So, I just wanted to make a quick post about something that I LOVE that everyone should know about. MINERAL Makeup!! Seriously I love it. And you should too. I was standing in front of the mirror last night, with my fancy make-up brush, sweeping minerals onto my fresh & clean face.

You might be saying right now, “You washed your face and then you put makeup on?!?! WTH. GROSS, Nicole! ” Well, yes. And the reason I do it is because I love it. It feels good and my complexion is always better when I moisturize and then mineral it up instead of just moisturizing. I think most dermatologists would say not to do this. Maybe you should listen to them, but the proof is in the pudding for me. My skin is better with mineral makeup. Believe it or not. I think you should try it. 

Why mineral makeup? Well, here are a few reasons.

• It makes my skin glow. I really think it does. It feels light and airy. And like I said, I believe it improves my complexion.
• It’s just healthier. Instead of chemicals, you’re putting all-natural substances on your face. We are exposed to enough chemicals already.
• It’s “non-comedongenic”, which means it doesn’t clog your pores.
• Skin irritants like fragrance and dyes and preservatives are eliminated.
• Most mineral makeup has an SPF of at least 15. I know that some of you have beautiful enough skin now that you aren’t worried about skin damage, but when you’re 30 and your skin makes you look older than that because you spent to much time exposing it to harsh rays, you’ll be sorry. Put on your sunscreen! Other than getting enough sleep, I think taking care of your skin is the most important beauty secret. This is another good lesson I’ve been learning from my boss-friend, Maggie. Don’t get me wrong, I used to tan all of the time. And I was addicted too, but then I thought about how tanning is one of the number one things you can do if you want to pre-maturely age your skin. I think you’ll look better and feel when you haven’t been burning your skin in a booth, even if it’s a little paler than you’re used to. really.

I used to use BARE MINERALS until I realized I was spending a fortune and I was about to go bankrupt. Now I use EVERYDAY MINERALS. I really like the company, the makeup, how easy it is to order. AND you can try it free to find the right color for yourself. Look at these awesome colors that I have right now in my make-up bag.

This is called buttered tan. I get it in original glo. I have an olive complexion and this is one that they recommend for olives like me. It’s was a good recommendation. Another good thing about Everyday Minerals is that they have varieties of kinds of makeup depending on the kind of coverage you want. Like matte, semi-matte, original glo, etc.  website is so helpful.

 This is called Girls Day. There’s a lot of shimmering going on with this. It’s a little too much. I realized that after ordering it so sometimes I mix it with this one…

Apple. There is no shimmering in this one. Pretty pink, nice and sweet.

This is called Corner Office. I almost have a corner office. My office is the one next to the corner office, where Maggie, natural beauty guru resides. Besides the name, this blush is just the right amount of glo/shimmer/matte/gorgeous for me. 

There are so many different colors. It’s fun to go through them all and pick.

Look at these eye-shadows! I don’t have any of these because I haven’t really ever worn eye shadow except on rare occasions, but this pretty wood collection is making me rethink things. Pretty. Oh and that lady is the founder of the company. She’s lovely.

I think its a must to use the loose powder and invest in a couple of really good application brushes. The brushes are a big deal here, so find the ones that work for you. Splurge on brushes. Its a good thing to splurge on. Oh, and SIDE NOTE. Did you know that you should wash your makeup brushes with shampoo and then let them dry overnight. Yeah, you want those babies to be nice and clean. I think its good to have a kabuki brush, a foundation brush and an eyeshadow brush. You can get them from Everyday minerals and they are so affordable. One time Matt bought me a really fancy brush at a booth at the state fair. Believe it or not, its a really awesome makeup brush. It was sweet. So now it’s my foundation brush.

Ok, that about wraps up this post on mineral makeup. Please someone talk to me about beauty products next time you see me. It’s one of my favorite topics…. and Matt hasn’t quite been filling my sister’s shoes … Geez I miss living with that girl! Love all of you.