Tinted moisturizer or non-bismouth mineral foundation//NOT BARE ESCENTUALS, Thanks.?

Question

Serious answers only please.

Jane Iredale has bismouth in it.

Answer 1

Almay has very nice tinted moisturizing foundation. Choose the shade that is your natural skin color...you can test a small amount on your hand. For a really nice finish, you can use Physcians fine mineral powder. Just brush on the fine powder for a beautiful natural finish. Both available at CVS. I have very sensitive skin and never had a problem with these products and people wonder why you look so nice, yet they can't "see" the simple makeup applied. Hope that helps.

Answer 2

I have been using a tinted moisturizer since late September by Luxiva (Merle Norman). It has been working great for me. Just a hint of color, but not cakey or heavy.
I have also used BE, but was never that impressed with it. A friend of mine once recommended the Mineral Wear line of Physicians Formula. I love this foundation better than BE, plus it is much more economical! Since I live in the deep, deep South, I prefer to use this foundation in the summer months. Physicians Formula can be found in most drugstores.

Good luck with your search!

Answer 3

The absolute best mineral makeup is Jane Iredale. Bare Escentuals is cakey and unnatural looking.

Answer 4

hi! so glad you asked! i've been recommending this stuff all over the place, but nobody every listens to me... they go out and buy bare escentuals. lol. anyway, here's a paste of what i wrote for another girl a few weeks ago =) (lol, i thinks she's the only one who listened to me... :D ).

Question: "Are those knock-off mineral makeup brands really as good as Leslie's?" (link: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsFfC3sZSli1._umAJlixQXsy6IX?qid=20070124122303AAXyhvn&show=7#profile-info-d05bcb1857d4cdb9277f2ce0a5e09cfeaa )

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girl, they're BETTER! many have been around for years and years, just like Bare Minerals (which began in the 70s). they only became mainstream and really well-known when Leslie became the CEO and had the bright idea of putting them on QVC, and in Sephora, etc...

there are a TON of mineral makeup lines out there that have fantastic coverage and cost 1/2 the price of BM, or even less! i'm currently experimenting with these brands, and i'm an uber-picky consumer with problem, sensitive skin and a ton of redness to cover.

also, Bare Minerals contains bismuth oxychloride, an unnecessary ingredient which irritates a lot of people's skin. their line broke me out and made me quite shiny (both complaints i've heard from others). furthermore, their color selection was horrible. even their lightest shade was too dark for me.

again, there are SO many great brands out there, they simply don't have the exposure and limelight that BM has. just make sure you get one without the bismuth oxychloride. you should look for minimal ingredients, for less irritation potential. and if you can find one with kaolin clay, that's even better.

anyway, one to start with is www.aubreynicole.com (the one i'm going to wear today).

in short, Bare Escentuals makes some excellent brushes, of which i have several, but they could learn a thing or two from some of the lesser known mineral brands.

good luck!



EDIT, SEVERAL HOURS LATER: regarding answerer #3 below, i would *not* recommend everyday minerals. it doesn't last very long (fades AND rubs off easily), and gets shiny quickly -- and almost all the other girls i talk to who have tried it, agree with all these observations.

just a little note too, today was my day #2 for the Aubrey Nicole, and i couldn't be happier! i actually felt like my makeup *didn't* cake or look unnatural today... and i think i blotted only once? maybe twice? i'm really impressed with this brand. also something to note, Aubrey Nicole does have the kaolin clay i mentioned earlier (everyday minerals does not.)

and if you're interested, i applied Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel underneath, to prep the skin.... then the foundation with a Bare Escentuals full coverage kabuki, and the concealer with a Bare Escentuals Max Coverage Concealer Brush.

anyway, just wanted to say how happy i am today, b/c i hadn't realized before how fabulous this stuff is. i think i've finally found one i'm gonna stick with. i'm also doubly happy b/c their customer service is top-notch. (another company i tried, Joppa Minerals, had AWESOME makeup, but the worst customer service i've ever dealt with; some girls didn't even get their makeup, after paying, and had to file complaints with Paypal.)
hahaa.... i keep looking in the mirror in disbelief.. lol. i need to shut up before i start sounding like a commercial. :D

ok, i can't believe how long this post is now. anyway, best of luck to you. another thing to keep in mind, brush quality is a big deal in mineral makeup application (i don't really like AN's brushes, so if you do try their makeup, i'd buy my brushes elsewhere.) =)

Source(s):
mineral makeup wearer with problem skin.
regular participant on a site for acne sufferers where we all experiment with mineral makeups and report back to each other...haha. (so i've tried a bunch of brands, including BM, and have been researching this stuff in depth for about a year now. =) )





so there you have it. i'm really liking AN right now... and i love knowing it doesn't have all that extra crap in it (sounds like you feel the same way :p ).

Answer 5

There is a very very light moisturizing foundation with excellent coverage but it is about 96% water so it is wonderful for your skin and very affordable. It's called Pure. There is a whole line of it, pure concelor, pure foundation, pure powder, lipstick and all the extras. It's about 4.99 a bottle and will last about 3 months with everyday light use.
Hope this helps.

Answer 6

PERSONAL MATCH Smooth Mineral Makeup SPF 15
Buy PERSONAL MATCH Smooth Mineral Makeup, get Face Brush for $2!

Natural beauty. Naturally good for your skin. Created for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Contains 100% pure mineral pigments. Free of talc, oil and fragrance. Looks and feels unlike any other makeup, so you can feel good about it. Naturally. Full coverage of a creamy foundation, featherlight comfort of a silky soft powder. Good for all skin types. .21 oz. net wt.

price: $10.00
On sale right now for only: $7.99

Answer 7

Try puritycosmetics.co.uk. It looks really good!