Mineral-based cosmetics have quickly become the “must-have”
product for every woman for a multitude of reasons - it’s non-comedogenic,
natural looking, easy to apply and versatile. With such a wide offering on the
market, it’s hard to know what brand produces the best
mineral cosmetics, so here
is a list of mineral makeup reviews that can help you to decide which brand may
be right for you.
Jane Iredale
The premiere mineral makeup brand, Jane Iredale hit the
market on 1994 and has had a cult following ever since. Created by a makeup
artist and a team of dermatologists to let skin “breathe”, Jane Iredale remains
one of the top selling mineral makeup brands. This is one of the more pricier
brands but is still a quality product and worth the money.
i.d. Bare Escentuals
Bare Escentuals is fast becoming the most popular brand of
mineral makeup in the US, and with good reason. From eye shadows to the Mineral
Veil finishing powder that already has a cult following, the products are
excellent quality and the colors are always right on trend. i.d. Bare Escentuals
offer a great starter pack of foundation, the Mineral Veil, two brushes and an
instructional DVD. There is also a wide variety of foundation shades to suit
every ethnicity. Again, this is one of the more expensive brands however the
products do last a long time and stay on all day.
Lily Lolo
This UK-based brand offers a wide variety of products from
lip gloss to shimmer powders, in every shade imaginable. Lily Lolo was created
for fashion conscious women who want trendy colors, natural ingredients and an
affordable price. Their website offers a handy shade selector that is divided
into warm, cool and neutral tones to ensure that the customer can match their
skin tone perfectly. This brand is ethical, trendy and affordable, and has a
wide client following of women of all ages, especially those with mature skin.
Sheer Cover
Made popular by the infomercials featuring Leeza Gibbons and
other Hollywood stars, Sheer Cover is a best seller in the mineral make up
market. If it’s your fist time purchasing mineral makeup, this is a great brand
to try for many reasons- they offer a great kit that includes foundation,
concealer, blush, mascara, cream highlighters and brushes, along with an
instructional DVD. The products really do deliver the results that are shown on
the infomercial, although they are a bit less ‘dewy’ looking than other brands.
They have a 30-day money back guarantee along with a competitive price for the
starter kit - a great option for those who want a risk-free purchase.
L’Oreal
L’Oreal also offers a wide range of mineral products that can
be bought more conveniently than higher priced, specialty brands. While there
are shaded to suit every skin tone and trendy colors, there is a noticeable
difference in the wearability of the product. Many women complain that the
coverage just doesn’t last all day, and the texture of the product can feel and
look very powdery.
As with most cosmetics, you get what you pay for with mineral
makeup. If you are willing to spend the extra money for a higher quality
product, you will notice a difference in the look and feel of the makeup, and it
will last longer as you will only need a small amount to get great coverage. In
the case of mineral cosmetics, it’s
best to choose quality over quantity.
