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…rather, it’s called Cosminology You Rock My Cosmos! Mineral Complexion Compact™ ( what a long term! hahaha! )

I’ve been steering away as much as possible from pressed mineral powders, preferring the loose counterparts because loose minerals are just the purest form of mineral makeup - pressing them would mean binders and binders mean chemicals and so forth. But the thing is, I’ve been bugged endlessly by my friends for nice pressed mineral powders because they just don’t want the spillage in their bags ( loose mineral foundations can be quite messy, I have to admit ), and they want something more “compact” , travel, and purse-friendly.
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Mineral Makeup Review : Cosminology Pressed Mineral Powder

Yes, we’re all present in the Oscars Swag Bag! Mineral makeup was given away for the Oscars ( whoopee! ), and this year, it’s Cosminology that makes us proud!

Cosminology was created by Dr. Dima Ali, M.D. and inspired by her personal sensitivity to harsh, over the counter and prescription strength topical treatments. As a long-time acne sufferer with a propensity for hyperpigmentation, Dr. Dima began to combine varying strengths of potent, rejuvenating ingredients with natural, anti-inflammatory botanical extracts and essential oils to treat her own skin conditions and those of her patients.

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Mineral Makeup in Oscars Swag Bag

I woke up extra early today because it was my baby sister’s big day - her graduation picture day. Well, ya know I’m not a morning person for sure, but I really did try!

Here’s what I did for my baby sis ( who is not a baby anymore, I guess. ). Only the best for her - mineral makeup ! I don’t want to be hurting her baby skin that I wish was mine!

1. First, I applied moisturizer on her since her skin seemed to be dry on some areas.
2. Second, I applied a mix of Monave Hyeyeon and Caroline Concealer Foundation using a flat top brush to ensure that her foundation would stay put all throughout the day. She told me she was having a speech practice before having her shot taken, and I am not taking any chances.
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A Mineral Makeup FOTD For Graduation Picture

Mineral makeup is just god sent, and I have been telling that to myself and to my friends for almost a year already! But then, alot of my friends and readers have been expressing interest with ready-to-go, mess-free mineral makeup packaging, because they fear for their handbags! Haha! Well, I think some of you would love this entry because I am featuring two very bring-me-anywhere mineral makeup products, Mineralogie Pressed Mineral Foundation and Matte Finishing Powder.

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Mineral Makeup Review : Mineralogie Pressed Mineral Foundation & Matte Finishing Powder

I mentioned in my last article that Nikki, our latest addition to the talented mineral makeup blog writers here, has a penchant for MIY ( make-it-yourself ), and her latest project? Pressing her loose minerals! She’s quite outdone herself for the pictures of her pressed minerals are beautiful!
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One thing that turns off some people with trying (or sticking with) mineral makeup is its form. Most are in loose powder form which makes application a bit messy especially for beginners. There is also difficulty in traveling with it or bringing it along for touch ups because it is bulky, requiring more tools and pots inside your makeup bag. Because of this, some mineral makeup companies are now coming up with their own lines of pressed minerals. Continue Reading »
Mineral Makeup Experiment : Pressing Minerals

When it comes to being compact, and grab-everything-all-at-once convenience, Lauren Hutton wins hands down in the world of mineral makeup. I’ve been spoiled by her Lauren Hutton Aqua Elementsthat I have it with me whenever I’d travel - absolutely no mess and no fuss.

Lauren Hutton’s new collection called Passport to South Pacific is just so dreamy! Take a look :

One remarkable thing about this collection is that Lauren Hutton has also infused her anti-aging water minerals with select beneficial ingredients found in the Pacific,
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Mineral Makeup Convenience: Lauren Hutton Ticket to the South Pacific Set

After reading Jazmin’s comprehensive post about drugstore mineral makeup, I was inspired to check the eye colors that I have from Physician’s Formula. I was able to try them in two kinds : the Eyeshadow Quad, and Mineral Fluid Powder Eyeshadow.

Physician’s Formula Eyeshadow Quad
I have this in Earth Minerals, and the colors, when you look at them, are just beautiful. It has shades of nude-beige, medium bronze, earth green, and a plum shade. The colors complement each other, and are well-rounded for day and night eye makeup.
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Mineral Makeup Review : Physician’s Formula Eye Colors

Mineral makeup CAN really hide almost everything, given the right application technique. I’ve been doing makeovers for the past 6 months on people, and I have seen how mineral makeup transforms problematic skin to how-did-you-get-that gorgeous, clear glow look!

I admit that I have never done a makeover on a post-laser treated woman like this, but Jane Iredale has. This picture is included in one of Jane Iredale’s pamphlets, and I could not help but be wowed on the drastic difference of half of the woman’s face!

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Can Mineral Makeup Do This?

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!