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Wed May 12, 2010 3:22 am  |
| Whats the best way to cover spot with mineral makeup. I only use it lightly at best of times so what does anyone think. |
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43 fair, very dark hair combination/sensitive skin with freckles and broken capillaries at nose |
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Wed May 12, 2010 4:19 am |
| When I wore mineral makeup, my strategy for covering a blemish was heavy application on the affected spot using a smaller brush (like an eyeshadow brush). You mentioned that you don't use much, if at all, but depending on how well your mineral makeup matches your actual skin tone, you may not be able to apply it only on the affected areas without it having a line of demarcation. You may have to apply a little on your entire face. |
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40, Asian, Fitpatrick III with mostly moderate hyperpigmentation and isolated severe. Currently on Obagi Nu-Derm. |
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Wed May 12, 2010 4:47 am |
| i just tried some multi tasking bisque on the spot on my chin and its covered it reasonably well but im still open to suggestions. |
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43 fair, very dark hair combination/sensitive skin with freckles and broken capillaries at nose |
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Wed May 12, 2010 6:33 am |
| I just use my concealer brush with a little bit of the MMU and kind of dab it onto the spot. Depending on where the spot is, sometimes I can just blend it in, but I usually use a light dusting of MMU all over my face anyways, so it just blends right in. I usually use my regualar MMU as a concealer, but if it's a big red spot I will use a slightly lighter shade since I find too much layering of MMU makes the spot look a bit too dark. |
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Thu May 20, 2010 6:05 pm |
| Take it from me, I have been using mineral makeup for years to cover the numerous breakouts. The first thing that you need to do is to get a colour with a yellow base to it. When you purchase the product ask the sales person to help you with the colour selection (important to do it in person and not just order online). I like Jane Iredale (after trying 10 or so brands), then after you brush it all over the rest of your face, take a Q-Tip and apply it to the pimple. Anything larger will not work and will only lay a massive amount of makeup on. I tried with the flocked sponge but no its a waste of time and energy. The Q-Tip approach works every time and if the colour is correct you should have an even complexion. After you can spritz the make up to set it if you want. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 7:06 am |
For covering small spots, I take a small brush like an eye liner brush, wet it and apply MMU as precisely as I can to the spot only.
Having the right brush makes a big difference. I find a thin eye liner brush works best. Once you apply the MMU wet it does budge. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 8:33 am |
| I find that using any kind of brush does not lay it thick enough to cover a really red pimple, or acne. I have tried using one of my smaller brushes, although I always go back to the Q-tip as it actually layers enough MMU on to camouflage the blemish. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 11:01 am |
| Feliz wrote: |
| I find that using any kind of brush does not lay it thick enough to cover a really red pimple, or acne. I have tried using one of my smaller brushes, although I always go back to the Q-tip as it actually layers enough MMU on to camouflage the blemish. |
I find applying it wet makes a big difference. You can apply a light layer but get heavy coverage. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 11:18 am |
| I have never tried applying it wet. Does the colour change? How is the consistency? I have sprayed with the after spray product, then applied a little more. I will have to try this the next time I apply my MMU... |
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Fri May 21, 2010 2:47 pm |
Lately I tried Abbey St claree brand and to get the coverage I needed I was patting and buffind the makeup with my fingrs on 2 small spots.
I probably tried my 10 different Makeup brushes and I was trying to cover a big bruise and no other of my makeup worked.
I have 4 mineral makeup kinds right now Physician Formula (too dry), Maybeline (sucky colour..no like),Had Bare Escentuals but used it up before needing tons of coverage (that brand was fine),
But I do not want to stick my fingers in the jar with powder, so usually I tipsome into the lid and I always sanitize the lid w Beauty So Clean or alcohol wipes.
Using makeup wedges works well too to pat makeup on.
The shade of mineral makeup I have now matches my skin tone exactly, sono need to go lighter of darker on this try 
I am going to get this brand again, but the jar is so big..won't be for a while.
The jar size is 30 grams
I actuallyalso just tried a small paintbrushfrom a Dollar store (a very good one, from crafts section) and find that is great for covering up small areas.
