How to Apply Mineral Powder Foundation

Mineral Powder Foundation is a quick, healthy, and beautiful alternative to liquid foundation. It is composed of finely milled all-natural minerals that go on the skin smoothly and effortlessly. Mineral powder foundation is applied differently than traditional liquid foundation but if done properly, not only is it extremely easy, but provides excellent, buildable coverage.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• High quality mineral powder foundation.
• Foundation brush, specifically designed for mineral powder foundation
• Stiff-bristled makeup brush

1. 
   The author without any makeup.

   Start with a freshly washed and moisturized face.

2. 

   With the top securely on the foundation, lightly shake the container to bring some foundation through the sifter. Unscrew the top and dip the tip of your foundation brush into the makeup. Only pick up a small amount of the minerals.

3. 

   Swirl the brush into the cap of the foundation container. Doing this ensures that the foundation minerals get deep into the bristles of the brush. When you can no longer see the individual minerals on the brush, then you are ready to apply the foundation.

4. 

   Starting in the middle of your face, swirl the brush over your skin. Lightly buff the brush in outward, circular strokes.

5. 

   Continue buffing the skin, adding more foundation as necessary. Remember to load the brush as described in steps 2 and 3 each time and buff towards your hairline and jawline.

6. 

   Concealer is usually not needed with mineral powder foundation. If you do need additional coverage over a few flaws you would cover them after you have applied the foundation, not before as you would do with liquid foundation. To do so, dip a stiff bristled makeup brush into the foundation

7. 

   Do not swirl the brush on the cap as you did with the foundation brush.

8. 

   Directly apply the foundation to the area to be covered. Then lightly buff your face with the soft foundation brush to blend.

9. 
   The author with mineral powder foundation. No other makeup has been applied.

   After you practice a few times, this procedure will go quickly. I can completely apply foundation in less than one minute. You will find that mineral powder foundation will give you a flawless, airbrushed finish. You will never go back to liquid foundation again!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you use a good quality mineral powder foundation. I have tried many brands and have determined that drugstore brands do not provide the same quality as department store brand foundation. I recommend Bare Minerals, by Bare Escentuals or Mary Kay Mineral Powder Foundation.
• Mineral powder foundation is much more forgiving than liquid foundation, so color matching is super easy. However, I still recommend that you have a beauty consultant help you pick the correct shade.
• Mineral powder foundation is buildable. This means that the coverage can be customized. Start with a little foundation and if you want more coverage, add a little more. It is easier to add foundation where necessary than it is to remove foundation when you have added too much.
• Only use a foundation brush that is designed for mineral powder foundation.

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on 6/30/2009 Please do not leave advertisements on my articles. This is spam. It is annoying, unwanted, and unappreciated.