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Sometimes, it’s just mind boggling to choose brushes, what more if we choose ones specifically for mineral makeup? I’m glad I have a great set of makeup brushes that are perfect for mineral makeup ( that’s another entry haha! )

Kathy of Coastalscents has been kind enough to grace our Mineral Makeup Blog to guide us in choosing our makeup brushes. I’m grateful for the information shared for Kathy has been in the mineral makeup business, and can provide great insight to us in terms of her expertise in scrutinizing makeup brushes, as well as her minerals!
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Mineral Makeup Brushes 101 : Choosing The Right Brushes!

The Mineral Makeup Blog’s first entry was about the kabuki brush. My very first mineral makeup brush was a kabuki brush. Its stubby handle stands out from the conventional long-handled face brushes. My first kabuki brush shed a lot, which made me switch to a flat top brush. I was very happy using a flat top brush until I got my hands on the famous BE Kabuki. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup Basic Toools : Bare Escentuals Kabuki Brush

Mineral makeup brands literally invade anywhere they go – seriously! I just can confidently say that the effects of mineral makeup on anyone can cause everyone to say wow. This time, mineral makeup invades Whole Foods Market, with Mineral Fusion.

After I have watched the video-makeover of Mineral Fusion on the Whole Foods Market website, the brand got me interested. Jen Gaum , Mineral Fusion expert and makeup artist ( I pressume ), did a great job in introducing mineral makeup to the viewers, as well as answering questions about mineral makeup. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup Invades Whole Foods Market!

I’m just so so fond of pink. Almost all my blogs are pink, my laptop sleeve is pink ,even my laptop crystal case is pink! For the pink lover like me, better speed up your surfing, for Coastalscents presents..

The Pink Friday Sale!

They have pink brushes, pink minerals, pink lip glazes, and even raw pink micas on sale!
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Coastalscents Mineral Makeup Pink Friday Sale

Turquoise is here again to review something that makes her mineral makeup glide in perfectly onto her skin. Something I love as well, the Monave Flat Top Brush! – MMG

Monave makes great mineral makeup. Monave Angel Setting Powder is a personal favorite. In fact, it’s the first full sized mineral makeup product that I’ve ever bought. Aside from their mineral makeup line, their Mini Flat Top Bronzer Brush is my Holy Grail brush. I don’t use any other brush to apply mineral foundation. I bought the Mini Flat Top Bronzer Brush on a whim since I read reviews from co-mineral makeup addicts, and I was looking for a dense brush to replace my shedding kabuki. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup Brush Review : Monave Flat Top Brush

It’s so nice to be a mineral makeup addicts. We’re just so well-loved by owners that they give out free samples!

Naked Minerals is a new mineral makeup brand in the block, and it boasts of its “naked effect” and “polished healthiness” on the skin. Naked Minerals believes in natural beauty, as it wants to enhance it, rather than making it look like stuff were loaded on the face.

For those who are complaining about loose minerals getting messy, Naked Minerals hears you as they have their products in pressed form to be brought anywhere, anytime , looking fresh and polished without getting the clothes stained. The pressed minerals come in four shades ( Light, Medium, Dark, Extra Dark ), and there is no need to worry about skin tones. One half of the foundation is warm, and the other half cool. Mix it, and you get a neutral shade!
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Naked Minerals Gives Out Free Samples!

In my second installment of mineral makeup brushes, I have found a very useful entry by one of my mineral makeup addict friends, Jen, also writer for Kikay Exchange, a community where I am also contributing. I absolutely love her collection ! Here it is!

They call it eyeshadow-liner. They call it dual-purpose. I call it heaven-sent! Why? Well, there are tons of reasons! Read on.

First, the eyeshadow and eyeliner in one we are talking about takes in form of minerals that look like loose powder. To use as an eyeshadow, just use an eyeshadow brush to get some product, apply, and you’re ready to go. Darker shades would be perfect for smokey eye application, to be applied below the crease area.
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Mineral Wonders :Eyeshadow and Eyeliner in One!

Brushes can affect mineral makeup application. They can make you look more beautiful, or wear your look down. Thus, it is important to get quality brushes, and the “right ones” for your desired application. I will be “chopping entries” to discuss in detail the brushes needed for a perfect and satisfactory mineral makeup application.

My first topic, the kabuki brush. The kabuki brush is a very important brush in the mineral makeup world! It can just do ANYTHING! It can be used to apply foundation, mineral veil, blush, bronzers, and even mineral concealer! It is the ultimate , mother of mineral makeup brushes. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup Brush Series : The Kabuki Brush

by Lynn Starner, proprietor of Beauty Bliss Cosmetics

It seems that for every type of mineral makeup there is also a different technique to apply it. Now, each company may have slight differences in their makeup that when it is applied a certain way will make it look or adhere better. However, there are some very basic guidelines to applying mineral makeup that will work with almost any brand you buy. Of course, it’s always preferable that you develop your own personal style- your own touch. You know how you like your makeup to look, so practice, practice, practice until you get your application method how you like it. After all, it is your face. Continue Reading »
Applying Mineral Makeup