http://blogs.theage.com.au/lifestyle/beautybeat/archives/2007/08/mining_it.html
I saw this in the Age’s Beauty Beat blog. There are some interesting posts from readers.

This may have been started before but I could not find a generic thread dedicated to mineral makeup- in general. Apologies if I am giving everyone a sense of deja-vu!? I just thought this could be like a resource for those curious about mineral makeup.

I know we all love Ultraceuticals mineral makeup but what others are out there that you have tried or heard of? Any thoughts?

I have come up with this list of mineral makeup lines:

Ultraceuticals
ID Bare Escentuals
Jane Iredale
Minerelle
Musq
The Natural Source
Ettica

Any ideas on these? Any new ones?

I actually ordered one from Avon the other day, so will post a review when it comes!!

Ive actually never tried any mineral make-up before :ashamed:

I actually ordered one from Avon the other day, so will post a review when it comes!!

Even good old Avon has jumped on the bandwagon?

Some others are:

Glo Minerals
Minerelle
Inka
L'oreal

Aparently Neutrogena have one on the way too

I have triend Jane Iredale, U/c and iD. My favourite is Jane Iredale because it has such a huge range, followed by U/c which is soo easy and such a great coverage and iD is a close thrid. Just couldnt quiet master the swirl, tap, buff thing :whistle:

Where I get my eyebrows done, they stock ELES Mineral Makeup - which is made by the people that make Pevonia.

I've only had the concealer and the eyebrow pencil used on me but both were quite nice. I'm actually considering giving it a whirl when my current foundation runs out.

I have only tried Ultraceuticals Mineral so far and have used this for the past 4 months, but am keen to try Jane Iredale too.

I have just ordered Bare Escentuals - RareMinerals Skin Revival Treatment ( Night). It's a mineral treatment to wear to bed! You put in on the same as the normal mineral makeup.....it even comes in different colours(to wear to bed?:rollthoseeyes:)..... but also clear.

Can't wait to try it - http://store.bareescentuals.com/products/default/BAREESCENTUALS.BE_RAREMINERALS.MasterRareMinTmnt.c pd/?BAC=RareHPCallout

I forgot to mention, I have samples of Minerelle at the moment. I was sent the three lightest shades. The first shade is a gorgeous colour but may be just too light for me - I have not worn it out yet. The second shade is more the correct level of lightness but it is very pink-toned and my skin is already quite pink toned. The third shade is lovely too but a bit too yellow for me. I think the UC in beige is a better match for me.

Also, the minerelle samples came as a loose powder (it is actually sold as a pressed one like the UC) and I found it seemed to cake on in patches and was hard to blend, unlike the UC. Perhaps this would be due to its loose capacity?

Oh, and for those interested in some other Aus brands, here are a few websites I tracked down:

http://www.musq.com.au/

http://www.thenaturalsource.com/ (Daintree skincare is part of this company)

Aparently Neutrogena have one on the way tooI:

This one has been out for a number of years, one of the first available. They have a great and comprehensive treatment makeup range but I am doubtful as to whether we will ever see it here.:shakehead:

PS The Loreal one is surprisingly good. Never thought I would use a mineral makuep as my only testing experience resulted in a caked an uneven look but I am impressed with this one.

PS The Loreal one is surprisingly good. Never thought I would use a mineral makuep as my only testing experience resulted in a caked an uneven look but I am impressed with this one.

I like it too! I have been using it daily for the last month or so, and I think it's great! And a time saver!

I'm trying out the id BareMinerals this week - so far I quite like it. It has a slight shimmer through it so it's not as matte-looking as the Ultraceuticals one, it's more of a dewy/glowy look. It's a loose powder, not a compact, so can be a bit messy if you're not careful. (I'm a "Fairly Light" btw.)

I find that mineral makeup generally can be tricky to apply over anything remotely sticky, like sunscreen (which of course I wear every day). I find that a primer like Clarins ISPT helps with this, but on the whole it would be a lot easier to apply without sunscreen underneath (e.g. for evening).

Laura Mercier is bringing out a mineral foundation later this year, I believe.

I actually ordered one from Avon the other day, so will post a review when it comes!!

omg , really ??? , wow - how much was it ?

Oh, and for those interested in some other Aus brands, here are a few websites I tracked down:


http://www.thenaturalsource.com/ (Daintree skincare is part of this company)
- this one is only $18.95 - WOW

Laura Mercier is bringing out a mineral foundation later this year, I believe.

:penguin::glee::worship::hearts::chilli::strawberr y::carrot::apple::dance::yellow: I am SO buying this!

omg , really ??? , wow - how much was it ?

I think it was around the $20 mark, but I'm not going to get too excited about it until I have a thorough inspection.

[QUOTE=Luisa Brown;37602]This one has been out for a number of years, one of the first available. They have a great and comprehensive treatment makeup range but I am doubtful as to whether we will ever see it here.:shakehead:QUOTE]

The neutrogena range in Aus is so basic compared to in the US. I wonder why? Its so frustrating! Yet they have great suncare and sensitive skin ranges in the US, which would be perfect for an Australian market, what with our high awareness of the need for sunscreen (and the sun itself), the high rate of skin cancer, and the need for gentle products.

I recently purchased the U/C Mineral makeup and had real trouble using it. The first time I used it I managed to create a very noice cakey look and the product just sat on the surface of my skin. However I went and got a bigger brush which helped a lot and slowly I seem to be getting the hang of it. Definitely be interested in the more dewy looking one Kate mentioned. I love a dewy finish in the cooler months.

[QUOTE=Luisa Brown;37602]This one has been out for a number of years, one of the first available. They have a great and comprehensive treatment makeup range but I am doubtful as to whether we will ever see it here.:shakehead:QUOTE]

The neutrogena range in Aus is so basic compared to in the US. I wonder why? Its so frustrating! Yet they have great suncare and sensitive skin ranges in the US, which would be perfect for an Australian market, what with our high awareness of the need for sunscreen (and the sun itself), the high rate of skin cancer, and the need for gentle products.

Ugh, so true!! I do not understand why they don't sell their SPF 30+ moisturiser here!

I have the U/C one and I really like it, but it took me a little while to get the hang of the "buffing" thing. I love it now and I've never really been much of a foundation fan before, but this feels light and doesn't feel like it's clogging my skin up - it can still breathe. I only use it really lightly though.

I've tried many mineral makeup ranges over the past year and what i've noticed is that many companies claim to be completely natural then you look at their ingredients and they have irritants, chemicals and preservatives in them. I have sensitive skin and i've had problems with so many ranges of mineral makeup. My beautician sells 'Mineral Essentials' and they are completely natural. Great product also australian owned!
Decently priced as well.

I've tried many mineral makeup ranges over the past year and what i've noticed is that many companies claim to be completely natural then you look at their ingredients and they have irritants, chemicals and preservatives in them. I have sensitive skin and i've had problems with so many ranges of mineral makeup. My beautician sells 'Mineral Essentials' and they are completely natural. Great product also australian owned!
Decently priced as well.

Hi there! Do they have a website, Angie?

Yes they do its www.mineralessentials.com.au

Yes they do its www.mineralessentials.com.au

Thank you Angie :)

I also love the new L'oreal Mineral Foundation. I found it was reasonably priced, wasn't too cakey if applied with a big brush and buffed in for a while, and meant I didn't have to wear sunscreen because it had an SPF factor of 19! Am very pleased with this one and would definitely repurchase.

Next Month The Body Shop are introducing some mineral makeup into their range. Apparently the foundation is going to be a liquid to powder formulation with a high factor sunscreen.

I got my Avon book today.
They have their mineral make-up for only $14.00 and since I've never used mineral make-up I might buy it :whistle:

Trash , Oz just got this one but i'm not sure if she has used it yet

I got my Avon book today.
They have their mineral make-up for only $14.00 and since I've never used mineral make-up I might buy it :whistle:

I wish I had an Avon Lady to deliver those tempting little books to my house :(

Trash , Oz just got this one but i'm not sure if she has used it yet
Oh cool.
Well Ozlicious if you read this, please tell us how it goes. :waving:

Hi has anyone tried pur minerals? I just ordered blush med 4 in 1 from tvsn. Love to hear any comments on this range.

Hi has anyone tried pur minerals? I just ordered blush med 4 in 1 from tvsn. Love to hear any comments on this range.

i would love to be able to 'play' with this range , but i have never seen it anywhere else either

Of course, Bloom has just released their mineral makeup, which I'm dying to try!

