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Mastering Mineral Makeup
Wed, 23 February 2011 11:13AM
If you use a mineral foundation powder, should you use a liquid foundation first?
When it comes to deciding what type of foundation to wear, the answer depends entirely on the type of finish and coverage you crave. As a general rule, mineral foundation powders don’t need a liquid foundation layered underneath. After all, mineral foundations are loved for their sheer coverage, so why spoil it? However, if you are craving a little extra coverage, it’s probably worth investing in a liquid foundation (mineral or non-mineral) to keep on call for those days and nights when you want to turn your base up a notch.
Abby Lee Kershaw and her picture perfect base
The beauty of mineral foundation powders is that they are brilliantly buildable, so here are a few easy-as pointers to make mastering your base that much easeir.
1. Always allow your moisturiser and SPF a couple of minutes to sink in before applying your mineral foundation powder.
2. The trick to mastering a barely-there-looking finish is to buff the makeup into the skin. Mineral powders usually take longer to blend so it pays to take an extra few minutes to work the product into the skin. Tip: A little powder goes a long way. If the makeup looks patchy, you probably have too much powder on the brush, so always tap the brush first to remove excess powder. Try Estee Lauder Powder Foundation Brush 3, $90.
3. Just like a standard foundation, the easiest way to set your mineral makeup and keep shine at bay is with a finishing powder. If you’re keen to stick with all-mineral makeup, try Nude By Nature Mineral Finishing Veil, $39.95.
Do you wear mineral foundation?
Have you ever tried a finishing powder?
Do you have a wardrobe of foundations to suit your coverage needs?
Words: Eliza Ashe and Zoe Darling. Pic: Getty.
Posted by: Eliza Ashe
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11 Comments
Posted by: beautybee1 Master Fan // Wed, 23 February 2011 02:10pm
I do wear a mineral powder foundation but it took me a long time to find one that didn’t make me look 100. I like BareMinerals.
Posted by: p3charmed Master Fan // Thu, 24 February 2011 11:48am
thankyou, this is the article ive been waiting for
Posted by: goddessmagick Enthusiast // Wed, 2 March 2011 07:02pm
Helpful tips, I haven’t found a mineral foundation that worked for me yet so hopefully following these tips will help me get one to work and look perfect.
Posted by: Tina-1291133452 Master Fan // Sat, 5 March 2011 12:38am
i like BareMinerals too! Great article, thanks!
Posted by: BettyBoo Master Fan // Sun, 6 March 2011 10:05am
I have tried a few mineral foundations and I love Everyday Minerals in the original glow finish as well as Lucy Minerals foundation. I have a few foundations on the go – my mineral powders as well as 2 liquid foundations – Bobbi Brown Natural Finish and Bourjois Healthy Mix for when I want a glow finish.
Posted by: loopylexy Master Fan // Tue, 8 March 2011 12:37pm
Abby Lee Kershaw looks AMAZING all the time. I use Almay foundation under my mineral foundation =]
Posted by: danelly14 Enthusiast // Tue, 8 March 2011 11:57pm
Her skin looks amazing, but I just can’t muster the use of mineral powder foundations. I much prefer liquids, both Natio and Bloom are onto something with theirs.
Posted by: sprinkles37 Master Fan // Fri, 8 July 2011 04:13pm
depending on the coverage i want i will either
- use concealer then mineral powder for a natural look
or
-use foundation, then mineral powder for a long lasting look thats still natural but with more coverage
Posted by: lovefashionangel Master Fan // Wed, 21 March 2012 06:24pm
I love minerals, and abbey looks soo flawless
Posted by: lovefashionangel Master Fan // Wed, 21 March 2012 06:24pm
I love such a healthy glow, the cheeks and base
Posted by: Ava // Mon, 11 June 2012 03:28pm
Love ID Bare, its so easy to use and long lasting, it feels like I have nothing on my face