Liquid Mineral Foundation: Choosing Best

The cosmetic industry is constantly reinventing itself with new products that help you take your natural beauty to the glamour level. One of the most popular products has been Liquid Mineral Foundation, which was first developed in 1998 by the company ‘Bare Escentuals’. The product was first sold over television infomercials and since has become a popular item that is still sold through TV infomercials, but has now branched out to eBay and other online outlets. After the release, the product gained tremendous popularity as the product was also said to contain a healthy component, making it ideal for people that wear everyday. Currently, the product is sold by a number of different companies and each product formula is slightly different.

Why Use It?

Many people have switched over to liquid mineral foundation because it provides a dual function: one, as a make-up foundation and two, to help prevent damage to your skin, which usually results in acne breakouts or clogged pores. The original liquid mineral foundation formula was made from crushed minerals with only 4 to 5 ingredients and fewer chemical additives. After being applied to your face, the body heat gently heats the crystals till they slightly liquefy, which helps form a seamless and natural finish look to your make-up. This product is excellent for covering up small wrinkles, but not leaving your make-up looking heavy or unnatural.

From a health standpoint, the minerals included in the product have beneficial properties for your skin. Most foundations will clog your pores overtime and prevent the skin around your face from breathing properly and releasing natural oils. Your body typically produces natural oils to help protect the skin from wearing out and when the pores become clogged, your body tends to compensate by producing more oils, which result in acne. Liquid mineral foundations utilize less chemical additives and will react less with your skin than traditional make-up foundations.

The More Established Brands

Bare Escentuals – This Company held the original formula for this style of make-up and has been around since 1998. With over 10 years experience, it is the most popular and best selling brand out there. Their first product was the foundation, however, they now sell a ‘mineral veil’, ‘rare minerals skin care’ and a large product line of color mineral products for the face, eyes and cheeks areas. The mineral veil is their best selling product at the moment and it is a finishing powder.

Mineral Hygienics Mineral Make-up – This Company sells products that are not only bismuth free, but also contain only four ingredients. With some of the other major competitors, you get a large ingredients list of chemicals, which are usually not good for your skin in the long run. The products they sell have a reputation for lasting throughout the day without changing too much. Some other products will need to be touched up regularly, but this Company seems to have found a winning formula. They sell foundation that comes in 12 shades and also sell a starter kit with two powders and a few applicator brushes, so you can mix till you find a color match for your skin. You can also buy a “Velvet powder” from the company, which is a finishing powder that comes highly regarded.

Pur Minerals – Customers that use Pur products have praised it as one of the best options out there for liquid mineral foundations. The product should only be used in small amounts or will make your make-up look heavy. This is a plus because we know how expensive make-up can be in the long run. Similar to Mineral Hygienics Mineral Make-up, Pur sells a starter kit for you to try it out before committing most of your budget. The 4 in 1 starter kit allows you to adjust the amount to suit your skin tone. The more you use, the darker your skin will appear. You can use a small amount if you have lighter skin tones. The make-up is also SPF 15 for some basic sun protection.