Mineral Makeup Tips

Mineral Makeup vs. Mineral Based Makeup

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 [...]

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Allergy to Mineral Makeup?

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 Oxychloride in some Mineral Foundations can be problematic for some.  The most common effect is itching, [...]

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Concealing with Mineral Makeup

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. [...]

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