Are you curious about natural mineral makeup?
The Beauty Brains are researching mineral based makeup products for an upcoming project and we want to make sure we look at the brands that YOU are interested in. If you have questions about specific mineral makeup brands, let us know and we’ll be sure to include them in our analysis.
Just leave a comment with the brand name and we’ll look into it for you. And stay tuned to the Beauty Brains next month for more details!
–Mid Brain
Tell us the brands of mineral makeup you’re interested in!
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everyday minerals for sure! bare minerals burn my skin a little (for some reason only when it gets wet), and i don’t have this problem with edm. the color selection is amazing, the forum is awesome (they give lots of suggestions for shades), the sample kits are FREE (you just pay 3 dollars in shipping) and contain your choice of three different foundations, a concealer, and a blush. There are three formulas that you can choose from, depending of the coverage/luminosity that you would like to achieve. The prices are SO good, too, less than most drug store brands. How can you go wrong, really?
Someone asked about Inika Mineral Cosmetics. I also think that they are a bit costly, but I’m quite used to expensive products since I used Joe Blasco for past ten years. Inika mineral powder feels very soft and delicate. I also bought a vegan kabuki brush (amazing, buy it). I had acne and ate two treatments of Accutane, but had some scars left. (Though I had used many home treatments for them, so they are on the light side.) Blasco covered scar depth better, but Inika feels better on my skin. The skin is glowing, it’s soft and natural. I apply it first on kabuki, then with sponge on those places that need extra touch. My skin feels more natural and I don’t need to “hide it”. The make-up comes off quite nicely and did not cause pimples like Blasco did. Inika was my second mineral make-up, I tried initially Isadora (cheap! and not fully “real” mineral). Worked ok, but as a pasty white scandinavian the color was way too yellow. If you have oily skin, I suggest you buy sometype of matifying powder since Inika foundation leaves skin quite oily looking without – I’ve been using left overs from Blasco finishing powder (though it has talc which has been linked with cancer). Inika’s finishing powder that can be used before foundation and after seems to be the next product that I’m trying.
I hope this “review” helped you making a decision in the mineral make-up jungle. Other brands that I’ve been looking are: Sevi Cosmetics, Monave, Crush Groove, Alima, Meow, LVF, Planet Earth, Suncat Cosmetics, Signature Minerals, Mineralissima, Pure Gaisha, Urth Minerals, Lily Lolo.. I’m sure that I’ve forgot some company, but I opt for vegan products that has simple ingredient lists and no talc, bismuth, parabens, nanosized.. etc.
Please continue to write comments about mineral cosmetics, I for one enjoy reading it.
Review Bee Royal products please
Mineralogie is definitely the best! The powder is fine-milled 20x, and the coverage is complete yet light. They custom match your shade at high end salons and stores, that’s why theyre usually not available on-line.
I’ve found coastalclassiccreations.com. Is it too good to be true?
No bismuth, no mica, no talc, no nano particles, no titanium dioxide, no silica, all organic products…the list goes on. Please tell me this is the one.
I am using Makeup Forever’s HD powder, though I am not sure if it falls under the category of being a mineral make-up. I was thinking of trying Revlon’s, Loreal and Maybelline’s as well. But please research them for us and I shall know for sure! Cos most ads state that mineral make up is light weight and good for the skin and natural looking but when I tested the revlon’s and maybelline’s mineral loose powder at the counters, it felt awfully thick and heavy like a 2 way cake, and the coverage is very high. So that’s why I only bought the Makeup Forever HD powder so far. Pls help!
So far, my favorite are:
1. Pure Luxe –> i just guessed one time for foundation, and I am right. Also love for the eraser.
2. Everyday Minerals –> so many things to choose. I have problem with finding the right foundie’s colour. I love the brushes. Great and cheap.
3. Fyrinnae –> Love the mineral finishing oil control. Great selection of eye shadows. Too bad it didn’t deliver fast enough.
You have got to try Coastal Classic Creations. Just reading their website was enough to convince me. Their products beat everybody in the chemical stuff.
Try em and they’re cheap.
Raw Minerals
I’ve tried a bunch of different brands of minerals as my budget would allow.
