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[Jubilee]

Hello. I'm brand new to this forum and found it while researching Mineral Makeup. I'm 34, female, and quite tired of the whole zit thing. I've copied down "The Regimen" and will start soon, and am intrigued with OC Eight Oil Control Genius.

For those of you who have used mineral makeup, is it better to use something like the OC Eight underneath it, or use one of the sites' mineral primers and mattifiers? I have decently oily skin, heavier in t-zone but still some all around. I've tried most foundations on the market. MAC's blot powder is the only thing that's worked halfway decent on my face; not their studio fix, not anybody else's foundation. I'm about at my wits' end.

Also, is there any Mineral Makeup out there that helps better with oil than others?

Thanks,
Jubilee

[JLynneCosmetics]

Hi Jubilee!

It's great to hear that you're interested in trying mineral makeup! Many women give it a try and never go back! It really is very light-weight and soothing to acneic skin, and I hope it works out well for you!

For primers, look for something that has serecite, kaolin clay, magnesium stearate, or calcium carbonate on the ingredients list. These ingredients all help with oil control. Also, you'll want to be sure to pick a foundation that doesn't have too high of a concentration of titanium dioxide, as that really tends to dry out skin, which leads to increased oil production. Zinc oxide is an ingredient that helps counteract titanium, and as a bonus it adds extra sun protection and a soothing element to the foundation.


Take care!

[Jubilee]

JLynne,

I have another question for you. I've looked at your web site and numerous others. Some say that sericite mica mattifies. Other sites say that mica makes your face shiny. Which is it?

Does your site have a primer to help combat oil? I couldn't find one.

Thanks,
Jubilee

Hi Jubilee!

It's great to hear that you're interested in trying mineral makeup!  Many women give it a try and never go back!  It really is very light-weight and soothing to acneic skin, and I hope it works out well for you!

For primers, look for something that has serecite, kaolin clay, magnesium stearate, or calcium carbonate on the ingredients list.  These ingredients all help with oil control.  Also, you'll want to be sure to pick a foundation that doesn't have too high of a concentration of titanium dioxide, as that really tends to dry out skin, which leads to increased oil production.  Zinc oxide is an ingredient that helps counteract titanium, and as a bonus it adds extra sun protection and a soothing element to the foundation. 


Take care!

[JLynneCosmetics]

I've looked at your web site and numerous others.  Some say that sericite mica mattifies.  Other sites say that mica makes your face shiny.  Which is it?

Hi Jubilee,

I think the confusion comes from the fact that there are different types of mica used in cosmetics. SERECITE (plain, uncoated/uncolored/untreated mica) is very light-weight, soft, and has no shimmer or luster. Serecite mica will help mattify your skin, minimize pores, and is excellent when used as a primer or finishing powder. This is the main ingredient in my Multi-Powder line.

MICA (sometimes referred to as "Cosmetic-Grade Mica", "Colored Mica", "Mica Pigment") also comes in different colors and particle sizes. Some micas are matte, some have luster, some are shimmery, and some positively sparkle. Micas with any kind of luster, shimmer, or sparkle will give a glow to your skin. (These are the micas that I use in my Mineral Glow powders.) These micas are sometimes used in foundation when the formulator wants to give the foundation a more dewy, lustrous finish. My foundation uses only plain serecite mica, so the foundation finish is matte with no glow or shine.

I hope that helps! If you have any questions, please let me know!