Today … I face my fear. No, not spiders (ew). Not heights, not clowns, not the deep dark void of despair … bronzer.
Yep, you read that right. Freaking bronzer. What on earth could be so terrifying about a tiny pot of color, you ask? Well, lets just say I have nightmares of Oompa Loompa flashbacks, and in the worst way possible.
But, of course, summer has rolled around and with that everyone is going out into the heat and coming back inside with a beautiful sun-kissed glow, while I prefer to stay inside where the air is cool, the drinks are cold, and not a touch of UV Rays have kissed this porcelain skin. Still, I’d like to have a bit of glow, too!
So I’ve sucked up my courage and tried to play with a bit of summer on my face! Let me tell you, I LOVE everything about this look. The gentle, skin-cancer free flush from Beaute Mineral’s Go Bronze blush, the subtle flash of golden green eyeliner, and the sweet, sweet bliss of feeling beautiful in my own skin.
Find out how I did it by watching the video below!
Stunning, simple, and sun-less!
Stay tuned for next month’s tutorial where I’ll show you how to wear blush in every possible way … except as blush.
Until next time, lovelies!
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Hello Beaute Babes!
Spring has finally sprung, and with that come lighter, brighter makeup looks. I’ve seen so many fantastic looks all over my social media lately, and my little inspiration fairy started buzzing all around my head. Everything from budding pink roses to the clear blue sky gave this fairy a fit of delight, and how best to express that than through my makeup?
Over the last few months, Elizabeth and I have played a bit with the new eyeshadows that launched in December. You all saw her use Moss Green in March’s Gettin’ Lucky tutorial, and Charcoal to deepen her creases in February’s Rosey Romance look. But a bunch of makeup giants decided that blue was the color of the season (lookin’ at you, Jeffree Starr Blue Bloods), and I realized she hasn’t shown you all the amazingness that is Smokey Blue and Sterling! (Insert horrified gasp here)
For this look, I wanted to pair these fabulous new colors with a classic, like Pink Suede, and throw it back to the 8th grade nightmare that was blue bottom lid eyeliner, but make it chic and set the eyes off with some high blush a la Rihanna Met Ball 2018 and a bright pink lip. Get your flower crowns ready, and watch the video below!
I can feel the spring breezes already!
For a full list of all the products used, scroll down to the end of this post. As always, Beaute Minerals prides itself on clean, healthy, gluten-free and hypoallergenic mineral makeup that is great for the everyday woman. All of these looks produced are not meant for crazy Instagram anti-realness, but for women on the go who care not only about how they look, but how their skin feels.
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Until next time, stay flawless!
Always,
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Ahhhh, Valentine’s Day. The day of love, whether that be for a significant other, new crush, family, friends, and perhaps most importantly, yourself. All the world’s awash in pinks and reds, and there’s just something so soft and sweet about gussying up like a bouquet of roses.
While most people slather on as much makeup as possible and end up looking nothing like themselves, I like to go for something that still looks like me. My man wakes up to my bedhead and sleep-crusted eyes every morning, he kisses my tomato-red and sweaty forehead after every workout, he doesn’t even flinch when I come out of the bathroom wearing my favorite mud mask and a ratty old t-shirt. Basically, he’s already seen me at my worst, and loves me for it.
Now, that doesn’t mean I’m not going to put in a little effort on this, the most romantic of days. But it does mean I just want to *enhance* what I love about myself, and add a bit of a rosey flair.
Elizabeth did a little preview of this look for me, and I think she absolutely rocks it! She also graciously put together a step by step tutorial on how she achieved the look; thanks girl! Check it out below!
Rosey Romance, indeed!
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovelies. Remember to share the love all around, including with yourself.
Stay flawless!
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In the New Year, Beauté Minerals is keeping its eyes forward and really focusing in on the windows to the soul. New brushes to sweep away the shadows or really pack them on, new eyeshadow shades that really pop for a sparkly spectacle, and for the grand finale, a blackest black gluten free mascara that both lengthens and volumizes enough to give you whiplash. (This is so cornea, #sorrynotsorry).
