The first time I ever tried any mineral makeup a few years ago, it was from Urban Apothecary. A friend recommended the line and I liked the name. I wasn’t disappointed — their formulas were smooth and flawless, and I loved their eye shadow colors.
Recently, I bought a couple of their products once again. Their Pro Pigment is a multi-use product that I highly recommend. This shimmery powder gives your skin a healthy glow that can’t be beat. It comes in a variety of colors, from iridescent shades such as “Golden Delicious” to rich reds like “Cupid’s Arrow” to pretty …read more

If it were possible to buy happiness, this Bare Esentuals Bare Minerals collection might just do the trick. If you’re a Bare Minerals fan you’ll love this new set from the popular brand.
The nine piece Happiness Collection ($54) features an assortment of Bare Minerals hits and best sellers. All the products are infused with a natural plant extract, aptly called Happybelle, that is supposed to boost your mood and make you happy.  Interesting concept, no?
You get the following items inside the cute little clutch:
Glee Radiance All-Over Face Color
Euphoria Eyecolor
Happiness Eyecolor
Hallucinate Liner Shadow
Flawless Definition Mascara in Black
Lipgloss …read more

If you are a fan of Jemma Kidd cosmetics, head over to Neiman Marcus. Right now, they have a variety of Jemma Kidd products on sale. I admit that I have only used Jemma Kidd’s shimmer shadow and concealer… fortunately they are two of the products on discount.
Jemma Kidd Color Match Concealer
You get two shades of creamy concealer in the compact. Blend them together to get flawless coverage. This concealer contains jojoba oil and other great ingredients that keep it hydrated, so that it doesn’t get cake-y or cracked throughout the day. Originally priced at $27.50, this concealer is on …read more

You have to admit that Lauren Hutton is still gorgeous at 65. So since she has her own cosmetics line, it’s definitely worth a look. Created especially for more mature women, Lauren Hutton Cosmetics are lightweight, sheer products that are shimmer-free. Generally traditional cosmetics feature saturated colors and shiny particles, which highlight every wrinkle and imperfection. That’s why Lauren created her line to be different.
The Lauren Hutton Aqua Elements collection uses natural moisturizing ingredients and provides sheer, beautiful coverage. Recently, I tried Lauren’s Aqua Elements Mineral Tinted Moisturizer and it was fabulous. Perfect for summertime, this lightweight tinted moisturizer combines …read more

If you love mineral eye shadow, you shouldn’t miss this special collection from Bare Escentuals. Featuring four bareMinerals SPF 20 eye colors, these shades are perfect for days in the summer sun.
The SPF protects your eyes from UVA/UVB sun damage, while the pretty colors are the ideal hues for summertime. For just $28 ($44 value), you get these bareMineral shadows:

Well-Rested SPF 20 for Eyes in Cream Linen
Sandcastle SPF 20 Eye Color in Warm Light Roast Velvet
Starfish SPF 20 Eye Color in Iridescent Apricot Pink Glimmer
Boardwalk SPF 20 Eye Color in Milk Chocolate Cocoa Velvet

You can purchase the Bare Escentuals bareMinerals …read more

If your skin is looking a little dull and you want to brighten things up with a healthy glow, rather than a dark bronzer, check out the Brighten Up Collection available from Bare Escentuals. Inside this kit, you will find three All-Over face colors that can be worn alone or blended to brighten dull skin and provide a healthy-looking complexion.
The collection includes:

bareMinerals Soft Focus Dune All-Over Face Color (whitewash lemon velvet)
bareMinerals Rose Radiance All-Over Face Color (sheer pink glow)
bareMinerals Soft Focus Warmth All-Over Face Color (sheer chestnut velvet)

Also included is a double-ended brush and everything is packaged in a reusable …read more

Mineral makeup continues to prove it’s more than just a fad, as companies keep jumping on board and releasing their own mineral versions this season. Lancome has developed a new line called Ageless Minérales, and offers an introductory set that includes:

2 shades of skin-Transforming Mineral Powder Foundation
Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder
Mineral Powder Foundation Brush

The powder is ultra-fine and not cakey for easy blending and long lasting wear. Each product contains SPF 21 sunscreen protection too – and is talc-free, oil-free, fragrance-free, non-acnegenic and non-drying. Seemingly thinking of everything, Lancome also included aloe vera and vitamin C, to help ensure that …read more

When applying mineral eye shadow, use a very small amount and apply with a brush. Because the pigments are very concentrated, you can use much less than you would with traditional eye shadow. Start by adding a dusting of translucent powder over your lids to prep for the color. This will make your makeup last longer.
First apply your main color from the lashline to the crease. Use long, sweeping strokes for a smoother look. Add a darker coordinating color into the crease for some depth. Then finish with a lighter, neutral color from the crease to the browbone to open …read more

The rocker girl look is hip right now. Studded leather handbags and shoes combined with edgy fashions are funky and fun. But you have to get the makeup right too. If you are trying to get your rocker makeup just right, check out The Rocker Eye Kit from bareMinerals.
In this bareMinerals tutorial, you don’t just get the makeup itself, but also instructions on how to use. Included in the kit:

bareMinerals 1980s Eyecolor (medium pearlized chrome glimmer)
bareMinerals Rock Star Eyecolor (iridescent sparkling smoke glimmer)
bareMinerals Black Leather Liner Shadow (glistening blackest black)
NEW Double-Ended Rock-n-Roll Brush (exclusive)

bareMinerals are long-lasting, pure mineral cosmetics that …read more

Have you hopped aboard the mineral makeup craze? If you have pots of powder foundation, blush and eyeshadow on your bathroom counter then you might want to ask yourself if you are really doing everything you can to properly prep and prime your skin first.
Bare Escentuals, one of the biggest names in mineral makeup (and my personal favorite – if you’re not sure where to start, try the Mineral Veil. It’s heavenly) has a collection of primer products in the bareViamins Prep Kit.
The kit includes:
* bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper
* bareVitamins Eye Rev-er Upper
* bareVitamins Prime Time
Each product is enriched with …read more