Need Help Applying Mineral Foundation?
Trouble-shooting Mineral Foundation Application
My foundation looks pasty and thick
If your foundation appears pasty, there are a few possibilities:
1. The brush! Unfortunately, the right brush is an absolute necessity when applying loose mineral foundation.The brush should have have a very high density of hair, short, firm, and soft to boot. Think of how hard it is to spread cold butter on untoasted bread with a plastic knife. This is what is happening when you're using the wrong brushes, Even bronzer brushes that look similar may not have firm, or dense enough hair to accomplish the task. The result? Too much makeup, not well spread, sticking in all of the wrong place, definitely not natural-looking!
2. Too much product on the brush: Mineral makeup is very concentrated. It is made up of pure pigment; the same pigments that cosmetics companies use to add color to pressed and liquid foundations. Because there is little if any 'filler" in this type of powder, it is imperative that you put just a little bit of powder on your brush and use that on one cheek. Buff it in well in a circular motion before applying more. How much is enough? less is better , it’s bettter to apply in light layers Basically, you press the head of the kabuki, or flat-top (our favorite) directly against the holes of the sifter, tip the whole unit upside down, tap the jar a bit, and then lift the brush off of the sifter. There should be a light dusting of powder on the brush head, and that amount is sufficient to cover at least one cheek, if not the whole face. You can always add another layer, so start with less.
3.Not enough "buffing": Have you ever watched someone (usually a guy!) buff a coat of wax onto their car? They buff for a loooong time! This creates a smooth, silky appearance, that simply applying the wax would never achieve. Do the same with your mineral foundation. Buffing with the brush actually brings out the qualities of the minerals. Use a firm touch, and in a circular motion, blend, or spread the makeup around the cheeks.
How to Apply BLUSH
Your Blush should go on the apples of your cheeks to radiate when you smile. It should go no closer to your nose, but directly beneath the iris of your eye; below nostril-level and into your temple hairline. A good Blush Brush is a must.
How to Apply Eye Makeup
Starting at your lash line, apply your Base Color first, then apply your crease color in the crease area. Apply your Highlight Color in the highlight color area, below the brow bone. Finally, blend the colors with a cotton ball or your fingertip to remove any obvious line. then apply your Mascara .
How to Apply Concealer
Our best advice is to always apply with a good conealing brush made especially for this purpose. Use a synthetic hair brush it will not absorb the concealer as a natural hair brush will. It also gives a fine even application.
Due to the strengh of pure pigments you only need a very small amount for coverage.
NOTE: Concealer is not meant to be used to cover fine lines and wrinkles, it will actually make them more pronounced.
When using under the eye, begin at the inside corner stopping midway, then from the inside corner down the outside of the nose for superior results.
Ingredients: Sericite, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Rice powder, Kaolin clay, Magnesium Stearate, iron oxide.
