Mineral Makeup: How to Enhance Beauty Without Harmful Additives
Mineral makeup is makeup without preservatives, fragrances or dyes. It consists of finely ground, all-natural minerals. It originated in the mid 1970's, but is currently exploding in market popularity.
Proponents claim that it's gentler and better for the skin than traditional makeup.
Beauty experts describe it as light, hypoallergenic and luminescent. The product is more effective on non-ethnic skin tones. It's available for prices ranging from $10-$50 and is one of the most highly talked about forms of makeup available.
Some makeup has zinc oxide, which has skin anti-inflammatory properties. So certain types of makeup can actually have a calming effect on the skin. This makeup is non-comedongenic, meaning that it doesn't clog pores. This can be a very positive aspect to anyone who is acne prone.
Mineral makeup is also known for its sun protective properties. Some brands have a minimum of SPF rating as high as 15. The American Cancer Society has put its seal of approval for sun protection on this makeup. The titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are primarily responsible for the sun block.
Not all makeups labeled "mineral" are created equal and not all are free of colors and fillers. Just because the label says "all natural" doesn't mean that it is necessarily free of other chemicals. Nor does a label that says "all mineral formula" mean that there are no additives. You need to do your research. If pure and natural is your desire, read the fine print. The government doesn't define what the term means.
A pearlizing agent, bismuth oxycloride, is a by-product of lead and copper processing. In quantity, this product can cause skin irritation and cystic acne, but it is not found in all mineral makeup It is also used as a filler and binder. If you have sensitive skin, avoid this ingredient.
Makeup Tips for Prom
5 Tips for the Perfect Look on Prom Night
So you got your dress, your rental car is waiting to be picked up, your shoes are perfect and your hair is finally doing what you want it too and prom is in an hour. The only thing you're missing is prom makeup to make your face shine this night. These tips will guide you in applying your makeup - as a prom makeup perfectly for prom night.
Prom Makeup Tip #1
Foundation: Using a good foundation that blends with your skin tone not only works as a great base before applying your other makeup but also helps to even out skin tone and cover blemishes. To find the right shade of foundation for your skin tone in a cosmetic store use your inner wrist area as a guide. Turn your wrist so that it is facing you and place it against the different shades of foundation to find the matching color shade. Use the foundation that matches closest.
Prom Makeup Tip #2
Blush: Adding blush to your cheeks on prom night can give you that special flushed look that adds sex appeal with youthful bliss. Use the correct type of blush for your complexion, paler complexions should use cool tones like rose colored blush and darker skin complexions should use warmer colors like bronze shades.
Prom Makeup Tip #3
Highlight a Feature: Choose your eyes or your lips to enhance with your prom makeup look. Highlighting both will look overly dramatic and make your face overly made up. If you choose to highlight your eyes line them dramatically with eyeliner and if you choose to go with highlighting your lips choose a shiny lipstick that is long lasting. (Avon's Perfect Wear Lipstick lasts for 6 hours without touch ups!).
Prom Makeup Tip #4
Lashes: Even if you have decided to highlight your lips and not your eyes you should remember to add some mascara to your lashes. Black and brown mascaras compliment all skin tones so use those colors for your prom night makeup. Remember to blot and don't be afraid to use fake lashes if you really have none to start with!
Prom Makeup Tip #5
Don't Over Do It and Don't Rush: Take your time doing your prom makeup so that it gets done right the first time. Less is really more when it comes to doing makeup since it is not used to change your entire appearance but to enhance the beautiful features you already have. Apply delicately and you will look beautiful on prom night!
Fairy Halloween Makeup Tips
How to Get the Perfect Fairy Look This Halloween
One of my all-time favorite things to be for Halloween is a fairy. This cute costume is simple and fun and always gives you a chance to sparkle. But in order to make the most of your fairy inspired Halloween costume, you are going to need just the right makeup. Here are some tips that will help you get that perfect fairy look.
Start with the makeup you already have. You don't have to buy all new makeup for your fairy look. Most of the makeup you need will come from your regular makeup collection. By mostly using things you already have, you will save a lot of money on your Halloween look.
Find a few special makeup extras in the Halloween supplies. Halloween is a great holiday to find fun and unique makeup items. And it is often much cheaper than regular makeup. So don't think you'll have to spend a lot of money to add a few special touches. Try your local dollar store or Walmart for great Halloween makeup items.
Foundation. Start your fairy look with a great foundation. No need to buy anything special, just use your everyday foundation and apply as usual.
Eyeliner. The next step is eyeliner. Even if you don't wear this everyday, you will want to use it for fairy makeup. It will add a great pop to your eyes. It's fun to experiment with color. Using a bright blue, green, or purple eyeliner can add just the right touch of magic to your makeup. You can also keep it neutral with a brown or black eyeliner, if you'd rather use your eye shadow to play with color.
Eye shadow. If you choose a neutral eyeliner, then you'll definitely want to use color in your eye shadow. Shimmery shades will give you the best fairy inspired look. Think of the color of your costume, and choose an eye shadow shade that will complement it. If you decide to use a brightly colored eyeliner, you won't want to play too much with the color of your eye shadow. Try a shimmery bronze or pink.
Mascara. Finish your eyes with plenty of mascara to make your eyes the focal point of your face. Use any color or brand that you like for your every day look.
Blush. Blush will add just the right glow to your beautiful fairy face. Go for a soft pink that complements your eye makeup.
Lipstick. When choosing a lipstick color, you'll also want to choose something soft. Since your eyes are going to be your emphasis, you don't want to draw too much attention elsewhere. Choose a soft shade that matches your blush.
Sparkles. Your fairy inspired makeup is never complete until you add on the sparkles! You can find sparkles in almost any color. I like to use pearl or silver because they usually match any color makeup or costume. You can play with sparkles on any part of your face. I like to use them as an eye highlight over eye shadow. You can also use them on cheeks and lips, and even add them to your hair.
Finish with the perfect fairy costume. Now that your makeup looks great, finish with a great fairy costume. The nice thing about a fairy costume is that it can be as simple as a cute dress and wings. However you choose to costume, you can be sure that your beautiful fairy makeup will be the best part of your Halloween look.
