MAKING SENSE OF MINERALS
Here's a comparison of some of the
top-selling brands of mineral makeup!
Jane Iredale
Special Effects: Contains antioxidants,
including pomegranate and pine bark plus sea algae.
Pros: Preservative-free, superior coverage, flawless
application. Perfect for over-40 as well as young skin,
it's a top choice among dermatologists and celebs.
Cons: Contains bismuth oxychloride, dimethicone
(silicone) and other nonmineral ingredients.
AfterGlow Mineral Makeup ($16-$28 at www.afterglowcosmetics.com)
Special Effects: Gluten-free, organic grapeseed, rosemary leaf and jojoba extracts.
Pros: 100% pure minerals with organic botanicals; kind and gentle to skin; best choice if you have breakouts or other skin problems.
Cons: The matte look can slightly age older skin;
needs lots of moisturizer.
Bare Minerals by Bare Escentuals
Special Effects: Seal of approval from the
Skin Cancer Foundation as a sunscreen.
Pros: A huge selection of colors and products;
supergreat for oily skin; generally won't
aggravate acne or rosacea. Top-selling cosmetic
brand at QVC and Sephora.
Cons: Most products contain bismuth oxychloride;
a few (like Mineral Veil) contain parabens.
IsaDora ($10-$15 -www.Ulta.com)
Special Effects: Crushed minerals like citrine,
amethyst and aquamarine.
Pros: Easily competes with the pricey brands with
equal or better application, coverage and overall
appearance. Won't accentuate lines or wrinkles.
Cons: 100% minerals but some products contain
trace amounts of bismuth oxychloride.
TRUE ($20-$60 at www.TrueCosmetics.com)
Special Effects: Contains the pricey anti-aging antioxidant idebenone plus green tea; Vitamin E.
Pros: Micronized particles that offer a moist, smooth application and a natural look for all skin types.
Cons: Contains dimethicone, parabens and other chemicals.
- Colette Bouchez
Originally Published; NY Daily News -June 28, 2007
Photo: Jane Iredale Makeup
Learn how the top sellling brands of mineral make up compare:
Afterglow Mineral Make up - Jane Iredale Mineral Make Up - Bare Minerals -
IsaDora Mineral Make Up - True Mineral Make Up -
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