I asked my makeup artist friend Nicole Shelley for some advice on mineral makeups - why natural mineral makeups are better than other makeup brands and why they’re so good for acne sufferers. She replied with this article …
Hopefully we’ll be getting a lot of advice from Nic in the future, she has stunning skin!
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As our consumer markets shift towards natural, organic and ethically sound options, it is no surprise that the cosmetic industry is following suit, with some huge successes.
I am a makeup artist based in Brisbane, Australia and have been following the mineral makeup trend that is sweeping cosmetic counters. Brands such as L’Oreal and Inglot have all released mineral based cosmetics, in liquid foundation or powder form. Mineral Cosmetics have been dubbed the next big thing in the beauty industry.
Why Use Mineral Makeup?
The minerals used in most forms of mineral makeup are Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide and Iron oxide. Zinc Oxide has been known to have anti inflammatory properties, and Titanium Dioxide and Iron oxide have natural sunscreen capabilities.
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