{"id":385,"date":"2018-10-25T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tilibeauty.co.uk\/?p=385"},"modified":"2018-10-25T07:00:42","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T06:00:42","slug":"what-is-mineral-makeup-and-why-should-i-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/the-hub\/josie-e\/what-is-mineral-makeup-and-why-should-i-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should consider mineral make-up"},"content":{"rendered":"
Boasting great coverage, non-irritating formulas and a longer shelf life than traditional make-up, should every cosmetic bag have some mineral in it?\u00a0Mineral make-up hasn\u2019t always been a beauty favourite. In fact, it used to be seen as hard to apply with the effect being almost mask-like, giving anything but a natural-looking finish. Make-up artists loved it, because it photographed so well, but in the real world it could end up looking patchy, and the loose powders could be messy and their packaging bulky. While the idea of make-up that doesn\u2019t contain preservatives, chemical dyes, binders and talc is an appealing one, it\u2019s only recently that innovations in mineral make-up have made them wearable and easy-to-use.<\/p>\n
In actual fact all make-up could be classed as mineral-based, but where mineral differs is in the ingredients it leaves out of its formulas. Mineral make-up formulations won\u2019t include parabens, fragrance, talc, preservatives or chemicals, which is why they are a good choice if you want natural make-up or have sensitive and\/or reactive skin.<\/p>\n
Mineral make-up became a firm favourite with acne sufferers for its ability to cover angry breakouts without suffocating the skin. It means hiding a breakout doesn\u2019t compromise the skin\u2019s ability to heal itself and the non-comedogenic formulas won\u2019t clog pores, which could potentially lead to even more spots.<\/p>\n
Mineral make-up is very long-wearing and compared to traditional make-up formulas is actually highly-resistant to sweat, heat and humidity. If you daren\u2019t hit the treadmill, your early morning spin or your break-of-dawn bootcamp without make-up, then mineral is a good option because it won\u2019t dissolve when you’re getting hot and sweaty. If you find your usual make-up struggles to stay on the whole day without touch ups, then switching to mineral could see your base go the distance.<\/p>\n
By its very nature mineral make-up contains a natural, non-toxic SPF in the form of zinc oxide so if wearing sun protection every day is on your wish list then it’s an easy win.\u00a0Mineral formulations also reflect light and give the appearance of soft focus, so you get SPF and airbrushing in one.<\/p>\n
With traditional mineral powders the application technique involves swirling a kabuki or short-bristled brush in the powder, tapping off the excess and then buffing into the skin in a circular motion to get a seamless coverage. Mineral liquids can be applied like any other formula – apply with fingers, sponges or brushes.<\/p>\n
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Boasting great coverage, non-irritating formulas and a longer shelf life than traditional make-up, should every cosmetic bag have some mineral in it?\u00a0Mineral make-up hasn\u2019t always been a beauty favourite. In fact, it used to be seen as hard to apply with the effect being almost mask-like, giving anything but a natural-looking finish. Make-up artists loved […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":1071,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[201],"tags":[197],"yoast_head":"\n