Hi has anyone tried pur minerals? I just ordered blush med 4 in 1 from tvsn. Love to hear any comments on this range.

My mum uses Pur Minerals. She swears by it. I was actually thinking of making a purchase after seeing how great her skin looks and watching a presentation on TVSN the other day. Its look great

I'm getting my avon one tomorrow. I shall report back! :glee:

Of course, Bloom has just released their mineral makeup, which I'm dying to try!

Just noticed that on the email too... Might have to pop in to the store when I run out of my Stila powder. :glee:

I got my Avon one but the colour (bisque) was WAY too dark. The catalogue is very unrepresentative of the colours, so I have passed this one off to a friend and ordered the lightest one (which appears almost white in the catalogue). From a minor inspection, it looks like any other mineral foundation. It comes with a powder puff type thing, but I'd apply it with a brush I think.

I got my Avon one but the colour (bisque) was WAY too dark. The catalogue is very unrepresentative of the colours, so I have passed this one off to a friend and ordered the lightest one (which appears almost white in the catalogue). From a minor inspection, it looks like any other mineral foundation. It comes with a powder puff type thing, but I'd apply it with a brush I think.
Oh no!!! That's the color I ordered!!! :explode:

Oh no!!! That's the color I ordered!!! :explode:

I'm on the fairer side of "average", and I'm also fairly neutral (can wear either cool or warm shades), and it's far too dark and pink on me. They did an absolutely terrible job with the colours, I think!!

Oh no!!! That's the color I ordered!!! :explode:


my sil is an avon lady & i always felt too yuck to send things back , but she said no big deal it doesn't come back 'off' from her , so return avon stuff if it isn't right !!!

Well that's good to know.
But out of everything I ordered that didn't come!! :explode:
I have to wait till they get it in stock, but they still gave me the brush, clever! :shakehead:

Oh no!!! That's the color I ordered!!! :explode:

I'm on the fairer side of "average", and I'm also fairly neutral (can wear either cool or warm shades), and it's far too dark and pink on me. They did an absolutely terrible job with the colours, I think!!

I tried out the Avon one today just to test out the texture, blendability etc, and I have to say it was really lovely. Provided a good coverage (I could survive if it was a bit more sheer but would be great for covering minor blemishes, capillaries, etc) and seemed to stay on quite well. My major beefs are with the colours (as you all know) and that it didn't soak up oil very well. Granted, I didn't use any kind of a mattifier or primer, but I had oil breakthrough within half an hour. :(

Whilst on the topic of Mineral Makeup I am super impressed with my M.A.C Mineralize Foundation. It is a liquid mineral foundation and I must say I am likeing it a lot more than my U/C mineral powder. I just couldn't get use to the texture and not liquid with that one for some reason.

The M.A.C Mineralize gives a light to medium coverage as has a beautiful dewy finish. I love it.

I notice when talking about mineral makeup most people talk about foundations but has anyone else tried M.A.C Mineralize eye shadows and skin finish powders? I have them and they are amazing. Well worth popping into a M.A.C counter to have a looksy.

Hi has anyone tried pur minerals? I just ordered blush med 4 in 1 from tvsn. Love to hear any comments on this range.

Hi Coco,

How'd you go with the Pur minerals? So tempted to give this a try! :p

Hi Gems, Pur minerals is a really lovely product, i ordered the blush medium which made me look a bit pale,so my daughter is using it, if i reorder i will go for the golden medium

Thanks for your reply coco! ;)

Sorry, I haven't read this whole thread ... I am new here, and still finding my feet :)

I have tried some mineral foundation 'bareminerals' I think it was called - It was good, but didn't last as long as they claimed, and was difficult to apply evenly (it was in powder form)

I would be interested in trying again though, with another brand.

welcome to the forum! :waving:

love your username :chuckle:

Thanks for the welcome Jaime :-D Looking forward to coming here more. haha the username kind of evolved....

ID Bare Mineral have a special on with their Newbie Pack.
Contains a full sized foundation, a face brush & trial size Mineral Viel & Soft Focus Warmth for only $49!!!! :penguin: Excellant value for money.

ID Bare Mineral have a special on with their Newbie Pack.
Contains a full sized foundation, a face brush & trial size Mineral Viel & Soft Focus Warmth for only $49!!!! :penguin: Excellant value for money.

Wow, that is awesome value!!! I might have to get into that, I reckon.

ID Bare Mineral have a special on with their Newbie Pack.
Contains a full sized foundation, a face brush & trial size Mineral Viel & Soft Focus Warmth for only $49!!!! :penguin: Excellant value for money.

Where can I get ID Bare Mineral? I waaaaaaaaant it!

ID Bare Mineral have a special on with their Newbie Pack.
Contains a full sized foundation, a face brush & trial size Mineral Viel & Soft Focus Warmth for only $49!!!! :penguin: Excellant value for money.

Wow that's pretty good. Do you buy it direct from their website?

I bought Bloom's new mineral foundation in light and it is lovely - blends beautifully and a nice colour (it looks quite warm/gold but still adapts to my pale skin). My only complaint is that it is really hard getting the powder from the jar - I think it needs more or bigger holes in the jar.

Well I bought some ELES (www.elescosmetics.com.au) Mineral mascara today, will use and report back on it tomorrow.

I'm almost out of my current foundation and will be buying the ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation and maybe one of their lip blams too :whistle::chuckle:

OK I used my new ELES mascara today - it's the Lush Mascara - and I love it! It has a great mascara wand to put it on with and it really does feel moisturising and nourishing, but still gives a good coverage etc... lets see if my lashes start to look better after prolonged use! :whipcrack: :clapping:

Hmmm. I tried the lightest Bloom mineral powder on in Myer, and went home and it was too dark/orange for my skin. I also went to the only place that I know sells id bare minerals and they were out!

Is mineral powder really worth it? Can anyone suggest another powder? Currently I'm using Stila Illuminating Powder and I do love it, but Mecca isn't local and I just thought I'd shop around.

I just tried the i.d. foundation on a woman who came into our store with rosacea... and she was so happy when I showed her in the mirror that she cried!

Oh Kate that must have made you feel wonderful xxx

Wow that's pretty good. Do you buy it direct from their website?
I got it in a beauty salon but I saw the special advertised in the Sept Shop till U Drop mag. It said go to a website for stockist but it didn't tell me anything. Check your local stockists.

I got it in a beauty salon but I saw the special advertised in the Sept Shop till U Drop mag. It said go to a website for stockist but it didn't tell me anything. Check your local stockists.

We just got the Newbie Packs in today, they'll be up on the site by the end of the day hopefully.

That's fabulous Kate! :clapping:
:yelling:Now all you girlies get in quick & get one of these packs, they are great value! That's right you heard it straight from the Bargin Queen herself! :chuckle:

They are online now:
http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/viewItem.asp?idproduct=10946
Everybody who wants one, GET IN QUICK because we were only able to get a limited amount, they have sold out everywhere!

I just tried the i.d. foundation on a woman who came into our store with rosacea... and she was so happy when I showed her in the mirror that she cried!

Oh how wonderful!

Hi everyone, I'm new.
I basically joined this group so I could rave about i.d. Bare Minerals.
I was introduced to it when I had a facial nearly a year ago now. My skin was really bad at the time - breakouts and such. I had never really worn foundation until I suddenly developed acne about 9 months before that, so I guess I was a little clueless in that department. Plus I was poor so I couldn't afford the good stuff.

Anyway, so I had this facial and then the girl applied the make up. I was completely gobsmacked when I saw my skin. It actually looked healthy.
Since then I'm onto my second pot of foundation, gone through 2 brushes, discovered the Primer while in the states and tried out the concealer. My skin is a lot better now so that just sits in my makeup bag.

I cannot stress enough how amazing this stuff is. It takes 2 seconds to apply and mixes with the natural oils in the skin, leaving a natural looking finish. I have to admit it is hard to get used to...I still have my bad days where applying it is concerned, but that comes down to laziness. It's important to wash your brush regularly as the product builds up a lot and doesn't create the same effect as a clean brush will.

Another downer is the price of the stuff in this country. My first pot cost me $70 and the kabuki brush $50 (which I hated and had to ditch)....then I went on holiday to Hawaii and hovered around Sephora, my new home.
The foundation cost $25USD and the Heavenly face brush I think $17, or there abouts. The primer was only $15. So I stocked up!!

