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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Bare Minerals. Good coverage. Doesn’t melt off in the heat.
Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Foundation–It is a liquid. What in the world is this? How is it different than other liquid foundations?
I’m interested in Maybelline Mineral Powder Natural Perfecting Foundation. I’ve been using it now for only about a week, so I can’t say whether or not it’s doing any good for my skin.
I use Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals, and have for a few years now. I have no complaints, but I wouldn’t mind knowing how other mineral make-ups stack up.
Could you research different brands? I’m curious about mineral makeup, but I’m not up to spending $60 on Bare Escentuals. Could you compare that and other pricey brands with the mineral lines from Avon, Physicians Formula, Maybelline, and other drugstore brands? I want to see whether the cheaper ones work as well as the pricey ones.
I’d like to see more information on Bare Escentuals and Everyday Minerals.
I use glominerals, I have for a couple of years now. I also recently ordered the e.l.f. mineral concealer to try. I am getting used to it. I will be very interested in the results of this research. Thank you!
I have been using Bare Escentuals Minerals AD for about a year. I am 54 yrs old and had a hard time finding a makeup that worked with my changing complexion and coloring. I love this product. I am complemented on my complexion – and I have never had those compliments. I believe that this makeup evens out the tones of my skin, provides a special glow to my complexion. I even forget to take it off at night and don’t have the tell-tale clogs in the morning. Neither do I have that dryed caked feeling that I get with other makeups.
But mostly, I just like that it evens my skin tones and makes me look younger. Call me a fool -and not a beauty brains girl – but I do believe it works!
BTW it also works for my 60 yr old sister in law. She has recommended it to so many happy campers that she thinks she should get a commission!
I have been using Erth Minerals for about a year now. I love the products & love the fact that they don’t use nanoparticles or bismuth like some other brands. They also have nice trial-size kits & they are way more affordable than some of the other brands I’ve tried.
http://www.lushbrush.com
I am a consultant for Seriesse International, and we just released a line of mineral based foundations, blushes etc. They are incredible & priced affordably.
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I use Artistry, http://www.quixtar.com
kaumealani, you might want to consider Seriesse ( see comment before yours)… it will be a fraction of the cost.
There are so many brands it is hard to figure out where to start with! If I were to mention brands I’m interested in: Everyday Minerals, Silk Naturals
However, I think it would be even more useful to go over the main ingredients and claims. Like the sun protection due to the use of titanium and zinc oxides. I’ve also heard that mineral powders can’t harbor bacteria and thus are safe to use for years. For makeup containing foody ingredients (eg. rice powder, cornstarch), I’ve heard that they can sustain bacteria more easily and thus can go bad, but also that they can feed the bacteria that causes acne. And there are the terms comedogenic and micronized ingredients.
I must say that the reasons I’m attracted to mineral makeup are that the list of ingredients is short and usually free of irritating fragrance, and the dazzling variety of shades. If I can think of any other claims that have made me raise an eyebrow, I’ll post back.
I use EveryDay Minerals. They seem to have less ingredients than other brands, and I am curious if this makes them “better.”
I used Bare Minerals for 8 years and it ended up destroying my skin with cystic acne and scarring. I am currently using Everyday Minerals, and I am curious to see the results of your research!
i am curious about pure luxe cosmetics, aromaleigh (they seem to have the most exciting colors online) everyday minerals (i used a sample of their semi-matte foundation and it was quite nice). i’m also curious if the antioxidants in mineral essence brand and julie hewett’s mineral makeup are really beneficial or if they’re too low in concentration to do anything – thanks!
I’ve used the Colorescience mineral makeup for several years. I’ve had good results and a good color match. I’m curious to know if the SPF claims are valid and if the makeup is good for the skin, as the company claims in its marketing. The makeup is very expensive and I’d also like to know if it’s any better than the mineral makeup available in drug stores. –Thanks!
My favorite is illuminare liquid mineral make-up. It doesn’t look dry like the powders and it’s not messy to use either. it lasts all day and has an spf21. it’s also really gentle on my sensative skin.
Curious about Physicians Formula Mineral Wear pressed powder, and how it compares to higher end loose mmu.
i generally use bare escentuals along with tarte mineral powder, however i recently got some mineral makeup for a costume from rickys – its called matisse nyc. im a little curious about that one, and whether or not its safe to use.
i would also like to know about laura mercier’s line of mineral powders…and ive also been wondering what the difference between bare escentuals and guthy renker’s sheer cover is!
Colorescience is definitely the best. Look into their beware compare test. Their Sunforgettable SPF 30 and Suncanny Foundation are both rated as an over-the-counter drug by the FDA, which tells you that in addition to the excellent wear, the sun protection is in fact stable and highly water resistant. Simply the best out there.
Physicians Formula. It was on sale. It lasts longer and I don’t break out as much any more.
L’oreal just launched a line of mineral foundation/finishing powder/blush and eyeshadow. I’d like to see this reviewed as well. I like it so far, but am curious as to how it stands up to other brands.
Love Bare Escuentuals from Sephora.
I have a corn allergy, so I have to be wary of makeup fillers.
mineralmakeupmania.com is a fantastic resource, especially for foundation ingredients.
Hi. I have used liquid and powder mineral makeup from Jane Iredale, Lavera, Terra Firma and Aromaleigh. Lavera is by far my favorite, but the coverage is very, very sheer. I usually end up combining it with another product.
I was also curious if you would look at Franche`. It is a line made in Houston. Their claim to fame is freeze dried minerals, but I would love to hear about it before a spend another $75.00 on one product.
Thank you.
