How to Weigh Mineral Makeup Benefits

Mineral makeup or makeup made from the Earths minerals is growing in popularity due to its unique, non-clog poring features. Mineral makeup weighs less than traditional chemical makeup and allows your pores to breathe.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Mineral makeup
• Regular makeup

1. Consider mineral makeup if you have scars, acne or any skin redness such as rosacea. Mineral makeup does an excellent job at covering these things.
2. If you are you want long lasting coverage and do not want to re-apply makeup, then mineral makeup may be perfect as the makeup stays put for longer on your skin. The longevity of this makeup is one of the major factors in its popularity.
3. Factor in that people who are allergic to or unable to wear a lot of regular makeup due to additives may have an easier time with mineral makeup as there are no dyes or fragrances.
4. Consider that the darker your skin, the harder time you may have finding suitable mineral makeup. These ingredient are truly all natural and being from nature means that this makeup is lighter in color.
5. Mineral makeup is also waterproof. If you have an active lifestyle or live in a hotter climate know that this makeup will last through a workout, a day outside or even in the rain.
6. Finally, if sun protection is important to you, know that all mineral makeup naturally provides an SPF 15 which can be a huge benefit instead of applying a few different products.

Tips & Warnings

• Price compare when shopping for mineral makeup. There are many companies that make this type of makeup so do your homework and you may save a little money.
• The makeup should feel very lightweight with almost a silky feel to it. If not, you may have done something wrong. Take it off and re-apply.
• Mineral makeup is the only type of makeup recommended by doctors to wear after surgical procedures.
• Mineral makeup saves you from having that line of foundation on your face as it blends in giving your jawline a much smoother appearance.
• Another great thing about mineral makeup is that because it is all natural, it does not spoil and have to be replaced like regular makeup.
• Mineral Makeup is extremely messy. While you may look good after using this makeup, your floors and counters will be peppered with makeup; perhaps your clothing as well. So take caution when applying.
• Critics of this makeup say that it highlights your wrinkles so dust lightly over your crows feet.
• As every person's skin is different, the key to mineral makeup is trying it out and seeing what you look like with it on. It may not work for everybody.