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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Please review Laura Mercier’s mineral makeup foundation and mineral primer.
I’ve been using LA Minerals Hollywood foundation for a month now. It’s great!
The bismuth in some of the others did make me itch, that’s why I had to search out some without it. LA doesn’t use any bismuth.
I would love to hear about Garden Botanika; I recently switched over to their Skin Perfecting Loose Powder in place of the B.E. Mineral Veil, in the hopes that it would be better for my face. I still use Bare Minerals for the base but would love to find one that is good for my skin condition. I have seborrheic dermatitis so this is not easy to cover at times.
I was persuaded to buy “Beauty Glow” by DWC Skincare UK while in the shopping mall last week. It claims to be a mineral makeup and seems to live up to its promise of good coverage and the ‘glow’!! I use it as an eyeshadow and lipstick (even nail colour!) and blusher! It looks good and feels good and I’m pleased with what it achieves. But what do you think??
Cover Fx
Philosophy
ID Bare Minerals
i’d like to know more about everyday minerals–i just started using it and really like it.
Hi, I´d like to know more about MAC: Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation/Loose.
I would like to know about Avon min. make up. It is cheaper than some , but seems nice.
My skin was ruined by the bismuth oxychloride in BE and GLO Minerals and JI before they removed the bismuth.
I have been using JI liquid which I really like but I have oily skin and prefer a powder.
I live overseas now and I research MM constantly. Almost everything is mail order, getting a sample is as expensive as buying the whole thing.
On a recent trip to the States I grabbed some Bella Terra in the mall because it did not have bismuth.
So far I like it. My skin likes it anyway. The brushes are great quality and reasonable in price. The make up itself is OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE! The quality is not proven any higher than any other MM without bismuth.
I am not sure I agree with the company’s interests. I agree with helping immigrants, bringing “cosmetic specialists” over to “run” your business, yeah right.
I am interested in knowing more about:
Terra Bella – why they are $69.99?
Alima
Lily Lolo
Everyday Minerals
Jane Iredale – present reformulations
Peter Thomas Roth Mineral Suncreen (which I have been wearing over my JI liquid and am really liking the results)
Rejuva – who emailed me and said they do not micronize the boron nitride or anything else in their formulas.
I would also like to know the difference between micronization and triple milled.
Can you also clarify any other terminology that might be confusing?
I would like to know ingredients, what they do, potential reactions to these ingredients and potential long term effects they have on the skin.
Why is bismuth oxychloride allowed in something that would go on your face?
Does titanium dioxide cause all the evil to pores people are freaking out over?
With everything I wear I like to know its background as well. Are the production surroundings hygenic?
Does the company support terrorism or child endangerment?
This is what I have so far.
I am glad this study is being conducted!
I would like info about Laura Geller products.
It seems to me that the ultimate website for makeup safety is SKIN DEEP/
Environmental working group/
cosmetic safety database. They have a huge list of companies( about 700?) that produce mineral make up and and are signed up with them for a review of their ingredients. They rate them according to the toxicity. e.g.: Foundation: Gourmet Body Treats is the only one that gets a 0(no known toxicity) rating.Zosimos Botanicals LLC.,Alchemy of Colour,Valana minerals, bareFaced minerals,Melange, Larenim,Canary cosmetics,SunCat Natural mineral,Radiance, Radiant Minerals,Everyday Minerals,Alima Cosmetics, Barely There mineral wear, Beaute Mineral,and many more get a 1.
For Eye shadow: Beautiful Diva Mineral Cosmetics, LUVU, Cosmic Tree Essentials,Flawless, Jasco organics,Premium minerals,Afterglow Cosmetics, Affusion, Eveyday Minerals,Signature Minerals and the before mentioned companies get 1 ratings.For eye liner its: Honey Bee Gardens,Terra Firma cosmetics, jane Iredale, 3-N-1, etc. For lip liners: Inika Mineral, Colour Science, Philosophy,Eye Organics, CARGO, The Body Shop,Burt’s bees Natural Cosmetics,Lola Cosmetics,Lumene Lip graphics etc…Facial Powder:coastal Classics,Eve Organics…For Blush:KT Naturals Minerals,Mere Minerals,Signature Minerals,Glow,etc…For Mascara: Longcils Boncza,Ecco Bella, RJ Mineral, Raw Natural Beauty, Ardell,etc… I stop now, I promise.
