I ran into an article over on WebMD about mineral makeup in general and found it very interesting. To sum up the point of the article in a few words it basically says that the same ingredients that are in other types of makeup (and they noted foundation as being one of them) are also in mineral makeup. The difference between regular makeup and mineral makeup is that mineral makeup is that it is grind finely into a powder and sometimes does not contain chemicals and other unmentionables that bad for you…and such.

There is also organic makeup too which is kind of cool if you are not into chemicals and what not. Organic anything does cost more money than the regular, but can you really put a price on beauty? Well, only the individual making that decision for him or herself can make that call.

My advice, if you’d like to try out mineral makeup, is to start with a mineral foundation like the one below, in your shade of course, and if you like that then move on to a mineral kit. After you become comfortable with what you got then you can move on to the eye, blush and bronzer kits. They are sweet!


Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation Tan

Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation Tan

Discover why millions of women are going “bare” with the award-winning foundation that started the mineral makeup revolution. Made with pure, crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like silk, giving skin a natural luminosity. Free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances, and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts, its ideal for all skin types and conditions, from sensitive skins to acne and rosacea. Our weightless, silky minerals give you flawless coverage with the amazing look and sensation of radiant bare skin. Plus, it provides natural SPF 15 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. What’s not to love?