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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my favorite cosmetics brand is neutrogena i thinks its the best so i bought the mineral foundation just to try it and i love it, it looks so natural
I also would like to knowabout ID Bare Escentuals, i notice if i get hot or in the sun, or sweat, my face begins to itch or sting. and doesn’t cover up my rosacea or blemishes, but thought it was just me not having the right shade
Please look at Laura Mercier mineral foundation and primer. I LOVE the primer and on days off will just use a little concealer followed by the primer. The foundation is great for me, very good color and goes on very light but with good coverage. Compared to Bare Minerals, the LM product looks much more natural.
Please include Bella Pierre Cosmetics in your research. (I believe that Bella Terra is the same product, just somebody purchased the right to put their own name on it.)
I know it doesn’t contain anything but Mica, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. Serious. That’s it. I haven’t tried a lot of mineral makeup, but I love this one. (Didn’t like Sheer Cover – heavy. Bare Minerals also heavy- plus they have about a half dozen products all considered part of the foundation. Drugstore variety, Saavy – plain yucky.) Very concentrated, you need very little to get great coverage. Up front it’s expensive, but since it lasts anywhere from 12-14 months for an average user, it’s not really that expensive. Because it doesn’t add anything else in there but the minerals, even things good for your skin, it has an indefinite shelf-life. Other mineral makeup that may be great, will “go bad” after a certain amount of time because of those other ingredients (leaf extracts, emollients, flower wax, etc.).
Anything with Bismuth Oxychloride is always going to be heavier on your face even if you don’t have an allergic reaction to it. Bismuth is number 83 on the periodic table (very heavy metal) and the kind they use in makeup is actually a byproduct of lead and copper refining – it’s also chemically related to arsenic which is a poison. I’m not an expert, but this is what my own little research project has uncovered.
Can’t wait to see the results.
I have recently started using Sheer Cover. After a long time, a foundation had suited my skin type. I am allergic to any “spf” product, but this one suits me! Why? Are all the ingredients in Sheer Cover “good” for skin?
I really want to know if Sheer Cover is what they say it is? Is it really as beneficial and natural as they say? Or, am I just wasting away my money?
Has anybody tried Alchemist’s Apprentice mineral make-up? It’s bismuth-free but that’s about all I know about it.
Also, how important is the type of brush used to apply the powder? Are there any quality brushes out there that don’t cost an arm and a leg?
Arbonne has a ton of amazing products and there’s a high-quality mineral powder foundation that I use. It has an SPF of 15; it’s water-resistant and stays on really well. It comes with a nice brush to “scrub” it on. What I love most of all is that it’s healthy … and gives my face such a “natural-looking finish.” There are 15 shades, which you can see at arbonrox.myarbonne.com – at the Shop Online tab.
Silk Naturals
Signature Minerals
J.Lynne
thr’s a new one coming up which I found thought they’ve only got a few eyeshadows and blushes. I’m curious abt it
http://www.indulgentcosmetics.com
I use Everyday Minerals and would be interested in a comparison of it and other brands.
I had trouble with my skin for years and finally started using Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics about 5 years ago and ever since, my skind has looked great and people compliment me on my complexion and I’m 67.
After all of the advertising for Bare Escentuals, I was curious, especially since it appears to be less expensive, but if you look at the net quantity in the package of Bare Escentuals vs the net quantity in the Jane Iredale compressed powder foundation, which I use, the Jane Iredale actually comes out MUCH less expensive plus it lasts forever.
As I do have some age related dark spots, though, I would be curious to hear about the relative coverage of the various mineral products out there.
Seriesse has a new line of products that include a line of Mineral Makeup
and they claim to use the latest in science and technology and that every
Seriesse product is carefully formulated to bring you the best in targeted skin
I believe in these products and would value your oppinion. Thank you for being the Brain!
What about a Canadian brand called TEYE Minerals. They have great looking products and are available in spas and departments stores. I have seen them in magazines and on a few chat room sites.
Meow minerals….FANTASTIC for age 40! (other mineral makeup settled in fine lines…meow didn’t!)
Mineral makeup is a expensive mistake.
It was for me….
I am over 50, have extremely sensitive skin, prone to be oily in hot humid weather, and dry in cold weather.
I have fine lines and acne scars.
I also have rosacea.
I’ve tried different brands of this type of foundation, and they are all problematic.
Mineral make up has a natural sheen that spotlights the fine lines and the scars.
It hot humid weather it sits on my skin, and turns orange.
