How to Make Mineral Foundation Darker

Mineral foundation is all the rave. Specifically designed to deflect light away from the face, and containing zero harsh chemicals, mineral foundation is every woman's perfect complexion creator. Found in 3 forms--pressed powder, loose powder, and liquid--this natural cosmetic is very versatile. Choosing your correct shade is key when trying to achieve that flawless look. If your mineral foundation is too light for your skin's natural pigment, darken it up using a mineral bronzer.

Things You'll Need

• Mineral loose powder foundation
• Mineral liquid foundation
• Loose powder mineral bronzer
• Kabuki cosmetic application brush
• Cosmetic sponges

Instructions

Darken Your Mineral Loose Powder Foundation

1. Dispense a dime-size amount of your mineral loose powder foundation into the foundation's container lid.

2. Combine a pea-size amount of mineral loose powder bronzer into your mineral loose powder foundation's container lid.

3. Swirl your kabuki application brush inside the lid containing both your foundation and bronzer to thoroughly blend.

4. Tap the kabuki brush on the corner of the container's lid to remove excess loose powder. Removing the excess loose powder from your kabuki brush will eliminate over-application of your foundation on your skin.

5. Apply the foundation combination to your face by lightly rubbing the kabuki brush against the skin in a circular motion, beginning on the outside of your face, covering the forehead, temples, outer-cheeks and jawbone, and work inwards to cover the remaining facial skin. Always apply a dab of foundation on your neck for an even blend.

Darken Your Mineral Liquid Foundation

1. Dispense your desired amount of mineral liquid foundation onto a cosmetic sponge. Certain skin types call for more or less liquid foundation than others. If you are disguising acne, rosacea, acne scarring, and/or birthmarks, you may require more foundation than if you are trying to even-out the skin tone, reduce redness, and/or reduce sebum-oil shine.

2. Sprinkle one ½-pea-size amount of your mineral loose powder bronzer on top of your mineral foundation-soaked cosmetic sponge.

3. Apply your foundation as desired. If the foundation still appears 1 to 2 shades lighter, lightly coat your liquid foundation with a thin layer of your mineral bronzer using your kabuki brush.

Tips & Warnings

• If using a pressed powder mineral foundation that is too light, you can still darken your foundation's shade using your mineral loose powder bronzer. Simply swirl your kabuki brush in the loose powder mineral bronzer and apply to your skin. After you have applied the loose powder mineral bronzer, apply your pressed mineral foundation to the skin as you normally would.

• If possible, apply your foundation using natural lighting.

• Be sure to choose the lightest bronzer available if you are trying to achieve only 1 to 2 skin shades darker. Medium bronzers, are best suited for those wishing to achieve a warm, sun-kissed glow. Avoid choosing bronzers that have glimmer and shine.

• Avoid mineral foundation and bronzer contact with the eyes. Your eyes may become irritated if foundation and bronzer are accidentally brushed or smeared near the eyeballs.

References

• How to Apply Mineral Foundation Properly
• Mineral Bronzer