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You've seen it on infomercials, in department stores, and in your drugstore. Mineral makeup has been around for over 30 years, but thanks to new products from affordable brands like Wet n Wild, it's more popular than ever.
Many women swear by mineral makeup because it feels light on their skin. But with the recent explosion of products we wondered, does it really live up to its claims? According to experts, it depends on your skin type.
Mineral makeup is typically made without talc, perfumes, alcohol, dyes, and other irritants that can cause allergic reactions, breakouts and redness. What is does contain is finely ground minerals from the earth, like titanium and zinc.
Joanna Schlip, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist who works with celebrities like Ellen Pompeo and Christina Applegate, says mineral makeup is worth buying if you have problem skin. "I've seen the best results on sensitive and acne-prone skin," said Schlip.
But not all problem skin responds well to mineral makeup. Dr. Daniel Gross, dermatologist and creator of MDSkincare, says that people who breakout from sunscreens may find that mineral makeup actually causes breakouts. "This stuff is essentially akin to a sunscreen, like zinc oxide or titanium oxide, in terms of the density it has on the skin's surface."
If you tend to break out and want to try mineral makeup, "be more attentive to your cleansing routine, really get the pores clean," Gross advises. If you have dry skin, Gross recommends exfoliating well before using mineral products.
Some mineral companies claim their products help improve the skin condition rosecea, but Gross says it acts more as a cover-up. "I can't say it has therapeutic properties that are scientifically known," says Gross.
If you're skin seems like a good fit, mineral makeup is a great choice for busy women. Schlip finds that it lasts all day and can actually improve your skin while you wear it. "When you have a long day and you use mineral products, the skin is either the same or in better shape by the end of the week."
A quick web search turns up a slew of products, including Sheer Cover, Bare Minerals, Jane Iredale and big brand names like Revlon and Almay, but don't assume the high end brands trump the drugstore. "It's unbelievable the performance and quality that's available with drugstore brands," Schlip says. "I'm constantly blown away."
Rachel Felder
Source: Mineral Makeup: Is it Right for You? - stylelist
You've seen it on infomercials, in department stores, and in your drugstore. Mineral makeup has been around for over 30 years, but thanks to new products from affordable brands like Wet n Wild, it's more popular than ever.
Many women swear by mineral makeup because it feels light on their skin. But with the recent explosion of products we wondered, does it really live up to its claims? According to experts, it depends on your skin type.
Mineral makeup is typically made without talc, perfumes, alcohol, dyes, and other irritants that can cause allergic reactions, breakouts and redness. What is does contain is finely ground minerals from the earth, like titanium and zinc.
Joanna Schlip, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist who works with celebrities like Ellen Pompeo and Christina Applegate, says mineral makeup is worth buying if you have problem skin. "I've seen the best results on sensitive and acne-prone skin," said Schlip.
But not all problem skin responds well to mineral makeup. Dr. Daniel Gross, dermatologist and creator of MDSkincare, says that people who breakout from sunscreens may find that mineral makeup actually causes breakouts. "This stuff is essentially akin to a sunscreen, like zinc oxide or titanium oxide, in terms of the density it has on the skin's surface."
If you tend to break out and want to try mineral makeup, "be more attentive to your cleansing routine, really get the pores clean," Gross advises. If you have dry skin, Gross recommends exfoliating well before using mineral products.
Some mineral companies claim their products help improve the skin condition rosecea, but Gross says it acts more as a cover-up. "I can't say it has therapeutic properties that are scientifically known," says Gross.
If you're skin seems like a good fit, mineral makeup is a great choice for busy women. Schlip finds that it lasts all day and can actually improve your skin while you wear it. "When you have a long day and you use mineral products, the skin is either the same or in better shape by the end of the week."
A quick web search turns up a slew of products, including Sheer Cover, Bare Minerals, Jane Iredale and big brand names like Revlon and Almay, but don't assume the high end brands trump the drugstore. "It's unbelievable the performance and quality that's available with drugstore brands," Schlip says. "I'm constantly blown away."
Rachel Felder
Source: Mineral Makeup: Is it Right for You? - stylelist