Can you review “Larenim” mineral make up. thanx.
HI, I desperatley need YOU to take a look at and give reviwes on Everyday Minerals, Bare Escentuals and Jane Iredal. I want to know if mother nature’s minerals are better for my face then pure synthetics that should be rid of any toxics. I don’t see minerals being rid of their toxic capabilities since they’re untouched, not messed with at all really, in mineral make up. Are minerals that toxic to begin with? Or is it enough just stayign away from the irritating MIca and Bismuth? This is a great bundle of reviews you will be doing, hope they’re done quite thouroghly cause on the internet everyone is saying different things – I’d really (rather) only take YOUR word for it. THanks guys, looking fwd 2 it.
I have tried Jane Iredale and I ended with acne and very dry and uncomfortable sking which is something considering my skin is combination/oily. I have also recently tired Lily Lolo which was very good and my shine started to disappear which has never happened before. But then (after about a week or so) my skin started feeling very tight and uncomfortable. Has anyone else had the same problem?
I love the idea of mineral makeup – so pure you could sleep in it, built in SPF; what’s not to like? My skin has been irascible since my early teens. Although these days it shows strong signs of finally behaving, the wrong product can quickly cause an old-school tantrum. My best friend loved Bare Escentuals and gave me a trial pack as a Maid of Honor gift, claiming that it had changed her life and hoped it would do the same for me. Unfortunately, I noticed that every time I used it, I suffered a red, swollen breakout. Also, despite how I swirled, tapped and buffed I just could not get it to look natural. I guiltily abandoned BE and didn’t try minerals again until this January, when I picked up a canister of the Almay offering. Mineral propaganda had influenced me and as I wasn’t willing to shell out mega bucks for a potentially offensive product, I turned to the drugstore. The Almay had seemed the less offensive of all the drugstore products; fewer ingredients and no mica, for starters. I got a much more natural look with the Almay but, unfortunately, noticed that it made me break out, too. Guess some mineral products are only for gals with good skin, even if the products are aimed at women with less than perfect complexions.
I’d be interested in seeing reviews of Jane Iredale and Meow Cosmetics mineral makeups.
Ooooh, I have one, a real good one. Can you please find one that DOES NOT contain any Zinc Oxide (at the least in their foundation)? As I’m using skin care products with copper peptides/GHK/SCRPs from Dr Pickarts skincare range and have been advised to not use products containing Zinc Oxides. Just, please if you could find some Companies that don’t put Zinc Oxide in their (foundation) products (instead of contradictory advice to what Dr Pickart said, it’s his range, his advice). I cannot tell you how great all of us who use his skincare products would feel. So many of us stopped using mineral make up because it contained Zinc oxide in them… and mineral make up is the BEST, ain’t it?! Thanks a bunch.
Hi beauty brains.
I have darkish olive skin tone, lots of acne marks and acne. I need a mineral make up to cover them. Any suggestions?!
I just got suckered into buying bella terra cosmetics. Any thoughts on this line? It was at a kiosk in the mall. They told me it is better than Bare Minerals. I hope I didnt spend all that money for nothing
I would like to know your thoughts on Arbonne International’s Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15. Even at retail price it is very affordable and the product lasts a long time. I love it, and have had fabulous results with it (no breakouts at all, lots of compliments on my skin and a very natural look) but I would like your objective review and opinion. It’s only available on http://arbonne.com through a consultant. Truth be told, I am an Arbonne Independent Consultant, but I would greatly appreciate your objective feedback. If you need a consultant connection to purchase the product, you can go through my web site, http:realize.myarbonne.com. Thanks very much!
Please include Alima and Susan Posnick please! Also, can the silicones in some brands cause or contribute to acne and blemishing?
Please try out Avon mineral makeup because I’m really curious as to how well it works.
I’m interested in the new MAC Mineral Makeup
I love Jane Iredale. The whole line! I have worn Amber liquid and pressed powder, and even tried Warm Sienna and Riviera for a change. The sun protection is amazing! My fair skin is protected just wearing this makeup. But I, erh, need to find a more afordable makeup. . . bummer it’s so expensive, but worth it if you can budget it!
