Mineral makeup has never really been my thing, but there are a few exceptions to that rule, including glominerals. I recently had a chance to do an e-mail Q&A with the line’s product developer, Cat Tatman – check out the interview below and be sure to leave a comment with any follow up questions that you have about the line or mineral makeup – I’ll do my best to get them answered by an expert!
What inspired the start of glominerals?
gloProfessional has always worked with licensed skincare professionals, i.e. plastic surgeons, dermatologists, aestheticians. There was a need for a cosmetic line …read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m not much of a mineral makeup gal myself. I usually prefer a dewier finish for my look and loose powders can be tough to work with if you’re not savvy about application.  But Everyday Minerals makes it easy with their Resort Eye Palette.

The packaging on this palette is clever to begin with – each of the four versatile pink and brown shadows are contained neatly within individual compartments and the kit even includes a wee (yet useful!) brush for application.
The color payoff and texture on the Everyday Minerals shadows is quite nice as …read more

Though I’m pale and proud, as warmer weather approaches, healthy looking skin equates to glowing skin – even in my eyes.  An easy cheat to glowing skin is, of course, bronzer.  But applying bronzer and achieving a natural looking glow can be tricky. Luckily, Jillian Veran, Prescriptives‘ Director of Artistry, gave Makeup Minute some easy, breezy tips on creating a summer perfect glow using bronzer.  Check out the steps below! 

Never apply a powder or cream bronzer to an un-prepped skin. Bronzer is rich in color and will grab onto dry or un-exfoliated skin creating a choppy and dirty look to the …read more

Spring is officially here, so it’s time to embrace a glowier, more radiant look for daytime and evening.  Enter Elizabeth Arden’s new Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder.
Available in three shades for light, medium or dark skintones, this gorgeous, diamond-embossed pressed powder comes with its own small Kabuki brush for expert application. Brush a bit over cheeks, the bridge of your nose and your forehead for the most-natural sun-kissed look.
Elizabeth Arden’s mineral formula uses “microlight” minerals and natural extracts for a skin-healthy, subtle look. Pick it up for $32 at www.elizabetharden.com.

Have you heard the word Recessionista? It’s being bandied about these days as so many of us try to keep up with our beauty habits without breaking the bank.
Recessionistas are those resourceful ladies who refuse to let the failing economy interfere with their fabulous looks. They’re bargain hunters, they’re repurposers and they’re all-around smart cookies who keep themselves looking hotter than hot, even on a budget.
Thankfully there are plenty of great cosmetics companies offering fantastic beauty finds to all of us Recessionistas, and I’m thrilled to share some of them with you here. Take a look at where you can …read more

Wondering which products are going to be right up your alley and which ones are total flops? Well stay tuned because in the next few days and weeks I will be reviewing some of the hottest products around.
Here’s what’s on tap:
* Maybelline Stiletto Mascara
* Products by Prescriptives, including a Face Primer, Blush, Eye Cream and more
* DEX loose mineral pigments
* The newest formula of Crest Whitestips
Exciting stuff, huh? I can hardly wait to dig into all this stuff and share my impressions with you.
Have you tried any of these products? Care to give us a sneak peek of what I …read more

She’s a beauty, that Carrie Underwood. But even the most beautiful stars head to the makeup drawer (or their favorite makeup artist) to craft their amazing looks.
Grammy night brought out some fabulous glamour, and we got the scoop on how America’s favorite country starlet got her gorgeous glow. Check it out:
For Carrie’s amazingly luminous skin:

Whisp DEX New York’s Modern Mineral Glow on the apples of your cheeks.

And for her sultry, smokey eyes:

Sweep DEX New York’s Modern Mineral Loose Pigment shadow in City Center Brass over the lower half of your lids, extending up to the crease.

Next, apply DEX New …read more

Robert Moulton, makeup artist and Creative Director of DEX New York, wants you to look your best this Valentine’s Day. And hey, even if you don’t have someone special to spend it with, at least you will look like you do.
The sweetheart look:
Eyes- Sweep a soft shimmer beige brown shadow on entire lid extending up to the crease.
Suggested product: DEX’s Mineral Loose Pigment in City Brass Center
Next- use a soft chocolate brown eye pencil on top and wedging between lashes, making a thicker line on outer corner, then blend top line with a soft brush.
Suggested product: DEX’s Luxe Cream Eyeliner
Cheeks- …read more

Elizabeth Arden just launched a new mineral foundation powder that I have been loving for the last week: Pure Finish Mineral Powder. The compact itself is a “portable grinder” as there is no loose powder in this baby! How many of you have hated putting your mineral foundation in your handbag and having it become messy when you open it? The fact that you only twist the compact for it to grind out only as much powder as you need is sheer genius!

Purely Cosmetics has an oil absorbing primer in their arsenal, their Silk & Pearl Powder Primer. Made in two formulations, normal to dry and normal to oily, this translucent powder will mattify and give your skin an even-toned appearance.
Before receiving it, I was encouraged by the fact that the oily skin version contains kaolin clay, well known for its oil absorbing abilities. I’m a huge fan of clay masks for facials, so I knew the powder version for applying under my makeup would work just as well. If you’ve ever used a clay mask, then you know how when you …read more