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!

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!