It’s been over a year that I’ve used Jane Iredale. My husband throws a fit anytime I mention finding a cheeper makeup, because this has been the best for my acne-prone, red, oily skin! I forgot to mention before, they have a traslucent matte powder for touchups during the day. It’s great! One of my necessities!
I have never used mineral make up, but am interested in bare escentuals. I would like to know where the “virgin soil” they harvest the minerals from is located. It it environmentaly conscience?
I’ve used Bare Minerals for years happily but would like to know about:
1.a) Aloette (claims they were the ‘first’)
b) Maybelen Mineral Power (the translucent powder’s first ingredient is GLASS–does that count as a mineral AT ALL?)
2.a) Could you define ‘mineral’ in the makeup?
b) Could you rate all products by % of minerals?
c) Test if powder or liquid is better medium for mineral content?
Hi I recently noticed brands like neutrogena and maybeline are launching mineral make up, I want to know two things is there potential bad effects from this type of make up, and is there a big difference from drug store brands and higher end brands?
Bare Escentuals, Everyday Minerals, Sheer Cover, Jane Iredale
I use L’Oreal Bare Naturale in the winter after my tan’s faded, more because their lightest shade fits me perfectly than because I believe in the power of minerals. Lots of people seem to hate it, but I think they may just be using it wrong; it’s very easy to apply too much, and then it looks awful.
Is it bad to inhale mineral makeup? Esp micronized minerals?
I used Earthliscentuals mineral makeup from a company called Earthly Body and I thought it was the best ever. I always wanted to use mineral based because they felt more natural, but I still like thw way my older products felt more moisturizing. Earthliscentuals is like Bare Minterals but more moisturizing. They say that it’s because of hemp oil. They don’t have a large number of foundations, but I found one to match my skin perfect.
I would like to know more about these brands since they claim that they are safer than others because they do not contain mica, talc, bismuth or that they have “better grade” ingredients as others.
- Monave
- Crush Groove
- Alima
- Meow
- LVF
- Planet Earth
-Luxury Mineral
Also..
As a vegan, I would be interested in Inika Mineral Cosmetics, since they are one of the few companies that sell vegan products in Europe. They also claim that their make up is safer/purer than others.
Thanks again.
I love the Earthliscentuals line so much that I’m carrying it (I have a novelties business doing home parties, but also do Spa Parties, and mail-order). The moisturizing benefits of the hemp make my skin feel great. I’ve listed the basic ingredients for all of the products, and carry the starter kits which include the basic brushes. I am looking at adding a second line of mineral makeup, to cover the darker shades, and get mineral eyeshadows / lipgloss. Please drop me a note if you have any questions, alright?
I can also recommend the mineral makeup from elegant minerals. the products are safe and it does not contain harmful ingredients. You can find more information about mineral makeupand other natural cosmetics products at http://www.poshandglam.com
I’m curious about Jane Iredale and Bare Minerals.
I used Bare Minerals for about 2 years with no problems, and I was happy that it didn’t slide right off my oily complexion on humid summer days. Then I ran out and bought a new supply. I don’t use make-up daily, so it was about 3 weeks before I opened the new jar. I was going to a company Christmas party given by my husband’s employer. It looked great, as usual, when first applied. We got in the car and about 20 minutes later, my face felt hot and itchy, but didn’t look any different. By the time we arrived, it had gotten so bad, I ran to the ladies room to wash it off. The stinging and redness lasted all night. I don’t have to tell you how glamorous I looked. Next morning, my forehead, chin, and nose were covered with nasty, tiny red pimples. It took a month to clear up. I assumed it was the make-up. I figured they must have changed the formula. I went looking for another mineral foundation and tried Alima, Everyday Minerals, Physician’s Formula. None gave me the coverage that Bare Minerals had. Alima left me with a Kabuki-like mask effect no matter how much I used. Everyday Minerals has a huge selection of colors, which is nice, but could take you forever to find the right one. They do give generous samples, though. My gripe is that although ounce for ounce it is cheaper than Bare Minerals, you need to use quite a lot of it. It was OK, but not great coverage. Physician’s Formula’s packaging is inconvenient and comes with a cheap, useless application brush. But I have a good one, which I used to apply it. Not impressed. Colors are a little orangey, and it cakes up and falls off. Tired of the mail order make-up oddysey, I decided to try the Bare Minerals again (on a day when I had no particular place to go…) And it was fine! Tried it again the next day…..Fine AGAIN! I’ve been using it again now for about 6 weeks without a repeat of the problem. I only use foundation about 4 times a week, so a jar of Bare Minerals lasts me nearly a year! So while it does cost more than others, I still think it’s a bargain. That’s why I don’t get that TV promotion they’re always having on QVC where they want you to sign up for some service that will ship you a new supply every 60 days! I guess if you used it all over your body, you might need it that often. Otherwise….NOT. One drawback of the line is that there is a limited selection of colors. And that all over cover/blush product called Warmth? Not flattering. At least on me. According to the company lit., it’s “appropriate for all skin tones”. Not so much. If you’ve got a darker or coppery skin tone, it would probably be great. But no matter how little I use, the effect is clown-like. I’d be willing to experiment more with other products if I could get them at a retail outlet where I can see the colors myself, and try them on. Computer monitors are not as accurate as the human eye, and it won’t tell you how it will look on you. Why do so many of these companies only sell via the web?
