I use CC Pure mineral makeup. Nothing but good stuff in there! It covers blemishes (not that I have any... lol) like nothing else I've ever used before and the range of concealers and colours is quite extensive. Plus CC can customer colour to each person skin type/colour and they are very affordable - and they give out samples of other colours with your order!!
I have become addicted to the stuff
http://www.ccmineralmakeup.com.au

Hi,
I'm a new salon geek that is struggling to find a mineral make-up range... I've looked at the larger companies like Bare Escentuals and Jane Iredale but they are way out of my budget although I quite liked BE. I am currently sampling some 'Essential Therapy' products that I bought from the Olympia exhibition and although it looks great and lasts all day I have noticed my skin itching. Has anyone got any advice for a 'pure' mineral brand that is also fairly priced? Cheers

Have you tried Lily Lolo? Lily*Lolo*Mineral*Cosmetics

Hi Theresa

I've just received some samples today of the foundation from Lily Lolo after contacting them on the website so I will try them out and see. It does seem a reasonably priced range with nice packaging and a good concept but its a shame they don't yet supply eyeliners and mascara.

Lily Lolo for me all the way! I love it. Their eye colours are very pigmented so the colours are gorgeous. Some of the eye colours can be used with a damp brush so I use the black as an eye liner. I have all my eyelash extension clients using it too as it dosent effect the lashes.
Love the range!

i use id BE and love it especially for holiday no more sticky liquid foundation than runs off in the sun. The bronzing powder is the best one I have ever used it's lovely on and gives a nice dewy young fresh look to your skin.

I know since I live in the U.S. that not everything is available in your area. But I have been using Everyday Minerals for quite awhile now and love them. They are half the price of Bare Minerals and they offer different foundations for different skin types. The latest thing that is new with their containers, instead of havin the strip that you peel off, there is a plastic piece that slides around to cover and uncover the holes. Great for traveling, plus you can regulate better how much comes out.

Maybe if enough people request their products from overseas they will consider selling it there. And I know in the U.S. beauty professional can sell it in their shops. Just an idea!!

I adore Youngblood Mineral Makeup. I use it on myself & also for my bridal work. I love the way it feels & the team are really supportive too.

Saks has just taken them on & I think we will be seeing a lot more of tem in the not too distant future

-P-

another jane iredale fan ..
have just started to add a few pieces of mineral makeup to my bridal kit (its currently mostly mac, bbi, chanel etc)
have so far had positive response from bridal makeup trials, so may invest in some more when i need to replace certain items
i also use ji at princess / teen makeover parties
hth

Hi Mouffloncake

Can you tell me if Youngblood has a website? I've tried to search on google but it only comes up with salons/distributors.

Thanks

Hi Bronzewolf,

I would be interested in hearing how you are getting on with your search to find a 'pure' mineral makeup range that meets your criteria. I too am struggling to find a range that is as pure as possible without being out of my budget.
I have sampled a few different ranges, one of which was called Proto-col, which caused my skin to itch and errupt in spots on the day of using it. I then looked at the ingredient list and found that the products contain Bismuth Oxychloride which explained, after reading your post why I had the reaction.
There are a few ranges such as Cozmetic Lab, CC Pure minerals and Afterglow that claim to not include the ingredient Bismuth Oxychloride but I am still undecided.
Have you found anything that appeals to you?

Missmel

I used a brand called Alima. I believe it's available across most of America and Europe, however we're the only stockist of it in the UK. You're probably thinking that I'm a little biased, and you're probably right, however the stuff is fantastic. I've tried a few others and this range beats them hands down. The added bonus for me is that they are certified natural, so I know that I can trust the ingredients. The only thing I would say when looking for a mineral make up is to be careful that talc isn't in the ingredients, as it's sometimes used as a cheap filler.

Thank you, Natural. I've just checked out the Alima website and left a message for them to contact me. Can you tell me if they have a minimum opening order when you open an account and if you are obliged to take on the full range as I see that they have 60 choices of foundation! I also like the fact they they are certified natural which is just what I'm looking for

I have just taken on lily lolo and love it, it is flying of my shelves, id bare esscentuals opening order is 2.5k crazy

website www.sugarandicebeauty.co.uk


niki xxxxx

Missmel yes i did find my foundation, its with a company called "elemental beauty" i originally sampled some of their stuff 2 years ago or so and found their colour suited me best and also it has the added benefit of allatonin and also minimal ingredients. They are very reasonably priced and come in just under lily lolo prices.

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