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Mineral Makeup Troubleshooting
If you are new to mineral makeup, you may find that it can take a few applications to get it just right, so below are some troubleshooting answers to common problems that can occur whilst applying your mineral makeup. We hope this helps you, but please feel free to drop us an e-mail with any problems that you may be having and we will be happy to offer guidance.
Powdery or mask like in appearance?
Cause: Over-application or the shade is too light
Solution: Custom blend two shades together, use a darker shade or utilise a softer, less dense brush.
Drying or not enough coverage?
Cause: The skin is too dry and needs exfoliation and moisturising.
Solution: Use a richer moisturiser. Exfolilate to smooth the skin's surface and apply the mineral foundation with a damp brush and then blend with your finger to erase any visible brush strokes. For etxremely dry skin, try mixing a bit of mineral foundation powder with your mosturiser to create a liquid foundation and apply with a sponge or brush and then smooth and blend with your finger.
Pores appear larger or powder is laying in fine lines?
Cause: Over-application and/or incorrect application technique.
Solution: Firstly try using light downward strokes with your kabuki brush. Or apply Finishing Powder before or after the mineral foundation. Try damp brush application technique too.
Shiny or oily appearance?
Cause: Moisturizer too heavy or over-application.
Solution: Use oil free moisturizer or apply Finishing Powder under and/or over the mineral foundation to absorb excess oil and keep you shine free.
Streaky, blotchy or uneven appearance?
Cause: Over-application of the foundation, moisturizer is too heavy, or the moisturiser has not completely penetrated into your skin.
Solution: Blend foundation with finishing powder, experiment with different moisturisers. If the powder is mixed in your moisturiser, make sure that the powder is completely blended in.
If you experience red steaks when you apply your foundation as a dry powder it is because your skin is not completely dry. Make sure any moisturiser has soaked in completely before buffing on the minerals. Red streaks can be blended out with your fingers if they do appear.
How do you apply mineral eyeshadow?
To get the full intensity and luminosity from your mineral eyeshadows apply them with a damp or wet brush. This will make the shimmery colours really shine and make them longer lasting too. If you want a sheer wash of colour or to make a bright colour more subtle then you can apply them dry. All our mineral shades can be applied with a wet fine brush as eyeliners too. Be careful not to get water into the eyeshadow pot though as this will allow bacteria to breed.