Mineral Makeup Foundation Application Tips
How to Apply Mineral
Makeup Foundation For A Flawless Airbrushed Face.
Mineral
Makeup Foundation Application Tips
**Please
note that RAESIN IMAGES - Colour ID Minerals Makeup mineral foundations,
concealers, and setting powders are the perfect amount of pigment
for a flawless coverage.
Colour ID Minerals foundations
are 4 in 1 complete coverage, but we do offer mineral concealers,
mineral setting powders, as well as our award winning primer/setting
Resurface X-treme powder for those whose skin needs a little extra
help or for those that use our liquid and cream foundations needing
a finishing powder.
How To Apply Colour ID Minerals Makeup Foundation Face Powders
Carefully
remove container lid, then sifter. Replace lid on container,
shake container upside down lightly tapping to loosen product.
Upright container and again carefully remove lid. If you replace
the sifter, please be careful so as not to force powder out the
edges of the sifter. Most women find they are not able to
replace the sifter on the container due to the high amount of product
inside the container once they’ve loosened it. It is nice
to own a vanity jar to tap out a small amount of powder/product
to use with the application method you choose.
Sifter jars are sold on our site for your needs, as well as
our mineral makeup
vanity jars.
Perfect for putting your mineral makeup foundation powders in.
No mess, perfect for mixing.
Take
your time when working with minerals. You will soon find an
application method that works great for you. You’ll appreciate
the evenness of the color, and concentration that the powder allows
for light or heavy coverage.
Apply Mineral Makeup Foundation
Dry Method #1
1.
(Sifter
insert in container) With lid on, softly tap or shake product
upside down into lid, if you don’t have one of my sweet,
vanity foundation
mixing jars, this is a fast, easy method to use.
2.
Right
container. This allows just the right amount of powder to
enter the container between the sifter and lid. Some women
like to tap the powder into the lid; some prefer to leave it in
sifter area.
3.
Using
flat part your foundation brush or chiseled powder brush, gently
tap applicator into powder. (Tap off excess, or you will be
wasting product and possibly end up with poor application.)
4.
Lightly
tap powder onto areas of face where you need heavier coverage first.
Tap powder on the remainder of your skin where needed. (I
don’t suggest covering your entire face with foundation; most women
don’t need it, though most prefer a full face of foundation, to
spot coverage. Use your best judgment. Foundation should
MATCH your skin exactly, if it does not, then it is the wrong color
tone, and you will need to find the proper shade.
Gently
Tapping is the secret to any of the dry methods of application
5.
Once
you have lightly tapped powder on desired areas, use a large powder
brush blending all powder by swishing and swirling brush over your
skin. I like to use light, short, quick whisking motions.
Especially take notice of areas around your hairline, chin, and
edge of face. With Colour ID Minerals powders your foundation
should match your skin and you should not have any telltale lines
as with other brands of foundations.
RAESIN
IMAGES Colour Identification True Tone System Foundation Mineral
Makeup Brand products are all highly pigmented. The powder
is very condensed a little goes a long way when applied properly
using the above and below methods.
PREFERRED
MINERAL MAKEUP APPLICATION Method Dry #2
1.
Using the same method as directed above, substitute, flocked
sponge, sponge wedge, powder puff. Some women like to use
large kabuki and or fan brushes for application.
We
like to remind women that our products are not like Id bare escentuals
or bareminerals. RAESIN IMAGES Natural Cosmetics Colour ID
Minerals Brand Makeup face powder foundations don’t need excessive
buffing to apply. Not only is all this buffing unnecessary
it can be damaging to your skin if you are using harsh brushes,
as each time a harsh bristle (and there can be hundreds of them)
touches your delicate skin, it can cause small abrasions for bacteria
to enter underlying skin layers causing sensitivity, itching, acne,
and skin infection. Please do not use harsh or synthetic brushes
when applying your cosmetics except where indicated necessary as
in taklon eyeliner brushes.
Apply Mineral Makeup Foundation
Wet Method #1
1.
Lightly
spritz face with purified water or hydrosols after you’ve tapped
excess product from brush before you apply product to skin.
2.
If
you find your product is drying out before you feel you are finished,
then lightly spritz again.
3.
You
can substitute a foundation brush, sponge, or powder brush for your
wet application also.
Hydrosols
are sold in my skin care section and are nice to carry with you
for quick touch ups if needed, as well as their contributing to
quenching and nourishing skin with antioxidants.
Apply Mineral Makeup Foundation
Wet Method #2
1.
Try
mixing a few drops of your favorite moisturizer in with your powder,
this way you have a light lotion, perfect for on the go days when
you feel all you need is a tinted moisturizer.
Apply Mineral Makeup Foundation
Wet Method #3
1.
Try
method #2, substituting water for your moisturizer.
Always
clean your foundation application tools DAILY with a gentle (Ivory
or Dove) liquid or cake soap and water. Do not use antibacterial
soap if you want your brushes to last, this dries out the natural
oils in the natural hair brushes.
Apply Mineral Makeup Foundation
Professional Tips:
Using Your Mineral
Makeup Kabuki Brush
-
Dip your mineral makeup
or other kabuki brush in powder, loose or pressed, of your choice,
tap off excess.
-
Blend mineral foundation,
or bronzing makeup powder over entire face and body (applicable
for concealing spider veins, etc.) to create a smooth even flawless
finish.
