Recently I wrote about how much I really like Mineral Makeup. I hadn’t used mineral make up before but now that I am, I’m loving it.

After I got the Jan Iredale Pure Pressed Base in Bisque sample, I got another sample. This time it was a GloMinerals GloPressed Base in Golden Light.

Now I’m torn. I really like the ability to mix the powders together to get the exact color I need but I’ve found I can make quite a mess on myself and my bathroom counter no matter how careful I am.

But the pressed powder form is good too because I get only what I need on the brush and I don’t make a mess. However, it is harder to mix the colors if I want to.

In either case, I get SPF protection which I like. And both forms feel and look great on my skin.

I recently found a blog, The Mineral Make Up Blog. The blog is entirely about mineral make up, the different brands, reviews of the different brands, and information on how to apply the mineral makeup. I especially like Applying Concealer entry and the How To Keep Mineral Makeup Stay Put On Your Skin entry. They are both great tips on using mineral make up properly.

I’ve got a lot to learn about mineral make up!

There are 4 basic steps for a skin care routine that you should use daily. These are Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize, and Protect.

Cleanse

The first part of a skin care routine is to cleanse. It is important to have clean skin before using a toner, moisturizer, and sun protection. Make sure to use a gentle cleanser that doesn’t include any detergents. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel target is a soap-free, foaming gel designed to thoroughly remove impurities without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance.

Tone

Next in a skin care rountine is to tone. Toning prepares your skin for the next step to moisturize. It also removes any left over residue from the cleansing step. An alcohol-free toner is usually a good choice. Obagi Toner hydrates and tones the skin while restoring its normal pH balance.

Moisturize

Third in a skin care routine is to moisturize. Make sure to use a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type. And even if you have oily skin it is important to moisturize. SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture hydrates, nourishes, and helps reduce the appearance of pore size.

Protect

The final step in a skin care routine is to protect with a product that has an SPF of at least 15. An additional product may not be needed if you use a moisturizer or foundation that offers sun protection. Jane Iredale Amazing Base Loose Powder has an SPF of 20. Other mineral makeups offer this protection as well.

If you follow this 4 step skin care routine you will be on your way to better skin. However, sometimes you may need to supplement this daily skin care routine with specialized products based on your needs. Such products may include peptides or vitamin C.

I’ll post more about supplemental skin care products in future posts.

When I first heard about mineral makeup, I wasn’t really sure what it was. I’ve been using makeup for years and could never understand why one was priced more then another. They are all the same right?

Well, no, I found out recently. Unlike regular, lower-costing makeup which usually contains talc, oil, and fragrance, a mineral makeup is mostly pure pigment. So you don’t have to use as much and it goes on better, smoother.

Some mineral makeups are hypoallergenic and offer built in sun protection. So the additional cost is often worth it.

I just recently got a sample of Jan Iredale Pure Pressed Base in Bisque. I noticed right away that I didn’t have to use as much as I do of my normal foundation. And the coverage was a lot better.

What I also like about this mineral makeup is that it is a concealer, foundation, powder and SPF 18 sunscreen all in one. So it is really 4 products in one!

I think I’m sold on mineral makeup!