But do make the investment. Like I said, a pot of foundation can last about 5-6 months, less is more.

Hope I haven't bored you with this long first post!
I'm off to post in the Benefit thread now.

Love ren.

I have to admit I am a little uneducated and unsure about Mineral makeup and never used it!

I have to admit I am a little uneducated and unsure about Mineral makeup and never used it!

I've never had a seroius go at it, had a play once, and it just looked wrong! Although, that was more likely the fact that I had no idea what I was doing, and no-one seemed to want to teach me.

My first pot cost me $70 and the kabuki brush $50 (which I hated and had to ditch)....
Hi there :waving:
I must admit that I am not a fan of the Kabuki brush either. Not because of the application but because it somehow irritates my skin :question: Even if I just use it lightly my skin still feels all prickly & sore. Has anyone else experienced this? So now I just apply with a powder brush.

Hi there :waving:
I must admit that I am not a fan of the Kabuki brush either. Not because of the application but because it somehow irritates my skin :question: Even if I just use it lightly my skin still feels all prickly & sore. Has anyone else experienced this? So now I just apply with a powder brush.

I had the exact same problem, the Kabuki hurt so much. I recommend the Heavenly Face brush though. Similar coverage and its fluffy and soft. Strawberry net sell it for a decent price from memory.
Thanks for the welcome too!

loolabelle - I'd be happy to give you a little mineral makeup 101 if you like!

Welcome glamcore! :waving:

I had the exact same problem, the Kabuki hurt so much. I recommend the Heavenly Face brush though. Similar coverage and its fluffy and soft. Strawberry net sell it for a decent price from memory.
Thanks for the welcome too!

loolabelle - I'd be happy to give you a little mineral makeup 101 if you like!

Do you run a "Mineral Makeup for Dummies" one - 10 1may be a bit advanced :chuckle:

haha, good idea but it's hardly rocket science! if i can do it then anyone certainly can.

Yeah, i think i just need to actually look and play and be shown it - I'm pretty handy with makeup and a brush.

When I first paid some interest in makeup, my mum grabbed me and said, "Right, if you're going to wear it, you're at least going to wear it properly!"

I'd be in the school yard showing chicks how to blot lipstick and blending their foundation lines hehe.

Welcome to Adore Glamcore :waving:

Hi there :waving:
I must admit that I am not a fan of the Kabuki brush either. Not because of the application but because it somehow irritates my skin :question: Even if I just use it lightly my skin still feels all prickly & sore. Has anyone else experienced this? So now I just apply with a powder brush.

Try the Laura Mercier blending brush when you come to the Adorables event Medusa, it is soooooo soft and not prickly at all :clapping:

thanks for the warm welcome everyone
:penguin:

I love Youngblood but couldn't find a stockist close to where I live. I searched for others and found Inika....I'm a big fan of Aussie products and Inika is aussie owned and made . I tried their sample pack and it came with a application dvd which I thought was pretty cool.
Check out their website www.inika.com.au

Their eyeliners come with a sharpener in the lid and when you use them under eye shadows it turns them irridenscent and water proof too....fun products.

Hi Miss Frou Frou :waving:
A few of us have Inika. I have an eye pencil & some eyeshadows. I think Luisa got the foundation? Check out the thread here.
http://forum.adorebeauty.com.au/showthread.php?t=527&highlight=inika

Hiya Medusa :waving:

Thanks for the link...I am sooo new to this forum business I didn't even think to search before typing....hmmmm. v. similar to my not thinking b4 speaking...note to self...:chuckle:

(I almost feel a little rude butting into other peoples convos (read: posts), but I had such amazing results with the Inika I just wanted other girls to know about the products. My skin has had really bad reactions to two v. big name foundations and I had to use steroid cream to clear it up....thank god for mineral foundations....I can now look natural or super glam without the scary reactions).:clapping:

Don't be shy, post away. We love newcomers.

So if a mineral make-up virgin wanted to try this new fancy stuff :chuckle: :chuckle: which one would you all suggest? and do any of them make smaller sizes/trial kinda packs? I reall really want to try it but the only reasonalable priced one i can find locally is L'Oreal and i have issues with them.....???

So if a mineral make-up virgin wanted to try this new fancy stuff :chuckle: :chuckle: which one would you all suggest? and do any of them make smaller sizes/trial kinda packs? I reall really want to try it but the only reasonalable priced one i can find locally is L'Oreal and i have issues with them.....???

Yeah I'd like to try it as well, I'd like to pop the cherry! I don't want to use L'Oreal as I will probably have a reaction to it and do prefer other brands.

The ID Bare Mineral Newbie pack is awesome value, if you can get your hands on one.
I believe that Inika do sample sizes? Check their website.
The Mirenesse one I just got is very light weight & sheer and the applicator is a bit strange. Still I only paid $9 for it off the website.

The Inika stuff looks lovely!

i tried out the laura mercier one last wekk & found it a bit too luminous for me , mind u that was on the back of my hand ,
does anyone know how it would look on a full face that is combo

what about the bloom one PS

i tried out the laura mercier one last wekk & found it a bit too luminous for me , mind u that was on the back of my hand ,
does anyone know how it would look on a full face that is combo

what about the bloom one PS

I am using the Laura Mercier one today. It is great. I think I need the blending brush though as the brush I currently use doesn't 'polish' it on. Instead it seems to make large pores appear on my nose and chin - a quick buff with my hands fixes that. I really like it but wouldn't use it if I was looking for a 'heavier' coverage.

Does anybody know what the Bloom Mineral Brush is made out of hair, as in is it synthetic or real hair?

I think I should probably be using a brush specifically for mineral makeup as it's all I wear, and have had a look at the Laura Mercier one but just wanted to know if there were any slightly cheaper alternatives.

Does anybody know what the Bloom Mineral Brush is made out of hair, as in is it synthetic or real hair?

I think I should probably be using a brush specifically for mineral makeup as it's all I wear, and have had a look at the Laura Mercier one but just wanted to know if there were any slightly cheaper alternatives.

Hi Milo! i think the Bloom Mineral Brush is made of goat hair. (Please correct me If I am wrong!) I am using a kabuki brush for my UC mineral foundation. I bought my kabuki brush from eBay. It's REALLY soft! for me, it's softer than the Bare Escentuals kabuki brush..

I am using a kabuki brush for my UC mineral foundation. I bought my kabuki brush from eBay. It's REALLY soft! for me, it's softer than the Bare Escentuals kabuki brush..

Good idea ness.

Milo maybe try to get hold of a nice big kabuki. You'll get a better coverage that way and kind of helps to 'buff' the powder onto the skin.

I'm a bit confused, what brand is the Kabuki brush? I was hoping that the Bloom brush was made of real hair, thanks for that :)

I'm a bit confused, what brand is the Kabuki brush? I was hoping that the Bloom brush was made of real hair, thanks for that :)

It's a brush style (ie. powder brush, face brush, kabuki brush) rather than what the bristles are made of. A number of different brands make them - they're great for powders, especially mineral, and bronzers. For an example, see:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61040

Just had a quick look on the Bloom website, looks like their mineral powder brush is made of goat hair:
http://www.bloomcosmetics.com.au/products.aspx?Cat=BEAUTY+TOOLS#2f628ae3-2973-4739-a097-d2e82c02088c

Think Adore might stock?

I'm a bit confused, what brand is the Kabuki brush? I was hoping that the Bloom brush was made of real hair, thanks for that :)

The kabuki brush I bought from eBay is a generic one. It's called LUSCIOUS KABUKI. I guaranteed this is the BEST and of the softest kabuki brush out there! I've tried many kabuki brushes but this one is far superior.

I think there are so many sellers on eBay selling this kind of kabuki brush. I bought mine from US seller and she's so wonderful! fast shipping also.

EDIT: Please don't think that I am the seller of this brush. I am just very very happy and satisfied with this brush so I shared it with you guys..

i'm currently trying foundation,blush,bronzer and eye shadows by Earthy Essences :)

So far, so good!

The kabuki brush I bought from eBay is a generic one. It's called LUSCIOUS KABUKI. I guaranteed this is the BEST and of the softest kabuki brush out there! I've tried many kabuki brushes but this one is far superior.

I think there are so many sellers on eBay selling this kind of kabuki brush. I bought mine from US seller and she's so wonderful! fast shipping also.

I use a kabuki brush from Manicare... I bought it at Priceline & it was around $15 from memory...
I use it with my U/C mineral makeup... & it's the bomb!
Can't recall what the bristles are made of though...

