Apply mineral makeup foundation

Mineral makeup may be the rage of the century, but loose powder mineral foundation application may be a hassle if the foundation product, makeup sponge, or makeup brush used are incorrect.

Viewing Id bareMinerals, and Sheer Cover Infomercials leads consumers to believe there isn’t another process of applying mineral makeup cosmetic foundation powders. However, if the powder foundation applications TV infomercials show were working, women purchasing mineral foundation would not be asking so many questions.

Nearly every makeup forum, blog, and mineral cosmetics company website on the internet has a listing of mineral foundation application tips. Most of these mineral foundation application opinions are from everyday consumers, it’s great they offer their how-to’s, but professional makeup artists are licensed to learn and practice makeup application techniques 24/7.

Makeup artists worldwide have direct answers on how to apply all types of makeup including mineral foundation makeup. With just a few easy steps mineral foundation makeup application will be flawless.

First remember loose powder mineral makeup is manufactured from different cosmetic companies so it will vary in texture, consistency, adhesion, density, and so forth. The less dense a product is the less likely it will be to adhere with one application. Thicker textures with higher pigment levels in mineral makeup products will result in stronger adhesion and longevity. Poor quality mineral foundation ingredients also lead to poor application. This is the same as for mineral blush, eye shadow, or eye liner powder.

Depending on which mineral foundation powder brand is used dictates to a makeup artist and consumer the correct avenue to choose when applying a mineral cosmetic foundation.

Basic application of loose powder mineral makeup foundation begins with a clean, natural, non-synthetic, makeup brush. Makeup artists prefer a small powder makeup brush with dense soft hairs to pick up the correct amount of powder mineral product.

The wrong makeup brush can lead to holes and tears in the skin as loose powder makeup products are applied. Please note: If delicate facial skin is abused, any type of foundation makeup product can cause staph or bacterial infections, acne, redness, and/or rosacea.  Avoidance of synthetic or harsh makeup brushes and unsanitary self-hygiene habits is extremely important for all makeup users to remember if they want flawless skin. Stop all cross contamination by keeping makeup application tools ultra clean.

Mineral makeup packaging is important it keeps powders fresh and sanitary. Following the below mineral foundation testing procedure below will alleviate powder application overdose.

The common container for mineral foundation powders is usually a cosmetic sifter jar. These mineral sifter jars are great for several reasons.

1.     Mineral makeup sifters allow the user to tap a small amount of product into the sifter jar lid.

2.     Mineral sifters prevent powder spillage. Prevent a mess

A note of caution; It’s smart to leaving the cosmetic sifter in the jar, tapping only a small amount of loose powder mineral foundation as needed into the cosmetic container lid.

Start with a normal mineral makeup foundation powder application method to determine how ingredients look on the skin. Applying mineral powder to the back of a hand is best for new mineral makeup users.

1.     Use a clean makeup sponge and pick up a small amount of product from foundation container lid.

2.     Tap off all excess loose powder on side of container lid. (avoid cross contamination, tap all excess powder into the cosmetic jar lid)

3.     Take foundation sponge and lightly tap mineral foundation from sponge onto back of hand.

4.     Softly sweep makeup sponge over the mineral foundation powder applied to back of hand.

 

Those are the first steps in testing the quality, texture, and adhesion of a powder mineral foundation makeup brand.

 

The mineral powder foundation should be smooth on the back of the hand not blotchy or sheer.

 

If the mineral foundation powder grabbed then either too much product was applied or the makeup brand may be inadequate. Test the skin area product grabbed to see how thick the powder was applied.  Please note that many women makeup users apply foundation products with a heavy hand; this produces a pasty mask face appearance, not the sought after naturally flawless airbrushes appearance.

 

Thinning an area where too much mineral foundation product has been applied is easy. Use the back side of the makeup sponge and swirl product out to edges of skin.

 

The mineral makeup foundation tips and application methods shown above allow consumers a method to test mineral makeup foundation samples in a safe inconspicuous place prior to testing on the delicate face.