Okay, okay, enough with the eye rolling, let’s get to the good stuff!
With our latest launch, Beauté brought two new brushes to the table, a sleekly upgraded concealer brush and a dedicated eyeshadow brush! Both are made with 100% goat hair, but have very different uses. The concealer brush ($12) is even more dense and compact for maximum payoff, while the eyeshadow brush ($15) is wide and fluffy to blend pigments to soft perfection. Plus, they both work great for creating a variety of looks with the new cool-toned eyeshadow shades!
Step up your eyeshadow game with four new flawless shades: Charcoal, Sterling, Smokey Blue, and Moss Green. With a matte finish, Charcoal adds a softly smokey mystique to your look, while Sterling, Smokey Blue, and Moss Green will give you the sparkle you need to shine all day long. Blend each shade with the Eyeshadow brush for a subtle tint or pack them on with the Concealer brush for vibrant color. As always, these colors are made with 100% pure minerals with no irritants or artificial ingredients, and retail for just $15 per pot.
The showstopper of the collection is, of course, the much anticipated Gluten-Free Mascara! With the power to both lengthen your lashes and give you all the volume you crave, this formula is water resistant and has minimal parabens to keep the product clean and long lasting. (Note: the mascara is the ONLY Beauté Minerals product that has parabens.)
The eyes have it (sorry, I had to fit this last pun in). With all of these great new products, you can have a fresh start to a flawless you!
Until next time, lovelies!
Forever Flawless,
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Between everything at work and my New Year’s resolutions (like getting my butt to the gym at 5:30 am), I hardly have time to do much more than wash my face and throw my hair up. As resident beauty guru here at Beauté Minerals, that simply would not do. So in a few spare minutes I scrounge up, I came up with this simple, everyday polished look that is perfect for days when I need a little extra ‘umph’ in my style, all in 10 minutes or less! The concept is simple: polish the skin, make the eyes sparkle, and pop a little carefree color on the lips. Easy, right?
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Happy New Year, lovelies!
Who else feels like they’re even crazier now than they were during the holidays?? The Beauté offices were closed until the New Year, and I came back excited, ready to work ... and had a whole mountain of catch-up on my desk. Between everything at work and my New Year’s resolutions (like getting my butt to the gym at 5:30 am), I hardly have time to do much more than wash my face and throw my hair up.
As resident beauty guru here at Beauté Minerals, that simply would not do. So in a few spare minutes I scrounge up, I came up with this simple, everyday polished look that is perfect for days when I need a little extra ‘umph’ in my style, all in 10 minutes or less!
The concept is simple: polish the skin, make the eyes sparkle, and pop a little carefree color on the lips. Easy, right? Watch the step-by-step tutorial as demonstrated by my good friend Elizabeth in the video below!!
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE it!! Especially our new gluten-free mineral mascara 😍
Speaking of new products, Beauté Minerals debuted several new products over the holidays, including 4 new eyeshadows, a fabulous and waterproof mineral mascara, and 2 new brushes! Stay tuned next week for an in-depth look at each product; you won’t want to miss it!
Until next week, beauties, stay flawless
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In years past my skin would have it's own extra special meltdown this time of year. I would pack on layers and layers of chemical and filler laden makeup every time I had an event, and then have to strip is all off afterwards. Now, I say no more! But, I still want to look glam and glowing, right?
Beauté Minerals has saved the day with their brand new Fresh & Festive Holiday 2018 Set, and I just had to play with all of the goodies. Thankfully my friend Elizabeth was willing to recreate the look for you all with a step by step guide!
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Hello Lovelies!
It's that time of year again! Yeah, a big guy in a red suit will have to squeeze through many chimneys, and yeah, people may be trampling over each other to get that oh-so-special gift card for everyone on their list, but you know what the real struggle for me is? Creating the perfect makeup look for all of those holiday parties!
