mineral foundation

I don't advertise much, but I want to tell you the wonders of mineral powder foundation.

I was skeptical of it when it first came out. It just seemed too good to be true and my cynical side thought it was just another marketing ploy. But as time wore on, I kept hearing from friends that it was the miracle makeup. So last summer, I decided that I would try mineral makeup once I ran out of the stuff I was then using at the time. I was using liquid foundation and loose powder to seal it. But having the oily skin I have (my mother gave it to me), it always felt like it was melting by the end of the day and getting in my eyes (especially painful for us contact lens wearers). I know, lovely imagery. And then I started dating Stephan, whose shoulder is a very comfortable resting spot for my head, (when sitting together mind you) even when he is as thin as he is. I also wanted to look pretty for him, so I would wear my makeup. Well, I would also leave my mark on him, and it was very obvious when he was in his Sunday white shirt. I would always be embarrassed, but he didn't mind so much because it would wash out.

While researching, I found out that mineral powder foundation is transfer resistant, meaning that Stephan's shirts would be safe. I actually bought this a few weeks ago; I only got around to writing this now.

Well, it's worth every penny. You see, mineral foundation basically works like foundation, powder, and concealer combined. So, you're getting the benefits of three products in one, and you don't have to pay for three products, so you're actually paying less than you usually would. My skin has been clearing up, which is great because I want to have clear skin for my wedding day. It stays on my skin and it feels weightless, even at the end of the day. And I have oily skin! That's saying something there! This should be good because I want my makeup to stay good for wedding pictures. I don't have to use that much on my skin either, and it's good when you're in a hurry. You also don't get gloppy foundation on your fingers that you have to wash off, ugh!

And as for Stephan's shirts, they have escaped mostly unscathed. I say "mostly" because sometimes, a little bit will rub off, but very very little. So his shirts stay white, and I am not embarrassed. Win-win *smiles*

So, try mineral makeup! It's totally worth it.

And so ends my advertisement :)