The ID Bare Mineral Newbie pack is awesome value, if you can get your hands on one.
I believe that Inika do sample sizes? Check their website.
The Mirenesse one I just got is very light weight & sheer and the applicator is a bit strange. Still I only paid $9 for it off the website.

Okay i just had a look at them all on their websites and they ship to NZ yay.

So between Mirenesse and Inika you would say go for Inika if i wanted a bit more coverage???

How do u mean the Mirenesse application is strange M? Do you put it on with that sponge thing thats on the top of the pot???

loolabelle - I'd be happy to give you a little mineral makeup 101 if you like!

Thats a good idea for an article...

:typing:

PS - yes I think the Inika has more coverage.
The Mirenesse is more sheer. The appplicator is a thick sponge attached to the top of the jar full of powder. Feels a bit strange to use like this & I have no idea how you would clean it. You can't remove the sponge. Still if you can get the trial special it is still a good deal.

PS - yes I think the Inika has more coverage.
The Mirenesse is more sheer. The appplicator is a thick sponge attached to the top of the jar full of powder. Feels a bit strange to use like this & I have no idea how you would clean it. You can't remove the sponge. Still if you can get the trial special it is still a good deal.


i got mine today , that applicator is a little odd hey

Are ID Bare Minerals & Bare Escentuals the same things???

Are ID Bare Minerals & Bare Escentuals the same things???

yes ps, they're the same! :santa:

Thanks ness. I just ordered the Inika mineral foundation, its hard to pick a shade off a website.

It's a brush style (ie. powder brush, face brush, kabuki brush) rather than what the bristles are made of. A number of different brands make them - they're great for powders, especially mineral, and bronzers. For an example, see:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61040

Just had a quick look on the Bloom website, looks like their mineral powder brush is made of goat hair:
http://www.bloomcosmetics.com.au/products.aspx?Cat=BEAUTY+TOOLS#2f628ae3-2973-4739-a097-d2e82c02088c

Think Adore might stock?

Thanks for that! I had no idea that Kabuki was a style, I actually thought it was exclusively an ID Bareminerals thing. Is this style ok if you want more a medium coverage than a full one? I generally just like a dusting as opposed to a full coverage look.

Thanks ness. I just ordered the Inika mineral foundation, its hard to pick a shade off a website.

I really want to get some of tis Inika stuff but is too confusing to get the powder of the website, no clue what I'd be.

Thanks for that! I had no idea that Kabuki was a style, I actually thought it was exclusively an ID Bareminerals thing. Is this style ok if you want more a medium coverage than a full one? I generally just like a dusting as opposed to a full coverage look.

No worries! And yep, I think it'd be fine Milo. Just use a light hand, then you can build up if you want. I use a mini kabuki for bronzer - something you don't want to go overboard with! - and it's great.

Thanks for that! I had no idea that Kabuki was a style, I actually thought it was exclusively an ID Bareminerals thing. Is this style ok if you want more a medium coverage than a full one? I generally just like a dusting as opposed to a full coverage look.

Hi Milo, If you want a medium to full coverage then go for the kabuki brush. face/powder brush if you want sheer/light coverage. :snowman:

OK, I just got the Mirenesse Skin Clone Mineral Foundation in the mail & had a bit of confusion about the packaging. When you remove the lid, there is this chunky sponge underneath - but it's stuck there! You actually tap the container upside down & then the powder comes through the sponge. Duh - I was sitting there for 10 minutes trying to get the sponge off :chuckle:

I'm not sure how that is going to go application wise, so see how we go - going to have to play around with this one. I though the sponge would be removable so you could wash it, or even apply the powder with a brush if you wanted to......

I've put together a Mineral Makeup 101 article in BeautyIQ:
http://beautyiq.adorebeauty.com.au/?news=94

I really want to get some of tis Inika stuff but is too confusing to get the powder of the website, no clue what I'd be.


It did say to go slightly darker because it adapts to your skin as well but i use bronzer anyway so its not to bigger deal and is just a test pot.

I've put together a Mineral Makeup 101 article in BeautyIQ:
http://beautyiq.adorebeauty.com.au/?news=94

Fantastic article Kate - very helpful :) Thanks.

OK, I just got the Mirenesse Skin Clone Mineral Foundation in the mail & had a bit of confusion about the packaging. When you remove the lid, there is this chunky sponge underneath - but it's stuck there! You actually tap the container upside down & then the powder comes through the sponge. Duh - I was sitting there for 10 minutes trying to get the sponge off :chuckle:

I'm not sure how that is going to go application wise, so see how we go - going to have to play around with this one. I though the sponge would be removable so you could wash it, or even apply the powder with a brush if you wanted to......
Me too! It is is weird isn't it.

OK, I just got the Mirenesse Skin Clone Mineral Foundation in the mail & had a bit of confusion about the packaging. When you remove the lid, there is this chunky sponge underneath - but it's stuck there! You actually tap the container upside down & then the powder comes through the sponge. Duh - I was sitting there for 10 minutes trying to get the sponge off :chuckle:

I'm not sure how that is going to go application wise, so see how we go - going to have to play around with this one. I though the sponge would be removable so you could wash it, or even apply the powder with a brush if you wanted to......


Let me know how you go with it bluemelon!! I just ordered some of this myself.

Me too! It is is weird isn't it.

Have you had a go at applying it yet? I haven't had much luck with the sponge thing. At least that top section unscrews so you can access the powder directly. I think I'm going to try brush application tomorrow, like Kate's article recommends & will report back!

Hi Milo, If you want a medium to full coverage then go for the kabuki brush. face/powder brush if you want sheer/light coverage. :snowman:

Thanks for that :) I do normally like to try it keep it a little more sheer, but both brushes sound fabbo, so it'll be a tough choice!

I got the new Loreal one for my sister the other day.
I think i'll try it too...:ashamed:

I've put together a Mineral Makeup 101 article in BeautyIQ:
http://beautyiq.adorebeauty.com.au/?news=94

Thanks Kate :santa::snowman:

Have you had a go at applying it yet? I haven't had much luck with the sponge thing. At least that top section unscrews so you can access the powder directly. I think I'm going to try brush application tomorrow, like Kate's article recommends & will report back!
What! I hadn't figured that out yet. When I got it I was trying to pull the sponge off. It should come with directions!

Let me know how you go with it bluemelon!! I just ordered some of this myself.

Thought I'd fill you in on how I've gone so far. I've had a go at applying it with a brush, and I found it to be much better than the sponge. With the sponge, I barely got any coverage. The only issue with the brush was that it was a bit difficult getting it to fit in the container, as the container isn't very wide. But I could actually see a difference when applying with the brush.

It's lighter in texture and more sheer than the other brand I've tried (Colores), which gave more of a medium coverage. But because of this, I found that it wasn't that easy to get that 'cakey', overdone look with Mirenesse compared to Colores. So the Mirenesse is more forgiving if you apply too much on your brush initially.

One thing I didn't do though was apply moisturiser beforehand, so any dry and flaky bits became noticeable. So I would recommend moisturising beforehand, and use a brush instead of the powder puff, as you'll end up wasting more powder with the puff.

What! I hadn't figured that out yet. When I got it I was trying to pull the sponge off. It should come with directions!

Yes, I agree - it does need some directions attached! I thought there was a plastic sifter under the sponge so you could apply with the sponge or brush. I found it useless (as I mentioned above).

I used the Mirenesse this morning over my IZ Tinted Daywear. It takes the shine off & is very light, not cakey at all. I tried dusting my face with the sponge still on & it was tricky. I also got little clouds of powder everytime I dadded it onto my face. Must try with the brush next.

OK I know this is hella daggy, but has anyone tried the Sheer Cover that is advertised in those infomercials?? As far as I can remember it's the first mineral makeup - it's been around forever!

OK I know this is hella daggy, but has anyone tried the Sheer Cover that is advertised in those infomercials?? As far as I can remember it's the first mineral makeup - it's been around forever!

I always loved in those infomercials that they talk about how sheer coverage will cover EVERYTHING with just a quick wave of the brush. It's a 1/2 hour infomercial (on expo channel anyway) and it's not 'til the last 3 mins that they mention it also comes with concealer! :whistle:

I always loved in those infomercials that they talk about how sheer coverage will cover EVERYTHING with just a quick wave of the brush. It's a 1/2 hour infomercial (on expo channel anyway) and it's not 'til the last 3 mins that they mention it also comes with concealer! :whistle:

Haha really?! Is it a liquid concealer?

