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Even though I don't wear makeup often, I still like to put some on from time to time. A couple of years ago I did a purge of all the un-skin-friendly makeup I owned and only kept the good stuff. Here is what I put on my face.
Bioderma ---Link to product: here
Pros: I like Bioderma because I'm guaranteed a product that won't clog my pores. I've used their sebium facewash, sebium moisturizer and photoderm tinted face cream SPF50. I started using this brand because my derm recommended it to me. It is not cheap though and eventually I found other natural alternatives for the cleanser and moisturizer. My favorite is the tinted face cream which I feel is worth the cost (about $25). It gives an even look to the complexion with medium coverage and hello it protects scars from sun damage! I basically use this cream as a foundation with the option to apply powder mineral makeup over for extra coverage.
Cons: My biggest complaint is that right after application the cream looks and feels greasy. I fix this by patting my face with a napkin. I basically use this cream as foundation.
Everyday Minerals ---Link to product: here
Pros: Affordable, non-irritating, non-clogging and non-toxic. Like I said, I only want to put things on my skin that are safe and won't cause a breakout. EM fits the bill. I love their stuff. I highly recommend utilizing their "try me" sample pack which costs $5 including shipping. You get to choose 7 samples of any of their products. First pick a handful of bases to try so you can match your skin tone. You won't need 7 bases though so I recommend choosing a few blushes and concealer. The blush/concealer samples last forever! I've potted mine in tiny cosmetic containers, the packets are not practical for long term use.
Cons: If you have dry or dehydrated skin like me the mineral makeup will exaggerate the problem obviously. I did notice that they've introduced a jojoba mineral powder line though. I wonder if that helps with dry skin types? Still with the right moisturizer this is a great option for acne-prone skin.
Future buys:
In the future I might switch to a tinted moisturizer without the SPF, or with less. Although the Bioderma tinted cream serves as a good foundation it kind of feels like sun protection over-kill (especially if I'm going out at night!). Once I move back to the US I'll be looking for a less chemical option. Any suggestions on this?
Bioderma ---Link to product: here
Pros: I like Bioderma because I'm guaranteed a product that won't clog my pores. I've used their sebium facewash, sebium moisturizer and photoderm tinted face cream SPF50. I started using this brand because my derm recommended it to me. It is not cheap though and eventually I found other natural alternatives for the cleanser and moisturizer. My favorite is the tinted face cream which I feel is worth the cost (about $25). It gives an even look to the complexion with medium coverage and hello it protects scars from sun damage! I basically use this cream as a foundation with the option to apply powder mineral makeup over for extra coverage.
Cons: My biggest complaint is that right after application the cream looks and feels greasy. I fix this by patting my face with a napkin. I basically use this cream as foundation.
Everyday Minerals ---Link to product: here
Pros: Affordable, non-irritating, non-clogging and non-toxic. Like I said, I only want to put things on my skin that are safe and won't cause a breakout. EM fits the bill. I love their stuff. I highly recommend utilizing their "try me" sample pack which costs $5 including shipping. You get to choose 7 samples of any of their products. First pick a handful of bases to try so you can match your skin tone. You won't need 7 bases though so I recommend choosing a few blushes and concealer. The blush/concealer samples last forever! I've potted mine in tiny cosmetic containers, the packets are not practical for long term use.
Cons: If you have dry or dehydrated skin like me the mineral makeup will exaggerate the problem obviously. I did notice that they've introduced a jojoba mineral powder line though. I wonder if that helps with dry skin types? Still with the right moisturizer this is a great option for acne-prone skin.
Future buys:
In the future I might switch to a tinted moisturizer without the SPF, or with less. Although the Bioderma tinted cream serves as a good foundation it kind of feels like sun protection over-kill (especially if I'm going out at night!). Once I move back to the US I'll be looking for a less chemical option. Any suggestions on this?
