Mineral Make-UP

[Rosie]

Hey, has anyone had sensitivity problems with mineral makeup? My skin is reacting to it a bit - getting red and itchy.

It may be the zinc or iron oxides. I bought a tinted moisturizer once and was allergic to the zinc oxide. Made my face all red and itchy.

 

[Amber DeCadence]

well after umming and aahing I decided to go for it and order some samples from Besame, I know once I find the right brand/colours I will find it easier to stick to my routine.

BTW can I ask you ladies, do you find the way you dress/look affects the way you feel? I know I had an off day earlier this week and by the end of the day I felt as though everything had gotten on top of me and I ended up sobbing. But the next day after fixing my hair, makeup etc I felt on top of the world

 

[BegintheBeguine]

This is a fact. For example, in nursing school we could tell when a breast cancer survivor was feeling better emotionally when she would ask for a mirror and lipstick.

 

[Shearer]

So true.

There's days I feel like an Art Frahm cast-off.

The celery's toppling out of my grocery bag, the dog has wound it's leash around my ankles, a rogue wind has picked up my skirt, and my panties have given up the will to stay put...

...but dammit, my lipstick looks good!

 

[mysterygal]

BTW can I ask you ladies, do you find the way you dress/look affects the way you feel? I know I had an off day earlier this week and by the end of the day I felt as though everything had gotten on top of me and I ended up sobbing. But the next day after fixing my hair, makeup etc I felt on top of the world

Absolutely! If I'm wearing my pj's all day long, I tend to be in a not too motivated mood and just, slumpy.
It never fails, even if I don't neccessarily feel like it, if I put on my make up, do the hair and get lookin' good, I feel SO much better!

 

[AllaboutEve]

well after umming and aahing I decided to go for it and order some samples from Besame, I know once I find the right brand/colours I will find it easier to stick to my routine.

BTW can I ask you ladies, do you find the way you dress/look affects the way you feel? I know I had an off day earlier this week and by the end of the day I felt as though everything had gotten on top of me and I ended up sobbing. But the next day after fixing my hair, makeup etc I felt on top of the world

I know exactly what you mean Amber. Often I find just a bit of perfume goes a long way with a touch of lipstick.
Ps ( I hope you don't mind me saying you look a great deal like the Teese!! meant in the most complimentary way, I think she's fab!!)

 

[Miss Dottie]

Yes, I definitely had that problem when I used Bare Minerals and I eventually found it to be much too drying.

I've been using Aromaleigh for the past week and haven't had the sensitivity problems. Supposedly there's a specific ingredient in some mineral makeup that can irritate sensitive skin.

I heard this too. I tried using it for awhile and it was OK. I liked that it was so easy to put on, but I have a hard time not getting the powder all over my black tops, so I have to drape a towel over my chest while putting it on, kinda like a bib.

Anyone else have that problem?

 

[Helen Troy]

To say that I know that problem is an understatement. To bad that I like to dress in black, it would have been much easier if I only dressed in flesh-colors! The powder does not only get on my face and my top, my sink, (in front of the mirror) also gets it fair share. Well, its`s worth it, because my skin has never looked better. And regular loose powder is just as bad.

 

[Rosie]

Ladies, put on your makeup BEFORE getting dressed. Problem solved. lol

 

[exquisitebones]

Ladies, put on your makeup BEFORE getting dressed. Problem solved. lol

hahaha exaclty!lol

my husband always laughs cos i have curlers in my hair, and I am doing my make up in my undies!
heheheheheheh!

 

[mysterygal]

Putting on make-up is always much easier right out of the shower!
I really love my make-up wedgies (which you can buy at most local drugstores) just dab it into the powder and it should stay on your wedgie.
Putting on make-up before getting dressed doesn't always work however! I hate it when you put on a turtleneck, or whatever, and there's that nice rim of left over make-up on your neck line
Also, If you find that the mineral make-up is too drying, putting on an intense moisturizer on your face before applying works great.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

On JBD's advice I've been mixing my mineral powder foundation with facial moisturizer, and the itchiness problem is eliminated. Yay!