Haha really?! Is it a liquid concealer?

Yep, it's a cream concealer in a pot!

I really want to get some of tis Inika stuff but is too confusing to get the powder of the website, no clue what I'd be.

Im fairly pale in foundations, like one up from the lightest shade, so i just went for the one up from the lightest, they say on the website that you can go slightly darker as it adapts, apprently!

Im liking the look of the Eles products.. I havnt tried mineral stuf before, so much to choose from!!!:redcheeks:

Well i got my Inika mineral eyeshadow samples last night, the colours are beautiful. I got the golddust & forest gold.

I've stumbled across some more mineral make-up sites, sorry if they have already been posted!:spin:
http://www.rjmineralcosmetics.com.au/
http://www.mineralmakeup.com.au/CosmeticMica.htm
http://www.mineralogie.com.au/

:xmastree:

I think Medusa uses RJ mineral eyeshadows (she gave me some samples, so purdy!)

Hi everyone! :waving:

I know that this topic has been done to death! But I am in search of the perfect mineral makeup!

I have tried Bare Minerals, and have had heaps of compliments on my skin, and definitely less (or virtually no) breakouts. However, I do find that in heat or humidity I get that itchy feeling from the Bismuth Oxychloride ingrediant. I also find it very very messy to use!

Soooooooo, I am searching for mineral makeup that has no Bismuth Oxychloride, relatively inexpensive, and not so messy to use!! (And of course looks great!)

I have ordered samples of Everyday Minerals and Purely Cosmetics, as I have heard good things about them, but any other tips would be appreciated! (especially in regards to a non-messy makeup!)

Also, does anyone know anything about Botany101? I cant seem to find the website?!

Thanks guys! xxx

Hi rachem! :waving:

My sister swears by the Pur Mineral Products. The texture of her skin and complexion are absolutely radiant since she began using them.

I personally don't have any experience with minerals. :hugs:

The Inika mineral makeup is worth trying too. It is an organic and I assume may be free of the ingredient that upsets you. You can order it online and you can purchase sample sachets to determine the right colour for you.

I mostly use foundation to cover my crater sized pores (gross i know but nothing much makes a major diff) .. ive tried the tester of the loreal mineral foundation in priceline but it didnt seem to cover anything evenly or well it just loooked like caked on face powder on top of my pores. i know its a different concept and one i maybe need to adapt to or practice the application. perhaps i will try the ultraceuticals. hmmm
not convinced about this but will mineral powders again ........

I think its more about how you apply the mineral foundation, like you have to lightly buff it on, and you dont need much at all. I like my foundation to have good coverage and even i dont need much.

I have tried the Inika sample foundation & purchased the Bloom full sized one. Feel like im wearing nothing at all.

I'm interested in trying the i.d. bareMinerals (Bare Escentuals) foundation, but I'm unsure as to what colour to buy. I'm guessing either Fairly Light or Light but I'm not really sure, and it's a lot of money to pay out if I buy the wrong shade! In MAC foundation I'm an NW20.

I've never used mineral makeup before so I ordered some samples of mineral foundation on Ebay - 'Bach Mineral Makeup Foundation' and 'Alluring Minerals Foundation'. Has anyone tried these brands?

Thanks Charismatic, I had a look at Pur Cosmetics, but they actually contain Bismuth Oxychloride, which irritates my skin.

Daisy, I have used Bare Minerals (really good unless the Bismuth irritates you!) in both those colours, and to be honest, there's not great deal of difference between the light and fairly light... Have a look on ebay though - some people sell little samples of different colours so you can try them out without forking out all the money.

I have since received in the mail my free samples of Everyday Minerals and Purely Cosmetics, which are both great, but still very messy! If anyone has any mess-free solutions (without Bismuth!!), please let me know!

Thanks :spin:

I lost my Avon mineral makeup box so I lost the ingredients so I can't find out what caused me that allergic reaction! :shakehead:

I'm interested in trying the i.d. bareMinerals (Bare Escentuals) foundation, but I'm unsure as to what colour to buy. I'm guessing either Fairly Light or Light but I'm not really sure, and it's a lot of money to pay out if I buy the wrong shade! In MAC foundation I'm an NW20.
Daisy you'd be Fairly Light :)

Daisy, I have used Bare Minerals (really good unless the Bismuth irritates you!) in both those colours, and to be honest, there's not great deal of difference between the light and fairly light... Have a look on ebay though - some people sell little samples of different colours so you can try them out without forking out all the money.

I have since received in the mail my free samples of Everyday Minerals and Purely Cosmetics, which are both great, but still very messy! If anyone has any mess-free solutions (without Bismuth!!), please let me know!

Thanks :spin:

I just read up about the Bismuth and I've decided I better not try Bare Minerals - the skin on my cheeks and under my eyes is very very sensitive and reacts even if I simply rub or touch it too much. I ordered some samples of Everyday Minerals instead (love their sample system!).

Daisy you'd be Fairly Light :)
Thank you! :)

I got my Inika samples today :glee:

Cant wait to give them a go!

I just had a look at Inika's website - their foundation seems quite expensive! $54.95 for 8 gm, when you can get the same size from Everyday Minerals for around $20 including postage from US!
Let me know how you go with it tim tam, and whether its worth the money!

Oh really! must check out these everyday minerals, whos tried them?????
Is that $20 converted to your currency, slightly more for me in NZ anyways

Yeah, $20 converted to AU$. (so you're right, will prob be a little more for NZ). I have just tried their samples they sent me, and they are good. Just the same problem as all the others - messy!!! (But great because they don't have Bismuth Oxychloride - no more itchy skin in the heat!) :rollthoseeyes:

I would really, really love to try PUR minerals. I like the idea of it being a compact, as opposed to loose powder. I know that Ultraceuticals is compact to, but it does have talc in it where as PUR doesn't, so I'm just interested to see the difference. I don't know how they make it without talc though... I thought it was necessary for a compact.

Hey VeeE, Im not sure about the talc thing with PUR minerals, but it does have Bismuth Oxychloride. which is an irritant for some people (me!). But if it doesnt irritate you, then it will be great! :spin:

Hey VeeE, Im not sure about the talc thing with PUR minerals, but it does have Bismuth Oxychloride. which is an irritant for some people (me!). But if it doesnt irritate you, then it will be great! :spin:

I would have no idea if I'm alergic to that! I guess I'll just have to try and find out.

Has anyone tried the Inika Setting Powder ??

I would really, really love to try PUR minerals. I like the idea of it being a compact, as opposed to loose powder. I know that Ultraceuticals is compact to, but it does have talc in it where as PUR doesn't, so I'm just interested to see the difference. I don't know how they make it without talc though... I thought it was necessary for a compact.

I saw Pur Minerals on TVSN today and I was so tempted to purchase it after seeing the demonstration! It looked so easy to apply and made the girl's skin look gorgeous within seconds.

Updating my previous post:
I tried both the Bach and the Alluring mineral foundations, but couldn't find a match because they were all too light or too yellow! The colours I tried were:
Bach - Porcelain Beige, Light Honey and Bare Beige.
Alluring - Light-Cool, Light-Warm, Light-Neutral and Light/Medium Neutral

I hope my Everyday Mineral samples arrive soon, I'm dying to try them out! Their custom kits look really good value.

Hi rachem! :waving:

My sister swears by the Pur Mineral Products. The texture of her skin and complexion are absolutely radiant since she began using them.

I personally don't have any experience with minerals. :hugs:

Re-posting this for you gals!

PLEASE GUYS BRANDS LIKE AVON, LOREAL ETC DO NOT SELL TRUE MINERAL MAKE UP!!




Ah ha...I knew it!!!! :chuckle:

Thanks and welcome Gold Aussie Girl :waving:

I would really, really love to try PUR minerals. I like the idea of it being a compact, as opposed to loose powder. I know that Ultraceuticals is compact to, but it does have talc in it where as PUR doesn't, so I'm just interested to see the difference. I don't know how they make it without talc though... I thought it was necessary for a compact.

Oh I like the look of this one! I like the idea of a compact because I'm rather lazy, but like you said VeE, I was unsure of the U/C one because it had talc in it.

I would really, really love to try PUR minerals. I like the idea of it being a compact, as opposed to loose powder. I know that Ultraceuticals is compact to, but it does have talc in it where as PUR doesn't, so I'm just interested to see the difference. I don't know how they make it without talc though... I thought it was necessary for a compact.

