Best Mineral Makeup Shopping Tips

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 at 4:03 am

Savvy shoppers know that the best mineral makeup can be difficult to spot at first. There are many reasons that you might buy mineral makeup, including:

* Mineral makeup use can ease symptoms of adult acne and rosacea over time

* Mineral makeup has an SPF of 15 that is all natural

* Mineral makeup has a lighter, more natural look

* Mineral makeup can be worn heavy or light as you prefer

* Mineral makeup lasts all day no matter what you are doing

* You can actually sleep in some mineral makeup products

However, just buying a product with the label “mineral makeup” is not enough.

To get full benefits, you need to get the best mineral makeup. Of course this does not mean that these cosmetics are the most expensive. It does mean though that they have special qualities other mineral makeup products may not.

Here are several things to look for to spot the best mineral makeup on the market:

* Avoid artificial colors and fragrances - The best mineral makeup has no artificial colors or fragrances. This does not mean that the best mineral makeup is limited to earth tones. It just means that generally you should avoid ingredients like “yellow dye #5.”

* Talc can be a red flag - There are many cosmetic products labeled mineral makeup because they contain talc in bulk. Talc is, in fact, a mineral. It is also a highly common allergen and may be used as filler to bulk up cosmetic products. The best mineral makeup companies do not use talc excessively.

* Always watch for Mica, Zinc and Titanium - Mica is a natural wrinkle camouflage because it reflects light out of wrinkles. You will get a natural sun protection barrier of SPF 15 thanks to zinc and titanium. These are all “earth minerals” and have not been chemically processed.

The best mineral makeup lines often use little more than these essential ingredients.

* Look for short ingredients lists - The best mineral makeup products are not complex. Look for ingredients lists that reflect this. Often mineral makeup lines will have as few as five components.

For more colors, you might need a few more components. Of course, the rule in general is that simpler is better.

A little research will go a long way when you are looking for the best in mineral makeup.

This article originally published at http://www.BeautyCtr.com and republished here by popular demand.