In years past my skin would have it's own extra special meltdown this time of year. I would pack on layers and layers of chemical and filler laden makeup every time I had an event, and then have to strip is all off afterwards. Now, I say no more! But, I still want to look glam and glowing, right?
Beauté Minerals has saved the day with their brand new Fresh & Festive Holiday 2018 Set, and I just had to play with all of the goodies. Thankfully my friend Elizabeth was willing to recreate the look for you all with a step by step guide!
The glow. The sparkle. The festive-ness.
And even better, this kit, which is a $100+ value, is on sale now for only $65!! So buy one for yourself, and if you're feeling generous, get a few for your nearest and dearest this season (their gift packaging is just gorgeous!). Plus, get free shipping on all order in the US by using code SHIPFREE at check out!
Until next time, beauties!
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Happy Thanksgiving, lovelies!!
The parade is on, the turkey is in the oven, and I am snuggled up on the couch with a warm mug and thanking my lucky stars for my family, friends, and all of the upcoming Black Friday deals. Among all of the discounted iPhones and clearance winter wear, I HAD to let you all know about Beauté's first ever Black Friday holiday sale!
First of all, the ENTIRE STORE is on sale, with every product 10-20% off. Not only that, but their brand new Fresh & Festive 2018 Holiday Set is launching at MIDNIGHT at an extra-special discounted price of only $50 (a $78 value)! This set has everything you need to get into the beautiful holiday spirit, including Gold Shimmer Eyeshadow, Bold Berry Blush, Tarnish Rose Lipstick, and our glowy Highlighter.
And if THAT wasn't enough, with every $75 purchase they are giving out a FREE Sweetheart lipstick. If you haven't heard me rave about this shade before, rest assured that this is my absolute favorite shade! It's pretty much perfect for everything, both warm and cool skin tones, day or night, and the color lasts forever while hydrating your lips (which is perfect for these cold winter months).
Don't forget to use the code SHIPFREE to get free shipping within the United States!
So set your timers, everyone, and enjoy this beautiful Turkey Day in style!
Love always,
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Hello my fresh and festive lovelies!
I am SO excited for Thanksgiving, but SOOO not ready yet. And, of course, instead of shoving my way through the grocery store to grab the last can of cranberry sauce, I got all dolled up and enjoyed a quiet dinner out with my guy.
I still wanted to get into the spirit of the holiday, though, and I have been incredibly jealous of all the fall leaves I keep seeing on instagram (c'mon, Florida, palm trees can change colors too, right?). While I can't enjoy typical fall weather, why not recreate that feeling on my face? And so, this beautiful fall glam/date night/Thanksgiving makeup look was born! In this tutorial, my good friend Elizabeth takes you step by step in recreating this fabulous look that showcases all of the copper and gold hues I wish I could see.
Doesn't she look gorgeous?? Gah, I can't get enough of those colors!
Also, Black Friday is almost here!! And starting Friday, November 23rd, my friends at Beauté Minerals are having an AMAZING sale! First off, they are launching their brand-new Fresh & Festive Set with everything you need for the perfect holiday glam look, plus with every purchase of $75 or more they will give you a FREE Sweetheart Mineral Lipstick (my personal go-to lip color, I might add). Be sure to grab yours while supplies last!
Until next time, beauties, stay fresh and festive! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Hello lovelies!
We are well into the holiday swing, and with those holidays I generally have to fly all over kingdom come, visiting this family member and that one. Hopping on and off flights, running through airports, waking up at the crack of dawn to catch a flight or being forced to take an overnight, aka one on which I am guaranteed not to sleep. Between all of that crazy travel, how on earth do you find the time (or the carry-on room) to make sure you’re looking bright and bushy-tailed for all of those family photos Aunt June will inevitably post all over Facebook?
I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS tuck my refresh kit with my beauty essentials into my carry-on before a flight. Then, about 30 minutes before landing, I excuse myself to that itty-bitty bathroom and make myself look human again.
