| When mineral makeup came out a few years back, I | | | | good for you. They offer beautiful blushes in a huge |
| was so excited! Makeup that's actually good for your | | | | spectrum of colors so no matter what the season is, |
| skin? Count me in! | | | | you can find a natural looking blush that will blend |
| My first foray into the world of mineral makeup was | | | | seamlessly with your foundation. |
| Cover Girl's TruBlend translucent mineral powder. But I | | | | There's also the ultimate mineral concealer. Instead of |
| was extremely disappointed in the coverage. For me, | | | | a sticky mess that creates creases after a few hours, |
| this was no better than a regular compact of | | | | this perfect blend of light-reflecting minerals makes the |
| translucent powder. Maybe good for setting your | | | | skin look smoother, draws attention away from dark |
| makeup, but certainly not as a foundation. | | | | circles, and diffuses tiny lines. |
| Next I tried Revlon's Color Stay Mineral Foundation, and | | | | Youngblood also has a line of mineral mists that |
| again, the flawless coverage they promised was just | | | | quench your skin with moisture and essential minerals. |
| not there. If anything, the Revlon was even lighter | | | | New Minerals in the Mist is a collection of three unique |
| than the Cover Girl. | | | | blends of pure essential oils, minerals, and vitamins for |
| I'd hit a wall and went back to my regular liquid makeup | | | | long-lasting hydration and protection. You just spritz it |
| and stick concealer. (yuck!) | | | | on after cleansing to lock in moisture, and then again |
| But when I was contacted by Youngblood Mineral | | | | after applying makeup to set your foundation. Beautiful! |
| Cosmetics, I figured I'd give minerals one more try. And | | | | But best of all are the mineral eye shadows. The eye |
| I'm so glad I did! | | | | shadows are subtle, blendable shades when they are |
| After trying Youngblood's Natural Mineral Foundation (in | | | | applied dry — bold, radiant color when applied wet. |
| a light, warm tone called Honey), I can see what all the | | | | The addition of mineral eye shadows to the line is |
| hoopla is about! Youngblood's mineral foundation is | | | | especially important to me because many popular, |
| made of micronized, crystals that reflect light and | | | | commercial eye shadows are made with pulverized |
| smooth out fine lines and blemishes — giving your | | | | fish scales (yes, that's not a typo) and I am highly, |
| skin a finish that almost looks airbrushed. | | | | highly allergic. Youngblood mineral eye shadows are |
| All of Youngblood's mineral cosmetics are made with | | | | formulated with pure crushed minerals for long-lasting, |
| pigments from the earth, so they're much healthier than | | | | hypoallergenic color! |
| cosmetics containing petroleum dyes. According to the | | | | Plus, Youngblood has a full line of fabulous lip liner |
| folks at Youngblood,minerals don't support the growth | | | | pencils, lip shine, lipsticks, lip gloss — even a huge |
| of bacteria or microbes, plus they pose a lower risk of | | | | array of brushes and lovely kits that would make |
| allergic reaction. So minerals are perfect for use on | | | | perfect gifts. |
| "problem skin" conditions like rosacea, acne, and | | | | You can purchase Youngblood online or visit the |
| discoloration. | | | | convenient store locator to find a retailer near you. |
| Not only is the foundation amazing, Youngblood also | | | | Mineral makeup? If it's from Youngblood, I'm a |
| has a huge range of other great products — that all | | | | believer! |