The Best Mineral Foundation for Your Skin

What is the Best Mineral Foundation

Personally I love the choice that comes with mineral based cosmetics, it is a fantastic product that suits all skin types.

As a therapist when doing makeovers, I feel they give me so much more variety when working with different skin tones and textures, as no two skin types are ever truly the same.

The best mineral foundation for your skin is a true mineral product, one that does not does not contain any preservatives, oil, talc or unnatural fragrances, that may lead to allergies or irritations.

Infact some of my clients feel that their foundation actually helps with their skin conditions, improving the overall quality of their skin.

I find that mineral foundation not only provides excellent coverage, but it also helps to reduce oil on the surface of the skin, keeping pores unplugged which is great for oily skin types.

Whenever I am doing a makeover for a client, I always suggest that before they even think about their application, they get to know their skin type first.

I advise them to study their skin without any makeup on, observe where the light hits their features and where shadows fall across their face, get to know its texture, feel and form, literally getting comfortable in their own skin.

I feel these makeup tips are the first vital step of any great makeup routine.

Why not try this exercise yourself, think about the type of skin you have, is it dry or combination, or can it look dull and occasionally flaky, or maybe its shiny and prone to the occasional spots and breakouts.

By identifying your skin type, you will be able to discover what foundation base suits you the best and those that you should avoid.

If you have oily skin, look for an oil free foundation base, preferably one labelled non-comedogenic.

If your skin is dry you may want to opt for bases that contain nourishing and hydrating ingredients, that will help to keep the skin well moisturized and avoid using powders that may be to drying on the skin.

Sensitive skin types should look for products labelled hypoallergenic.

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I am a great believer that your application is only ever going to be as good as your skin, so ensuring it is always healthy is going to be key. The look of your skin is going to dictate how flawless your overall finish will be.

Keeping it hydrated and moisturized is an important step towards creating a smooth seamless finish, allowing your makeup to glide on effortlessly.

You may want to think about applying a hydrating mask ten minutes before you do your application if you have time. This will help to give your skin that much needed moisture boost.

Before applying your base, think about your coloring and the best pigments to use that will suit your skin tone.

Bases with yellow pigment tend to have warmer undertones, a base with beige pink undertones gives a cooler effect, helping to alleviate redness.

The Best Mineral Foundation

Its not easy to know what is the best mineral foundation as everyone’s skin is so different. it is really going to depend on the different texture, skin tone and type of skin someone has. Below is a breakdown of the mineral foundation formulas available:

Liquid Foundation

The best mineral liquid mineral foundation comes in both oil free and moisturizing formulas, that have different degrees of coverage. Liquid mineral makeup is easy to apply and gives great coverage.

They are an ideal choice for dry and aging skin and give a nice smooth finish that is easy to control. Oily skin types should choose oil free formulas in the liquid foundation range.

Cream to Powder

This formula is a combination of both creme and powder, that goes on wet as a base and dries to a powder.

Along with compact foundation bases these are considered the best mineral foundation for oily skin, helping to reduce the shine that builds up on the surface.

They can be quite heavy and emphasize wrinkles, so if your skin is prone to dryness you may want to avoid them.

Tinted Moisturizers

For day wear you may require natural looking makeup tips. Tinted moisturizers are the sheerest foundation bases available, that offer a small amount of coverage and are great for creating that sun kissed look.

Their luminous texture is ideal for delicate skin and they are super absorbent and work well to keep the skin hydrated.

If you prefer the natural minimalistic look, or have really dry skin that can look overdone in anything but the lightest makeup, then this is definitely the best foundation base for you.

Stick

This is a creme foundation and concealer in one neat package. They are great if you want to achieve maximum coverage from your foundation, helping to cover obvious imperfections such as scars, birth marks and breakouts.

It is important to note that although these stick formulas are really handy and will help to speed up your application, do air on the side of caution when using them, as over kill can easily occur with these particular formulas.

Powder Bases

These mineral makeup bases give really great coverage and are especially great for really oily skin.

They can however be to heavy for drier mature skin types, if the skin is to dry then the skin will end up looking just like that, powder.

The best mineral powder foundation comes in compacts, which are easy to use and perfect for those touch up’s that are required throughout the day, when your base starts to wear thin.

Moisturize your face first, this will allow the mineral powder to adhere to the natural oils in your skin, because there is no natural moisture in powder mineral foundation.

The best technique to use to apply these formulas is to dab, press and blend in well. Use a specific mineral foundation brush that is designed to be stubby and round, as this will help to swirl and buff the makeup into the skin.

The type of foundation you feel comfortable with does say a lot about you.

For instance if you are someone who leads a busy lifestyle then you may prefer to use powder because of its simplicity, as it goes on in one neat sweep.

Other people like myself prefer a wardrobe of foundation, which is handy for me as I can mix and match to suit the occasion.

Finally think carefully about the look you want to achieve, remember the lighter the application the more natural the look will be, ideally you shouldn’t be able to notice your base.

If however you are looking to create drama or a glamorous high maintenance look, then the tone needs to be intensified through layering not color, otherwise your base will look overdone.

Most importantly don’t be afraid to experiment until you find the base that suits your particular skin type.

Ultimately whatever the application its all comes down to personal choice, finding one that you feel really comfortable with, that helps you to achieve that flawless finish.