Want to know my 13 MUST HAVES for travel? Take a look at the list below!
SPF Moisturizer-All that recirculated air turns your precious skin drier than the Sahara desert. I use my ultimate multitasking moisturizer to rehydrate my skin, protect it against UV rays, and prep my face for makeup all in one go. If you find a gluten-free tinted moisturizer, even better!
Dry Shampoo- I don’t know about you, but all the stress of travel turns my hair flat and lifeless. A quick spritz of a lightweight dry shampoo reinvigorates my hair back to its healthy, bouncy self.
Mini Hairbrush- My hair can get CRAZY when confined to those uncomfortable seats. I love, love, love my mini hairbrush; it not only smooths and detangles my ratty hair, but also acts as a scalp stimulant to simply brush the stress away.
Deodorant- You’ve been sitting in a plane for how long? Need I say more? Freshen up those pits, hun! (P.S. I spring for the full-sized deo, the ‘space’ you save with a mini is not worth the increased price-to-product ratio.)
Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste- There is NOTHING I hate more than a stale, dry mouth. Brushing my teeth for a few minutes always makes me feel 1,000x better. Just make sure you get a toothbrush cover; ziplocks just don’t cut it for me.
Yellow Concealer- I don’t know about you, but I can almost NEVER sleep on a plane. Say buh-bye to dark circles with a few swipes of yellow concealer!
Naked Glow and Chocolate Rose Eyeshadow- These are my go-to, put-them-everywhere shadows. Not only to they subtly brighten and define your eyes (almost as well as a good cup of coffee), but I also use them to get a natural contour on the go. A bit of Naked Glow along your cheekbones, the tip of your nose, and just along your cupid’s bow is perfect for adding a bit of festive radiance, while a few controlled sweeps of Chocolate Rose (my personal perfect cool brown) helps to tone up those areas that need a little help.
Lipstick- Hydrating with a bit of color, I either go for a full-coverage lip or, more often than not, dab a bit along the center of my lips and blend out for a more natural look.
Mascara- Frame those eyes, baby! Especially as a blonde, my eyelashes usually are next to invisible unless I darken them up a bit. I always go for black, but brown works as well if you want a more natural color to make your eyes pop. (Pssstt....we have our very own water resistant ultra black mascara coming soon! Eeeekk!! Keep an eye out for the launch in just a few weeks!)
Concealer Brush and Dual Ended Brow Brush- The only tools I ever need for my quick makeup pick-me-up. I use the concealer brush for everything from concealer (duh) to eyeshadow to gentle contour, and the Dual Ended Brow Brush not only tames my eyebrows but also doubles as an eyeliner brush in a pinch.
And there you have it! Now, I pack a slightly more comprehensive kit in my suitcase for that annual Christmas bash my cousins throw every year. However, when they pick me up at the airport, we get right to the festivities rather than racing home to get presentable.
What are your go-to travel essentials? What can't you live without? What on earth do you want to want to read about next?? Let me know by commenting on this article or emailing my bestie Allyson at allyson@beauteminerals.com
Stay fresh and festive, beauties!
Always,
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You are trying. You might commit to some time in the gym every week. You might stock up your fridge with healthy dinners to combat those fast-food cravings. Heck, you might even choose a salad over that juicy steak that has your mouth drooling (every. single. time.). But living a healthy, allergen-free lifestyle is more than just diet and exercise. It’s about taking care of your body, and that includes your largest organ, your skin. You remember to clean your skin, to moisturize daily, and wear SPF. But what you may not think about is how your cosmetics are negatively affecting your skin.
Many cosmetics companies focus solely on how their makeup makes your skin look and don’t take into consideration how their makeup makes your skin feel. They end up adding fillers and other cheap additives as a shortcut to achieve the desired effect and increase their bottom line. Not only can these synthetic additives irritate your skin and clog your pores, they can also contain very harmful chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and octinoxate (more on those nasty things later).
