Traditional Makeup VS. Mineral Makeup

I started out as a makeup Artist with traditional makeup over 10 years ago. Mineral Makeup really didn't boom until about 5 years ago. I started with a company that was mineral base 4 years ago, and it was like learning a whole new art of applying it! It is so pigmented (a little goes a long way), which means the makeup lasts you longer. One reason it is so pigmented is that it is talc-free. Talc is an ingredient that can chronically dry out your skin, and is put in makeup to spread color. Mineral Makeup is also non- comedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. Actually the minerals just float topically on the skin, rather then digesting into the pores. So your skin actually breaths normally as if nothing were on it. Minerals are also dye and fragrance free.

Minerals are not just a loose powder. You can find them in liquid foundation, eye makeup, lip gloss, mascara- pretty much anything you can find at the Mac counter. If you have tried minerals and didn't like them, you probably tried the wrong brand. The Brand matters. With more professional brands, you get better colors and better texture. My personal favorites are Simply Moore Makeup and GloMinerals. Some other popular brands are Tru, Jane Iredale and Young Blood. You can find all these brands in Spas, Salons and Doctor's offices.

So why use Minerals?? Traditional makeup clogs your pores, dries out your skin and can contribute to breakouts. Mineral makeup has anti-aging properties, a natural SPF, and allows your skin to breath. They look very natural and can actually get away with looking as if you are wearing nothing at all!