviews | Leave a Comment
Because of the problems caused by Bismuth in Mineral Makeup, many users are opting for Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup. The good news is that there are many great brands that do not include Bismuth Oxychloride (which can cause itching, irritation and the “glow” that some people love and some people hate).
The brands of Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup are:
Affordable Mineral Makeup
GloMinerals Liquid Mineral Foundation
Illuminare Liquid Mineral Foundations
Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup
Laura Geller Makeup
Mary Kay Mineral Makeup
Serious Skin Care Mineral Makeup
Simply Karen Mineral Makeup
If you are looking for a traditional loose powder mineral foundation, try one of these:
Affordable Mineral Makeup
Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup
Serious Skin Care Mineral Makeup
Simply Karen Mineral Makeup
If you are looking for the purest, “green-est”, most eco-friendly foundation, go for Affordable Mineral Makeup™ - it only has 4 ingredients - Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide - and is a small vegan, earth friendly company with great customer service.
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THE Best Makeup Brush EVER
Posted on July 1, 2008 | Filed Under Bare Escentuals | Leave a Comment
One of the unintended consequences of becoming a mineral makeup user, is that you also gain an entire new knowledge of makeup brushes. The brushes are so important! If you are unhappy with your mineral makeup, it may just as easily be the brush as the makeup itself. I never intended to become a makeup brush “junkie”, it just happened. I have recently discovered the best makeup brush ever made.
I don’t know how I missed this one for so long, but a few months ago I picked up Bare Escentuals’ Full Flawless Face Brush on eBay. I was blown away by it! It is a HUGE brush, very full and fluffy. It has a long handle and gives the most incredible light even coverage. I use it for everything except foundation and blush. It is ideal for mineral veil and any all over face color. I also use it for a non-mineral bronzer. It has not shed one bit and it is the brush that I always wanted!
I think I missed it because the name is so similar to Bare Escentual’s flawless face brush - the standard issue brush that comes with all of the started kits. There is no comparison. This wonderful brush is so much bigger and softer. It would be great for any powder - or anything that you just want a light even layer. I have never considered “hoarding” brushes before, but I am seriously considering adding a few of these to my “stash” - just in case.
I realized after I discovered it that this brush has been in some kits and there are quite a few listed on eBay with different colored handles. If you aren’t happy with the coverage & finish from your mineral veil and all over face colors, I would heartily recommend giving one of these beauties a try.
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Colorscience Sunforgettable Mineral Suncreen Powders
Posted on June 21, 2008 | Filed Under Colorscience, Product Reviews | Leave a Comment
(Yes, I know it is Colorescience - but most people forget to add the “e”!)
Colorscience has a great looking line of Mineral Sunscreen Products that include not only products for the face, but also for the body.
With so many of us looking for more ways to incorporate more natural and less chemical products into our daily lives, the timing couldn’t be better!
The line is called Sunforgettable and includes 4 different applicators (all have the same product).
The Sunforgettable products contains an SPF of 30 and the ingredients are: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 12%, Zinc Oxide 12% Inactive Ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, Calcium Silicate, Corallina Officianalis, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/ Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxide, Manganese Violet, Mica, Titanium Dioxide.
The products are effective immediately upon application - so you don’t have to wait like you do with many creams. They also claim to be “very water resistant”. I love the thought of a powder because I have very sensitive eyes & most sunscreens irritate my eyes. It is also a Godsend for people with acne & sensitive skin who have found that sunscreen aggravates their skin issues.
This nearly invisible light weight mineral powder uses micronized minerals to offer the first SPF 30, all-clear, mineral powder with broad spectrum (UVA and UVB and Infrared) sun protection. This breakthrough formula provides physical sun protection with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide and will not absorb into your skin. It is safe for all ages, can be used by men as well, is odor free and won’t rub off on your clothes.
All 4 application methods are available in “Clear”, “Almost Clear” and “Perfectly Clear” and each color also comes in a “Sparkle” version. The 4 application methods are a powder brush, a roller ball, a shaker and a really cool looking orb. Here they are:
Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Brush - This nearly invisible light weight mineral powder comes in an easy-to-use retractable brush. The convenient, brush-on applicator makes all-over application easy and quick.
Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Rock and Roller Ball - The convenient rock and roller ball design makes all-over application easy and quick.
Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Shaker Jar - Comes in an easy-to-use shaker jar.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Orb SPF 30 - Puff on the protection with this ‘powder-ful’ broad spectrum formula.
Directions For Use:
Apply generously and uniformly before sun exposure, repeat application after perspiring, immersion in water or toweling.
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Colorscience Mineral Makeup
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Affordable Mineral Makeup™ Discount
Posted on June 21, 2008 | Filed Under Affordable Mineral Makeup | Leave a Comment
From Now until Midnight EST 6/23/2008 - Get 11% Off Your Order
to celebrate Radiant Peace which is celebrated 4 times a year (visit http://www.radiantpeace.org/rpeaceis.htm) to read more about it!
Put your items in the cart - put the word radiantpeace in the coupon/voucher section and it’ll take 11% OFF automatically.
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Tinted Feather Light Mineral Veil - New!
Posted on June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Bare Escentuals | Leave a Comment
Just when you think it can’t get any better - we get Tinted Feather Light Mineral Veil! I started out years ago with Mineral Veil and loved, loved, loved it! Then came Tinted Mineral Veil - wow! loved it even more! Then years later, we got Feather Light Mineral Veil - I was resistant to try it - how dare they mess with Mineral Veil? Guess what, I loved it more! (I now have the “Big Daddy” size and use it everyday.). It is especially wonderful in the warmer months when you want everything to be lighter. And now Leslie B and the lovely ladies at Bare Escentuals have done it again with the new Tinted Feather Light Mineral Veil! It was just introduced with the last Bare Escentuals TSV (which is still available if you didn’t pick it up yet - Bare Escentuals The Perfect 10 Color Collection
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The new Tinted Feather Light Mineral Veil will only be available through QVC until May 2009. As of right now, QVC does not have it as a single item - only in the kit. If you aren’t interested in the kit, and just want the new mineral veil - check here for Feather Light Mineral Veil!
Need more info?
See Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
Bare Minerals Mineral Veil Reviews
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Affordable Mineral Makeup™ - Save 11% on Any Order
Posted on June 16, 2008 | Filed Under Affordable Mineral Makeup | Comments Off
From Now until Midnight EST 6/19/2008 - Get 11% Off Your Order
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Laura Geller to have QVC’s Today’s Special Value (TSV) on July 16, 2008
Posted on June 15, 2008 | Filed Under Laura Geller | Comments Off
Laura Geller will have the TSV (Today’s Special Value) on QVC on July 16, 2008.
It is called the Laura Geller Perfect Match 8-Piece Color Collection and includes:
Phenomenal Foundation (in Light, Medium, or Dark)
Real Deal Concealer
Blush N Brighten
Baked Eyeshadow & Liner Duo in Unearthed & Dutch Chocolate
Luxury Lipstick
Double-ended Shadow & Blush Brush
Eye Liner Brush
Creamy Black Mascara
You can pre-order before 7/16/08 using item number A85134, for auto delivery the pre-order number is A85411. On 7/16/08 the item number will be A7166 or A85401 for auto delivery.
When ordering from QVC, make sure you are going through Mr. Rebates to receive a 3% rebate!
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Affordable Mineral Makeup™ Coupon - 12% Off!
Posted on May 14, 2008 | Filed Under Affordable Mineral Makeup | Leave a Comment
From Now until Midnight EST 5/16/2008 - Get 12% Off Your Order
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Two New Bare Minerals Foundation Colors
Posted on March 30, 2008 | Filed Under Bare Escentuals | Leave a Comment
Bare Escentuals has added 2 new foundation colors to the Bare Minerals line up.
Golden Medium is for medium skin tones with golden undertones.
Golden Deep is for dark to deeper skintones with golden undertones.
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