Mineral Makeup vs. Mineral Based Makeup
Posted on August 6, 2008 | Filed Under Mineral Makeup Tips | Leave a Comment
Katrina, an Asthetician from Washington made an interesting point in her recent review - Mary Kay Mineral Foundation is Glorified Loose Powder - that I wanted to highlight and discuss.
Katrina wrote “What makes a mineral makeup, MINERAL MAKEUP? The two top ingredients should be Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide!! Where are they in their list of ingredients!!! They are the basis of a great mineral foundation. They are both awesome UVA & UVB natural filters. Zinc oxide is also a wound healer that is why it is fantastic in treating acne.”
My own opinion regarding the new (what I have been calling second generation) Mineral Makeups from Bargain Mineral Makeup: “However, drugstore and discount minerals aren’t “pure” mineral makeups - which is one of the reasons many women have switched to minerals. If you are OK with that, there is a chance that you can find a cheap mineral makeup than you can live with.” and What is Mineral Makeup?: “What is mineral makeup? Mineral makeup is made from pure crushed minerals. The “true” mineral makeups only have 4 or 5 ingredients. (The 2nd generation minerals from manufacturers such as Mary Kay, Neutrogena and Loreal have a lot more ingredients, which lead some to declare that it isn’t “true mineral makeup”, but rather mineral based makeup.)”
Everyone can make their own decision regarding which brand is best for them. But please be aware that the foundations that are not “pure” minerals will not provide you with the Benefits of Mineral Makeup and it may not be the Best Makeup for Acne.
Related Pages:
What is Mineral Makeup?
Benefits of Mineral Makeup
Best Makeup for Acne
Mineral Makeup Ingredients
Bismuth in Mineral Makeup
Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup
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Bismuth Free Mineral Makeup
Posted on July 8, 2008 | Filed Under Product Reviews | 2 Comments
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.
Related Pages:
Bismuth in Mineral Makeup
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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.
Related Pages:
Colorscience Mineral Makeup
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Bare Escentuals to have QVC’s Today’s Special Value (TSV) on April 25, 2008
Posted on March 23, 2008 | Filed Under Bare Escentuals | Leave a Comment
QVC has announced that there will be a Bare Escentuals TSV on 4/25/2008 - no word yet on what it will be - but for the last two years the April TSV has been a “Faux Tan” kit, with the Faux Tanning Product (which is very highly rated by users) and the Faux Tan All Over Face Color (which I love!).
(When ordering from QVC, make sure you are going through Mr. Rebates to receive a 3% rebate!)
I assume the TSV will be along the lines of this kit which is already available:
Bare Escentuals Sun Worshipper Face & Body Collection ($89 Value)
The Sun Worshipper is a five piece sunless beauty collection includes fool-proof, faux-tan products for face and body that will finally convince you just how much better faux tanning is than the real thing.
Learn how to look intensely hot without the burning heat, and be a bronzed sun goddess with skin worthy of worship itself.
Includes:
Bare Esentual’s Faux Tan (4.5 oz) for body comes with a pump for fast and easy, all-over application. Without facing a single ray of sunshine, 100% pure bareMinerals Faux Tan All-Over Face Color (.03 oz), bareMinerals Nude Beach Glimmer (.02 oz), and Wearable Bronze Lip Gloss (.2 oz) will make you look as if you’ve just arrived from an exotic hotspot in the tropics.
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Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Formulation Change?
Posted on March 3, 2008 | Filed Under Sheer Cover | Leave a Comment
It appears that Sheer Cover may have slightly modified their mineral makeup formulation and that is now may contain Bismuth. The old list of ingredients was:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (12.00%). Other Ingredients: Boron Nitride, Bisabolol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Green Rooibos Tea
This is the new ingredient list: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (12.00%). Other Ingredients: Boron Nitride, Bisabolol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499.
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