 

[Rosie]

On JBD's advice I've been mixing my mineral powder foundation with facial moisturizer, and the itchiness problem is eliminated. Yay!

I am tempted to do this. Do you shake the mineral makeup in your hand then blend with the lotion or use a little bottle to premix? Also, what kind of moisturizer are you using? Do tell.

 

[mysterygal]

What I find works well is first putting the moisturizer on your face and then put on the mineral make-up.
Max Factor pan-cake make-up; I saw this at the store and noticed that the main ingredient is talc. Now, this stuff is still considered mineral make-up right? and is talc ok for sensitive skin?

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I am tempted to do this. Do you shake the mineral makeup in your hand then blend with the lotion or use a little bottle to premix? Also, what kind of moisturizer are you using? Do tell.

I shake some in my hand, and then mix in the lotion to form a creamy mixture. I've been using the generic version of Olay's Beauty Fluid, and it works well. If I apply the lotion first and then the mineral powder, I find the makeup clumps on me (since you are supposed to wait until your moisturizer sinks in before applying it.)

Mysterygal, I wouldn't consider Max Factor Pancake to be a true mineral makeup, as it contains other ingredients that mineral makeup companies avoid in their products (mineral oil, lanolin.) Talc is generally not considered irritating to the skin; I have highly sensitive skin and it doesn't bother me.

A great list of ingredients and their potential to irritate or break out your skin can be found here:
http://www.zerozits.com/Articles/acnedetect.htm

 

[Miss Dottie]

Ladies, put on your makeup BEFORE getting dressed. Problem solved. lol

Ah, but then I get my shirt collar pulled out from my making so wide to go over my head. And I'm just too chest for button-ups for the most part.

Anyway, I found a bit of a secret that has been helping me with my problems with Bare Escentials and all powders. I have to exfoliate my face to beat the band because if I don't, the powder seems to highlight any rough patches of skin. But I should exfoliate all the time. But this is me and my skin issue. Sounds like the majority of you ladies don't have that problem.

 

[mysterygal]

Not so Dottie! I use a mild exfoliating soap daily. It's great because it's gentle to the skin but also even after one use, it leaves my skin feeling noticably softer, thus, helping the make-up go on smoother. Also, ever since I turned 30, my skin has gone through some changes. I had to really fight oily skin, now thankfully, it's getting to be actually more on the drier side (this I can easily deal with!)...so using a light, oil free moisturizer also aids in helping foundation glide on smoothly.

Jitterbug...thanks! I wanted to find out about it before buying it!

 

[Rosie]

Thanks Jitterbug! I'll have to try that.

I've tried Meow Cosmetics and Monave as sugested by you ladies and a BIG thanks! Because I REALLY like the Monave. It's great, feels light and in my opinion (as well as those of my closest friends) looks better on my face than my previous makeup.

Also, another question for the mixing the makeup in the moisturizer, can you add more makeup to make like a heavier foundation or, does it begin to look cake-ier? There is one particular spot on my face that is just kind of dark, sometimes it seems darker and on those occasions, I'd like a little more coverage. Thanks.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Thanks Jitterbug! I'll have to try that.

I've tried Meow Cosmetics and Monave as sugested by you ladies and a BIG thanks! Because I REALLY like the Monave. It's great, feels light and in my opinion (as well as those of my closest friends) looks better on my face than my previous makeup.

Also, another question for the mixing the makeup in the moisturizer, can you add more makeup to make like a heavier foundation or, does it begin to look cake-ier? There is one particular spot on my face that is just kind of dark, sometimes it seems darker and on those occasions, I'd like a little more coverage. Thanks.

For more coverage, I actually apply the moisturizer/makeup mixture first, let it sink in, and then go over it with a dusting of the powder as needed. Have you tried that method?

 

[mysterygal]

Blush

Has anyone tried mineral blush? How were the results? Also, I've been eyeing blush in cream form for awhile lately...is this stuff easily applied? and can you still wear it when you want your foundation to have a matte finish?