Vogue shares the five best mineral makeup products out there..
Over the past decade a new breed of all-natural formulas has taken over the beauty world – mineral makeup. The claims of mineral makeup – being non comedogenic, good for acne prone skin and free from fragrance, synthetic dyes and preservatives have made them the good guys of the makeup world. With all the big brands and small boutique ones jumping onto the mineral bandwagon the choices are plenty and often confusing. Allow us to easy up the process for you with our picks of the five best products out there.
1. The Body Shop Nature’s Minerals Foundation: With a mix of Kaolin clay and Mediterranean clay this product is a must have for women with oily skin. The clay helps soak up oil while providing a medium coverage that feels light on skin.
2. MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural: Almost a cult classic for women in this generation, the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish compact provides medium matte coverage and comes in10 differentshades so you can find just the perfect one for you.
3. Bare Escentuals Get Started Kit:With two foundation shades, a concealer, blush, bronzer and three brushes, this well thought out assortmentthat puts your face together in a matter of minutes. Made especially for sensitive skin, this is the foundation to try if you’re acne prone.
4. Pur Minerals Start Now Essentials Kit: A makeup starter kit that will not intimidate a mineral makeup novice. Packed with pressed compacts of foundation, bronzer, blush and an all in one brush, this is as easy as it gets.
5. Lancome Ombre Absolue Mineral Eye Shadow Quad: A perfect harmony of lavender shades come together in this mineral eyeshadow quad from Lancome. Great for day and evening wear, this is one kit that travels well.
I would love to try the MAC MSF….and you ?
What would you like to try? Do you use any mineral makeup currently?
calicoaster says
MAC MSF for me too!! he he he…Vogue’s articles are pretty good na!! Gives you loads of top stuffs to choose from!! 😀 😀
shuchita says
ya it’s MAC for me also but I can try bare escentuals also
Nivedita says
Never used mineral make up before. 🙁
Glamorous Barbie ♥ says
nice post…..:))
Gauri says
Another great option: L’oreal Paris Minerals
Rashmi Nair says
hmm mineral makeup hmmm……..!! about time.. next on my list mineral makeup..
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anamika says
its MAC for me too:)
bhumika says
@cali: ya some are very nicee…
@shuchita,anamika,cali: my 1st try is gonna be MAC MSF only…
bhumika says
@nivedita:even m yet to try..bt so wanna try MAC MSF..
@glamorous barbie: thanks
bhumika says
@gauri: ya l’oreal is der..but I heard its ok..thanks for adding though..
@rashmi: yup..mine too 🙂
Hungover on Fashion says
nice compilation..unfortunately i haven’t tried any of these..would def try out MAC..
mumbaimakeupdiary says
MAC MSF is my favorite. I have been using it almost daily for more than 3-4 months now. I haven’t tried TBS mineral make-up. Have you Bhumika? What is your take on them?
bhumika says
@HOF: I wanna try MAC MSF too..
@MMD: No I have not..but I heard the loose powder is good though..
Ik says
I finally HAVE the MAC MSF 😀 yayyeee and the TBS loose Powder too!:D 😛
Anonymous says
YoungBlood. Its the mineral makeup that best suits me and recommended in all the plastic surgery magazines etc.
bhumika says
@anon: Oh never heard that yet..must be great..
mineral makeup brushes says
I really like the kit with the brushes and mineral cosmetics for novices. A Lot of people feel intimidated with new items like mineral cosmetics.