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Mineral Make-up

by Amy Lawrenson

Touted as the most natural and non-toxic cosmetic choice available at your beauty counter – mineral make-up has none of the usual oils, preservatives or chemicals found in ordinary foundations and powders. It comes with built in SPF and has been big news in beauty in the States for quite some time, largely due to the flawless finish it gives and because of its reputation for minimising break-outs and blemishes.
As its name suggests mineral make-up is made from all-natural, powder based minerals and pigments and therefore takes some getting used to. For a start it feels different on the skin, plus, if you’re used to using cream or fluid foundations, it takes time to learn how to apply mineral foundations effectively.
Like all beauty products, personal choice is a big factor but due to this product’s reputation for soothing problematic skin and its powder base, it makes a great choice for young women or those with oily, blemished skin. Women who are 35 years plus should tread carefully as powders can have an ageing effect.

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Mineral Make-up

Clinique, superbalanced powder make-up

Superbalanced powder Make-up

by Clinique

Price: £27
Stockist: shop now

When ELLE's beauty director told me recently that 2010 was set to be all about the flawless base and finding your perfect powder I was filled with dread. I haven’t carried powder in my make-up bag since I was 16-years-old and am more than apprehensive about the idea. But she reassures me the new generation of powders have really moved on - so I’m happy to give Clinique’s new Superbalanced Powder Make-Up with a mineral rich formula and SPF 15 a try.

I don’t have even, balanced skin and -even in my 30s - am still prone to blemishes and break-outs, so I’ve become a slave to thick cream foundation. However I’m also told...
Laura mercier, mineral powder

Mineral Powder

by Laura Mercier

Price: £32.30
Stockist: Space NK

Mineral foundations are usual too heavy for my skin and I’ve even experienced hideous breakouts when trying them. But Laura Mercier’s powder is different. It’s triple milled -which doesn’t mean much until you brush it on and feel (or rather don’t feel) how light and comfortable the powder is. The effect is flawless and like a second skin plus, there’s no need to touch up during the day. Finally a mineral powder I love.

afterglow, mineral foundation

Organic Mineral Foundation

by Afterglow

Price: £28
Stockist: Afterglow

Best for: an effective mineral foundation

Afterglow Organic Mineral Foundation comes in unassuming, yet surprisingly clever packaging. The pot has a clear lid, which enables you to see how much foundation you have tapped out without having to...
maybelline mineral make-up

Pure.Foundation Mineral

by Maybelline

Price: £9.99
Stockist: shop now

Best for: a budget buy

Trust American brand Maybelline to come up trumps with yet another reasonably priced must-have. Its Pure Foundation comes in a screw-top pot with a handy filter and a small round brush. (The brush as...
id bare minerals

Loose Foundation

by Bare Escentuals i.d bareMinerals

Price: £17.50
Stockist: shop now

Best for: a great product (which the A-List loves)

i.d bareMinerals’ plain and simple packaging reflects this brand’s message which is all about a natural approach to skin. They already have an impressive list of celebrity fans inc...
youngblood, mineral make-up

Natural Mineral Foundation

by Youngblood

Price: £35
Stockist: Youngblood

Best for: great quality

Beneath this unassuming packaging, this product packs a real punch. The price tag (for such a small amount of product) is perhaps more reflective of its quality – it’s reassuringly...
Jane Iredale, PurePressed Minerals SPF 20

PurePressed Minerals SPF 20

by Jane Iredale

Price: £39
Stockist: Jane Iredale

Best for: applying on-the-go

One of the few mineral foundations that comes as a pressed rather than loose powder, we’re big fans of Jane Iredale’s mineral foundation for its time saving and portable beauty ben...
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gloLoose Base

by glominerals

Price: £29
Stockist: glominerals

Best for: complete coverage

This powder-based foundation can be used liberally: a little goes a long way. Build up layers gradually until you get the hang of it - especially if you’re new to mineral make up –...

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