How can women wear makeup and gain enhanced looks while still appearing natural? The answer to that question seems to be mineral makeup. Using ground minerals from the earth creates that illusion and keeps the skin looking good. Best of all, mineral makeup can be matched to just about all skin tones.
Mineral cosmetics contain minerals that are found naturally in the earth. You will encounter some mineral cosmetics that do include fillers. What types of ingredients do you want to see in your mineral makeup? Whether you choose to use or not to use mineral cosmetics with "extras" is up to you.
Just like traditional makeup, mineral makeup has the same essential products: foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer. The differences come when you are talking about how to apply them. Even with mineral makeup it is possible for it to look "cakey" if applied wrong. And, clumped makeup never looks goodon anyone.
Foundation does just what the name implies: It lays the foundation for applying all the other products. Using foundation first brings out the true colors in the makeup. Without foundation, the colors don't stand out and any skin problems are still noticeable. Think of a painter's canvas. Foundation prepares the face as priming prepares the canvas.
Before applying any makeup, get your face in the best shape possible. Clean your face as usual to remove any dirt and oil. If your skin tends to be on the dry side, don't forget to moisturize. The moisturizer must soak in and feel dry before adding makeup.
Mineral foundation can be applied according to your tastes. If you prefer a liquid foundation, you can create one. We will start with a step-by-step look at applying dry foundation.
Applying Dry Mineral Foundation
1. Shake your jar of foundation to loosen the minerals especially if this is your first time using the jar. Open and pour a dime size amount of the mineral foundation into the lid.
2. Using a Kabuki brush (sold wherever mineral makeup is sold), dip the bristles into the makeup. You won't need much of it to use on your face. Tap the handle of the brush against the lid with the bristles facing upwards. This spreads the mineral foundation throughout the bristles of the brush as well as removing any extra from the brush.
3. Starting at your jaw line, apply the foundation to your face in a circular motion. Work your way up to your forehead. Come down your nose and sweep out across your cheeks.
4. Move over the face again with your Kabuki brush until you are satisfied with the coverage.
Applying Wet Mineral Makeup
1. You may prefer to have your mineral makeup foundation applied like a liquid. To do this, still apply a dime size amount of the makeup to the lid.
2. Using a spray bottle filled with water, squirt a few drops of water onto the foundation. Mix the two together using a Kabuki brush. Application can start when the mixture reaches the right consistency for you.
3. Start at the jaw line and work your way up. Sweep across the eyelids, down the nose, and out towards the cheeks. Don't forget to apply foundation to your neck as well. It may take a few minutes more to evenly blend the wet mineral foundation but the result will still be as even and flawless as with the dry.
Mineral foundation is easy to apply with the proper tools and techniques. Just follow the steps above and enhance that natural glow. - 16083
Mineral cosmetics contain minerals that are found naturally in the earth. You will encounter some mineral cosmetics that do include fillers. What types of ingredients do you want to see in your mineral makeup? Whether you choose to use or not to use mineral cosmetics with "extras" is up to you.
Just like traditional makeup, mineral makeup has the same essential products: foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer. The differences come when you are talking about how to apply them. Even with mineral makeup it is possible for it to look "cakey" if applied wrong. And, clumped makeup never looks goodon anyone.
Foundation does just what the name implies: It lays the foundation for applying all the other products. Using foundation first brings out the true colors in the makeup. Without foundation, the colors don't stand out and any skin problems are still noticeable. Think of a painter's canvas. Foundation prepares the face as priming prepares the canvas.
Before applying any makeup, get your face in the best shape possible. Clean your face as usual to remove any dirt and oil. If your skin tends to be on the dry side, don't forget to moisturize. The moisturizer must soak in and feel dry before adding makeup.
Mineral foundation can be applied according to your tastes. If you prefer a liquid foundation, you can create one. We will start with a step-by-step look at applying dry foundation.
Applying Dry Mineral Foundation
1. Shake your jar of foundation to loosen the minerals especially if this is your first time using the jar. Open and pour a dime size amount of the mineral foundation into the lid.
2. Using a Kabuki brush (sold wherever mineral makeup is sold), dip the bristles into the makeup. You won't need much of it to use on your face. Tap the handle of the brush against the lid with the bristles facing upwards. This spreads the mineral foundation throughout the bristles of the brush as well as removing any extra from the brush.
3. Starting at your jaw line, apply the foundation to your face in a circular motion. Work your way up to your forehead. Come down your nose and sweep out across your cheeks.
4. Move over the face again with your Kabuki brush until you are satisfied with the coverage.
Applying Wet Mineral Makeup
1. You may prefer to have your mineral makeup foundation applied like a liquid. To do this, still apply a dime size amount of the makeup to the lid.
2. Using a spray bottle filled with water, squirt a few drops of water onto the foundation. Mix the two together using a Kabuki brush. Application can start when the mixture reaches the right consistency for you.
3. Start at the jaw line and work your way up. Sweep across the eyelids, down the nose, and out towards the cheeks. Don't forget to apply foundation to your neck as well. It may take a few minutes more to evenly blend the wet mineral foundation but the result will still be as even and flawless as with the dry.
Mineral foundation is easy to apply with the proper tools and techniques. Just follow the steps above and enhance that natural glow. - 16083
About the Author:
Need more information about mineral make up? Marilyn Etzel's Beauty Talk answers all of your questions about mineral makeup cosmetics and more. As president of ME Naturally, LLC, Marilyn is dedicated to providing you with quality mineral makeup with the finest natural ingredients.