In cooler weather it hurts to put on the makeup; I don’t know why but it seems to suck the natural oils out of my skin and make it drier.
It does nothing to cover the redness in my skin, but make it more pronounced when I remove it.
And all the while I’m wearing it, I’m aware that something sitting on top of my skin, and I’m self-conscious that others see it, and not me.
Perhaps this works on younger women with more normal skin. But it is not for me.
Our favourite is afterglow after looking at a lot of mineral brands. They seem to be the most open about how it’s made and they have some fab colours. You can find it in UK/Germany/Europe at http://carefreebeauty.eu
-Em
I love my bare mineral product! Its by lorel and its workes amazingglyy but i dont like that it dosent cover my zits, soo i use covergirl before i put it on,then i put it on after , it gives you that natural look yoor looking for. im 14 soo teenagers use this product!!! wont regret it.
Illuminare Liquid Mineral Cosmetics
I’ve tried several mineral makeup brands and I love most of them. I use almost all mineral makeup products from foundations, eyeshadows, blushes & lip glosses. I’ve been using the following brands, however, I’d like to see more information:
Lumiere
Lauress
Joppa
Dreamworld
Aromaleigh
Buff’d
J.lynne
Blusche
TheSheSpace
Mineral Basics
Southern Magnolia Minerals
Both without bismuth. More info about these are appreciaded
Im currently using Blusche, a new Canadian brand I think. Try it! It seems promising! Matte finish, shine free, reasonable coverage. No bismuth, no rice powder (which might lead to breakouts coz its starch)… It just has 7 ingredients, that, in my book, means my skin could breathe.
Would like your opinion on Jane Iredale makeup, which I used, with very good results, for several years. I also recommend you review Laura Mercier’s mineral line.
I would also like to know thoughts on mineral makeup ingredients such as bismuth oxycholoride, mica, silica; and the SPF claims of the various mineral foundations.
I would like to share that Bare Minerals caused me to break-out with awful acne that I hadn’t experienced in 15 years. As soon as I discontinued use, my skin cleared. I cannot speak for everybody, but this product made my skin look terrible.
The only makeup I wore was eyeliner and mascara. I hated the feel of foundation or any other makeup so I tanned year round. When I stopped last year I tried various ways to even my pale sun damaged skin but nothing worked and everything felt heavy. one day, I was getting highlights under those florescent lights which shows every imperfection when I noticed BareMinerals being sold at the makeup section. I put on the light foundation with the Kabuki brush and fell in love. Not only did it feet great my skin even looked good under the lights. I was sold. You don’t need to buy and apply all the different products like mineralveil or Bisque ect.. I’m happy with the foundation and the face color true.
One question. BareMinerals has a skin revival night treatment which claims to re-energize and renew your skin. First, it feels heavy and second, like the foundation, you have to choose the right color (light, medium,dark). It feels like wearing makeup to bed clogging your pores. What is up with that?
I have used Bare Minerals, as well as Maybeline, and tryed Perscripives as well. I like the Perscriptives most though.
I love the look of minerals. Unfortunately all of them so far cause horrible skin problems. I am well versed in chemistry, eliminated bismuth as the most likely culpret, went to “purer” brands. Tried several. ALL caused me peri-oral dermatitis. I am beginning to think the purity claims are not true. And that some people just can’t tolerate Minerals in any form. I have never – I’m now 50, and have never, ever had a problem with my skin. Until the minerals. I am currently in healing mode, it could take weeks, with permanent scarring. I’m going back to MAC which was the best before I journeyed into the mineral world.
I’m welcome to suggestions but afraid my Mineral days are over!
Everyday Minerals. I’ve been using this brand for almost a year and so far I’ve got no complaints, but I’d like to know what TBB thinks about it.
I use http://www.afterglowcosmetics.com and I love it. Formally a MAC girl – I’m never going back. Unlike most mineral makeup companies, Afterglow also sells organic lipsticks which first got me interested in their brand beyond their Organic Mineral makeup. I also like the fact that they use organic ingredients in their minerals. I also used to use Bare Escentuals and find that Afterglow has a much nicer finish, better shade selection and an all natural mascara which washes off with only facewash.
The Body Shop is launching their mineral makeup on August 1, 2008. I’d love to get your input! I currently don’t see ANY Body Shop reviews. Am I missing them? I personally LOVE their marula oil based makeup and have never tried mineral, so I’m curious as to the difference.
My local salon has just started stocking Bodyography and its mineral range, Oxyplex, so I’d like to know more about them.
