Mineral makeup is makeup which is crafted from powdered minerals and iron oxides. Its historical roots are ancient, as women (and men) have been putting “colored earth” on their skin since the beginning of time.
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What are loose mineral cosmetics?
Loose mineral cosmetics are comprised of naturally occurring minerals that have been used for cosmetic purposes for thousands of years. (Cleopatra used crushed mica as her body shimmer). These minerals are mined from around the world, purified, and crushed into fine powders. If this all sounds exotic, cosmetic companies use these same minerals to add color, texture and luster to everything from eyeshadow,and lipstick, to hair color. They're even in your tube of toothpaste! Many of these minerals have a special luster that, when applied to the skin, give the face a lovely glow, lending a healthy, youthful appearance to blemished or aged skin.
Why loose?
Loose mineral cosmetics are catching on in popularity for a very good reason. It is the most natural makeup available on the market. Just think about how your face feels when you apply a liquid foundation. In order to create a liquid foundation, manufacturers add water, oil, waxes, petrochemicals, synthetic humectants, gums, and fillers (like talc) to the mineral colorants. They also add dyes and preservatives. Our loose, dry minerals don't require preservatives, and all of those other irritating ingredients are completely unnecessary. The natural pigments blend easily on the skin and provide superior coverage due to the lack of cheap fillers.
Will my skin break out?
If you have sensitive skin, and have had bad experiences with cosmetics in the past, then natural mineral makeup is for you. While even a good quality natural cosmetic does not carry a guarantee, the likelihood of a reaction is rare. The most irritating ingredients in cosmetics are talc, dye, and perfume. Our products are free of all of these ingredients.
What about a sunscreen?
One of the main ingredients in our loose mineral foundation is Titanium Dioxide. This naturally occurring mineral effectively blocks both UVA and UVB rays, without an irritating chemical sunscreen. Our products have a very high SPF and we recommend wearing a sunscreen of some form on your face every day. Melanoma is on the rise and can be fatal. Also, if you notice tiny lines on your face, these symptoms of aging come primarily from sun-damage, not from dryness.
Can I use Sheer Miracle mineral cosmetics if I have acne?
Our mineral foundation has the best coverage of any cosmetic on the market. Using Sheer Miracle mineral foundation will transform your life. Instead of worrying about unattractive blemishes, or running to the mirror every few hours to do touchups, with just a quick brush of the powder, your face will appear completely unblemished, from morning until night.
Even more importantly, the health and condition of your skin will actually improve with regular use of our mineral foundation. The minerals not only soothe inflamed skin, but have superior oil control. Our foundation is virtually waterproof and wearproof.
Do I have to choose a shade that matches my skin tone exactly?
Sheer Miracle specializes in producing natural- looking foundation shades, because all of our formulations are created on real women. Because we are constantly working hands-on with women of all complexions, our line complements the many different undertones that our customers represent. Mineral makeup is very forgiving. Unlike liquid makeup that can leave an unattractive "mask" line at the jaw and hair lines, mineral makeup blends flawlessly so one shade will work for several different skin tones.
Are Sheer Miracle mineral cometics affordable?
Compare the cost of one of our multi-purpose powders to even a cheap eyeshadow, and the value will immediately be apparent. Our loose mineral powders can be used as eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipgloss, blush and nail polish. If you use them every day, they will last you at least a year. Just one eyeshadow at a department store costs three times more than a our mineral powder. Our mineral foundation lasts up to six months and acts as concealer, powder and sunscreen, all in one. Compare our cost to similar makeup lines and you will notice a savings of almost 50%. Our mission at Sheer Miracle is to provide premium skin care products at no frills prices almost everyone can afford.
Why no bismuth oxychloride like the big name mineral makeup brands?
Bismuth oxychloride can accentuate pores, making them look bigger as opposed to concealing them. It is also responsible for that overly shiny look other big name mineral makeups can produce. Finally, bismuth oxychloride causes irritation, itching, rash and/or breakouts in some women. For these reasons, you will never find bismuth oxychloride on the list of ingredients in any of our products.
Will your loose mineral makeup dry my skin out since its a powder?
Mineral makeup powder is a world apart from other non-mineral powdered makeups. Most non-mineral powders are so drying because they use talc as a main ingredient. Not only does talc dry the skin out, it is also under suspicion as a carcinogen (cancer causing agent). Sheer Miracle does not use talc. Our powdered makeup actually helps trap moisture in the skin.
Can Sheer Miracle mineral makeup be used on wrinkles and mature skin?
Absolutely! In fact, Sheer Miracle mineral makeup refracts light which minimizes the appearance of fine lines and other imperfections. You should always moisturize before applying your mineral makeup. We suggest our Miracle Repairing Oil. Wait about 5 minutes for your moisturizer to absorb before applying our mineral makeup.
Can Sheer Miracle mineral makeup be used on Rosacea or post-laser treated skin?
Sheer Miracle mineral makeup is the best type of makeup to use if you have rosacea, ruddy red skin or post-laser treated skin. Our mineral makeup contains no irritants and contains zinc oxide which is a natural anti-inflammatory and very healing. For rosacea or post laser treatment skin, try Light Warm, Medium Light Neutral or Medium Tan which all have yellow undertones that help neutralize red skin.
I'm not sure what shade to order. Can you help me?
If you are unsure of your color choice, we strongly suggest ordering samples of a couple different shades before committing to the full size product. We also offer full sampler sets that include 2 foundation shades, 2 blush shades and our finishing powder. Most of our foundation shades have a yellow undertone (Light Warm, Medium Light Neutral, Medium Tan, Medium Dark Warm and Dark Warm). We do carry a pink undertoned foundation in the light to medium range called Light Cool. Many Caucasian women believe that they need a pink undertoned foundation but the opposite is often true. Most women actually look better with a warm/yellow undertone because it tones down redness and imperfections in their skin. Reddish skin becomes beautifully minimized with a warm color.
Make sure that you test our foundation shades on your face, not your arm or hand. Your arm or hand will not give you an accurate picture of how the foundation shade will actually look on your face.
Are the colors depicted on your web site true to the actual shades of makeup?
A challenge we face by offering mineral makeup online is that, while our photographers and graphic designers strive to achieve a true-color match, colors displayed on the website can never be identical to the shade and hue of the actual makeup. This is due to both lighting and variances in computer displays. You should know that even looking at the colors in person will not give a totally accurate representation. Our colors come alive when applied to skin. The splendor of our colors cannot be seen by simply looking at the powder in the jar.