Actually the UC mineral foundation doesn't have talc. Here are the ingredients:
Mica, titanium dioxide, dimethicone, zinc stearate, boron nitride, zinc oxide, dimethiconol, ascorbic acid, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol. May contain: iron oxides (CI 77489,77491,77492,77499), ultramarines (CI 77007).

Actually the UC mineral foundation doesn't have talc. Here are the ingredients:
Mica, titanium dioxide, dimethicone, zinc stearate, boron nitride, zinc oxide, dimethiconol, ascorbic acid, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol. May contain: iron oxides (CI 77489,77491,77492,77499), ultramarines (CI 77007).

Oh, swell!

Am I correct in believing that the L'Oreal mineral makeup is not a pure mineral makeup because it contains talc as a filler?

Am I correct in believing that the L'Oreal mineral makeup is not a pure mineral makeup because it contains talc as a filler?

I believe so Oz!

Have used my Inika samples a few times now and i must say im loving it!!!

You really dont need that much, and after a few moments the coverage is very good! May appear quite thin when you first apply but im guessing it needs to soak into your skin for a moment before it displays the full effect.

Over all i loved it. Felt very light on my skin and looked amazing. Its been very hot in Sydney the past few days (no where near Melb temps but hey, hot enough!) and the foundation did not budge - esp on my sweaty face!!

Very happy with this product - highly recommend you check out some samples!

Excuse the long post, but I found a website listing the ingredients of the following brands and thought people may be interested in the Foundation ingredients. The website also displayed the ingredients for blushes, eye shadows and finishing powders (http://www.signatureminerals.com/ingredient-comparisons.html).

I'm disgusted that these brands are allowed to label their products as mineral foundations - it's very misleading! :mad:

AVON Mineral Foundation:
Mica
Titanium Dioxide
Iron Oxides
Bismuth Oxychloride
Kaolin
Zinc PCA
Sodium PCA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Phenyl Trimethicone
Water/Eau
Lauryl PCA
Lecithin
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Trehalose
Polyquaternium-51
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Atelocollagen
Nylon-12
Beta-Carotene
Retinyl Palmitate
Sodium Chondroitin
Sulfate
Tocopherol
Urea
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Methylparaben


Sheer Cover Mineral Foundation:
Zinc Oxide
Boron Nitride
Bisabolol
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
may contain:
Bismuth Oxychloride
Titanium Dioxide
Mica
Iron Oxides


Jane Iredale Mineral Foundation:
Titanium Dioxide
Zinc Oxide
Mica
Bismuth Oxychloride
Zinc Stearate
Dimethicone
Boron Nitride
Stearic Acid
Plankton Extract
Algae Extract
Pomegranate Extract
Iron Oxides
Carmine
Ultramarines


Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Foundation:
Water
Cyclopentasiloxane
Butylene Glycol
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1/DimethiconeSqualane
Triethylhexanoin
Isononyl Isononanoate
Polyglyceryl -4 Isostearate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyeride
PEG-32
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone
Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Methicone
Polymethyl Methacylate
Propylene Glycol
Retinyl Palmitate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Methylparaben
Ethylparaben
Propylparaben
Butylparaben
may contain:
Titanium Dioxide
Iron Oxides


Loreal Bare Naturale Mineral Foundation:
Titanium Dioxide
Zinc Oxide
Talc
Boron Nitride
Dimethicone
Carnauba Wax
Cetyl Dimethicone
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Trisocetyl Citrate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Panthenol
may contain:
Bismuth Oxychloride
Iron Oxides


Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Foundation:
Mica
Bismuth Oxychloride
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Retinyl Palmitate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Ascorbic Acid
Pantothenic Acid
Soybean Flour
Silk Powder
Zinc Stearate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
may contain:
Ultramarines
Carmine
Manganese Violet

I bought another Loreal Bare Minerals today. I find it fabulous on top of my tinted moist when I am wanting a more made up look. I got the Nude Beige for 20% off at Priceline this morning - bonus!

I bought another Loreal Bare Minerals today. I find it fabulous on top of my tinted moist when I am wanting a more made up look. I got the Nude Beige for 20% off at Priceline this morning - bonus!

So do you ever wear the Loreal Bare Minerals by itself?? I was looking at this the other day and i just felt like i wasn't getting any coverage, even if it was just my hand.

Whats the best way to pick a colour, to suit your skin or a bit darker???

So do you ever wear the Loreal Bare Minerals by itself?? I was looking at this the other day and i just felt like i wasn't getting any coverage, even if it was just my hand.

Whats the best way to pick a colour, to suit your skin or a bit darker???

It defiantely gives coverage on it's own, i would say medium to heavy. I would go with what you normally go for ie. if you normally go for the lightest shade, get the lightest shade in this range.

The Avon and physicians formula are the worst :shakehead:

I got such a bad reaction to that Avon one when I tried it!!! :explode:

Just check all ingredients and watch out for false mineral make up

The MSDS for some of the ingredients listed by Daisy state to avoid contact with skin :shakehead:

So do you ever wear the Loreal Bare Minerals by itself?? I was looking at this the other day and i just felt like i wasn't getting any coverage, even if it was just my hand.

Whats the best way to pick a colour, to suit your skin or a bit darker???

It defiantely gives coverage on it's own, i would say medium to heavy. I would go with what you normally go for ie. if you normally go for the lightest shade, get the lightest shade in this range.

It's got a lot of coverage, more so than anything I have ever worn, even in a solid form. I do like its matte effect and it really does feel like you have nothing on your skin. As VeeE says, best bet is to try and match your skin tone even though it blends well.

I've never tried mineral makeup in my life.

I've never tried mineral makeup in my life.

I looked at it, and ran away. I am a big fat wuss :chuckle:

I find it really annoying to use. I like my liquid foundation too much!

I love the result, so I put up with the mess! I do have to remember to throw a towel over my clothes though.

Yeah - dunno, it doens't appeal, and I got something that works for me and gets a great result and feedback, I'm satisfied with that.

I love my Mirenesse Velvet Lift and of course my Clarins tinted but the comments I get are when I wear the mineral makeup!:chuckle:

I still like the U/C - it was the first one I tried. I always use it when my skin is misbehaving, really masks redness but doesn't feel heavy.

I've never tried mineral makeup in my life.

Yeah me neither......I want to but.....meh. I guess I can't be bothered.

My bloom mineral foundation isnt messy. I just tap a bit onto the lid, dip my brush in and tap off the excess and buff onto my face, voila :chuckle:

My bloom mineral foundation isnt messy. I just tap a bit onto the lid, dip my brush in and tap off the excess and buff onto my face, voila :chuckle:

I'm interested in the Bloom one but i am yet to actually buy it yet. Can you give me a quick review please??? Does it cover redness???

I'm interested in the Bloom one but i am yet to actually buy it yet. Can you give me a quick review please??? Does it cover redness???

Im not to sure on the redness hun, im pretty sure it would but im quite a neutral colour.
It has good coverage, really easy to build. Doesnt wear off like a liquid and i dont get that 4pm oily t zone thing happening.
I went for the lightest shade which is slighlty darker in reality than it looks on adore so good colour match cos it blend and adapts to your skin colour.

Hi everyone

I have just started using Mineral foundation made by Australian brand Minerelle that is totally natural. It's a great product! But I have read alot of people's reviews who rave about ID Bare Minerals make-up and some other brands too like Ultraceutical. Is there anyone who has tried Minerelle but likes another brand better? I'm pretty happy with Minerelle but just interested to know if anyone has tried it and likes something else better?

Also, I have noticed that most other mineral makeups contain sun protection, but I don't think Minerelle does. Is this the case?

welcome to the forum flower gal :waving:

hi & welcome :waving:


i think because they all [would] contain titanium dioxide this would give u some sun protection , though i would still use another

Thanks Fuss pot!! Yeah... I would have thought it would protect a bit but maybe not enough

Cheers

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oh oops u did answer :chuckle: i some how missed it :rollthoseeyes::whistle:

Also, I have noticed that most other mineral makeups contain sun protection, but I don't think Minerelle does. Is this the case?

Welcome flower gal!:waving:

Many of the mineral makeups contain an ingredient called Mica. This acts as a natural reflectant too in addition to the protection offered by the titanium dioxide.

Does anybody agree with me that possibly, Mineral makeup without Bismuth Oxychloride seems to wear off more quickly?

