mineral foundation is appealing to people for many reasons. But they do not want to lose the coverage that their current liquid foundation gives them. They do not realize that you can use mineral foundation in wet or dry form. Both methods provide many of the same benefits. It is best to understand how to wear mineral foundation wet and dry. This will help you get the best results at any time regardless of your skin’s current condition.
Always use a special horsehair brush to apply mineral foundation. You will use this brush whether you are applying the foundation wet or dry. Just make sure that you keep the brush very clean so that you can reuse it each day.
Dry mineral foundation provides light coverage. This does not mean that blemishes or irregularities will show through. The foundation will just feel quite light on your face. But you still can layer on mineral powder to get good coverage and camouflage.
Here are some benefits that come from using mineral foundation as dry powder:
* It uses light to camouflage lines, wrinkles and creases. This will minimize physical evidence of aging. The mica in mineral powder foundation works slightly better when dry.
* It feels like you are wearing no makeup at all. The powder settles across your skin for a smooth, natural look.
* You can sleep in dry mineral foundation. Of course it is always better to remove makeup. Dry mineral foundation does not block your pores though and will not cause the kind of aging and damage that other liquid foundations can.
To apply the mineral foundation you should swirl the horsehair brush in the powder. Tap excess powder from the brush. Apply the powder to your face while using a circular motion. Keep applying the makeup in layers until you like your look. You will get results that look light, bright and natural. You can apply more cosmetics like blush or bronzer over the mineral foundation.
Some people like to use mineral foundation in wet form. They feel that wet mineral foundation gives them better coverage. This is largely a personal preference since mineral foundation covers evenly either way. However, using the mineral foundation wet will provide a slightly more “made up” look that many people find more glamorous. It is less natural, but may be viewed as more professional. It provides a smooth palate for additional makeup. The first step of applying wet mineral foundation is to dip the brush in dry mineral powder. Tap it into your palm or the lid of the mineral foundation. Do not get the entire mineral foundation wet at once. Swirl the foundation in your palm with the damp brush. This will create a liquid mineral foundation that you can apply to your face using the brush. Smooth it on with your fingers if you like.
In the end, it does not matter whether you wear your mineral foundation wet or dry. You will love the natural look when you wear your mineral foundation.
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