For those with severe allergies or autoimmune disorders like celiac disease, many cosmetics are a lurking danger because they contain allergens such as gluten that can cause a serious reaction. Some allergens can be absorbed directly through the skin, and some allergens, including gluten, can get into the bloodstream through skin lesions like small cuts or acne, tear ducts, and accidental ingestion such as lipstick transfer. Yikes!
There are a horde of no-go terms. For those with celiac or gluten sensitivity, check out this article by Gluten Free Makeup Gal, which includes a great infographic listing all of the ingredients cosmetics companies use that include gluten. The big ones are Triticum Vulgare (wheat), Hordeum Vulgare (barley), and Avena Sativa (oatmeal). Also keep an eye out for Vitamin E. While I always recommend that you get your daily dose of yummy vitamins, Vitamin E is sometimes made with wheat germ. Better safe than sorry!
These three are the cornerstones of chemical makeup, and are by far the most dangerous. According to Best Health Magazine, parabens such as methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and isobutylparaben, are widely used preservatives that are extremely easily absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. They are linked to many kinds of cancer, including breast cancer.
Phthalates are defined by the Center for Disease Control as “a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break.” They are also used to dissolve other materials in manufacturing. There is current research in the process to better understand how phthalates affect us, but there are signs that they could disrupt our reproductive systems. Click here to learn more.
According to an article by Safe Cosmetics, Octinoxate is used as SPF in various cosmetics worldwide. While it filters UV-B rays, it does nothing against UV-A rays. Because octinoxate dissolves in oil, it is easily absorbed through the skin and goes right to our fat cells (and we all know how hard it is to get rid of fat!). The super dangerous thing about octinoxate is that it mimics estrogen and disrupts your endocrine system and thyroid functions. This side effect means that users are at a greater risk for breast cancer, and it could severely disrupt your reproductive system.
Thankfully, there is a healthy, beautiful alternative! Mineral makeup returns to cosmetic’s roots and uses minerals that are naturally good for your skin. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the two primary ingredients, and they pull double duty by soothing skin and protecting it from UV rays and other environmental pollutants. Because the minerals are feather light, this makeup is hypoallergenic and great for all skin, especially sensitive skin. The coverage itself ranges from light to medium, and has inherent light reflective qualities that gives your skin a smooth, soft focus to help hide blemishes and discoloration. All of that on top of a long shelf life, and I think this might just be a dream come true!
However, while most mineral makeup brands market their products as completely safe and natural, they may not be completely safe for EVERYONE. Bare Minerals in particular has stirred up some controversy in the celiac and gluten sensitive community; while they claimed that their products were gluten free, they did inform their customers that the products were manufactured in the same facility as other gluten products and that there was a high risk of cross contamination. This led to many people suffering from moderate to severe symptoms, and they have since amended their FAQ’s to reflect this error.
Beauté Minerals is committed to offering you cosmetics that not only make you look beautiful but actually nourish the skin while wearing them. Our gluten-free foundations, blushes, highlighters, contouring powder, concealers, finishing powders, eyeshadows, and eyeliners are made with 100% pure crushed minerals, and our gluten-free lipsticks are loaded with vitamins and minerals that add moisture, soften, and repair for soft, kissable lips. We offer a natural, organic mineral makeup line free of chemicals, fillers, parabens, and gluten that can be harmful to the skin. Best of all, our products are cruelty-free and vegan. As our founder, Carol Kicinski, says, “With my Beauté Minerals makeup, I can have beautiful skin without sacrificing my health.” Now that is a statement I can get behind!
So what are you waiting for? Make the switch for a better, more beautiful you. Reveal your natural beauty, and feel safe knowing that your makeup loves your skin as much as you do.
Until next time, lovelies!
So how do you choose out of the hundreds, if not thousands, of different brushes out there? And how do you know what really works for you? I recommend starting with a base set of 5 versatile brushes that are great for pretty much any task you can throw at them. The brushes from Beauté Minerals are affordable, quality tools made from soft animal hair (cruelty-free, of course). These brushes will ensure that you make the most of your makeup and will last you for years to come.
