i have an oily face, some acne problems and i need new makeup. what is your opinion of any "mineral makeup"? what brands are the best andd what do you think?
2007-03-10 12:49:51 · 5 answers · asked by Bob Marlee 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Jane Iredale, Pur Minerals and Bare Minerals are the top brands.
Other cheaper mineral brands are Physicians Formula and L'Oreal...
Mineral makeup is made of natural minerals derived from the earth, these minerals are not only inorganic but they are also extremely resistant to water. They actually act as a shield on your face keeping bacteria feeding moisture away from your pores. Mineral makeup is not soluable in water so even if you put water directly on your face the minerals will not be absorbed and the water cannot pass through.
Mineral makeup does not clog pores either. Because it is so finely milled during production, the granules are much smaller than your pores. This not only prevents acne from forming, but makes the makeup extremely easy to blend into the skin with a very flawless look and conceals problem areas very well. If you suffer from a break out the finely milled minerals are very effective as disguising it.
Because of these and other unique qualities mineral makeup is known througout the world as the skin care makeup and recommended to acne sufferers by dermatologists.
Ultimately, it does not matter what the cause of your acne is, without water to feed the bacteria, and something to clog the pores and hold that moisture in acne cannot form or worsen. If you suffer from acne, mineral makeup may end up being your best friend.
You may also need to buy a Kabuki brush to put it on properly (www.sephora.com has them), but you can get cheaper Kabuki brushes in drug stores, especially ones like Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada.
2007-03-10 12:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Fabulously Broke in the City 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard Bare Minerals can cause skin-irritations.
For acne:
1. Wash face morning and night with a good cleanser like Clearsil or anything from Clinique
2. Moisturize in the morning before putting on make up with an OIL FREE moisturizer, Clean & Clear has some, because even oily skin needs to be hydrated.
3. Go to a dermatologist and get a good acne cream to put on your face over night after you've cleansed, to dry up and pimples and to prevent future ones. Really works! Or try and find a spot treatment in drugstores that has either Salicyc Acid of Benzol Peroxide, the main ingredient in most acne medications.
4. USE AND OIL FREE FOUNDATION. It won't cause pimples. I use Dior's new Diorskin Airlfash foundation, it's 60 dollars...but works the best. To control oil and prevent make up from "slipping" or melting off, dust a little loose powder over make up to set it.
I do all of these things and even though I naturally have acne, I have not one pimple on my face right now because I take such good care of my skin. Try to look after your skin first before covering it up with make up, so that when you take the make up off your skin will still look gorgeous!
2007-03-10 20:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use Bare Escentuals, and love it. It certainly does not cause 'skin irritations' for me, in fact, my skin has never looked better. It does not make me break out, unlike liquid foundation. I've tried a few other brands, and nothing compares to BE. Good stuff, and worth trying, IMO.
2007-03-10 22:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by vacationland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard bare minerals works well, but is on the expensive side depending on how much you buy
http://bareminerals.com/
2007-03-10 20:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by nikki. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO FOR IT, ITS GREAT 4 OILY SKIN.MACYS SELLS THE BEST PRODUCTS
2007-03-10 20:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