Is Mineral Make Up Really Worth the Extra Cost?

Mineral makeup has been the newest product that women have been switching to replace other types of powder blushes and foundations. Truth is mineral makeup is not a new concept at all. In ancient times people adorned themselves with colored minerals from the earth because they did not really have any artificial alternatives. Modern chemical advancements made man made cosmetics all the rage for the modern girl in the early teens of the last century. Before that respectable women rarely wore makeup.

Mineral makeup has been riding on the trend to us selecting more earth friendly products in all areas of our lives. It is basically naturally occurring minerals ground into fine talc like powder that is used for the base of many different kinds of cosmetic Bare Minerals, Sephora, Jane Iredale, SheerCover, PurMinerals,Sephora all have very nice lines of mineral based products. Prices vary from $10 dollars to over $50 dollars. If you have been using a lower end traditional foundation product you may have a bit of sticker shock when making the switch over to mineral makeup. The best part of mineral makeup is I have found for equivalent coverage you use less , making the price issue not such a big deal. The product lasts longer with generally better results.

Not all mineral makeup lines are "all natural", the term mineral just means the base of the makeup is made up of ground natural occurring minerals. Various manufactures add pigments and dyes to get a broad range of colors. If you wish to make your search for truly organic mineral makeup product , you should visit web site of Saffron Rouge. They were the first online retailer to strictly screen and off organic cosmetic products. If you want to switch to orangic be prepared to pay more than you would for the equivalent traditional makeup products.

If you have sensitive skin and our inclined to allergic reactions do not confuse "organic" with "hypoallergenic". You are best to go to the cosmetic counter or organic retailer in person and try the product in an inconspicuous place to see if you skin has a reaction to it. If a product has strawberry extract in it and you are allergic to strawberries don't bother trying it . You will have a reaction. Check ingredients and avoid products that contain the "natural" ingredients you have been known to have reactions too.

If you are highly allergic to many different substances, they checking with your allergist for a make up line for very sensitive people. It may not be all natural, but it may be the best choice for you. A good discussion of hypoallergenic mineral makeup can be found at Metafilter.com . Still consulting your dermatologist or allergist is you have a tendency towards allergic reactions is the best way to avoid the down falls and cost related to a trial and error approach to finding the best cosmetics.

Most girls will find mineral makeup is most desirable because it generally gives better coverage with less product than liquid , crème, or compact foundations. You will probably still want to use a cover stick on problem areas and apply mineral make up on top . Mineral make up also feels lighter than most traditional powder blushes and foundations. I have not noticed any particular benefits of using mineral based eye colors . If you feel they are better for your skin, mineral eye makeup may be a good personal choice for you.

Every Day Minerals offers very nice sample sets for about $5.00 and if you do purchase other mineral products at their site , you can try new products for free. Everyday Minerals offers a number of products that I have tried and am inclined to stick with. Another inexpensive line that I have tried and been satisfied with is Physicians Formula and you can find it at your local drug store. The best makeup brush for mineral makeup I have ever owned was an inexpensive one I got made by Wet' n Wild. I have no idea if it is still available . I actually clean it one a week in a lingerie bag when I clean the dark colored hand towels in the hand wash cycle on the washing machine. It comes out perfect every time and I of course let it air dry.

Sources:

www.everydayminerals.com/

http://www.saffronrouge.com/makeup

http://www.corycosmetics.com/

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