How to Apply Mineral Makeup

Many women know about mineral makeup and the benefits that come with using it but are not sure how to apply it. Keep reading to find out some simple tips to getting a flawless complexion using mineral makeup and a few basic brushes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mineral concealer
• Small concealer brush
• Mineral foundation
• Large kabuki brush
• Mineral blush
• Small kabuki brush
• Mineral finishing powder

1. Wash and dry your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply moisturizer if needed, and allow it to completely absorb before applying your mineral makeup.

2. Dip your concealer brush into the pot of mineral concealer (usually in a shade lighter than your foundation), getting a tiny bit on the tip of your brush. Apply the makeup directly to any blemishes or under-eye circles that you wish to cover up.

3. Shake a little of your mineral foundation into the lid of your foundation container. Take your large kabuki brush and gently tap the bristles into the powder. Tap the brush on the side of the lid to shake off any excess until it looks as if your brush has no makeup on it at all.

4. Use the kabuki brush to apply your mineral makeup in circular strokes over your entire face and neck area. Reapply to any areas that need a bit more coverage.

5. Repeat the same process with your small kabuki brush and mineral blush, applying it to the apples of your cheeks or anywhere else that you would like to accent.

6. Follow up with a light dusting of a mineral finishing powder, if you desire.

Tips & Warnings

• When the seasons change, so should your foundation color. Stock up on two or three different shades, so that you look your best year-round.
• Less is more with mineral makeup. Apply just a tiny bit and build from there.

Resources

• Mineral makeup at great prices.
• Bare Escentuals natural cosmetics website.

[Asone]

on 8/23/2009 Great tips, I am with a company that just added an all natural mineral line so since I wear make up your tips will help me a great deal with now giving it a try so I can create a story for my customers.

Michelle 5 stars

[giaree]

on 6/21/2009 I love Sheer Cover - infomercial brand or not, it's the best!

[voodoo]

on 8/2/2008 If you want to buff less, load your brush with foundation (the usual amount, which shouldn't be much), then heat it up for a few seconds with your hair dryer set on its lowest setting. You can also use a mister filled with water to wet your brush slightly after loading.

[PurelyCosmetics]

on 1/15/2008 You can also use color correctors in place of concealer to hide imperfections. Green color correctors will mask red areas such as roseacea or red blotches, while yellow correctors cover dark spots such as under eye circles, freckles and age spots. These can be applied to distinct areas (ie: under eyes) with a concealer brush, or all over the face (freckles, red blotchiness) with either a powder brush or kabuki.