Types of Mineral Makeup

Although mineral makeup has been around since the 1970s, it has really taken off in popularity in the past few years. There are many different reasons to look into using mineral based makeup, including the fact that it is less likely to clog pores, and might actually improve skin health with regular use, since you are applying nutrients and minerals directly to the face.

It's loved because it is light, natural, and gives a long-lasting glow that can be seen all day, so you don't have to keep reapplying it over and over again like you might with regular pressed powder. With different blends and formulas out there, though, you need to be sure that you are really buying an all-natural product. Be sure to read ingredients carefully.

Natural Mineral Make Up Benefits

Composed of natural minerals taken from the earth, wearing mineral makeup is the closest you can get to not wearing makeup at all. Yet it helps reflect light, evening out your skin tone and give you a lighter, more youthful glow, if you apply it correctly.

Most of the mineral foundations will be available in a loose powder form, which you can apply with a large round brush. This helps smooth over your flaws and will ensure that you get uniform coverage from your makeup.

However, those who have dry skin will want to take extra care to put on a layer of moisturizer first, because like any powder, these minerals could seep into fine lines and make them stand out even more.

Best Mineral Makeup

The best mineral makeup in many cases will have a shorter ingredient list. The longer the list of ingredients is, the greater the chance that this makeup might contain synthetic fillers.

These will only irritate your skin and detract from its benefits. The best makeup will also have titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, because these help block the effects of the sun, giving a high SPF rating naturally.

The best mineral options will also help fight acne, and are suitable if you have rosacea or other skin disorders that might make it difficult to purchase makeup normally.

Healthy Foundation Options

Although mostly available in a powdered form, you might also see mineral blends that come in a tube. When you are comparing these different foundations, be sure to choose a blend that is within two or three shades of your natural skin tone. Mineral foundation options might not be available in as many different shades as regular makeup that you might be used to.

This is because in a mineral blend, there are many different colors that all work together for the final effect. This makes them easier to blend into your skin tone, in many cases.

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