hive mind: minerals?

[anotheranon]

From the Questions That Can't Be Answered in One Line at Twitter:

What's the big deal about mineral makeup?

In particular I've been seeing this company's boxed sets online and in shops all over of late, it seems. The colors don't look like anything special and texture wise I'm a satisfied MAC StudioFix/powder customer. Has anyone tried these? What's your opinion of them?

I ask because of a Sephora gift cert. breathing down my neck and I'm realizing that there are New Things in the cosmetics world that I haven't a clue about (geekchick explained "primer" to me last night).

Comments

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

Well, in general mineral stuff tends to be less pore-clogging and less likely to cause allergic reactions. The better ones do seem to give decent coverage without looking cakey or gloppy. But I'm not a full-time foundation-wearer. I've worn eyes.lips.face's mineral foundation a couple of times and looked OK while not breaking out.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

The powder is sounding like it might be something good to have in a compact to carry around - lighter than StudioFix, anyway. Thanks!

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty much an utter greaseball (I can blot my nose with a tissue at 10AM and get clear spots) so I like it.

It also has the advantage of not sinking into my huge pores. I've been able to get LAYERS of stage make-up out of my pores with a biore strip.

At Sephora prices? Tell them you want to know how it will work on you and have them put some on you. Walk around all day and see if you like it, and if it stays looking the way you like.