By: Ava Shaw

What minerals are in mineral makeup that helps your skin and what are the best brands? QUESTION

Mineral makeup is generally fragrance-free and typically excludes the major contemporary chemicals, dyes, and preservatives. In authentic mineral makeup the mineral ingredients will be listed first on the ingredients list as they are the major ingredients. WHAT IS MINERAL MAKEUP?

I started by finding out what minerals are in mineral makeup. Then I found out what mineral helps your skin and is good for you. I looked at some brands to see what one has the best reviews. I looked at Bare minerals, L’Oreal Paris, Philosophy, BECCA, and SHEAMOISTURE. I also added to my question in this procces. I added that I was going to look at brands because I felt like I needed to figure out what ha the best minerals in there makeup. HOW I STARTED

This gives the makeup a natural water resistance and is much better for your skin then conventional cosmetics. Mineral makeup is the safest because it adheres to the natural oils in a person's skin and doesn't seep into the pores. Mineral foundation allows your skin to breathe while still offering protection. Most of the cheaper foundations on the market have a list of ingredients that potentially harmful to your skin. Most mineral makeup costs more than your traditional makeup. Because most ingredients in mineral makeups are all-natural, the makeup is generally lighter in color BENEFITS OF MINERAL MAKEUP

You'll find the same mineral ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica, and iron oxides Mineral makeup ingredients aren't simply mined, pulverized, and poured into compacts. Kaolinite, a clay, is added to makeup to absorb moisture. MAIN INGREDIENTS IN MINERAL MAKEUP

KAOLINITE Kaolinite is a clay mineral that if found in most mineral makeup products. Kaolinite is put in the makeup to absorb moister so the makeup is not caked on your face. It also helps with the look of a matte finish for mineral foundation.

Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 12.6%, Zinc Oxide 21%. Inactive Ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide Reviews: It Contains Bismuth Oxychloride which may cause irritant to skin This is also made with talc, which is known to clog pores. it is light coverage. BARE MINERALS FOUNDATION BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15

Active ingredents: TITANIUM DIOXIDE 10.0% COSMETIC INGREDIENTS : BORON NITRIDE KAOLIN ISONONYL ISONONANOATE COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX CALCIUM GLUCONATE MANGANESE GLUCONATE MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE COPPER PCA ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE TOCOPHEROL PANTHENOL MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE MICA IRON OXIDES Reviews: This is so light and airy, and goes on perfectly smooth. It has a very strong, unpleasant scent that you might not notice until you go outside. It's a very metallic, heavy makeup scent. The finish is extremely shiny as well L’OREAL PARIS TRUE MATCH MINERAL FOUNDATION

Active ingredients: Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Water/Aqua/Eau, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. Reviews: Balances Skin Gentle Improves Skin Texture Leaves Clean Feel Doesn't Remove Makeup Ineffective PHILOSOPHY PURITY MADE SIMPLE MINERAL OIL-FREE FACIAL CLEANSING OIL

Active ingredients: -Mica, Squalane, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Terpineol, Water/Aqua/Eau, p-Anisic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Levulinic Acid, Potassium Sorbate. May contain/peut contenir [+/-]: Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Red 30 Lake (Cl 73360), Red 7 Lake (Cl 15850:1), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140:1), Carmine (CI 75470).J1258Mica Reviews: Easy To Apply Good Pigmentation Looks Natural Versatile BECCA MINERAL BLUSH

Active Ingredients: Sandstone: Mica, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Carmine (CI 75470). Reviews: Applies Smoothly Blends Easily Great Colors Silky Texture SHEAMOISTURE MINERAL EYE SHADOW WET/DRY

The obstacles that I have faced were what brands to do. I didn’t know if I wanted to high end or low end brands or if I wanted to do only one brand. The other obstacles that I faced was picking my topic because I wanted to other things. I have also been facing on how good are the sources because I want to find the best research for my project. OBSTACLES

Overall I think that bare minerals is the best brand for mineral makeup. I think this because it has very natural products and not as much minerals in there makeup as was shown. WHAT IS THE BEST BRAND?

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