Let me know your thoughts, as when I was using ID Bare Minerals I didnt feel the need to reapply as I do since trying Purely Cosmetics and Everyday Minerals...

I love my Mirenesse Velvet Lift and of course my Clarins tinted but the comments I get are when I wear the mineral makeup!:chuckle:

im definitely a mineral makeup convert!!

ive had so many compliments when wearing the inika mineral foundation...even my mother complimented me which is a big surprise from her!

want to try the l'oreal one as its cheaper than inika but the samples have lasted a while. everytime i go to priceline the testers are empty :explode:

for those that think the mineral foundation doesnt give enough coverage, so did i, but when i used it i was pleasantly surprised! It takes a few moments for you to see the coverage on your face so dont put too much on too quickly - do it gradually and you will get a fantastic result! thats my tip for the day ;)

Great to hear Tim Tam! Which colour did you find suited you best in the Inika range?

I found all of my samples suited...the lighter ones i just built up a bit more, and the darker ones i applied lightly and they gave me a fabulous bronzed look!

Wouldnt know which one to pick! :rollthoseeyes:

I just don't get it...

loola you have to give it a go! trust me its fabulous

Anyone tried Youngblood? My salon has it, and I'm thinking about having a play......................

Anyone tried Youngblood? My salon has it, and I'm thinking about having a play......................

They were one of the first in Oz Rosie. I first saw it at the Sydney International Beauty Expo many many years ago.

I received some samples of Signature Minerals foundation, and unfortunately I'm not that impressed. I was able to find a good colour match, but I found the foundation sunk into any little wrinkle and didn't do anything to enhance the look of my skin.

I also received my samples of Everyday Minerals and I am VERY impressed - both with the packaging and the quality of the product! The only downside was the fact I chose shades that were to light for me for Summer (great for Winter though!), so I have purchased another two sample kits to find one that suits better.
The foundation went on easily and made my skin look flawless, covering blemishes and wrinkles, and evening out my skin tone. I wore the Semi-Matte foundation in "Multi-Tasking Neutral", and it kept my face shine free all day - I didn't even have to blot! As it is more a Winter shade for me, I upped the colour with some bronzer - which usually gives me really bad shine within a few hours, but with the Everyday Minerals underneath it stayed perfect. :champagne:

I will definitely be repurchasing this brand :)

want to try the l'oreal one as its cheaper than inika but the samples have lasted a while. everytime i go to priceline the testers are empty :explode:


i want to try the l'oreal one too! :penguin: my next pay is in 2 weeks and i will be trotting off to priceline to get one! i am making a list of all the things i want right now :champagne::whipcrack:

Read back further guys about what is in the L'oreal supposedly 'mineral' foundation.

Read back further guys about what is in the L'oreal supposedly 'mineral' foundation.

So what! I love it so much I just bought another one!

The reality is, many things (not just cosmetics) have stabilisers/fillers in them, and depending on what they are/the amounts, they may or may not be listed.

All we can do is be aware of wht is in the products, and if we have a reaction, try to eliminate the possible causes. That's where things like those lists come in handy.

Good thoughts Rosie. I dont have a problem with the ingredients so I go for what suits the purpose and am happy with.

Read back further guys about what is in the L'oreal supposedly 'mineral' foundation.

Why is having talc as a filler bad?

So what! I love it so much I just bought another one!

Thats great Luisa! Just alerting some people to the fact sometimes they are not all 'mineral'

Talc can clog pores....no????

Ooh i never realised. Thanks precious star! :)

Thats great Luisa! Just alerting some people to the fact sometimes they are not all 'mineral'

Talc can clog pores....no????

Yeah I agree, the L'Oreal one should probably be called "powder foundation" or something. Calling it mineral foundation is pretty misleading, considering that most people associate mineral foundation with being the "so pure you could sleep in it" kind of stuff.

Yes, talc may cause clogged pores.

I'm new around here but just wanted to ask a few questions

I have used BE, youngblood and everyday minerals in the past, but lately my skin has become ultra oily and I'm having issues with my foundation. It just slides into the oily areas.. yech! What can I use to help combat this???

Also I'm thinking of trying ultraceuticals as I hear this is better for redness?? If I use fairly light in BE what would that be in UC? There isn't a stockist close to me that I could get to in the next few days.

Thanks

Hi Laz'd. Welcome to the forum!

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Hey Laz'd welcome!!!! :waving:
I use the ultraceuticals currently and yep it does cover redness quite well. The shades are on the "lighter" side I think, and because theres only a few shades I wear the "tan" while with other brands I'll usually be matched to the lighter end of the shades. Not that this is helping you I'm sure!!

I got a sample of the Jane Iredale on saturday from my BT and tried that this morning. I really really liked it. And the sample comes in a tiny little pot that looks just like a MAC eye colour disc in the plastic casing, its great and very generous. YAy!

Anyone else tried the Jane Iredale?

Hey Laz'd welcome!!!! :waving:

Anyone else tried the Jane Iredale?

i am pretty sure TBA was a fan


i am quite pale & i use the beige in UC , r there other brands of foundations u could mention so we could colour match u better ? Kate is very clever at this :worship:

have u tried a primer under your mineral foundation yet ? Kate has used a few so she would be able to recommend something for u , actually maybe the BECCA mineral primer

welcome Laz'd :waving:

Thanks for the welcome!

I also have used neutral in Youngblood if that helps, and as I said in my last post, fairly light in BE

No I haven't tried a primer as yet, would love any recommendations. My skin has only recently become oily and bleurgh! Also had problems with breakouts though which is why I love the mineral foundations. It's just hard finding stockists to try colours and it's a lot to spend if it's the wrong colour.

Laz'd, I also take Fairly Light in ID Bare Escentuals, and I wear either Beige (in winter) or Honey (in summer if I am wearing a bit of fake tan) in the Ultraceuticals.

I quite like the BECCA SPF30+ Mineral Primer underneath.

I quite like the BECCA SPF30+ Mineral Primer underneath.

This goes so well with the Ultraceuticals mineral foundation (which I wear in Tan like TE, but I am usually quite fair in colours - I think I will drop back a shade for winter)

Laz'd, I also take Fairly Light in ID Bare Escentuals, and I wear either Beige (in winter) or Honey (in summer if I am wearing a bit of fake tan) in the Ultraceuticals.

I quite like the BECCA SPF30+ Mineral Primer underneath.

Thanks Kate

So for oily and skin prone to breakouts do you think there is much of a difference between BE and UC?

Thanks Kate

So for oily and skin prone to breakouts do you think there is much of a difference between BE and UC?

Not much difference in the breakouts issue (you shouldn't have a problem with either), but UC is more matte than BE so you may prefer it if you don't like shine.

Oh and while I think of it - BE's Mineral Veil is an excellent mattifying powder that can be used over minerals. Superfine texture and doesn't look chalky.

So I should go:

BECCA SPF30+ Mineral Primer and
Ultraceuticals in Beige

and then have the option of ID Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil for more of a matte look ?
(have used this before now I think about it)


I don't know much about UC. What is the best tools etc to use for applying it?

Thanks for answering all of my questions! :D

i am pretty sure TBA was a fan

Indeed I am but i must admit that I much prefer U/C as the colour matching is soo much easier. A big range sometimes is not always a good thing. Plus the coverage i get in 15 seconds with the U/C takes me 2 products and at least 5 minutes with JI. Im an instantaneous kinda gal. I WANT IT NOW!!!:chuckle::glee:

Seriously loving the TRUE BRONZED Bronzer in U/c atm. Lifts my cheeck bones like no-ones business!! :worship::worship:

So I should go:

BECCA SPF30+ Mineral Primer and
Ultraceuticals in Beige

and then have the option of ID Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil for more of a matte look ?
(have used this before now I think about it)


I don't know much about UC. What is the best tools etc to use for applying it?

Thanks for answering all of my questions! :D
Yep sounds like a good plan.
Re tools - the UC foundations come with a sponge thingy that is TERRIBLE so just throw that out :chuckle: I like Bloom's Mineral Foundation Brush, or BE's Flawless Application Face Brush.

Indeed I am but i must admit that I much prefer U/C as the colour matching is soo much easier. A big range sometimes is not always a good thing. Plus the coverage i get in 15 seconds with the U/C takes me 2 products and at least 5 minutes with JI. Im an instantaneous kinda gal. I WANT IT NOW!!!:chuckle::glee:

Seriously loving the TRUE BRONZED Bronzer in U/c atm. Lifts my cheeck bones like no-ones business!! :worship::worship:

Ta for the heads up TBA!!! i must admit, the vast colour range freaked me out!! Way too many to choose from. Will use up the tester of JI and then decide, I do like the texture though.

