By Serena Makofsky
The very aspects of mineral makeup that make it appealing--its lack of oils, its feather-weight quality, its composition of milled minerals--can also be the bane of dry skin. However, some mineral makeup can deliver beautiful results without creating the dreaded white mask syndrome for which mineral makeup is known.
Bare Minerals
While Bare Minerals is the most popular line of mineral makeup on the market, some of its products are too powdery for dry skin types. If you begin with an oil-free moisturizer, such as those produced by the Aveeno line, the ultimate effect is natural and the makeup has day-long staying power. Try the Mineral Veil powder, which sets makeup while minimizing shine.
Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics (see Resources below) has revolutionized mineral makeup in a way that is significantly beneficial for dry skin types. The cosmetics are comprised of liquid minerals, essentially encapsulated mineral beads that are inside spheres of vitamin C, vitamin K, coenzyme Q10, willow bark extract, calendula, chamomile and seaweed, which is then suspended in a gel of lavender flower water, aloe vera and vegetable glycerin. The result is a moisturizing powerhouse for the skin that also provides good coverage without clogging pores.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
Developed by doctors as medicinal treatments for troubled skin, the products in the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics line are all-natural. The Liquid Mineral Foundation has a base of deep sea water (with some of the salt content removed), which hydrates parched skin. The foundations integrate botanicals and sea minerals to create a creamy base that eases application on dry skin.
Best Mineral Makeup for Dry Skin by cosmeticscentral.net