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When you’re deciding whether or not to use mineral cosmetics you probably have a lot of questions. After all the hype, you’re left wondering “Are they really that good?” Sure, there are lots of positive things being said about mineral makeup right now, but before you invest in it you should make sure all your questions are answered.

These are common questions people ask before choosing to buying any mineral cosmetic brand.

Is it waterproof?

No, it is not. It is water resistant. This means that mineral cosmetics hold up well in moisture. Whether you get damp from sweating or being in the rain, your mineral makeup should hold up. Simply dab the excess water off, instead of rubbing it off.

Is it hard to remove?

No, it isn’t hard to remove. Using any type of facial cleanser, cold cream, eye makeup remover, etc.- even soap and water- will remove it very effectively.

How can it last all day and still be easy to remove?

The basic properties of mineral makeup (titanium dioxide and iron oxides) have great adhesion properties. This means they bind well to the skin. There are no oils or waxes, which helps them to stay on longer. Finally, each ingredient is water- soluble. This makes them easy to remove, and is why they are not waterproof.

Does it really look natural?

Yes. It won’t leave that tell-tale “mask” on your skin like a liquid foundation. Plus you can easily mix colors to give yourself the best match to your natural skin, which helps it look better.

What makes it matte?

A matte mineral cosmetic will not have any mica in it. Mica adds the sparkle, shimmer, interference, etc. Some micas even give makeup more depth so that it is more compatible to different skintones. Without it, the mineral cosmetic can look really flat, like paint.

Isn’t serecite a mica?

Yes, it is colorless mica. It adds a little more “slip” to the makeup, giving it a silkier feel. It has a very low shimmer to it and it becomes unnoticeable when mixed into the makeup.

Will it clog my pores?

No it won’t. It is considered non-comedogenic and safe for women with sensitive skin. IT is lacking the oils and parabens associated with clogged pores.

Will it affect my acne?

It shouldn’t. Most mineral cosmetic brands are non-acnegenic, which means they won’t irritate acne-prone skin. In fact, many women with acne that use mineral makeup see their faces clear up after using it consistently for awhile. Those that do have trouble can usually attribute it to the “buffing”, cornstarch/rice powder (which is a food product for bacteria), or bismuth oxychloride. Finding a brand free of these ingredients will ensure the best possible chance of not irritating your acne.

Is it ok for oily/dry skin?

It is highly recommended for oily skin because of its intrinsic oil-absorbing properties. It tends to work very well on oily skin. Dry skin can be more problematic because of all those drying ingredients. However, there are formulations out there specifically for dry skin, so those will probably work best.

Which brand is the best?

Choosing a mineral cosmetic company depends on what you are looking for. Many women focus on ingredients, color selection, quantity vs. price and customer service. You know what you want, so the best idea is to base your choice on your priorities.

Are Ebay brands good?

This is a bit tricky. Yes and no. Some are and some aren’t. Unfortunately, many people selling on Ebay under their own brand are simply resellers of someone else’s wholesale brand. It’s called a “private label.” They buy someone else’s products at a reduced price because they’re buying in bulk and put their stickers on it. The problem with this is that they don’t know anything about the ingredients or how to help their customers make an appropriate match. But there are also some reputable sellers on Ebay. Buying off Ebay depends solely on your personal preference.

Now you have the information to decide if mineral makeup is for you and how to pick a brand that will meet your needs.

Lynn Starner is the proprietor of Beauty Bliss Mineral Cosmetics at http://www.beautyblisscosmetics.com as well as http://www.ultimate-skin-care-tips.com

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Cosmetic skin care is exactly what the name says. It is makeup or cosmetics that care for your skin. Just because a product doesn’t hurt or damage your skin doesn’t necessarily mean that it is good for you.

Women are becoming more aware of what is in their cosmetics and realizing that even thought these products are deemed “safe” by the FDA, they may not be helping your skin. You may have realized that no matter what you do or try, you’ve always got problem skin or problems wearing certain types of makeup, like foundation. But you’ve got to wear foundation to cover the blemishes or discolorations. It’s a vicious cycle that will continue until something changes dramatically.

If you’re one of these women who is looking for cosmetics that will help and care for your skin in addition to giving you the look you want, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll help you discover what might be in your cosmetics that are irritating your skin and what types of products you might want to consider switching to.

What Products Aren’t Helping?

That’s a really great question. There are so many man-made ingredients out there that it would be too far long of an article to mention them all. However, we will mention the most common and general types of ingredients for you to look over.

Preservatives: Many cosmetics have preservatives of one kind or another in them. Whether it’s a stearate, alcohol or a man-made ingredient, it’s there to help promote shelf-life and stability. It helps makeup survive in a variety of different conditions. There is a huge amount of preservatives out there, and it’s likely there’s more than one in your makeup.

Fillers: I bet you can guess what this is, right? It’s the cheap stuff that makes the makeup batch go further, so the manufacturer gets more individual items out of a batch. It can be anything from talc to rice powder to waxes and parabens. Different powders, like talc, can be skin irritants and cause breakouts and rashes. Waxes cause makeup to wear off quickly because they melt with skin temperature. Waxes are known to clog pores and they can cause acne flare-ups.

Colors: FD&C dyes are commonly used in cosmetics. They give otherwise colorless or similarly colored cosmetics hugely different colors. It gives manufacturers a lot more ability to play with colors and to introduce hundreds and hundreds of colors. Why are FD&C dyes bad? Even though they are approved by the FDA, they still come from a questionable source. They are derived from coal tar. Does that sound like something that would irritate your skin? It certainly is possible, and there are plenty of women who can’t use cosmetics with these colorants. If you think one of these ingredients might be irritating your skin, maybe it’s time to think of switching to cosmetic skin care. You can find many natural cosmetics that are better than the stuff you’ll find in the drugstore, and for about the same price too.

Cosmetic Skin Care

For cosmetic skin care, you can’t do better than mineral makeup. And if you find a mineral makeup that is free of most of (or all of) the ingredients above, then you’ll see what cosmetic skin care is all about. If you’re serious about finding the best product for your skin, these guidelines will help you find mineral makeup that are made from all- natural ingredients, don’t contain any questionable ingredients and they are more affordable.

Mineral makeup is made to naturally soothe skin and is non-acnegenic and non-comedogenic. Plus, they’ll let your natural beauty shine through.

Lynn Starner is the proprietor of Beauty Bliss Mineral Cosmetics at http://www.beautyblisscosmetics.com as well as http://www.ultimate-skin-care-tips.com.

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