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Picasso, Dalí, Monet. All these artistic geniuses throughout time became masters of their craft, molding their chosen medium in ways that continue to inspire us generations later.
But they didn't just smear paint around the canvas with their fingers. They used the best tools for the job, and applying makeup is no different. Makeup brushes are the basic building blocks of your makeup set, and it is just as vital to have good, quality brushes as it is to have good, quality makeup. You don't want to sacrifice your right arm for a super expensive brush set made of Tibeten monkey fur blessed by the pope, but at the same time you don't want to be applying your cosmetics with penny watercolor brushes from Roseart. You also don't need an arsenal of brushes that do ONE SPECIFIC THING and ONLY that one thing.
So how do you choose out of the hundreds, if not thousands, of different brushes out there? And how do you know what really works for you?
I recommend starting with a base set of 5 versatile brushes that are great for pretty much any task you can throw at them. The brushes from Beauté Minerals are affordable, quality tools made from soft animal hair (cruelty-free, of course). These brushes will ensure that you make the most of your makeup and will last you for years to come.
Concealer Brush- The concealer brush is the ninja of your brush collection. I would even argue that ‘concealer brush’ is a bit of a misnomer, and should be called ‘does-everything-and-the-kitchen-sink brush.’ I also use this brush for eyeshadow, a dab of highlight, and when I’m going all out and contouring my nose (not for the faint of heart!). This little hero is perfect for concentrating on small spaces, no matter where on your face.
Kabuki- This short, squat brush is the cornerstone of your beauty arsenal. It (quite literally) lays the foundation of your face, blends any contour or blush for an airbrushed look, and can be used throughout your beauty routine to gently dust away any excess or mistakes. Take a look at this article to learn how to properly load your kabuki brush.
Angled Contour- This bad boy sculpts your face to the skies with airbrushed precision. The dense, short bristles help you place color exactly where you want it while still being flexible enough to blend with your foundation. This is one of the best brushes I’ve seen in a long time.
Blush vs. Angled Blush- Blush is an essential but often overlooked part of our day-to-day beauty routine. The right blush applied with the right brush can take you from washed out to warm and wow! For round, heart, or longer face shapes, use the more traditional rounded brush to sweep color along the apples of your cheeks. For more angular faces, try the angled brush to apply color from the apples of your cheeks back towards the ear.
Dual Ended-Brow Brush- Twice the bang for your buck, the Dual Ended Brow Brush is all you need to groom and fluff your brows. Use the spoolie end to brush out any out-of-place hairs. Then use the angled brush end to fill the brows in with powder. Beauty hack: try using the angled brush end to softly line your eyes in your favorite eyeshadow.
Now that you have the perfect tools for the trade, go forth and be beautiful!
As always, stay flawless, lovelies <3
P.S. Check out this article to learn more about how to care for your brushes!
If you’re like me, or like 99.99% of the modern adult population, you are busy. You’re rushing through the day, running to the office, running errands, running around the house, running around in circles sometimes. Every once in a blue moon, you actually find an evening when you can let your hair down and enjoy a night on the town with your closest friends. But why waste your precious time sitting in front of a mirror when you could be sitting at a table actually enjoying yourself?
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Hello beautiful!
If you’re like me, or like 99.99% of the modern adult population, you are busy. You’re rushing through the day, running to the office, running errands, running around the house, running around in circles sometimes. Every once in a blue moon, you actually find an evening when you can let your hair down and enjoy a night on the town with your closest friends. But why waste your precious time sitting in front of a mirror when you could be sitting at a table actually enjoying yourself?
Beaute Babe to the rescue! After years of dealing with the same exact problem, I finally figured out a way to transform a glowing day look to a sultry evening look in less than 10 minutes, and I’m ready to share it with all you lovely people!
