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I enjoy doing my make up. For me, it’s a way to express myself and to bring out some of my attributes. I think make up can really enhance an outfit or make you look put together if done right. In my opinion, the base of well done make up is a good foundation. I think the right foundation can give you a smooth even palette to start your expression. Foundation can help even out skin tone or even hide some minor imperfections if you choose. The wrong foundation, well, the wrong foundation just isn’t going to be flattering.
For an every day look I like a light foundation that will protect my skin from the sun’s harsh rays. When I apply it I want it to look natural. Just enough coverage to even everything out but not so heavy it looks…like I’m wearing make up.
Advanced Mineral Makeup has lots of foundations for you to start you makeup off right. With lots of shades to suit your skin tone. Whether you prefer loose powder, pressed powder, or liquid foundation they might have an option that will fit you. There doesn’t seem to be any really dark tones though.
You start off by figuring out which celebrity you are (in terms of skin tone). You can do this by looking at their celebrity shade finder chart: http://advancedmineralmakeup.com/www/shade-finder-2/ For me it really depends on what time of year it is. In the winter I’m fair and would probably lean more toward Taylor Swift with the creme brulee liquid foundation. In the summer, I tan pretty easy so for this review I went with Angelina Jolie and the Gingersnap liquid foundation.
This is my skin without any make up at all. A couple blemishes on the forehead. Skin tone a bit uneven, lots of freckles. Yep that’s me. For the most part I don’t mind my skin but it’s definitely easier to work with when I apply foundation. I prefer liquid on my skin because I think it blends in a little better.
I pumped one pump of the Ginger Snap Advanced Mineral Makeup liquid foundation onto the back of my hand.
It’s a light liquid. It doesn’t feel greasy or heavy at all. This is only one pump. They recommend 2-3 pumps to apply to your face.
It evened out my skin tone a bit. Not sure why this picture ended up being brighter than the initial onebut whatever.
Advanced Mineral Makeup was created by a TV and film makeup artist named Annie Mayo. The makeup is contains natural sunscreens. It’s all natural and does not contain things like parabens, perfumes, dyes, talc, and preservatives. It’s anti-inflammatory so it will actually help with that blemish on my forehead. The liquid mineral foundation is 100% Vegan and gluten free. It is also antimicrobial so no nasty bacteria can grow in your makeup or on your face.
Here’s a fun fact about it as well, Advanced Mineral Makeup is used on the sets of Grey’s Anatomy and NCIS because is camera friendly.
My final opinion on this makeup is that it’s definitely a foundation I will continue using. The coverage and benefits are great for me. Since it doesn’t transfer off it lasts all day and I don’t have to worry about reapplying which is great for this busy working mom of 4.
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This sounds really neat. I might try it!