There were quite a few I rejected for aesthetic purposes. Too much shimmer, did not have enough or too much coverage, did not last all day. Some itched.
That would include: Bare Escentials, Everyday Minerals, Coastal Scents.
I liked Meow Cosmetics a lot, especially they have a line for “peachy” skin. Sort of a combo of cool with some yellow. But, their minerals don’t have enough coverage for my taste.
I like J. Lynne quite a lot. They have a nice palatte.
In the end, I found Monave has the most lasting coverage, even though a combo of J. Lynne’s color works better for me than the combo that I have to use with Monave.
(Basically, I’m in between what most brands call their 2.0 and 3.0 lines, and I’m in between Cool and Neutral.)
As far as drug store brands – Well if the list of ingredients is long, then there is probably very few minerals. I would never compare L’oreal with a real mineral line.
I like Everyday Minerals and Larenim pressed foundations because they contain neither dimethicone, like Jane Iredale, or cornstarch, like Physicians Formula Organic Wear. Everyday Minerals also has a great pressed eye color trio and some pressed blush shades. Signature Minerals has 2 great veils and lip butters that can double as cream blush (but not over podwer). CMH Essentials is by far the most economical. Curious about Alima Pure, Seva, and Aveda. Prefer pressed to loose for control, like to build from sheer to deeper colors, day to night.
I bought Mineral Hygienics. You get a “stater Kit” with 3 or 4 mineral powder for your type of skin colour, a kabuki and 2 kind of brush, and tips.
They are recommended by Plastic surgeons and dermatologists.
I found them excellent, easy to carry and stock, and I am very satisfied.
See: http://www.mineralhygienics.com
Mary Kay is by far the best out there. And their prices are amazing…especially compared with the quantity and quality. and you have 100% satisfaction guarantee. so if you don’t like it, even if you’re at the very end of it, you can get an exchange or refund. what’s to lose?
http://www.marykay.com/rachaelharry
Terra Firma Cosmetics!!
We make the safest of safe and the best of the best in mineral makeup. As well as Skin Care, Bath and Body and Home Spa. We do not use bismuth or micronize our product. We add silk amino acids and infused mineral water to our foundations. You MUST try! We are working on raising awareness! The FDA does not regulate ingredients in cosmetics or skincare. All of our ingredients are disclosed and we strongly recomend that consumers use http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com
much love and grace
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I’m a Jane Iredale believer, but am curious about some new brands coming out such a colorescience and aromaleigh. I tried Bare Minerals to see if they were all pretty much the same and found thata Bare Minerals couldn’t come close to all the benefits and performance of Jane Iredale.
Elegant Minerals is definately the BEST!! I have pretty much the same story.. I had really bad skin for a long time…. I tried many many mineral makeup companies… no luck! I can’t use bistmuth At All!
1. Elegant Minerals do not include it in any of their product.
2. they don’t use micronized minerals.
3. the foundation is not “SPARKLY” i found that soo many companys have way too much glitter in thier makeup… how is that suppose to look natural?
4. they have the Best SPECIALS around! they are always adding new products and giving out special coupons when you sign up for thier newsletter.
5. shipping is fast and the customer service reps are great!
6. everytime I order the same color, it’s exactly the same as it was the time before! i love that!
7. i can get samples of Everything! they have samples of organic skin care, mineral makeup sample kits! you name it!
I have moderate to severe rosacea. I have used many “good for your skin” mineral products that made my skin a disaster. I had almost given up hope for nice skin. I have been using Sterling Minerals for about 3 months now. I love this product. I use the Delicate Rose foundations. It has calmed my skin. My skin is clear and soft now, hardly any red. I have no itching, burning, swelling, dry patches or breakouts when I wear this product (even in hot, humid weather). I have been told I look healthier and younger
It gives your skin the most beautiful glow. The color descriptions are very informative. They also give you an ingredients list. You can order samples which allow you to try the product without a big commitment. Their brushes are also amazing. They are so soft. I have thrown out all my old brushes. My skin looks and feels amazing. Try this product, you will not be disappointed!!! It is WONDERFUL!!!
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