I have always loved mineral makeup (Bare Minerals) but would go through seasons where it just didn't work for me, it wouldn't last all day due to my oily/acne prone skin. So I would switch to Mary Kay, Almay, Neutrogena, & other over the counter products. I would go back to Bare Mineral's often but would end up disappointed.
Justin and I have recently being switching to using more natural alternatives for things we put on our body (those posts coming soon) and I switched back to mineral make up. Back in the fall I ordered my first order of Everyday Minerals after reading about them from a few websites.
Things I love about mineral makeup in general:
- the weightless feel when it is on
- the even coverage
- the fact that it conceals well (pimples and under eye circles)
- the color match
- a little goes a long time (it lasts awhile)
Things I love about Everyday Minerals:
- all the above
- they have different type of coverage, I use the intensive and it LASTS ALL DAY!!!
- It is more cost effective than the above mentioned product
- they let you try it free (you pay shipping) or when you order you can get $5.00 samples for free
- you get emails with great savings if you want more stuff
The one thing I don't love is that color matching is hard. But I tried all the samples close to my color range (they have lasted me FOREVER) and went from there :)
If you have never used mineral makeup you do need a few certain tools, a concealer brush, a kabuki brush/or foundation brush, and and another brush to brush on the finishing powder. There is a slight learning curve but I am sure there are many internet tutorials out there.
Because I think a picture tells more than words I am going to show you a before and after of me. I used a concealer, intensive base, & finishing powder mixed with lucent powder to give me a shimmer :)
don't judge - self portraits are hard and I look goofy - I am really putting myself out there
(the yellow is just from the terrible lighting :) )
This makeup really evens out my splotch red skin tone and covers my blemishes well. This photo was taken right after I put it one, once I have had it on awhile it really does look better :)
If you are looking for new makeup I highly recommend Everyday Minerals!
2 comments:
You are just so stinkin' cute, Kara!!! I've heard about this company before, but now you've got me curious enough to try it for myself :)
I've not heard of this company before. I've tried Bare Minerals and the Avon version and wasn't very "taken" with it.
I guess part of my issue is I don't like wearing any kind of foundation in general. My typical routine is bare bones: Avon spf lotion, blush, powder, mascara, chapstick or lipgloss. Yeah, that's it. I'm lazy. I know.
BUT, I am glad to hear that this product is a good quality and is working well for you. I'll keep it in mind in case I ever decide to go for a little more make-up!!
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