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Mineral Foundation
 
Quickly becoming a favorite among foundations.  
  • Easy to use for all skin types.  
  • Sheer coverage, that's easily buildable. 
  • No makeup line. 
  • Can be easily applied on the ears.  
  • Non-comedogenic. 
  • All day smooth coverage.  
  • Easy matching for all skin tones.  
  • Feels as if you are not wearing a foundation. 
  • Can be purchased with and without talc.
  • Natural mineral foundation is available for people who prefer less chemicals in their cosmetics. 
An entire line of mineral products are now available, including but not limited to: eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, highlighter...
 
Liquid Foundation
  • Most commonly used foundation for many years.  
  • Easy to use on dry skin. 
  • Sheer coverage.  
  • Finish with a dry and weightless translucent powder. 
  • Many professional makeup artists prefer to use a foundation brush to apply liquid foundation evenly on the skin.  A foundation brush is similar to an artist's paint brush.  
  • For additional coverage, use short strokes with foundation brush; for less coverage, use longer strokes.  
  • Can also be applied with a cosmetic sponge.  To prevent streaking, do not overload the sponge.
  • Lighter shades can be used to conceal bags under the eyes.
Airbrush Foundation
  • The ultimate foundation suitable for all skin types.  
  • All day, flawless finish.  
  • Used by international professional makeup artists.  
  • Airbrush systems are now available to the public.  
  • Must purchase cosmetics specifically formulated to be used in airbrush tools. 
 
Loose Powder Foundation
  • Excellent choice for oily skin.  
  • Sheer coverage.  
  • Loose powder foundations may be too dry for dry skin. 
  • May exaggerate fine lines and wrinkles.  
  • Apply with a velour powder puff or soft natural bristle brush
 
Mineral Powder Foundation 
  • Quickly becoming a favorite with women and men. 
  • Easy to use on all skin types.  
  • Sheer coverage, that is easily buildable. 
  • No makeup line. 
  • Easily applied to the ears.  
  • Non-comedogenic. 
  • All day smooth coverage.  
  • Easy matching for all skin tones.  
  • Does not feel like you are wearing foundation. 
If you prefer mineral foundation, try mineral blush if you haven't already.  The two blend nicely.  
 
   
Cream-to-Powder Foundation
  • Because the formulas are much drier than liquid foundations, cream-to-powder foundations are a favorite for women with oily skin.  
  • Covers more flaws than a liquid or powder.  
  • If you suffer from dry skin, cream-to-powder foundations may not be a good choice.  
  • Apply with a dampened cosmetic sponge.  
  • To prevent streaking, do not overload the sponge.   
  • For a flawless finish, do not reload the sponge until the foundation has been exhausted. 
 
Lead and chalk found in Makeup Foundations  
To the ancient Greeks and Romans, a pale complexion was a sign of wealth and privilege.  To achieve a very pale complexion, women painted their faces with chalk or dangerous white lead.  
 
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Cosmetic Grade Talc in Makeup
 
There is a lot of buzz about the mineral talc that is used in some mineral foundations.  Read what the American Cancer Society has to say about it. 
 
Click the link below then scan down to Does Talc Cause Lung Cancer In Humans?