Follow this technique and your makeup should look terrific.

1. Step One: Prime

Prepare your face by washing with a gentle moisturizing cleanser. You may apply an extra moisturizer if you need it, but note that you will wind up with a heavier layer of mineral base, which you may or may not like. Simply experiment with the amount of coverage you’d like until you discover the perfect combination.

1. Step Two: Foundation

Pour a small amount of mineral foundation powder into the container’s lid, and swirl your makeup brush around in it. Now give the brush a tap on the edge of the container to remove any excess powder and begin brushing the minerals onto your face. Work from your T-zone outward, swirling the brush into all creases until you’ve achieved a nice even coverage that you’re pleased with.

1. Step Three: Blush

With a container of blush mineral powder in your chosen shade, use the same technique to load the brush and begin lightly dusting your cheeks, being sure to follow your natural bone structure. You can also apply a very light dusting to enhance other areas of your face, such as the chin, forehead and nose. Be sure to go very light in these areas to give just the slightest hint of a warm glow, or else you could wind up looking like a clown.

1. Step Four: Eye Shadow

The general rule of thumb for eye shadow is use three complimentary shades that look best with your skin coloring.

• Apply the lightest shade just under your brow line.

• Apply the medium shade to your main eyelid and use your finger to blend where the two colors meet.

• Apply the deepest color in the natural crease line of your lids to accentuate the depth, then blend lightly with your fingers to soften the line.

• Use a small brow brush to apply a little
mineral mascara powder to your lashes and brows if needed to finish the look.

By now, you should look fantastic and ready to face the day or evening.

Is It Worth the Price?

Bargain brands of makeup may cost a lot less, but they usually use an inferior grade of ingredients. Mineral makeup runs in the same price range as high end cosmetics, and since you don’t have to worry about an expiration rate, they may actually be a better value for your dollar. The only way to know for sure is to try a small introductory kit and see if this type of cosmetics works best for you.