1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) :) I'll be 43 in June, and am using mineral makeup (Everyday Minerals) because it doesn't break me out, but am feeling like it's not the best for aging skin and showing lines etc... I just don't know what else to use. My skin is clear, but I will break out easily from makeup, skincare etc... I use coconut oil as a moisturizer and ACV & water as a toner. These are great for me and don't cause any breakouts or sensitivity. I'm just not sure what to use for foundation. I want it to be free of harmful chemicals on the Skin Deep Database if possible.:) Any ideas for a cream or liquid makeup??? Edited February 19, 2011 by 1GirlTwinBoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 http://www.mineralfusioncosmetics.com/ I purchase this at Whole Foods. It is a mineral makeup but does not have the junk in it that some other mineral makeups have. If you have a Whole Foods near you the staff is usually pretty helpful. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 I was hoping to get away from mineral makeup though. Maybe a cream or liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Sorry, no help there. The last time I tried a liquid makeup was years ago. I think it was Studio Gear from Ulta. I had OK results with it but it has a bunch of chemicals in it that you may not want. Happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I was hoping to get away from mineral makeup though. Maybe a cream or liquid. My experience is that that creams and liquids will clog your pores and cause breakouts much more than mineral powder makeup. http://www.beautypedia.com is free until the end of February, so you might want to check out the ratings there. Beautypedia is one of Paula the Cosmetics Cop's websites. I started using Aloette skin care almost a year ago. It's expensive, but the base ingredient in their products is medical grade aloe vera, and it's make a huge difference in how my skin looks and feels. I have gotten a lot of compliments on my skin since I started using it. One of my coworkers has a lot of allergies to common cosmetic and skin care ingredients, but she was able to find some Aloette products she can use, and she really likes them, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 :)I'll be 43 in June, and am using mineral makeup (Everyday Minerals) because it doesn't break me out, but am feeling like it's not the best for aging skin and showing lines etc... I just don't know what else to use. My skin is clear, but I will break out easily from makeup, skincare etc... I use coconut oil as a moisturizer and ACV & water as a toner. These are great for me and don't cause any breakouts or sensitivity. I'm just not sure what to use for foundation. I want it to be free of harmful chemicals on the Skin Deep Database if possible.:) Any ideas for a cream or liquid makeup??? I tried Everyday Minerals when I was searching for new makeup and it just wasn't a good enough fit for me - showed lines like you said, etc. I found Meow Cosmetics foundation to be the best (I tried a number of different mineral brands). It's still a mineral makeup, but has very different coverage than Everyday Minerals. http://www.meowcosmetics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I also recommend checking out Paula. I buy a lot of her products now, and like the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Another vote for Paula's Choice products. http://www.cosmeticscop.com/ They are affordable, high quality, and do not irritate my very sensitive skin. Here is a foundation: http://www.paulaschoice.com/product/all-bases-covered-foundation-spf-15/Complexion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Is Paula's makeup sold in any stores? Sephora, Ulta, etc... I have used Meow Cosmetics mineral makeup before. It doesn't break me out but I felt like it showed lines even worse. I was using the maximum coverage type so maybe that was why. I never tried the other types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I started using Aloette skin care almost a year ago. It's expensive, but the base ingredient in their products is medical grade aloe vera, and it's make a huge difference in how my skin looks and feels. I have gotten a lot of compliments on my skin since I started using it. One of my coworkers has a lot of allergies to common cosmetic and skin care ingredients, but she was able to find some Aloette products she can use, and she really likes them, too. Aloette has some amazing products. I didn't use their foundations, but the cleansers, moisturizers, and (especially!) the warming pumpkin face mask were wonderful. I'm now using Bare Minerals from Bare Escentuals for foundation and I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'm now using Bare Minerals from Bare Escentuals for foundation and I'm happy with it. Bare Minerals broke me out HORRIBLY. I read somewhere that some people are very sensitive to the ingredient BISMUTH in BE. I'll check into the products y'all mentioned. Thanks!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I think you have to order from her website. Is Paula's makeup sold in any stores? Sephora, Ulta, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have started using a primer before I apply mineral foundation, and wow- what a difference. :) I have tried Maybelline, Bare Minerals & Smashbox. All very similar...basically, the primer creates a very smooth/soft surface which helps (1)makeup to stay on but (2)helps it look so much better. You'd think it would clog pores, but it doesn't. Maybe check it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I also love Paula's stuff. I use 2 of her moisturizers and I *really* like her tinted moisturizer for foundation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have started using a primer before I apply mineral foundation, and wow- what a difference. :) I have tried Maybelline, Bare Minerals & Smashbox. All very similar...basically, the primer creates a very smooth/soft surface which helps (1)makeup to stay on but (2)helps it look so much better. You'd think it would clog pores, but it doesn't. Maybe check it out? What primer do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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