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November 17, 2008
Dig up minerals
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
If regular makeup irritates your skin or you’re concerned about toxic substances, try mineral makeup instead. Mineral makeup was actually created in the 1970s but didn’t catch on widely until recently. Made from natural, finely ground earth minerals, it was conceived as an alternate to the dyes, preservatives and chemicals found in traditional cosmetics. Note that not all mineral makeup is free of known toxins. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Skin Deep database is a great source for finding non-toxic products. Natural food stores are another option.
Today, challenge yourself to learn more about mineral makeup products with the intention of updating your vanity with more natural products in the future.
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I have tried BE, and JFR mineral makeup. Both were wonderful. I currently have Avon’s line of mineral makeup and absolutely love it. The powders are so much softer and I don’t get it settling into the creases by my eyes. Just bought some of their new mineral lipstick and love it. Soft, creamy and I can layer it on. If I want a sheer, I apply 1 coat. If I want a little more coverage, I apply more. I love this line of makeup!
I am an Avon representative and we sell some wonderful mineral make-up! Give it a try at a much cheaper price than you’d pay for some of the competitors. http://www.youravon.com/lindamurray and use code FSWER for free shipping!
I also have tried mineral make-up and find it to be light, natural, and gives great coverage without feeling heavy!!! I especially love the bronzers, eyeshadows and the mineral veil.
janv63, kenosha, WI
I switched to Bare Minerals makeup two years ago and love it. It stays on my skin, it does not irritate my skin. It is just wonderful.
I started using mineral make-up about 5 years ago. I was using BE, but switched to Avon’s mineral make-up because it gave me better coverage. As a matter of fact, I use the entire Avon mineral line. I’ll never go back to a liquid foundation.
I use Bare Minerals and have so for several years. Since I have gotten older and my skin has gotten drier, I find that if I use my moisturizer and wait a few minutes before applying Bare Minerals that it feels better on my skin. It always feels light and airy—like your own skin but looking better!
Next time I need make up, I definitely want to look into Mineral Make up. Dont know how soon that will be seeing as I dont wear make up hardly ever.
I have to use mineral-based products because my face breaks out with other products. I use and sell Smooth Minerals from Avon. It is so good on my face and “pocket”, that I highly recommend it.
I’ve been using Bare Escentuals since the 8th grade, and now I am a senior in College. It has worked wonders on my acne-prone skin and has been a wonderful confidence booster!
Bare Essentials is the best product you can put on your face. I have been using it for over 6 years now & I will NEVER go back to liquid make up at all. IT is great!!!!
I put on my spf lotion then I use bare escentuals which is one of the only foundations that I can use that doesn’t make me break out all over.
Mineral makeup works the best for my skin which tends to be on the oily side, but it doesn’t work so well with dryness issues on your skin.
I actually worked at bare escentuals for a while. I started using the product and loved it. it really only has five ingredient and they are all natural ingredients. i will never put another make-up on my face. it is a wonderful product!!!
Melissa turned me on to Bare Essentials a few years ago and I love it. I can’t stand the feeling of having make-up caked on and it never feels that way.
I recently bought mineral makeup from ELF (Eyes, Lips, Face) and really like it. Additionally, the prices there are great!
Bare Essentials is great make-up from the powders to the eye shadows. It last a long time compared to other pressed powders too.
Bare Essentials make up is awesome!! Try it.