I’m a bit sceptical about mineral makeup anyway – starting to think that it’s the trendy option as it’s supposedly natural, but from the research I’ve done into the bigger brands, they all contain loads of preservatives and crap to pad the makeup out and adhere it to your face. It will be interesting to read your thoughts on it.
I absolutely LOVE Terra Firma Cosmetics. They are true to what they say being natural, uncoated, non micronized minerals. Their foundation is amazing!!! I’ve tried tons of brands and this one is by far of high quality while still being a pure and natural mineral makeup. I use some of their other mineral items as well as their paraben free skin care and I love it all. If you’re a mineral makeup skeptic, this one is the one to try. You’ll love it. Oh, and it’s Bismuth Free too so no itchies!
please add Mineral Silks to your list of products to check out.
I have really been interested in Fyrinnae mineral foundation lately – it seems like an awesome company with good products.
I’m interested in Christopher Drummond Beauty…they have a new all natural/mineral product line out…
Prescriptives just came out with a new mineral makeup product. If you could add that to your already incredibly long list, that would be great!
I’ve been using the new proto-col mineral cosmetics and they are brilliant. Very few ingredients and all natural minerals. The foundations are great shades and the eyeshadows come with all the colours you need i a kit to make a particular set of looks and a step by step guide of what to do. Brilliant!
http://www.on-group.co.uk
I have came across and awesome new line of mineral makeup all natural. It is called Created Natural. I loved it so much I decided to become a rep. for them. Please check out my web site if interested! Thanks
I used to use Bare minerals until I noticed it had PARABENS in! YES! Now i have switched to Oxyplex by Bodyography from my local salon. A much sheerer coverage but I am happy now
I’d like to know about all the mineral makeup lines that are ranked with a low “hazard score.” Some of them include Inika Mineral Concepts (outrageously expensive), SunCat Mineral Makeup, Zosimos Botanicals, Mineral Concepts and Lauren Brooke Minerals (all of which look promising), etc. I’d be curious to hear from people who have used one or more of these lines (what was the texture like; did you experience any breakouts?; how was the company’s customer service? (as most of these can only be ordered online).
Sorry,
I meant to type “low hazard score on the Cosmetic Safety Database – Skin Deep). By the way, if you haven’t visited it, it’s a wonderful resource: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php
For safe mineral makeup I just love “Afterglow” and “Earth’s Beauty”
Both are available at:
http://www.thesimplebody.com/face.php
I’ve been using Pur Minerals makeup & have no complaints as far as how my skin feels and looks. Although, I’m not sure of all the ingredients…if it contains fillers. Don’t want that!
Well, I have read over every single comment and did not see one metnion of Raw Minerals mentioned. I tried it, and it turned my pale skin green. I don’t know why I thought maybe I used to much, I kinda doubt it. I washed my face and the washcloth and towel turned green as well. I chose the color combination for my skin tone.
Rockit Minerals is pretty new, but I have ordered some samples, and love it!
Creamier and silkier than others I have tried, stays all day, and covers better. I mostly love the Glow On foundation. Got it from rockitmineralsmakeup.com
I was wondering about the mineral makeup from Eyes Lips Face (elf)?
I’ve had the most amazing experience with Monave’s mineral makeup, I have really oily skin and acne scars, and I’ve been using their concealer-strength mineral foundation. They carry many more shades than most companies do, which is useful to me because of how pinky my fair skin is. No bismuth, either! http://www.monave.com/index.php?p=page&page_id=ingredients I also love aromaleigh mineral makeup–great prices, frequent sales, and their basic makeup line looks good too. Monave, however, will sell you a small sample kit with a family of shades so that you know exactly what you need and whether you like it before you invest in a full sized product. I like the price, too!
I’m interested in a line called Sheer Aqua. I can’t even find it in the US but I received some from a cousin in Shanghai. It was amazing and the only mmu I found that fit my skintone (I’m Asian).
alima
larenim
everyday minerals
jane iredale
Every Day Minerals is a great product. Tried BE but they cost too much. Tried Aromaleigh foundation and hated the chalky result (have seen that same criticism anout that brand elsewhere.) Everyday Minerals fioundation is reasonably priced and goes on smoothly.
BTW, Sandi and Andrea, re: your comments about Aromaleigh Cosmetics, SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME, TOO! The company HAS no customer service to speak of. If this comapany does end up getting reviewed, I’d urge the editors to explore this aspect. The best make-up in the world (and don’t get me wrong, theirs is not that) isn’t worth the hassle of bad customer service.
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