Comments on: Review: Everyday Minerals Mineral Makeup

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:04:00 +0000

I decided to try Everyday Minerals after recently checking all of my beauty and makeup products on http://cosmeticsdatabase.com–a website that evaluates the toxicity and risks involved in the ingredients for thousands of products. After finding that even my physician’s formula mineral powder was more harmful than I would have liked it to be, I immediately ordered free samples of Everyday Minerals (which were given scores of 1 and 2 for possibly harmful ingredients on a scale of 10, as opposed to physician’s formula products, which were usually around 5, and more common products like neutrogena and maybelline, which were usually around 7). I must say, I just recieved and tried my samples today, and I’m absolutely in love. I have moderate acne and blemishes, and found that I didnt need to apply any concealer and much less foundation than I usually need to fully cover the redness. Also, the blush is beautiful–just don’t apply too much! A little goes a long way with EV, and it blends and matches my skin tone like nothing I’ve ever used. And you’ve got to love the price too–I’m definately sold!

By: Carleenp

Carleenp — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:24:11 +0000

A word about the above comment: This review was of Everyday Minerals, not Bare Minerals. As far as I know, Everyday Minerals does not contain bismuth. I also am not sure about calling Bare Minerals a fraud. I don’t think they hide their ingredient list. With that said, bismuth can cause itching or irritation in some people, so obviously people who are sensitive to that ingredient will want to avoid products that contain it. A few other mineral makeup brands without bismuth are the new Maybelline mineral power makeup and Neutrogena’s new mineral powder compact, both of which are easily obtained and carry a great price. Loreal’s mineral makeup does contain it, so that is also one to avoid if you are sensitive to bismuth.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:08:40 +0000

Do not use Bare Minerals! It is poisen for your skin! They are liars and claim not to use cheap fillers when in fact bismuth oxychloride IS a cheap filler that causes cysytic acne!!! I used to have flawless skin but after using Bare Minerals I developed cystic acne that has left my face with permenant scars!! Find a company that DOES NOT use bismuth oxychloride! Bare Minerals is a fraud!!! I have several friends that have had the same probelem and have stopped using Bare Minerals!!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:43:48 +0000

Everyday minerals is a good product. I was first introduced to mineral makeup with Bare Minerals (who wasn't?), but didn't like the Bismuth and the need to wear a mineral veil (which just translates into an added cost, IMHO). I had trouble with the coverage on EM as well, but I think it has to do with the grind more than anything. Even when the products contain the same ingredients, how finely ground they are also plays into it. I use Purely Cosmetics, and they have good coverage. They have color correctors (the yellow one makes my dark circles under my eyes disappear, but nothing makes the liver spots completely invisible), and for those with super oily skin, a product called Oil Absorb that is nothing but a finely ground clay that you can wear as a prep layer.

They sell samples as well. 3 colors is $12, or you can get it with the foundation brush for $25. Huge line of eye colors, blushes, etc. What's nice about them is similar to EM - you customize your kits with the products you want. I started with the tester 3 pack until I was sure what color was best for me (I don't trust my monitor for that kind of accuracy), then bought the Best of Everything kit. You get every brush under the sun, plus eye shadows, foundations, blushes, and concealers or color correctors.

By: Bionic Beauty

Bionic Beauty — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:09:17 +0000

Great review! I’m just using my samples from Everyday Minerals now too and have a bit of melasma (which as you know is darn hard to cover, grrr!). Anyhow, did you see that Everyday Minerals is holding a contest for a spa trip? It’s on their Specials page. Nice!

Cheers,
Bionic Beauty

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