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foundation preparations, mineral makeup can be a good option if you have sensitive skin.

Bare Minerals

Reputed to be the original mineral makeup line, bareMinerals by Bare Escentuals was first introduced in 1976. The bareMinerals line consists of foundations, eye shadows, blush, shimmer powders, liner shadows, all made of their signature blend of minerals.

Derma blend

A comprehensive line of full coverage products used by professional makeup artists for moderate to severe facial and body imperfections, such as scarring, rosacea, and birthmarks. Dermablend offers foundations, concealers, setting powders, and skin care products online or at select department and drugstores.

Cosmetic mixers

Recently, questions of safety have caused the chemicals used to bind pigments and create texture in makeup to come under scrutiny. Foundations, blushes, and eye shadows usually contain fillers, anti-caking agents and texturizers (composed of ingredients such as talc, kaolin, and mica), that often cause allergic reactions in those with sensitive skin.

Eyelashes

A few coats of a good mascara is all most need to accentuate their eyes to perfection. For those who suffer from exceptionally thin lashes, eyelash extensions will give you a semi-permanent, natural-looking lash line, but for temporary drama, false lashes are an inexpensive way to beef up your lashes.

Air stocking

The perfect solution to all those pesky runs and tears, air stockings are a spray on substitute for pantyhose, similar to self tanning products but specifically designed for legs. Some formulations have added caffeine, moisturizers, and herbal extracts to help with problems like spider veins and cellulite.

Beauty

Can beauty be contained in the swooning curve of an impeccably crimped lash, or the vibrant tones of a vermillion lip stain? Or is it a broader concept that reaches far beyond our own perceptions? Although the philosophical debate on beauty's meaning and how cosmetics affect our society will likely never be resolved, most will agree that, when used in moderation, cosmetics can be a delightful way to enrich our natural features.

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