Have you heard of mineral foundation makeup? You must have, unless you live in a cave. Mineral makeup is the latest in cosmetics. It’s sold from counters, praised by magazines, and heavily marketed in infomercials. Beauty magazines call it “the organic way” to becoming beautiful. Is all the hype warranted? If so, exactly what can mineral makeup do that other foundations cannot?
The Pros
Mineral foundation makeup’s selling point is its ingredients. They are made of minerals believed to be good for the skin. Micronized titanium dioxide, for example, protects the skin from sunlight and is a common component of sun block. Silk mica gives mineral makeup its smooth texture while hydrated silica prevents mess by binding the minerals together. Then, too, mineral foundation does not contain talc, perfume, or irritating dyes that harm the skin or trigger allergic reactions. It’s oil-free, organic, and is guaranteed not to clog pores like conventional foundation does.
What of its coverage? Users of foundation agree it’s consistent enough to provide thorough, long-lasting coverage sans the thickness, goo, and clogged pores. This makes it particularly suitable for those with oily skin or are prone to breaking out.
The Cons
All is not foundation-perfect with mineral makeup, however. On the downside, it provides little coverage option for darker-skinned women. It’s manufactured from naturally occurring minerals, and for this reason, not all shades are available.
Another disadvantage is its coverage. Mineral makeup provides heavy, long-lasting coverage that will stay in your face all day, but may unintentionally emphasize wrinkles and fine lines – the very things you had hoped mineral foundation makeup would cover in the first place. After all, you want to look beautiful and flawless, not wrinkled, crinkled, and aged.
So, is mineral foundation makeup for you? There’s only one way to find out. Bring out the brushes and the pot. It’s time to put on makeup!
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