I had used Maybelline Mineral Foundation before but I'm not satisfied with the power of coverage.

I'm using L'oreal Mineral Foundation, it's pretty nice but it's not 100% made of mineral.

I've seen other thread which suggests that Bare Escentuals is good but i think it's not available in Malaysia.
So I'm wondering any other brand which can give good coverage and can be easily found in the market.

Please come and suggest which brand of Mineral Foundation and Mineral Loose Powder can give the best coverage and available in the market. Need to do research before I invest in Mineral Foundation again.

Thanks,

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Added on January 9, 2010, 11:25 pmAnyone has used Revlon mineral foundation or The Body Shop mineral foundation before? Which is better? Please come and state your comment. Planning to try one of them. Thanks

This post has been edited by Rin_Lee: Jan 9 2010, 11:25 PM

hi fren....i had used maybelline mineral foundation n not satisfed also....
n now using pixy two way cake...and 1 hot item is RONASUTRA mineral foundation & powder ..2 in 1 very suitable my skin
more benefit about dis product at www.ronasutra.com
dat my suggestion, u can try first n see whether suitable or not...

pstt....if u using dis product tell me if u satisfied or not yea...
thanks....

u can try and use the youngblood comestic from USA, it is available in Shins outlet
it is 100% mineral(therefore no expiry date) , and paraben free =)

Thanks for your recommendations. Any other recommendation that I can easily find in open market?

Go for everydaymineral!

yup i support everday minerals too! but can only get online..
youngblood has bismuth oxycholride in it if i'm correct.

Just bought Youngblood Natural Loose Mineral Foundation and Mineral Radiance. But really don't know how to apply Mineral Radiance even though the SA has taught me. The colours are too dark for me. Anyone has idea how to apply the colours as contour? Which colour should I apply or should I mix those colours together?

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Added on January 17, 2010, 9:41 pmThis is an article that I've found it's useful since Angelgurl has mentioned Bismuth Oxychloride:


Potential Irritant: Bismuth Oxychloride in Mineral Makeup

Postby mimicocolulu on Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:19 am
Many rosaceans can benefit greatly from some sort of tint to cover the redness associated with blushing and flushing. But the hyper-sensitive nature of rosacea skin, means that we need to be cautious of anything we put on our skin.

I suppose I want to touch on the topic of Bismuth Oxychloride because I am particularly sensitive to it and I have heard so many stories from other rosaceans who are sensitive to it too. All people have their own chemical makeup, and some will have problems while others won't. However IMHO, I would avoid it where possible.

Mineral makeup is becoming ever popular as we become more and more conscious of what we are putting onto our skin and bodies, especially for those with rosacea. Because of this increased awareness people are asking more questions. And one of the most popular questions is about the ingredient Bismuth Oxychloride. People want to know what it is and why it is in so many brands of mineral cosmetics.

Bismuth is the by-product of lead and copper refining, as well as other metals to a smaller degree. Bismuth occurs very rarely in nature. It is on the periodic table of elements under the symbol Bi at atomic number 83. It is very heavy and chemically resembles arsenic and antimony.

Companies use this in their cosmetics because it is cheap to buy and is an inexpensive filler. It does have binding qualities, so the makeup will "stick" to your skin, so to speak. There are other products that are just as effective at adhesion, and are better for your skin. Because of its molecular make up, it is often viewed as shiny or pearlescent. It is often sold in these two varieties. This makes it highly refractive, which is something companies want. Refraction will camouflage fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations. If you use a brand with Bismuth Oxychloride you'll notice a shiny look after applying the makeup. Not like oiliness, but almost shimmery. That's the Bismuth Oxychloride.

It's a very heavy element, which makes it difficult for many people to wear. It has to be forced into the pores (hence the buffing technique) otherwise it is capable of sliding off the wearer's face. The heaviness can result in clogged pores or irritated skin. Bismuth oxychloride often feels silky and not rough when rubbed between the fingers. Mineral makeup companies that do not use it have a lighter feeling makeup that usually blends into the skin better and with less effort.

People using products made with Bismuth Oxychloride and who are allergic to it complain of clogged pores, papules, pustules, whiteheads, extreme blackhead problems, itchiness, irritation and more. Doesn't sound very attractive does it?!

Its molecular makeup is a crystalline shape, which may be a cause of the itchiness some people get when they wear it. Many people experience noticeable itching when they sweat. Don't forget it is also kin to arsenic, chemically. Your body will reject things it does not like, and if you'll get sick from ingesting arsenic, it would make sense that your skin would get irritated from having arsenic forced into it.

I found a really good list on the web for those who are sensitive to Bismuth Oxychloride and Mica (that's another subject again).

Non-bismuth oxychloride mineral makeup:
- Abby St. Clare
- Ada Cosmetics
- Alima
- Alpha Skin Care
- Aromaleigh
- Artemis
- bareFaced Minerals
- Beaute Mineral
- Beauty Bliss
- Beauty Wise Cosmetics
- Canary
- Coastal Cosmetics
- Ennvoy
- Evan's Garden (but contains cornstarch)
- Everyday Minerals
- Free Spirit Beauty
- Fusion of Color Cosmetics
- GeoGrafx Mineral Cosmetics
- Herbal Natures
- Herbs of Grace
- J.Lynne Cosmetics
- Larenim Mineral Makeup
- LaurEss
- Let's Face It (also contains 100% silk powder)
- M A D Minerals
- MeLange
- Miessence
- Mineral Basics
- Mineral Boutique
- Mineral Essence
- Minreal Pure Makeup
- Mineral Silk
- Minerals by Sandra
- Nature's Infusions (some may contain mica)
- The Organic Make-Up Company
- Pampered Princess
- Pura Minerals (not to be confused with Pur Minerals)
- Pure Luxe
- Sevi
- Strata Cosmetics
- Twisted Fayte
- Valerie Beauty

Non-bismuth oxychloride and non-mica mineral makeup:
-bareFaced Minerals (Velvet Glove and Velvet Plush and Neutral shades in the Original)
- Cory Cosmetics
- Earth's Beauty
- Raesin Images (but is micronized - the only one who does this - why?)