I actually wisgI had bought two extrapackages of those paintbrushes as I always have the clean them, but for foundaton coverage seemed good. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 2:49 pm |
| Feliz wrote: |
| I have never tried applying it wet. Does the colour change? How is the consistency? I have sprayed with the after spray product, then applied a little more. I will have to try this the next time I apply my MMU... |
I actually tried using some lip balm (was in a hurry) but anythicker cream on your skin will make the mineral powder turn creamy.
Ionly learned this cuz I was sampling a blue shade that I anted darker and did not have primer handy.
Apparently you can mix mmu with moisturizer to make tinted cream. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 3:51 pm |
| Feliz wrote: |
| I have never tried applying it wet. Does the colour change? |
Some people apply MMU wet to their entire face but I never got hang of doing that well. I just use it for concealing. The color does not change. You have to work fast, it dries quickly and once its dried it doesn't budge unless you wet that area. |
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Fri May 21, 2010 4:14 pm |
| Cool, I am going to try it. The one thing that I find with just applying the powder, is that it does come off after some time, and needs to be re-applied. I will try this technique, thanks for the good advice... |
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Fri May 21, 2010 4:26 pm |
There is a forum devoted to the discussion of mineral makeup.
http://forums.delphiforums.com/mineralmania/start
You do need to register if not a member of the delphi forums.
The wet method is discussed on there as well as various tools.
I like to use a synthetic or taklon concealer brush. I have many from various MMU suppliers and Sallys Beauty supply carries these also.
I like to use a green tinted powder first then a little of regular MMU foundation over it for red spots. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Sat May 22, 2010 4:52 pm |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
| Feliz wrote: |
| I have never tried applying it wet. Does the colour change? |
Some people apply MMU wet to their entire face but I never got hang of doing that well. I just use it for concealing. The color does not change. You have to work fast, it dries quickly and once its dried it doesn't budge unless you wet that area. |
Could it be the brush you are using?
I pickedu p a flat nylon/synthetic paint brush at a dollar store and I can only get powder on the flat end part.
I am using that as a blush brush forsome samples and find it spreads the powder very well!
Very impressed for a $3 setwith 2 brushes.
You can get the ones I have at Micheals crafts and there is a brand and size of the bristles-
they are not 'real" makeup brushes, but i f ind painbrushes work better for eyelines,ect.
I'm prettysure half the brushes out there today formakeup are actual paintbrushes, they look and feel exactly like the nylon ones I have.
If you wantto know why I bought a paintbrush it is beacuase all the liquid eyeliner brushes I found are too thick..and i wanted a thin line.
I've looked at very expensive brushes, super cheap and did notlike the eyeliner options.
The brands of brushesIhave right now, is MUFE,Dior (with a metal handly..a not for sale item ,and Trucco,and some Mac. |
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Sun May 23, 2010 8:24 am |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
| Some people apply MMU wet to their entire face but I never got hang of doing that well. |
I do this sometimes. I use a fluffy powder brush when I apply my MMU...I like it better than a chisel or flat top but that may be because I apply very lightly. Anyhow, I spray my brush w/distilled water, then dip my brush in the powder (I use PUR which is pressed), work the powder into the brush, then dust on my face. I love the way it turns out - very natural looking, and it seems to stay put better. |
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gravity, stay the hell away from me |
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Mon May 24, 2010 7:46 am |
| My secret is: small, but repeated.KABUKI brush with a circle in your face, repeatedly, but a small amount, so in this way is very natural makeup face, it is without struggle, resting |
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Mon May 24, 2010 11:36 pm |
I actually use a wet eyeliner brush tomake my own eyeliner from mineral powder.
I bought some Abbey St Clare mineral liner sealer, it is a small 5ml bottle of clear liquid.
And use that with a small paint brush to make any shade of eyeliner I want!
Their eyeliner sealer is only $5 and did not burn my eyes.
Benefit has a similar item, but I read so many bad reviews on it and thatit contained alcohol.
And I had a few very bad experiences w Benefit makeup..many skin problems from their brand...
The Benefit item is also $30.
I do notlike that you have to dip your brushes in a liquid.
The Abbey st Clare oneis a dropper bottle and seems more sanitary.
I actually bought a eyeliner sealant for my sisters birthday in a few weeks! |
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