Beauty

Ads make mineral foundation makeup sound like the greatest thing since sliced bread. According to one commercial, it’s makeup that’s so pure you could sleep in it. According to another, it’s good for you and your skin. Is there truth to all the hype? Is mineral foundation really every bit as good as it’s being made to sound?

Fans of mineral foundation makeup says the hype is well-deserved. Mineral makeup is a wonderful addition to any woman’s makeup collection because it provides seamless cover. It covers imperfections but is so light it lets skin breathe. And because it’s made of minerals, it doesn’t irritate the skin. Some brands even have anti-inflammatory ingredients that help in getting rid of blemishes and pimples. Mineral foundation makeup is water-resistant, too, so it can withstand tears, sweat, and humidity. Some swear it can even withstand hurricanes and a messy divorce but that would be asking way too much of a product.

There are many types of mineral foundation. Loose mineral, liquid mineral, pressed mineral – you name it, a cosmetics line somewhere has it. If you’re planning to get one, make the best use of samples. Try different mineral foundation makeup first before you commit to one. That’s what samples in department stores are for.