Mineral make-up, or rather mineral foundation, seems to be what everyone is talking about. But is it all beauty hype or is there something more to it? Well actually, it’s a little of both…
Ariane Poole mineral tint foundation
Mineral make-up has been around for ages. And by ages I mean since the 70’s! But it has only recently been getting loads of attention from both the public and the beauty press. One of the reasons for this is what is does not contain, rather than what is does contain. I know most mineral make-ups are preservative free and preservatives have been getting a lot of bad press, but more on that another time… The one thing all the mineral foundations have is a chemical free SPF.
Chemical SPF’s can cause all sorts of irritations to the skin if you are sensitive. So, if you’ve had problems with foundations it may be the SPF not the preservative that is causing the irritation. I’m a huge fan of mineral foundation but recommend different ones for different skin types, ages and types of coverage. Not all mineral foundations are the same, and one size definitely does not fit all!
All mineral foundations are oil-free; that doesn’t mean that they are not hydrating, it simply means that they will not clog your pores. If you have a mature or dry complexion then you should try a liquid mineral foundation like Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral SPF10 or ariane poole* Sheet Mineral Tint SPF20.
If your skin is normal (oily t-zone included) and you need all over coverage for whatever reason (high colouring, rosacea, pigmentation etc) then something like ID Bare Mineral or MAC Mineralize SatinFinish SPF15 would be a great choice. If your skin is oily or you tend to break out then what you want is a more matte mineral foundation – check out Jane Iredale. The one big plus I find with all mineral foundations is that you can cover blemishes, high colouring, pigmentation and even rosacea while still looking natural, you just need that right formulation for your skin type.
Armed with this information I am sure that you will find a mineral foundation that makes your skin look beautiful and natural.