Keep your ‘day’ look simple and fresh while preparing a great base for your night out. Start out with a blank canvas of concealer and foundation, and brighten those morning eyes with a shimmery eyeshadow like Naked Glow and a swipe of mascara. Add a touch of color with blush and a light lipstick like Soft Rose or Sweetheart, and you are ready to run around like the productive boss babe you are.
Okay, day is done, and it is time to celebrate! The key here is not to completely redo your entire face, but deepen and emphasize your look.
First, touch up any spots that might have worn away throughout the day. Because mineral makeup sets to the face by binding with your natural oils, it is critical to do this FIRST to avoid any eyeshadow fallout seeping into your skin and leaving a hard-to-remove mark.
Next, frame those gorgeous eyes! Select a dark matte shade to add a bit of smoky mystery to your crease, and a shimmery shade to put a sparkle in your wink, focusing on the lid, brow bone, and inner corner of the eye. Because I am a cooler shade, I used Midnight Blue and Gold Shimmer to take my eyes from ‘wow’ to ‘va-va-voom.’
Warning!! Do NOT brush away any fall out with your fingers! Rather than removing any unwanted color, the natural oils of your fingertips will actually rub it into the skin and making it almost impossible to remove. Instead, take either a clean blush brush or your kabuki brush and gently wipe the excess away.
To compliment those eyes, we next need to sculpt the face. Some people think that ‘contour’ is a big, scary word that only those with a fine arts degree in makeup artistry are allowed to use, but I say that it’s simply a misunderstood concept that needs to come out of its shell. Basically, contour helps shape the face by deepening natural shadows and highlighting natural high points.
Take a good look at that beautiful face of yours. Notice how shadows fall beneath your cheekbones, at your temples, under your lower lip, and below your jaw. These are the areas you want to accentuate with a neutral brown contour powder.
Now bring your attention to the areas right above those deeper areas to see the natural high points of your face. We want to keep these areas light and/or glowing. Dust above your eyebrows, the cupids bow of your upper lip, and the tops of your cheekbones in a shimmery highlight to make them pop.
Remember that you can always build up your contour, so start light and keep adding until you are satisfied. And BLEND, BLEND, BLEND!
Finally, plump and polish your lips with a few swipes of a lipstick in a slightly darker shade than your day look. If you are using a nourishing mineral lipstick, there should be no need to wipe off your original lip color because the natural oils and nutrients will keep your lips hydrated and supple during the day, and will mix nicely with the darker shade to give a bit more dimension to the color. I usually wear Soft Rose during the day, and blend it with Rich Wine when I go out at night.
There you have it; 10 minutes is all it takes to go from daytime darling to late night looker. Showcase all the sides of gorgeous you, enjoy your night out, and remember to be fresh and flawless!
Love always,
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After being so disappointed with my usual choices, what did I have to lose? I was an instant convert. My flaws were covered. My skin could breath. I glowed. This was everything I was looking for in a foundation, and my selfies never turned out better. However, this was a process of trial and error. There were times I could not get the product to stick to my face. There were times I could not get it to stay on my brush. There were times I got WAY too much on my brush. And in a misguided effort to make sure all my bases were covered, I purchased SO many products that now sit barely touched on my already cluttered vanity.
Basically, I made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
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I'll admit, I'm fairly new to the mineral makeup game. Just months before starting with the Beauté team, I was using your average drugstore liquid foundation that clogged my pores with nasty fillers and wore away by the end of a long day of work. My face felt gross, I felt gross, and it was all around a bad time.
I heard so many conflicting things about mineral makeup, I was hesitant to try it out. All I could see was a powder-covered bathroom, cakey dusty skin, and a LOT of wasted time and effort. After all, how on earth did you get powder to stick to your face??
But after being so disappointed with my usual choices, what did I have to lose?
So I screwed up my courage, bought a few (dozen) products, and leaped.
THANK GOODNESS!
I was an instant convert. My flaws were covered. My skin could breath. I glowed. This was everything I was looking for in a foundation, and my selfies never turned out better.
