Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Mineral makeup: Natural and efficient


With mineral makeup , you probably have unearthed what you dreamed. Makeup made ​​from ingredients natural bright finish, with high hiding power and a long-lasting formula.

What is mineral makeup?

The mineral makeup:

  • foundation,
  • blush,
  • eye shadow,
  • etc..
is made of reduced mineral ultrafine particles. It does not contain:

  • artificial colors,
  • oil,
  • perfume or
  • preservatives.
Natural , it is perfect for  sensitive skin and provides a calming effect through the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which it is composed.

Why try mineral makeup?

Protects skin from sun damage

Without replacing the  protective cream during prolonged exposure to sunlight, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide used in the composition of mineral makeup protects skin naturally rays UVA and UVB .

Mild skin

The mineral makeup contains no chemical ingredients that could irritate skin .

Natural looking

The brightness and the natural effect provided by these products will amaze you, definitely!

Is this really a mineral?

The list of compounds that follows will help you choose your powder, foundation , eye shadow, etc..

Preferred ingredients :
  • mica (replaces talc used in the formulation of conventional makeup for an even more natural light skin)
  • titanium dioxide
  • zinc oxide
  • magnesium stearate
  • bismuth oxychloride
  • silica
  • kaolin clay
  • powder
  • Pure silk
  • boron nitride
  • allantoin
  • iron oxide
  • starch

Ingredients to avoid :


  • paraben,
  • sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and lauryl ether sulfate (SLES),
  • mineral oil,
  • DEA (diethanolamine),
  • TEA (triethanolamine),
  • PEG (polyethylene glycol),
  • alcohol,
  • formaldehyde.
  • Service pharmacy


Visit  your  Uniprix as close to understanding all facets of mineral makeup. Your beauty consultant will show you the minerals and will give you personalized advice.

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Jane Iredale – The Skin Care Make Up


With so many different brands of mineral makeup on the market, choosing the right make up for you can be difficult. Jane Iredale makes this choice easy with its quality oriented products. It is today is one of the leading mineral cosmetics brand in the world. Its products are sold in top-notch spas and salons in every country of the world. Dermatologists love this product line and recommend it often to their patients. Jane Iredale products are paraben free, pthalate free with minimum allergy risks and totally suitable for all skin types.
They provide wide ranges of make ups available for face, eyes, cheeks, lips, skin and body care, make up kits etc. These are available for both women and men alike.
The Benefits:
  • Non-comedogenic, will not block pores.
  • Broad-spectrum UVB and UVA protection upto SPF 30.
  • Anti-inflammatory & helps soothe irritated skin.
  • Water resistant.
  • Complete coverage for skin conditions like acne, rosacea and redness.
  • Contains no talc or parabens.
  • Composed of inert minerals that cannot support bacteria.
  • No harmful additives, harsh dyes or man-made fragrances, thus limiting the risk for skin allergies and other associated problems.
  • Nourishing healthy skin formulations derived from natural organic plants, plant sources, cosmetic grade minerals and mineral pigments.
  • Quick and easy mineral foundation application.
  • Goes on smoothly and nearly disappears, so it looks natural.
  • Skin appears more youthful and feels terrific.
The Jane Iredale line of make up is truly a make up with difference!

Monday, 18 June 2012

Why Use Mineral Make Up?


Mineral make up is more than just a new beauty trend today. It is a real beauty find for women with sensitive skin problems like acne and rosacea.

 Presented in a powder form, mineral make up enables your skin to breath. Traditional makeup can feel like a mask and block pores, which can cause acne or rosacea outbreaks. Natural Mineral powder keeps your face completely dry. It balances the natural oils on your skin and also helps to nourish the skin. What makes a mineral makeup different from traditional makeup is the ingredients and absence of filters such as talc and chemical dyes.

Quality, quantity, particle size and type differ from brand to brand, and a good mineral makeup has this combination of ingredients: mica, zinc oxide, iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and bismuth oxychloride or boron nitride. The high percentage of minerals provides versatile coverage, sun protection and benefits for the skin. This gives the mineral powder such adherence and there’s no need for touch-ups.

All mineral makeup is not created equal though, so to get the most benefit from your mineral foundation you must be sure to inspect the ingredients list. Also make sure that you are receiving all the sunscreen and skin soothing benefits that mineral make up offers, by choosing brands with high levels of Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide.
Environ skin care and Jane Iredale are popular brands that solely uses mineral components in their wide range of products that are extremely beneficial for all types of skins especially sensitive skins.