Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

[DylanAngel2001]

I feel like I've tried a dozen MMUs and I can't find one with good coverage like I can get from liquid foundations. I've tried EM, Monave, Jlynn, Silk Naturals, Alima, etc. I keep hitting brick walls in regards to coverage and lasting power. Can I get some recs? Thank you!

 

[concertina]

Buff'd!! Buff'd Cosmetics, All-Natural Mineral Cosmetics

They're out of Canada, have 3 foundation finishes, you can order incredibly inexpensive samples before investing in a larger size, and NO BISMUTH!!

 

[spacegirl2007]

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Originally Posted by DylanAngel2001 I feel like I've tried a dozen MMUs and I can't find one with good coverage like I can get from liquid foundations. I've tried EM, Monave, Jlynn, Silk Naturals, Alima, etc. I keep hitting brick walls in regards to coverage and lasting power. Can I get some recs? Thank you!

i dont think youre going to get the same coverage as liquid foundation with any MMU. its just the nature of the product. that being said, have you tried all of the different EM finishes?

 

[DylanAngel2001]

I've tried the original one and the intensive one. Thanks!

 

[arielle123]

Meow flawless feline and lauress ethereal are my faves for full coverage MMU. I'd highly recommend them. They come in a wide range of colors too so it's easy to find a match. Both companies are great with helping you find a color too. You can send them a pick if you're having trouble finding a color.

 

[MzzRach]

I'm also a fan of Lauress foundations. Their colour range is wonderful, and although I prefer the sheer to medium coverage formulas (Minimalist or Elemental) I think their full coverage (Ethereal) is excellent as well. Definitely worth sampling if you are looking for full coverage.

 

[marikat]

Lily Lolo, they're the best!

 

[Fataliya]

Everyday Minerals, and Fyrinnae maybe?

 

[widdershins]

I second Meow! I have tried so many different mineral makeups, and I just coming back to Meow. (Mineral Makeup by Meow Cosmetics)

 

[ashk36]

i like the mmu coastal scents has, and the coverage is way better than others i've tried. i just use the foundation as concealer on any red spots, and it works quite well for me.

 

[JoyC]

try EDM pressed foundations! those are super intense dense coverage~ I love it so much! but the shade range is not as wide as their regular line though~

 

[Dreamergirl3]

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Originally Posted by JoyC try EDM pressed foundations! those are super intense dense coverage~ I love it so much! but the shade range is not as wide as their regular line though~

I'm close to your color, could you share your shade in EDM's pressed foundation? I've been interested in this one for a long time!

 

[dopalives]

My vote goes to Mineral Hygienics. Great lasting power, no bismuth, fantastic customer service, and great color range.

I won't use any other mineral makeup.

Natural Mineral Makeup, Mineral Makeup by Mineral Hygienics, 100% Pure Minerals

Hope this helps.

Oh, and they have a 60 day money back guarantee, one of the best in the business.

 

[shatteredshards]

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Originally Posted by dopalives My vote goes to Mineral Hygienics. Great lasting power, no bismuth, fantastic customer service, and great color range. I won't use any other mineral makeup.

No, just no.

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Mineral Hygienics is the most natural cosmetic a woman can wear. They are loose powders formulated from crushed minerals extracted from the Earth with no fillers added. Does not contain harmful chemical additives, harsh dyes, or man-made fragrances – thus limiting the risk for skin allergies Completely free of irritants such as talc, bismuth oxychloride, dyes, parabens, mineral oil, salicylates, carmine, synthetic fragrances, methylparaben, petro-chemicals, and many other questionable chemicals commonly found in other make-up

