Archive for 'Finishing'

Happy 4th of July! In the midst of the celebration of American liberty, mineral makeup companies are also holding their sales as treats to their loyal customers, and encourage more newbies to try their lines! Here’s a partial list of those who are holding sales on the spirit of July 4 ( and month-long ones, too! )

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Mineral Makeup 4th of July SALE!

by Turquoise

My dermatologist said it’s no surprise that many people have combination skin (that is, your skin is oilier in the forehead, nose and chin). I happen to have combination skin, too. To control the oiliness, I follow a daily skin care regimen and use oil blotting papers within the day. I wasn’t into pressed powders because its finish was downright chalky. Worst of all, I got zits afterwards. Luckily, all that changed when I discovered mineral makeup powders that had oil control properties.

Oil controlling mineral makeup usually contains Kaolin Clay, which is known for its oil absorbing properties. Check out the ingredient list the next time you’re looking for an oil blotting powder. Ingredients such as silica are known to be oil absorbent, but look for Kaolin Clay if you want your oil-blotting powder to be made of pure minerals. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup for Oil Control

I believe that one must look his/her best any time, any day, and no matter what season it is. With the bright, sunny weather in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s an absolute joy to be embracing the warm days, but of course, we can’t deny the change of the way we do our makeup – thus , a Summer Special by The Mineral Makeup Blog!

Here are some tips to give you a sizzling hot summer look, with the stunning look of being fresh all day!
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Mineral Makeup For a Fresh Summer Look

The picture says it all. Take a look.

I want, I want, I want! The look of Miss K here in my opinion is sooo Japanese – kawaii-cute! It’s very unique, fresh, and very fun! I think this would hit big in the younger age bracket. Even I want to pull off that look. I got to try her Be My Valentine collection and it was great! She’s just so full of ideas for seasonal looks that I admire her for it! The gothic eyeliner looks so gorgeous! The eyeshadows are very interesting shades to mix and match!
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Aromaleigh’s Spring Collection : You’re A Doll!

In my opinion, one of the best products of Larenim is their Mineral Silk. It’s one of my HG finishing powders of all time that I definitely can’t live without.

Pure Luxe is a great mineral makeup brand, and of all their products, there are two that I can’t simply live without – the Pure Luxe Cream Eraser,and the Pure Luxe Powder Eraser.

Erasers must be Pure Luxe’s signature products, because they are very unique, and their effects on the face, simply can’t be found in other brands!
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Mineral Makeup Review ure Luxe Erasers

It’s almost been a year since I’ve met Aileen, not in the flesh, but online, considering we are continents away from each other! I met her because of her passion for mineral makeup. She is one of the first gals out there to preach the mineral makeup gospel that led to alot of gals getting hooked over mineral makeup because of its benefits, and I’m one of them! I’ve learned alot from her, and exchanged messages over application techniques, and great brands to try out. Aside from Girltalk and Mineral Makeup Reviews, she is also a popular figure at Makeuptalk. You could just imagine the legions that she has influenced to try mineral makeup! Continue Reading »
My Friend’s Mineral Makeup Addiction

I suddenly feel like online press that I just got the laaaatest scoop! Sexy minerals are officially IN the market! If you are happy with minerals, that they make you beautiful, how about letting them make you feel sexy ? Now, this is where Valerie Beauty comes into the picture!

Making its debut today, the Pinup Girl collection is what every girl dreams of – to unleash the sexy, sultry side of her. A Pinup girl is full of confidence, exuding a very sensual aura, and is associated with the look of having smoldering eyes ( for that smoldering look ), pouty lips, and luminous, naughty-angel skin. Continue Reading »
Valerie Beauty’s Pinup Girl Collection – Sexy Minerals!

My friend, and fellow mineral makeup addict Aileen was so gracious enough to take part in the Mineral Makeup Blog’s series of reviews of various mineral makeup brands. One of the brands that she has tried is Lauress Cosmetics. Here’s her review of the mineral makeup brand Lauress! Thank you to Lauren Sheahan, owner of Lauress Cosmetics for the products that Aileen received on behalf of The Mineral Makeup Blog!

Here is Aileen’s Review :

It was a tiring weekday afternoon when I pulled into our driveway and did my usual routine of checking the mail. I was surprised when I saw a hefty Priority Mail box together with all the usual mail. It said it was from LaurEss Cosmetics, and I finally remembered I was supposed to expect some samples that they were sending my way as the Mineral Makeup Blog arranged it for me to review their products. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup Review : Lauress Cosmetics