Be Creative & Have Fun with Mineral Makeup....

-Loose Mineral Foundation:
Tap a small amount of powder into the lid of the sifter jar and swirl your face/powder brush or a cotton ball into it. Tap off any excess powder. Start off using very little, as it is highly pigmented. If using a brush, tap the bottom of the handle with the brush head facing upward on a hard surface (eg. counter) This settles the powder into the brush head. Firmly spread powder on clean, dry skin to evenly blend pigments. Keep in mind, a little goes a long way! If you feel it is not enough, Repeat using a light layer.Use a shader brush to apply small amounts to the problem areas and blend well.
For those with dry, flaky, skin, loose mineral foundation can be blended with light, daily facial moisturizer or aloe vera gel to create a cream foundation. First moisturize as usual, then tap a small amount of powder into the palm of your hand. Add a drop of moisturizer. Blend together until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved. Use your fingers or a makeup wedge to apply.

-Loose Mineral "Glow" Finishing Powder:
Go from a dull tired look to a perk-me-up look in a instant!
For all skin tones. Dust lightly over your face or body, wear it alone, or under/over your makeup...eyes, cheeks, shoulders, etc.

-Loose Mineral Matte Finishing Powders:
For all skin tones. Designed for people that prefer a matte finish.
Lightly buff or dust over your makeup for the perfect flawless finish!
Great for setting your eyeshadow too.

-Conceal and Correct Minor Flaws:
Loose mineral concealer is a great addition to your loose mineral makeup. You use it - as the name implies - to conceal. With the right shade you can hide minor skin imperfections, redness, dark circles, blemishes, and even-out skin tones. You want to choose a shade lighter than your skin. Some people say to apply your concealer over your makeup; others say to apply it under for a more natural look. So, experiment with it to see which way works best for you.
Sometimes you need something more than flesh-toned concealer to help hide unwanted minor flaws on your face. When that time arises, you want to use color correctors.

-Pink Corrector:
Gives a glow to sallow complexions. May also be mixed with your mineral foundation to camouflage yellowish bruises.

-Blue Corrector: 
Great for under the eyes & helps to neutralize orange skin (from sunless tanning) and brightens the face.

-Yellow Corrector:
Brightens warmer skin tones. Use this to cover up dark colored bruises & dark under-eye circles.

-Green Corrector:
Tones down redness. Use this to hide minor pimples, blemishes, scars, birthmarks and broken capillaries.

-Lavender Corrector:
Counteracts yellow complexions and yellowish bruising.
 
-Apricot Corrector:
Warms up yellowish skin tones and sallow complexions.

-Eye shadow:
Can be applied wet or dry. Use a sponge applicator or a shadow brush, lightly touch the mica (dust off any excess mica) and apply to your eye lids. For a more dramatic look wet the applicator or brush with water before applying.

-For contouring your eyes:
Start with a lighter shade of shadow on the entire lid. Follow with a darker shade applying it just under your brow bone starting at the outer corner inward.

-Eyeliner:
Can be applied wet or dry. Use a darker shade in the outer corner and follow along the top and bottom lash line with a thin line of color.

-Brows:
Apply color to your eyebrows using short whispy strokes from the inside of the eye outward.

-Cheeks:
Use a sponge applicator or a blush brush and lightly touch the mica (dust off any excess mica). Apply to your cheeks for a beautiful glow.

-Lips:
Use your favorite clear gloss, pick out your mica color and apply it on your glossed lips. You can also mix the mica with the gloss and then apply, whichever you prefer.

-Nail Polish:
Using clear nail polish, dip brush into the polish, then into the desired mica color, and paint on nails. Add a clear top coat for the perfect shine! Polish may also be mixed in a separate container for larger batches. Add mica color to any existing colored nail polish to change its shade. Be creative &  Have fun!

-Hair Highlights or Lowlights:
Mix with your favorite hair gel or hair spray. Use a blending brush, dip it in your mica color and start at the root and stroke all the way to the ends.

Aloe Vera Body Glitter:
Mix your favorite glittery mica color with pure, clear aloe vera gel (very inexpensive & can be found in most Dept. stores). Safe to use on your face, body and also can be used as a hair glitter.

-Body Shimmer:
Using a blush brush, dip into the desired color and spread a light coating of powder over the shoulders and chest for a beautiful shimmery glow.

-Tinted Moisturizer:
Choose your mica color and lightly mix with your favorite daily facial moisturizer. It will give you a hint of color and even out your skin tone. This is perfect for a quick fix! Petroleum based moisturizers are not recommended for use in tinted moisturizer.

-Bronzer:
Put a dab of your favorite lotion (or even suntan lotion) in the palm of your hand. Mix a small amount of mica color of your choice in with the lotion. Rub on the areas you want to expose.

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