However, this was a process of trial and error. There were times I could not get the product to stick to my face. There were times I could not get it to stay on my brush. There were times I got WAY too much on my brush. And in a misguided effort to make sure all my bases were covered, I purchased SO many products that now sit barely touched on my already cluttered vanity.
Basically, I made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
I found out that there are 3 must-know tips for any mineral makeup beginner. And I compiled them here in this handy guide for all you lovelies so you, too, can be fresh and flawless.
Everyone knows that skin care is an important part of any daily beauty routine, but it is even more crucial when using mineral makeup. The mineral powder binds to the oils on your face in order to achieve smooth, long lasting coverage that won’t clog your pores. Thankfully, there are four easy steps to prepare for flawless beauty!
1. Clean- A gentle cleanser in the morning will wipe away any trace of gunk leftover from your beauty rest. I personally like gentle creme based cleansers or micellar water to hydrate my skin while cleaning away daily grime without stripping away too much of my natural oils, but it all depends on your skin type.
2. Tone- My personal favorite step of my skincare routine. A good alcohol-free toner will hydrate and nourish your skin, prevent breakouts, and fight aging all with a refreshing mist. What’s not to love? You can also take your misting toner with you for a spritzing pick-me-up throughout the day
3. Moisturize- After delivering all that hydration to your skin, it’s important to lock it in with a lightweight moisturizer. Although mineral makeup will naturally help protect your skin from the sun, using a moisturizer with SPF will give you just another layer of environmental protection.
4. Prime- Now that your skin is taken care of, use a good primer to smooth over pores and fine lines, and your canvas is ready for foundation!
Rather than spending a ton of money buying every fad on the market, start with a small kit of quality, versatile products that will give you room to experiment and build from there.
Foundation to smooth out your skin tone, yellow concealer to mask dark circles and any errant imperfections, and a light blush to help warm up and brighten your face. Find your shade by using this handy guide.
Now you *could* buy all these things separately and pay way more money, OR you could get the ultimate trio in one easy step by purchasing any of our handy kits.
For even more bang for your buck, upgrade and get a kit with brushes!
To make your eyes pop, choose two neutral shades of eyeshadow, one lighter with a shimmery finish and one darker with a matte finish. With just two shadows you can create a range of looks from day to night. The darker shade can also double as eyebrow powder if it has a matte finish and is a shade or two darker than your hair color, while the lighter can be swept across your cheekbones as a highlighter.
Make sure to select a lipstick in a neutral, everyday shade: light enough to refresh during the day but dark enough to add a bit of drama at night. We recommend Sweetheart (698) Gluten-Free Mineral Lipstick, which works with both warm and cool skin tones. Using a nourishing mineral lipstick will also help hydrate and smooth dry and chapped lips, creating a dewy, more youthful appearance.
Of course, having all the right products means nothing if you don’t have the proper tools to apply them! Thankfully, you only need four brushes to get started: the kabuki, concealer brush, blush brush, and dual ended brow brush.
The kabuki brush’s broad, thick bristles help smooth the powder foundation for even coverage, while the longer, thinner blush brush hugs the apples of your cheeks (be sure to smile for proper placement!).
The concealer brush can actually double as an eyeshadow brush; just be sure to clean between uses to avoid cross-contaminating the color. Read this article to learn all about proper brush care.
Brow grooming is essential to properly frame those gorgeous eyes, and the dual-ended brow brush not only smooths your natural eyebrows with the spool comb end but also precisely shapes and darkens your brows with brow powder with the angled brush end.
For those of us who have used liquid foundation most of our lives, mineral foundation may seem a bit messy, complicated, and daunting. But in reality, it just takes two easy steps to load up your kabuki brush and start applying!
And there you have it! Follow these three easy tips and say buh bye to sticky, clogging liquid foundation and hello to healthy, beautiful skin. You got this, girl.
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As always, stay fresh and flawless!
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