Mineral makeup
Jane Iredale : Best of the brand
Jane Iredale is a fantastic brand that doesn't always get as much attention as it deserves. One of the first pioneers of mineral makeup, they're focused on giving you a glowing natural look that lasts . Jane Iredale formed in...
Product Review: Bare Escentuals rareMinerals Skincare
You'll definitely know Bare Escentuals from their award winning bareMinerals mineral foundation - which is famed for it's bencficial properties: they say its so good you can sleep in it. It was only a matter of time...
Dainty Doll by Nicola Roberts Loose Mineral Powder Foundation
Mineral makeup may not be big news anymore, but that doesn't mean I don't get excited to try another foundation full of all its benefits. Dainty Doll by Nicola Roberts is a line of cosmetics designed for fair-skinned...
Product Review: Mia Minerals Foundation
Now that summer is here I like to use lighter products on my face, and mineral makeup is ideal for giving yourself a natural dewy glow. I have just been introduced to Mia Minerals, a brand new British brand and have been...
Product Review: Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Foundation
I have to admit that pre-trial I was slightly biased against this product. The word mineral is bandied around with so little knowledge nowadays, that when a budget brand produces a version I almost immediately assume the...
Bellápierre to launch 'on the go' pressed range
Bellápierre is still my favourite mineral brand, since my first ever mineral makeup trial using their foundation and bronzer. These products come with a big Kiss & Makeup thumbs up, since unlike many brands, I found that...
Product Review: Lily Lolo Mineral Makeup
Bare Escentuals may have cornered the mineral market in terms of promotion and brand awareness, but that doesn't mean there aren't other brands who are equally worthy product-wise. This isn't the first time we've mentioned...
Lily Lolo Mineral Makeup: A fans guide
No matter how many times beauty editors and bloggers rave about their purported miraculous benefits, many still shirk from mineral makeup. Maybe it's the perceived mess and time-consuming cons? What we need is a...
Product Review: ME ME ME Radiant Minerals Foundation
Liana Wood writes... I like the idea of foundation enriched with minerals that are actually good for your skin. It would mean the end of that familiar guilty feeling when you plaster your face with artificial products...
Have a makeup masterclass in Minerals at Rouge!
I do love my makeup but I'm the first to admit I'm not flawless at it. I can streak eyeliner with the best of them and still have nightmares about the use of pastel green shadow in my teens. Well, I'm not alone, ands now...
The Kiss and Makeup Beauty Awards 2008: Best Mineral Product
Winner: Youngblood Mineral Makeup This is great because it gives you flawless coverage, it's kind on the skin and it gives you a great healthy glow. Buy it if you want to try mineral makeup but are scared of...
Estee Lauder enter the mineral makeup up merry go round with Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup
Everyone loves mineral makeup nowadays as we're all so green conscious. Well, that or just hyped up by the media and consider the word 'paraben' to be the devil incarnate (it's not, but that's a separate rant). Lauder...
Product review: Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup
Now you guys all know that I like my foundation pretty heavy, so mineral makeup and I always have a rather dubious relationship. Sometimes I can't get enough of the stuff, sometimes I'm just annoyed the coverage isn't...
BareMinerals-to-go will keep my bag powder free
I don't know how long this kit has been out for, but frankly I'm annoyed no one told me about it earlier. It costs £20.49 from Feel Unique and could be the end to the annoying spillage issues I always have with mineral...
Bare Escentuals get more portable with Mineral Veil On The Go
I love Mineral Veil. Like love, love it. It's pretty much the BEST loose face powder I've ever used, and my little pot has travelled the world with me, despite the fact that it's prone to spillages and mess. If I've...
Support breast cancer charity with Glo Minerals
Mineral makeup is great for those of us who want to look good without plastering obscure chemicals on our faces, but now you can support a good cause as you brush on that powder, too! Glo Minerals has launched a new set...
Beauty Bytes: Across the pond the Muse Rocks out with Bare Escentuals
The Muse is going to a concert, and is understandably excited about seeing The Eagles. In their honour she's cracked open the Bare Escentuals Tutorials Rocker Eye Kit, and shows you how to create a rather fab looking...
Roundup of Liquid Mineral Foundations
Following my post on olive-toned mineral foundations , I received requests for reviews on liquid foundations that are more affordable than Youngblood's £42 offering. The appeal of liquid mineral foundations is...
Shiny girls test Afterglow mineral makeup
Mineral makeup is everywhere right now, and Afterglow is one of the newer additions to the UK cosmetics counter, having been a huge success in the States. It's got great ethical credentials, is certified cruelty-free by...
Glōminerals Sheer Delight Summer Collection
"Pretty, Sheer and Pink" would be the words to describe the limited edition summer collection by Glōminerals . Eyes shimmer and glo with Delight (light cream) and Charming (burnished Bronze) eyeshadows (£11.50 each). Lips...
Bella Pierre launch a compact mineral line
Bella Pierre is currently an office favourite in the mineral stakes, after the lovely results our Abi had with it. We were excited to learn that they're now releasing a compact beauty range, great for girls on the go....
Olive-toned Mineral Foundations for Asian girls: The Roundup
As a cool-toned Asian girl, no foundation has ever been "just right" for me. Warm or Golden foundations were always slightly too yellow, and beige or neutrals always a little too pink. It wasn't until I came across this...
Product review: Inika mineral blusher Puff Pot
Abi Silvester from Hippy Shopper shares her thoughts on Inika Mineral makeup. 'Mineral makeup has long been a well-kept secret among natural beauty afficionados, but now it's hitting the mainstream it's more important...
Mineral Makeup: The Big Boys- Bare Escentuals, Lily Lolo, Glo Minerals, Bella Pierre, and Youngblood
We all know mineral makeup is a serous buzzword this year, as it's supposed to be better for your skin, and good quality ones have all natural ingredients. We've been dutifully testing all the brands here at K&M (a hard...
Brand New MAC Sonic Chic Collection
MAC's Sonic Chic collection is all about using Mineralize Blush to break the style barrier. It's very chic, but really lightweight and great for defining cheekbones and creating contours with baked particles. It...
Beauty Neighbours: A new line of mineral makeup and Audrey Tatous does Chanel
- Cybele introduces us to a new range of mineral makeup, STRiPT. It actually looks kinda pretty and funky, in a Benefit meets Bourjois way. -Who do you wear perfume for? Yourself, or your date? Bella Sugar wants to...
Product review: Afterglow Organic Mineral Eyeshadow
Now we all know mineral makeup is uber big this year, but when people think of minerals they tend to think of foundation, yet there's so much more than that available. Using mineral eyeshadow can be less irritating to...
Glo Minerals pressed base
I occasionally use a light dusting of mineral make up over my usual foundation for big occasions, when I have the time and want a flawless base so I was excited to try the Glo Minerals pressed base . I usually use loose...
Benefit join the mineral bandwagon with their new Lust Dusters
You can't move on my desk now for fear of releasing a torrent of mineral or mineral enriched products and press releases onto the floor. Well, it seems this mineral bandwagon shows no signs of abating with cult beauty...