Hey everyone,

Sorry to post on such an old thread, but I noticed that some of you have used to Loreal Bare Naturale Mineral Foundation and gave it pretty good reviews.
I just recently bought this - and it evens out my skin really nicely. It looks great, and feels nice on. ;)
My skin is pretty oily and I did find that it came through really fast (within an hour or 2) :shakehead:
I haven't had this problem with any other loose powders or foundations that I've used.

Can anyone help and tell me why this happens?
Thanks.

Maybe you could try a primer or a mattifying lotion??

Maybe you could try a primer or a mattifying lotion??
I always use a mattyfing moisturiser. But I still have this problem. :S

I always use a mattyfing moisturiser. But I still have this problem. :S

Hmmmmm... is this the first mineral makeup you've used? Maybe they are not right for your skin.

:waving: Ameliorate, I have both the Ultraceuticals Mineral and also the philosophy mineral loose also. Although they are both different brands I find that the philosophy one doesn't mattify quite as much as the UC one so I favour that one. Not sure why though, unless it has something to do with philosophy being a loose powder (like the loreal one) and the UC being a compact?

Just to change track a little - does anyone 'decant' their mineral powder for travel? What do you put it in? I have a smallish tub but it is not really flat and I would like something pretty and flat for travel.

What is the trick to mineral makeup. I did try it...it looked great the first 20 minutes and then it seeped into my fine lines...it made me look 10 years older!!! What am I doing wrong?:question:

Yeah, this is my first mineral makeup.
I've tried some other loose powders, and they've usually managed to stay put for longer.

:waving: Ameliorate, I have both the Ultraceuticals Mineral and also the philosophy mineral loose also. Although they are both different brands I find that the philosophy one doesn't mattify quite as much as the UC one so I favour that one. Not sure why though, unless it has something to do with philosophy being a loose powder (like the loreal one) and the UC being a compact?
Oh, maybe you have a point there.
I did read somewhere that compact powders have more ingredients that hold it together so that it can actually be compressed.
I get a nice matt coverage from the Loreal foundation.
I just have an issue with my oily skin coming through far too soon.
After just a few hours, my face feels like there's a thick slick of oil sitting on it. Yuck!

Oh, maybe you have a point there.
I did read somewhere that compact powders have more ingredients that hold it together so that it can actually be compressed.
I get a nice matt coverage from the Loreal foundation.
I just have an issue with my oily skin coming through far too soon.
After just a few hours, my face feels like there's a thick slick of oil sitting on it. Yuck!

If you check the ingredients i think the L'oreal mineral foundation probably has talc in it. I find that powders that have talc in them make your skin feel oiler - i find them a bit cakey. Have a look for mineral powders that don't have it in and sample those and your skin may not react the same..

If you check the ingredients i think the L'oreal mineral foundation probably has talc in it. I find that powders that have talc in them make your skin feel oiler - i find them a bit cakey. Have a look for mineral powders that don't have it in and sample those and your skin may not react the same..
Yeah, it does have talc in it.
I thought that talc was supposed to help absorb the oil. :S
Well, thanks for the tip. I'll have to try out some other powders then.

I'm also using the dermadoctor tease zone oil control gel at the moment and it really delays shine during the day. It works well under the mineral foundation for me. Could give that a go?

Yeah, I've been reading some other threads about primers. And the Tease Zone Gel sounds great! :)
I'm worried that it might be a bit pricey though...
Could you give me an approximate price for it?

You could also try the ModelCo Pore Minimiser, which is less pricey! Great stuff.

The dermadoctor was $79 and i ordered it here at adore. It does really work though! But can understand that it may be a bit pricey

You could also try the ModelCo Pore Minimiser, which is less pricey! Great stuff.

I second this. Its my fave

I read some reviews for the Tease Zone Gel. And it really does sound great. But at $79, I don't think i can really afford that. :shakehead:
But thanks so much, to all you guys, for recommending products! :hugs:

np! ;)

Hey ameliorate, I recall Kate once advising us that mineral foundation won't stop oil coming through - if you're oily, you're oily. An unfortunate problem I know very well!

So you might just need to re-powder later in the day or use blotting tissues to get rid of the shine. Prepping with a mattifying primer (there are some that aren't quite as exxy as the Dermadoctor one) might help also.

Hey ameliorate, I recall Kate once advising us that mineral foundation won't stop oil coming through - if you're oily, you're oily. An unfortunate problem I know very well!

So you might just need to re-powder later in the day or use blotting tissues to get rid of the shine. Prepping with a mattifying primer (there are some that aren't quite as exxy as the Dermadoctor one) might help also.
Hey, thanks for the reply.
Maybe it's just the foundation that's not working for me. I have to blot every hour or so. It's terrible.:shakehead:
I'll have to have a look at some of the primers that everyone has recommended.
And I thought I might try out the MAC Loose Blot Powder. It's within my budget and seems to be good-quality.

Just to change track a little - does anyone 'decant' their mineral powder for travel? What do you put it in? I have a smallish tub but it is not really flat and I would like something pretty and flat for travel.
I've not tried them but I know Everyday Minerals sell empty large mixing jars?
http://www.everydayminerals.com/g?t=brushes
It looks pretty flat to me :)

Yeah, I've been reading some other threads about primers. And the Tease Zone Gel sounds great! :)
I'm worried that it might be a bit pricey though...
Could you give me an approximate price for it?

Hello amerliorate :waving:

I am such a fan of the dermadoctor tease zone - my skin is really oily but also quite sensitive and this is by far the best oil control product I have ever used. It is about $75 but in my opinion worth it as cheaper lines do not offer something of this quality or effectiveness. I am feeling very impatient though because I ran out and Adore have none in stock for a week or so! (Yes I love it so much I am losing sleep over its lack of availability :chuckle:)

Yes I love it so much I am losing sleep over its lack of availability :chuckle:

:chuckle: So it's THAT great huh? Aw...I wish it just wasn't so expensive. I would love to try it out though.

:chuckle: So it's THAT great huh? Aw...I wish it just wasn't so expensive. I would love to try it out though.

I usually need to blot in the office around 11-12 but with this I can wait until about 2-3pm. Then I blot with a tissue and add a thin layer of the dermadoctor over the top of my skin and it is set for another few hours. Just fabulous. Perhaps try to get a sample?

Perhaps try to get a sample?

A sample would be great. I'll have to try that. :)

A sample would be great. I'll have to try that. :)

I would offer you some but I ran out a couple of weeks ago and waiting for their suppliers to supply Adore so Adore can supply me!

I would offer you some but I ran out a couple of weeks ago and waiting for their suppliers to supply Adore so Adore can supply me!

Aw, you're too kind! :kissing: But I really couldn't ask you for a sample.
Plus, postage would also be a problem for me.

I received my Everyday Minerals samples today, so i'm eager to try these out.

I have a few primers at home so i was wondering which one would suit the mineral foundation better

a)Modelco face base

b) Clarins instant smoothing

c) A shimmery Borjois one, kinda tacky on its own

I use the ModelCo most days with Mineral and it works pretty well! I can get a bit oily towards the end of the day though... I reckon the clarins would work a treat!

I use the ModelCo most days with Mineral and it works pretty well! I can get a bit oily towards the end of the day though... I reckon the clarins would work a treat!

Ok thanks VeeE i might just do some trial and error

I have heard Sheer Cover is pretty good, but have yet to try it. I have just purchased a 1 month sampler over the net - www.sheercover.com.au

I thought the pots were really small....but it sounds good

Hi Jaime. Yeah, they didn't look overly large when viewing on the net. I would really like to give a good mineral make-up a go as my skin seems to dry out if I use foundation and powder all the time. Can anyone recommed? Also, I have never given a primer a go before either. Is this worth a try?

I thought the pots were really small....but it sounds good

The everyday mineral samples are very small but they say that you are supposed to get 6 applications out of them. I was kinda shocked at how small they are though, lucky they are free! :whipcrack:

Unfortunately they aren't free - costs you $49.95. 6 only? Doesn't sound like much does it? Hmmmm, will give the trial a go, but sounds like I may have to find something else........

hi nic , sounds like u need a silicone based primer then , model co do one

Thanks fusspot - i will check out the product on the website.