Now that summer is here I've been hearing all about mineral makeup and how it can give you that sun-kissed glow. Does it live up to its claims, and how does it treat your skin?
It all depends on the ingredients list. Many cosmetics use titanium dioxide, which is anti-inflamatory. It's also is non-comedegenic so won't clog pores. Beware of mineral makeups containing a lead and copper byproduct, bismuth oxychloride, which can irritate skin and cause cystic acne. Check out the non-mineral ingredients as well. Does the titanium dioxide hang out with no-good synthetics like parabens? You may want to put the bottle back on the shelf.
I've tried Philosophy's Supernatural and I liked the effects; that said, I am sad to report that it contains bismuth oxychloride! Supernatural didn't irritate my skin (not yet, anyway), but I'd still like to try other kinds of mineral makeup.
Beauty Bliss Cosmetics does not use busmuth oxychloride or mica (which can also irritate skin).
If you want to read reviews of mineral makeup there's a blog called The Mineral Makeup Blog. I think it's a great resource for finding out how well different mineral makeup product work, but I'd still keep checking those ingredient lists as well!
Now that summer is here I've been hearing all about mineral makeup and how it can give you that sun-kissed glow. Does it live up to its claims, and how does it treat your skin?
It all depends on the ingredients list. Many cosmetics use titanium dioxide, which is anti-inflamatory. It's also is non-comedegenic so won't clog pores. Beware of mineral makeups containing a lead and copper byproduct, bismuth oxychloride, which can irritate skin and cause cystic acne. Check out the non-mineral ingredients as well. Does the titanium dioxide hang out with no-good synthetics like parabens? You may want to put the bottle back on the shelf.
I've tried Philosophy's Supernatural and I liked the effects; that said, I am sad to report that it contains bismuth oxychloride! Supernatural didn't irritate my skin (not yet, anyway), but I'd still like to try other kinds of mineral makeup.
Naked Minerals Cosmetics are paraben-free.
Everyday Minerals are free of parabens and Bismuth oxychloride. In fact, they list their ingredients online. Don't you love that?
Beauty Bliss Cosmetics does not use busmuth oxychloride or mica (which can also irritate skin).
If you want to read reviews of mineral makeup there's a blog called The Mineral Makeup Blog. I think it's a great resource for finding out how well different mineral makeup product work, but I'd still keep checking those ingredient lists as well!
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