Chic Beauty And Fashion

Okay, I don’t really eat my mineral makeup, but I do adore it! And minerals are so good for us, whether in our makeup, a supplement, or in our water. Below I showcase colorful mineral shades that look good enough to eat. Mineral makeup is less colorful than traditional makeup by nature, but I like pizazz- and a lot of color.

 Mad Minerals

Big Apple *           Plum Dream        Blackberry     Black Cherry

Chocolate Mint    Chocolate Grape   Wild Mango    Creamy butter

I researched colorful mineral makeup and found two online stores that had a lot to offer. These are some of my favorite shades.

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Elf cosmetics offer mineral makeup starter kits for $20. Each kit comes with brushes and bag…although a kabuki brush is not included. The mineral makeup sold separately costs only $5, including foundation, concealor, and blush. Bronzer is $8 but is a much larger portion. I loved the elf mineral makeup. I have had trouble breaking out in the past. Elf’s mineral makeup eliminated my breakouts- I could wear foundation without getting acne! This is a first. However, I would not recommend Elf’s mineral makeup for those who like a lot of coverage. Elf’s mineral makeup gave my face that extra youthful glow with a hint a shimmer.

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I am fascinated with mineral makeup. I was not aware that this special natural cosmetic has been around since the ’70’s. Mineral makeup is available in many colors and is touted to be anti-acne, anti-inflammatory, and contain SPF properties naturally.

I borrowed this woman’s illustration of the beauty of mineral makeup from her squidoo page at http://www.squidoo.com/NaturalMineralMakeUp. The makeup covers up her Rosacea so well that its virtually non-existent… and over time it will decrease the effects of Rosacea because of the ant-inflammatory effects.

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