The purpose of makeup is to provide a flawless natural appearance to the skin. Mineral makeup fulfills that purpose by solving the problem of getting a natural look. The mix of fine minerals is safe for most skin tones and types.
There are a variety of mineral cosmetics on the market. Though the makeup is created from natural ingredients, some may contain fillers. Choosing which one looks the best is really a matter of taste. What ingredients are important to you? What do you not want to see in your mineral makeup?
Just like traditional makeup, mineral makeup has the same essential products: foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer. The differences come when you are talking about how to apply them. Even with mineral makeup it is possible for it to look “cakey” if applied wrong. And, clumped makeup never looks goodon anyone.
Foundation does just what the name implies: It lays the foundation for applying all the other products. Using foundation first brings out the true colors in the makeup. Without foundation, the colors don’t stand out and any skin problems are still noticeable. Think of a painter’s canvas. Foundation prepares the face as priming prepares the canvas.
Prepare your face. Clean your face as usual. If your skin is dry, add a bit of moisturizer. Allow the moisturizer to soak into the skin before applying any foundation. A wet face will cause the minerals to clump together on your face.
There are two ways to prepare mineral makeup foundation-dry or wet. We’ll begin with step-by-step instructions for using a dry foundation.
Applying Dry Mineral Foundation
1. Shake your jar of foundation to loosen the minerals especially if this is your first time using the jar. Open and pour a dime size amount of the mineral foundation into the lid.
2. The usual foundation applicator is a Kabuki brush. Its unique features allow the makeup to cling to each bristle for better coverage. As such, not much of the foundation will be needed. Angle the brush upwards and tap the plastic handle to dislodge any extra minerals.
3. Starting at your jaw line, apply the foundation to your face in a circular motion. Work your way up to your forehead. Come down your nose and sweep out across your cheeks.
4. Continue to move around your face and neck until the coverage is even and the minerals mix in completely with your skin.
Applying Wet Mineral Makeup
1. Just as in Step 1 of the process above, pour some of the dislodged powder into a lid. Only a dime size amount is needed.
2. Add a spray or two of water from a bottle to the makeup. Mix the minerals and water with a Kabuki or other professional makeup brush. When the consistency is even, begin to apply.
3. Apply in circular strokes to your jaw line. Don’t neglect your neck and under the chin. For the middle of the face, apply to the eyelids, go down the nose, and come out across the cheeks. Because the foundation is wet, it may take more strokes to achieve even coverage.
Following the steps above for dry or wet mineral foundation application will result in a natural look to your skin and a canvas ready for whatever you apply next.