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Blush: Mica Iron Oxides May Contain: Prussian Blue May Contain: Titanium Dioxide Eye Shadow: Titanium Dioxide Iron Oxides Mica May Contain: Kaolin Clay May Contain: Prussian Blue Brows: Titanium Dioxide Iron Oxides Mica May Contain: Kaolin Clay May Contain: Prussian Blue Ultimate Volume Mascara: Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Polybutene, Copernicia Cerifera(Carnauba) Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PVP, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Silica, Dicetyl Phosphate, Panthenol (PRO Vit. B5), Sericin, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, BHT, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Nylon-6, Capryl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol. Mineral Pure Lips: Ricinus Communis(Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lanolin, Euphorbia Cerifera(Candelilla) Wax, Lanolin Oil, Mineral Oil, Copernicia Cerifera(Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Ceresin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), BHT. Automatic Lip Liner Cyclmethicone, Beeswax, Oryza Sativa (Rice), Arachidyl Behenate, Disteardimonium Hectorite,Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethiconol, Mineral Oil, Tocopheryl Acetat (vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Methyparaben, Propylparaben, BHT Automatic Eye Liner Cyclmethicone, Beeswax, Arachidyl Behenate, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcrystallina), Quarternium -18 Hectorite, Mineral Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetat(Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil,Methyparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, Automatic Brow Liner Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernal Glycerides, Cera Microcrystallina, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, Slim Eye Pencil Hydrogenated Palm Kernal Glycerides, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Calcium Stearate, Mineral Oil, Quarternium-18 Bentonite, Cetyle Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Tristearin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT Brow Gel Water, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA

Prussian Blue: aka ferric ferrocyanide, a synthetic colorant.

Acrylates Copolymer: aka styrene, a liquid plastic.

Sericin: - a silkworm secretion. Yet they list carmine, which comes from a beetle, as a chemical.

Nylon-6: yep, nylon. Trademark name is Perlon.

Mineral oil: petrochemical (the liquid form of petroleum jelly).

Ozokerite: aka paraffin, a petrochemical.

Ceresin: bleached and purified ozokerite.

Cyclmethicone: a misspelling of cyclomethicone, which is a silicone oil.

Dimethiconol: another silicone.

Quarternium -18 Hectorite: a misspelling of quaternium -18 hectorite.

Methyparaben: a misspelling of methylparaben.

Quarternium-18 Bentonite: a misspelling of quaternium-18 bentonite.

Cetyle Palmitate: a misspelling of cetyl palmitate.

Carbomer: a generic name for synthetic polymer of acrylic acid. Acrylic acid is made from propane, which, in turn, is a byproduct of gasolene production, making it a petrochemical.

PVP: this can actually be two different things -
1. polyvinylpyrrolidone, a water-soluble polymer, or
2. poly-4-vinylphenol, a plastic

chlorphenesin: a muscle relaxant with mild antifungal properties, known to cause allergic contact sensitivity through skin contact.


Not to mention that all these misspellings are mislabeled ingredients, and thus are against the law.

 

[dopalives]

The OP was asking about foundation. That's what I was referring to. The foundation from Mineral Hygienics has only 4 ingredients.

 

[shatteredshards]

Regardless, if a company has that many issues with ingredients for their other products, product honesty, etc etc, personally I wouldn't trust them as far as I can throw a house.

 

[dopalives]

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Originally Posted by shatteredshards Regardless, if a company has that many issues with ingredients for their other products, product honesty, etc etc, personally I wouldn't trust them as far as I can throw a house.

To each his own. The OP didn't ask for anything other than for foundation recommendations. I happen to like the foundation. I didn't ask for a synopsis of ingredients from the entire line. This is supposed to be a discussion board, not a debate.

The same could be said of many other company's ingredients. No one was inquiring about that. She simply asked about mineral foundation. If you don't like the line, that's your prerogative.

I appreciate your input, but it's just foundation ya know.

 

[shatteredshards]

It may be just foundation, but my point is, if they're lying about their other stuff, do you believe they are being truthful about what's in the foundation? Most people would see that as a warning sign.

 

[leopard]

Hi there

Have you tried Lucy Minerals? Coverage is heavy/full - perhaps a bit too full for me - but it could be an option if that is what you're looking for. And no bismuth oxychloride

 

[InspiredBlue]

You all realize the person asking for advice hasn't been on the board since late 2009?

For any future advice seekers, I'd personally recommend Meow though. The cat stuff can be cheesy, but the foundation makes it all worth while to me.