I just started Bare Essentials as my 1st foray into the Mineral world and I so experience some itching. My T zone pores look big enough to drive a truck thru when it’s off. I need to be careful not too put on too much to avoid cakey creases.Still practicing. I see web adds for Raw Minerals. I see Avon has products and now I believe Melaleuca is starting a line. I can’t afford to try all that’s out there so I would owe my Beautiful, Brainy Mentors a dept of graditude if they could be the Cosmetic consumer reporters on all this mineral madness. I do know that this is the first foundation thats ever touched my 45 year old face and it beats not having any foundation. I want to use the best for my $$$$.
I use and love Bare Essentials all over face colors. It really brightens my face. I also use their Well-Rested which is a brightener to make you look well-rested! It works great. I recently started selling Avon and noticed that their mineral make-up is a lot cheaper, so I tried it. The colors are fabulous, the packaging is not as convenient as Bare Essentials, but for the price difference you can learn to work with it. Mineral make-up does take a little getting use to. Time and careful handling is the key. It is hard to blow thru putting on your make-up when you use mineral make-up. If you spill it you could lose a lot of it.
Please look into Everyday Minerals, Jane Cosmetics, and Aromaleigh Mineral Cosmetics… I’m very curious!
I use BareMinerals, but I was wondering if breakouts can be caused by not cleaning the brushes? I also would like to know more about Jane Iredale mineral makeup.
Im new to mineral makeup.I heard slot about it so I purchased the bare minerals line.So far I am happy with it.It leaves the skin looking flawless.I am a happy camper.But I would like to know alittle more about it since it is the new makeup of the future.
I used ID Bare Escentuals but it had a very shiny finish and after a few weeks my skin broke out in loads of small red spots. I blamed the bismuth oxychloride.
I now use Lily Lolo, which is amazing. It has cleared up my adult acne and stopped my skin being so oily. It has a really natural finish and is easy to apply.
Silvija said Lily Lolo made her skin dry. I have found that using an anti aging moisturiser once a day solves this. Lily Lolo is to me the best, and n=high street brands seem to contain many more ingredients including Talc. I’d like to know if all the preservatives and fillers can clog the pores and cause spots.
Jane Iredale
Everyday Minerals are the two I am interested in learning more about.
I’m interested in this one: http://www.ellanaminerals.com/
I have been using beauticontrol mineral makeup and it works wonderful
I find it hard to believe that no one has mentioned Mirabella. I’ve found it to be the best.
http://mirabellabeauty.com/
Dear Lobes,
The only mineral makeup I’ve ever used comes from EccoBella. I use their mineral pressed powder with flower waxes. http://eccobella.com/
It’s talc free and the flower waxes appear to keep it from “creasing” in those pesky crows feet around my eyes. Plus it feels really nice on my face. I’ve also found it effective for making my skin tone look really even without looking and feeling “overly done”. It’s also cruelty free, etc. for those that are concerned with environmental ethics. In fact, an analysis of their mineral makeup should be right up your alley because their tagline is “Intelligent Beauty”
Of course, never having used another product, I have nothing to compare it to, so adding it to your list would be awesome.
I’d love to see a review of Glo Minerals.
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