Mineral makeup containing bismuth oxychloride:
- Au Courant
- Bare Escentuals
- Baresense pureMinerals
- Colorscience
- EMANI
- Face, etc.
- Glominerals
- Jane Iredale
- La Bella Donna
- Mineral Secrets
- Philosophy The Supernatural Powder Airbrushed Canvas
- Pixxidust Minerals
- Pur Minerals
- Sheer Cover
- True Colors
- Youngblood

This check list is for those who want a change or who are experiencing irritation and inflammation. Irritation can occur immediately or it can creep up on you, making it hard to pinpoint the source of irritation. I repeat, Bismuth is only bad for those who are sensitive to it, not everyone,

SOURCE: http://rosacea-support.org/community/viewt....php?f=30&t=127

This post has been edited by Rin_Lee: Jan 18 2010, 11:15 AM

yea ~ i'm selling everyday minerals~ but i got a few shades for foundations onli.. more on blushers~

hey whcih loose powder brand is good? im new to make up.. but would like to try the mineral type..budget around rm100 abit more or less

Why don't you try out some samples at lovingminerals. The sample kit costs only RM30.00.

Go to their website at www.lovingminerals.com. They are a Malaysian based online company and the brands which they have are pretty impressive such as Lumiere, Monave for instance. They are bismuth free.

Hope that helps.

Dear All,

The good news is you can buy Mineral Essence online now in Malaysia! Check out www.mysabee.com
We just launched this website last week, and we are authorised dealer of Mineral Essence brand in Malaysia.
Mineral Essence is within Rin Lee's list of Non-bismuth oxychloride mineral makeup, and it tops the list of mineral-based makeup rich with natural anti-oxidants.
Let me share an interesting comparison chart with you here:

http://mineralessencewholesale.com/comparison_popup.html

If you have any question please feel free to ping us at mysabee@live.com

have you heard of palgantong before? i heard it's really good and it's a theater-like make up. anything that's made for theatricals purpose should be of high quality. it's made in korea for dodo japan.

edit: one more brand is integrate from KANEBO, Japan.

This post has been edited by oatkrunch: Feb 26 2010, 02:38 PM

I'm also interested in trying mineral makeup after hearing all this praise...but how do you know which brand to start off with first ?
Has anyone else shopped at lovingminerals ? How did you find it? Are they the only store around selling this?
I prefer having more options to choose from.

Looks like the US has so many different brands to choose from and play with... but I hate paying for international shipping fees... so expensive!!

wow~ never tot that bismuth oxychloride can cause such harm >.< lucky i'm not so sensitive to it.. haha @@

After i've tried Youngblood Mineral Foundation for few months, i'm satisfied with it as it will give a smooth effect and yet no cakey feeling. The most important thing is even though it contains bismuth oxychloride, i'm not sensitive to it. Hence, i think not everyone is sensitive to it.

However, for Youngblood Mineral Radiance which contains mica, i think i'm sensitive to it as everytime i wear it, it would cause itchiness on my face..

Just as a token of sharing.

sorry to bring up an old thread.. >.<

Anyone here using makeup by Everyday Minerals, especially their loose powders? Can anyone list me their ingredients because I'm unable to find it on their website (perhaps I don't know where to look). Thank you very much. :3

maybe mary kay..it's direct sales, easy to get it.. i hav a preloved loose powder..now use bb cream n lazy to add anythg..pm me if u wan=)

Pls becareful on minerals make-up. There is an article abt Dr.Oz to just scrap mineral make-ups, mainly not on mica or paraben or other, its the nanoparticles. Industry nowadays grind them to a very very fine thus application of these substance by workers, for example, require face mask (google it). The warning is that the nanoparticles on prolonged use will damage your lungs as we inhaled during application. The only one I found dared to claim non nanoparticles (above all else, mica, paraben, etc) is Coastal Scents.

Most cosmetic companies buy their ingredients in bulk from other manufacturers, do not think they'll gather up mineral rocks and manually grind them for us. When make ups hit the shelves they do not even have to be FDA approved. Buyers beware.

Well I am not a chemist but I want to be safe, don't trust me, learn more before you buy.. I'm sure everyone wants to be safe.

P.s: Another is on skin79 bb cream, one product says it contain some acid (forgot what) that is the selling point to nourish our skin, when I google, all I read is how corrosive this is to human tissues. Makes me angry!

Hi ferreted, thanks for sharing. I agree on what you said but most people just buys whatever's advertised to them.

Would definitely suggest Revlon. (I think I wrote something similar in one of the pinned threads)

I have oily+acne+pimply+sensitive+red skin. So yeah, the worst skin combo ever. Revlon does an awesome job of covering it all up. My friends can't even tell I have THAT bad a skin, coz I never go out without wearing my Revlon. Lol. I've tried practically all brands and this is the best. Try it out =)