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This next topic about using mineral makeup for certain skin problem is very very sensitive to me, because no one taught me how to combat this problem and I dealt with this on my own. But now that I’ve found out how to combat it, I’d like to share with this to the world because people who have uneven skin are not hopeless. Take for example, me *smiles*

Uneven skin is different from uneven skin tone. Uneven skin can take in form of crater, or depressed scars, or even pores that are too big that look shrunk scars. What’s depressing about them is that no matter how much makeup you put on your skin , they will still appear as such as it is irreversible ( except for aggressive dermabrasion , continuous skin peeling, or Fraxel/Pixel treatments ). We can only do so much as we can make it look less visible or noticeable.
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Mineral Makeup Guide : Bad Skin, Uneven Skin

Apologies my mineral makeup lovelies for my absence - been really sick, and running around! Tomorrow’s another day and I am finally getting some time to blog again!

But for now, check out the mineral makeup sales we have for this weekend!

Meow Cosmetics giving away 15% off this weekend with coupon code CATSLUVWEEKENDS

Urban Apothecary is slashing 40% off their prices for a friends and family discount, with coupon code FF08 until September 29, 2008.

A performance in the nude. Good lighting is important, but defiant, flawless sheen can’t be faked. Sheer mineral powders in Microfine blends do more for the skin than any production designer ever could. Blends to manipulate light softly to vanquish imperfections, keep the scene alive. MAC Cosmetics Sheer Minerals
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What’s New : MAC Sheer Minerals

The mineral makeup world is definitely in sync with the latest makeup trends as Meow Cosmetics shows off its Fall 2008 Collection - with bold reds, rich golds, and heavy black eyeliner gracing the runway for fall collections, what could be more lovely?
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Mineral Makeup News : Meow Cosmetics Fall 2008 Collection

The onset of Fall can be a test of fashion willpower. Stores and magazines tempt with beautiful cold weather clothing and accessories long before the crisp autumn winds begin to blow. As your lovely new knits languish in the closet waiting for cooler weather to arrive, Alima has developed some cozy Fall accessories you can wear right now. Introducing Alima’s limited edition Sweater Set - four soft, warm eyeshadows that won’t make you feel overdressed.

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Alima Cosmetics Sweater Set Mineral Eyeshadows Collection

Here’s our first installment for our Mineral Makeup Guide, and for the first problem, it’s for those who have oily skin. Oily skin is not really an indication of bad skin, but it can cause breakouts, and it doesn’t look pleasant on pictures. Oily skin is somewhat beneficial in the long run because it has less tendency to look wrinkled unlike dry skin.

Here’s a quick guide on how to deal with oily skin using mineral makeup.

Key Ingredients
Ingredients that oily skinned ones should be on the lookout for are the following : kaolin clay, silica, silk powder, bentonite clay, Cornstarch ( Zea Mays ), Oat Powder ( Avena Sativa ). They all help absorb excess oil on the skin. Mineral makeup that have this can give good oil control, it depends on the skin’s affinity to that certain ingredient, it’s your choice on what works great for you.
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Mineral Makeup Guide : Bad Skin, Oily Skin

In the recent 2008 Best of Sephora Awards, mineral makeup seems to be well-loved, because for almost every cosmetic item in the list, Bare Escentuals, has on and on again won the following awards!

Best Concealer

* Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Face ($18) – This miracle concealer covers dark circles and skin imperfections for a truly flawless complexion.
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Mineral Makeup Reigns in Best of Sephora Awards!

Well, they say that mineral makeup, is made of inorganic minerals, that unless contaminated with moisture, will not expire.

I just wonder, what mineral makeup have you got over there that has stayed the longest with you? And are you still using it?

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Mineral Makeup Question : What’s the Oldest Stored Mineral Makeup With You?

It was only last weekend when I casually strolled in the beauty section of the department store to see mineral makeup being sold at the Cover Girl booth. I also saw L’Oreal, and Revlon having mineral makeup of their own. Despite my opinions about existing brands offering their own line of mineral makeup ( my only stand is that they really do manufacture real mineral makeup and not just plaster the word “mineral” on the label without understanding the essence of what real mineral makeup is), I am actually seeing alot of people being more and more curious with the concept of mineral makeup, as well as being open to the option of using them.
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Mineral Makeup News : The Body Shop To Release Own Line of Mineral Makeup!

Here’s a quick story from my photoshoot held last Saturday. I was doing Cilarisse’s makeup, and I decided to apply an earth tone combo, and as I was very very afraid that the shade would turn out dull in photos, I whipped up my ever reliable Monave Multi-purpose Mineral in Gold Brick to use on her. Turns out, the color was very vivid. I didn’t even have to apply it wet!

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Mineral Makeup in Photoshoots Give Stunning Eye Candy