I am very interested in Mineral foundations and would like to learn which would be the best brand to try. I am acne prone and have sensitive skin. I have read about Bare Minerals, Bare Escuentuals from Sephora, as well as Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation. I would really appreciate an opinion on these and any other Mineral type makeup for my type of skin.
Thanks!!
I would be interested in hearing your thoughts about Meow Cosmetics and Everyday Minerals
Holy Moly! I was just looking through the comments section over the weekend and there were like 6…now 78!! 79 even! Wow!
I use Bare Escentuals right now and have been using it for years…love love LOVE it!…..but part of me wants to try Jane Iredale. I have heard a lot of positive comments about it and there is a retailer in town apparently. Even better!
how bout Everyday Minerals
I love Bare escentuals but wonder if the new less expensive drugstore brands are just as pure-such as Neutrogena and Loreal
I have dark brown skin and the only brand that looks great on me and doesn’t make me break out is Valana Minerals. Most companies don’t have colors for people like me with dark brown skin so I’m happy with Valana.
hey i also am a huge raver of BE however i am extremely curious as to whether the ingredients in youngblood or Jane Iredale are better?? also from reading another post i am also extremely curious about Dr.Hauschka’s line of mineral makeup if it is in fact created by a real Dr. and is therefore perhaps better for your skin??
VERY CURIOUS. CANT WAIT FOR RESULTS!
I just read an article about mineral makeup and one products spokesperson actually said she would put on her makeup at night and sleep in it if she had to be our early the next day. Is she for real?
Sorry, I meant if she had to be OUT (not our) early the next day.
I use and like everyday minerals… http://www.everydayminerals.com/
I love Suncat mineral make up, it’s the best I’ve used so far closely followed by Everyday minerals. I do hope Suncat is covered and I can’t believe it’s not been mentioned yet.
I began experimenting with mineral makeups some years ago when I began having rosacea-like symptoms. The minerals I tried at the time weren’t a good match at all, and they were too expensive, compared to other brands, but they DID seem to help my skin, so I kept wearing them til I used them up. Since then, I’ve sampled a LOT of brands, and my favorite for foundation is Alima, they’re the only brand I’ve found that makes a Cool shade that’s deep enough to actually match my skin tones. (I use a mix of C-3 and C-4)
Most brands try to get away with limiting their line to three or four shades in some weirdly warm/neutral tone that just makes me look dirty. Why do they do that?? Very frustrating.
Pure Luxe Cosmetics has some wonderful eye shadow shades, as does MAD Minerals.
I’m NOT a fan of Aromaleigh, no two containers of foundation that I bought were ever the same shade. I wore them for a good while, once I discovered them, since very few cosmetics companies seem to acknowledge my skintone as a shade. (Most seem to want me to cover my skin with some weirdly neutral tone to cancel out the ‘redness’ which only makes me look like a corpse.) I’ve also got issues with their notions of ‘customer service’.
I tried L’Oreal Bare Naturale powdered mineral foundation and was sorely disappointed. It was crumbly and the powder wouldn’t even stay on my face long enough to be applied. The brush was also poor quality. Once I used a better brush, the coverage was still blotchy.
Then for Valentine’s Day, my Husband got me Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear, which I like very much. I have the Face Powder, the Blush, and the Matte Finishing Veil. All three are great-fast and easy to use. The Finishing veil is designed most like L’Oreal’s, and it is a million times better. Plus, the Physician’s Formula will brush right off your clothes, but stay on your face all day.
I think I’ve used everything listed thusfar (BE, L’Oreal, Physicians Formula) and to be honest, the most expensive brand I used, La Bella Donna, was the best, save for the fact that it was far too dark for my skin! I have since tried Jane, Neutrogena (horrendous packaging), and Milani. I’d like to know the primary differences between the high and low end of mineral makesups since I have a hard time believing the formulations to be that different from each other.
I would like to know more about Avon’s mineral makeup Thanks.
I had terrible reddish skin and used clinique and then lancombe liquid makeups. Then i switched to Bare Escentuals.
I don’t use it the way they say, I put on a thin thin touch of vaseline while my face is still wet, then I take the medium base and put it on my nose, around my nose, and chin, then I use any
kind of cheek stuff.Sometimes Bare Escentuals, sometimes something else.
Generally now my skin is 100% better!
I have used Jane Iredale. I have extremely sensitive, dry eyes and have a hard time wearing ANY eye makeup. The mineral shadows seem to work the best. Any advice about why this is? What do the minerals have or lack that make them less irritating than the traditional cosmetics? Please empower me to be a better label reader!
Alima and Lumiere are my two favorite brands.
Have only tried L’Oreal, and would like to know how it compares to the more expensive brands.
Aromaleigh
I use Bare Escentuals myself but I am interested in learning more about the drugstore options like Loreal, Physician’s Formula, Maybelline, etc. and how they compare to BE. Can’t wait to see your review!
My sister bought all of us Bare Minerals starter kits for Christmas. I am 51 with fairly unlined skin for my age. While I like the color, the powder settles into wrinkles I didn’t even know I had after an hour or so. The more buffing, the drier my skin gets. Is this one of those products that works best for younger women?
hello, i have lupus AND huge pores. i’m very light skinned but the lupus ‘spots’ are much darker. i’ve had to stop using my liquid foundation because it just seemed to emfasize my pours, lines, and splotches MORE. Now i can’t figure out what company/maker of mineral make up i should try. HELP! i’d love to wear make up again!
~imp.
The best mineral makeup I have found is through Alima cosmetics based in Portland, Oregon. http://www.alimacosmetics.com
They are truly a Natural mineral makeup with no additives or harmful substances! I always get free samples and loyalty points! Wonderful makeup & company!!!
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