My Miracle Minerals: Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup.

Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup is a miracle product for me. Why a miracle? Because this mineral makeup is not making me itch. I have so wanted to wear loose mineral makeup. Not for the extra time it takes to apply or the mess that can be involved. I wanted to wear a mineral makeup that looks like my skin, without heavy foundation covering all of my freckles and age spots. With natural sunscreen coverage and all the benefits that come from the naturally occurring properties in the minerals themselves. And now I have it - my miracle minerals!

I am not itching! I am not itching! There is no redness involved either. That happens when I try some brands of mineral foundations, along with the awful itch that I get which tends to get worse in the heat or when I sweat. 

So, I have only been experimenting with this makeup for a few days now. But it has been hot, and I have been sweating a bit. And this is lasting through all of the that without any the usual side effects I get. The first day I used it, I noticed that my skin felt felt a bit dry, or tight around my mouth and eyes, but that was easily remedied with me using a day cream instead of my usual day lotion. Not a big deal at all. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am.

Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup has a natural SPF 15 built in with countless vitamins, minerals and gems. The powerful combination makes skin look naturally radiant and unbelievably healthy. Somehow I got lucky with my color which is a Level 3 Warm Light. It totally blends with my faux-tan and now I need to wait until it fades to find the perfect shade to match my real skin. You know I will be heading to the counter for that because there is a full range of 18 shades that can probably match just about any skin shades, from the very lightest to very dark.

Thank you Prescriptives! Your mineral makeup is truly a miracle product for someone with sensitive skin like me. Maybe that is why you called it All Skins?

Melt-Proof Makeup from Clinique.

It is hot. There is no denying that it is Summer. With the heat and humidity and all that goes with running around in the Summer, there are those times that I need my makeup to last. And not melting or dripping down my face, please. The worst is when you can see little lines running through my bronzer. No more.

There are two foundations that are pretty much sweat proof, streak proof, and ultimately melt proof.

 

Both come from Clinique with tried, tested and true claims. On the left is Almost Makeup SPF 15, and on the right is Work-Out Makeup. Both are longwearing, water-resistant formulas to help get us through the heat.

Almost Makeup SPF 15 ($19.50)
"Casual sheer makeup that is oil-free and waterproof with built-in sunscreen".
I like to think of this one as a water-resistant tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. The coverage is definitely more sheer than a regular foundation, and I am guessing that is why it is called Almost Makeup. But this makeup does more than most and it's staying power is fantastic. Almost Makeup comes in 8 shades, and even a few darker ones that blend well over a faux-tan.

Work-Out Makeup  ($20.50)
"Long-lasting makeup for all skin types. Water-resistant. Stays fresh-looking through heat, humidity, activity. Semi-matte finish".
Work-Out Makeup provides more coverage than Almost Makeup, but without being a full-on heavy duty coverage type. If you are one to wear makeup to the beach or pool, or perhaps you like a makeup to take the place of your faux-tan, then this one would be a better choice. Sadly, Work-out Makeup only comes in five shades, and the darker shades are not in the line up. This is such a shame as I really think that this makeup really suits it purpose and I know a woman or two that would really love it, if only darker tan shades were available.

To find your perfect melt proof makeup match, head on over to your favorite Clinique counter. 
 

Foundation + Brush = Genius.

Looking for a foundation and brush? How about a nifty little package with both a foundation and brush - all in one simple, easy to apply package? Milani, right from your favorite drugstore, has a few of just this type of product for you.

Milani Minerals Loose Makeup with an exclusive twist down brush.

 

Available in ten shades, this loose powder is talc-free. The easy to use brush makes application effortless providing impeccable, flawless, build able coverage.

Another foundation from Milani is a liquid foundation, with the brush attached as well. It is the Glow Natural Brush-On Liquid Foundation. This is a large tube that foundation is clicked up through to apply right through the brush. This is ultra-portable for touch-ups. Glow Natural comes in four perfect shades.

Milani Cosmetics are available at CVS, Walgreens, and mass merchandiser's such as Target. 

Genius ideas!