Makeup your mind - Mineral vs traditional: which one's better?
published:
Saturday | May 3, 2008
Keisha Brown, Style Writer
Mineral make-up is the latest addition to the new beauty culture dedicated to better living. Unlike traditional make-up, mineral varieties contain no perfumes, talc, alcohol, dyes, mineral oil or preservatives. They are based on a hypoallergenic loose powder that naturally nourishes the skin.
Despite all of its great pluses, mineral make-up has its fans and its critics. The fans rave about its light, natural, long-lasting glow that simply can't be duplicated by traditional make-up.
But critics claim that it is a genius marketing plan - a new way of selling women the same ingredients that have been in make-up for years. Regardless of the negative views, here's how traditional make-up stacks up against mineral make-up.
A range of traditional lip colours by Sormé.
Despite different brand names and marketing strategies, most mineral make-up have remarkably similar ingredients. With so little variation in actual ingredients, choose the brand which caters to your specific skin type.
Sources: www.ivillage.com
Traditional
Traditional make-up: Revlon Colorstay Foundation.
1. Traditional make-up is often heavier than mineral make-up and with additional coverage can feel like a mask on your face.
2. Traditional powders can cake in areas where fine lines exist. This creates the illusion of deeper lines, making one look older.
3. Most traditional make-up products are petroleum-based and contain filler ingredients which can clog pores and irritate skin.
4. Most traditional make-up require many reapplications during the day.
Mineral
Mineral products, from Maybelline New York, including foundations, concealers and blushes.
1. It's great for sensitive skin. It is a breakthrough for women who struggle with acne, allergies, dryness and clogged pores.
2. It does not feel like a mask. Mineral make-up has a lighter texture, allowing your skin to breathe. So, even with more coverage, you still see a natural radiance.
3. Mineral make-up contains ingredients that are good for your skin. Minerals such as zinc, magnesium and aluminium refresh, rejuvenate and relax the skin.
Mineral make-up: Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation.
4. It does not enhance wrinkles as traditional powders do. Mineral make-up creates a glowing appearance because of the essential vitamins and antioxidants present.
5. Mineral make-up protects skin from the sun. Its zinc oxide offers natural UVA and UVB protection.
6. It makes skin look better. Mineral make-up looks and feels as though you're wearing nothing on your face.
