by Stacia Elizabeth Whitbeck

Created on: February 20, 2008

If you've been wondering if mineral makeup is for you, consider the many benefits it offers.

Mineral makeup is a fine powder made from crushed minerals and most types contain a natural sunscreen. It is easy to apply with the use of any makeup brush of your choosing and requires no blending. The favorite applicator is the Kabuki brush, which is wide for even application and made of natural hair.

Just dip your brush into the powder and dab onto the face. It's quick, easy and leaves a virtually flawless finish, covering redness, broken capillaries, and discolored skin. Using the variety of shades mineral makeup comes in you can create any look you want from sun kissed to dewy and bronzed to rosy.

Most mineral makeup lines offer starter kits ranging in price from forty dollars to eighty dollars and include brushes, mineral foundation, blush and a finishing veil. Some kits include mineral eye powder and all kits come with instructions and tips.

Many brands of mineral makeup are organic which makes them suitable for people with sensitive skin and allergies.

Mineral makeup may cost more than traditional foundation but the beauty, convenience and benefit is worth the price. Traditional foundation is not as easy to blend and often wears off or settles into the creases of the skin. Most women who wear mineral makeup love the sensation of bare skin that looks as natural as it feels.

Mineral makeup won't smear or smudge at the gym or in the sun. You'll never have to worry about a foundation line or face caking again.

Most mineral makeup doesn't need to be cleansed from the face and can actually improve skin texture, and reduce pores with continued use. It's a great choice for any woman who wants to look fresh, flawless and natural. You can easily create a healthy glow with just a few strokes of mineral makeup and lighten dull, lifeless skin.

After you've tried your starter kit and are comfortable using mineral makeup you can expand your mineral collection. There are a variety of angled brushes for defining the eyes, round brushed for shading and shadowing facial features and many colors to choose from.

There's a mineral makeup that's right for every face, skin type and tone. It looks and feels natural because it is!

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