The
Mineral Makeup Flawless Face Application - For Those With Skin Needing
A Little Extra Help
|
Step |
Process
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Explanation
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1
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Cleanse, Tone,
Moisturize |
Skin that
is gently cleansed, and moisturizes helps makeup blend easier.
Moisturizing is one of the best preps you can give your
skin, especially is you aren't going to wear a mineral foundation
face powder. If you're not wearing one of RAESIN IMAGES
mineral makeup foundation formulas, then you will want to
make sure you are using a sunscreen with at least an SPF
rating of 15 or higher. (See new SPF Information) I do tell
women with oily combination skin my secret to non greasy
natural moisturizer. What is it? Why you're
natural skin's oils of course! |
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2
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Mineral Make Up
Primers (powder, liquid, or cream) |
If you
think of a
primer
for your skin as you would a primer for a car or the
walls of a house before it's painted, then you understand
why it's needed. A primer fills in cracks, lines,
wrinkles, and pores, in the skins upper layers. Primer's
even out the skins surface texture, making it smooth, while
at the same time, holding moisture in, plus it helps makeup
last longer throughout the day and/or night. |
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3
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Skin Type
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First you
need to know what condition your skin is really in.
Dry, normal, oily, combination? Most women don't know, because
they've overused and abused products, so their skin is doing
what it wouldn't normally be doing. 90% of women between
the ages of 21-35 have normal or combination skin.
The rest of us are in one of the several hormonal skin stages.
Though some of us never get out of these hormone stages,
so have changing skin conditions at any given hour of the
day. (how to pick your skin type) |
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4 |
Mineral Foundation
Shade |
If you
haven't a flaw to cover, and there are women that don't,
then skip mineral foundation, except in those areas
where you need it. (i.e. under eye, discolorations,
etc) For the rest of the population that feels they
need some coverage, or like to start with a washed canvas
and add color where they want it. Then you will need
to figure out what tone/shade of skin you have. See
Chart for how to find your skin tones I find
most women fall into a neutral category with neither a lot
of pink or yellow undertones. I have formulated Neutral,
Aminah, and Linen color categories, which suit 90% of my
clients skin tones. Of course RAESIN IMAGES, Inc. does sell
mineral makeup samples are available in all shades and customs. |
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5 |
Proper Application |
Natural
Mineral Foundation application techniques are important..
Everyone uses a different method that works best for them.
It depends on the amount of coverage you are needing, as
well as what you're comfortable with or have for makeup
tools and accessories when applying. I usually used
a flocked sponge or makeup foundation brush for applying
my mineral makeup face powder. I have a great page
on application tips for mineral makeup foundation.
Check it out and see what method you prefer. Take
your time, have the correct lighting, and don't rush.
It's always best to try a new method when you're getting
ready for an interview or date. |
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6 |
Concealers and/or
Correctors |
Mineral concealers
should be 1/4 -1 shade lighter then foundation.
Don't go too light though you'll only look like a raccoon!
RI mineral concealers are formulated 1/4-1/2 shade lighter
in each color tone, so all your mineral makeup face powder
products can be purchased in the same color tone.
I add light reflecting powders to all my concealer formula's
to help detract from the area. When using concealers
it's always best to apply only where you need them, as they
are a thicker, heavier formula. I usually apply concealers
before I apply foundation, this way I can see whether my
models and clients really need foundation or not.
Always tap on, so you're not dragging the delicate eye area
skin. Taklon concealer brushes really do work best! |
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7 |
Hard to Cover
Areas |
Use the
natural mineral concealer corrector chart for the proper
colors to correct hyper pigmentation, redness, scars,
and other skin conditions you may have. My concealer
extremes are also formulated with light reflecting particles.
Use a foundation or concealer brush to cover areas properly.
Always start with a little, and tap on. Sometimes depending
on the amount of coverage I need I will use a wet powder
or cream to work on hyper pigmentation, under eye circles
and acne scarring before I apply our mineral foundation
face powder. |
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8 |
Setting Powders |
Apply mineral
face setting powder with a big puff, just like you would
any loose face powder, and press lightly into skin.
Use just enough to cover areas where you may tend to be
shinier throughout the day. I sometimes only use my
light reflecting blends of setting powder on clients instead
of foundation, especially in the Summer months when it's
humid. |
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9 |
Finishing Touches |
If we're
doing make up for a pageant, or photo shoot, then we add
lighter powders, and darker contouring powders where
the face would normally shade, or I want to recede a specific
area. Blush isn't a good contour, so pick 2 shades
lighter in your foundation tones, or my luminosity powders
and you'll have a great shade that will work for you and
not look artificial, you can do the same with areas that
may need lightening. It's amazing what you can do
to change your look with some proper contouring and highlighting.
Luminosity powders, setting corrector powders, and Get-The-Glo
Powders are also a great way to add dimension to your face,
quickly and easily. |
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10 |
The End - Flawless
Complexion |
Blend,
blend, blend, blend your natural mineral makeup.
We really want everyone to understand the importance of
blending with a large fluffy powder brush. A kabuki
is good, I really prefer a long handled, long bristle, natural
hair powder brush for this. Just blend in a down and
out motion. Your skin should look completely natural
and if it doesn't, then you have too much product on and
will need to take a clean unused powder puff and tap allover
your face, and then continue blending, you can repeat this
step if you've botched the job also, as it or a tissue will
blot off the excess powder. We also use one of our
natural skin care lotion mists or hydrosols of natural blends
and/or spring water and lightly mist clients facial skin,
this sets makeup so you're ready to start with your mineral
makeup color cosmetic applications of products. |
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