The wedding day is undoubtedly the day of the bride. More specifically a radiant bride. Radiance owes its shine to many factors-inner peace, a month of spa treatments, happiness, love and excitement. Sometimes your natural radiance may need a helping hand in the form of make up. And this is where mineral make up steps in.
Mineral make up is made from natural minerals that are grounded to a fine powder and purified. When the minerals are blended with inorganic pigments, the colour options increase. It is considered harmless as it does not contain dyes, preservatives and chemicals that are found in varying quantities in regular make up.
The qualities that make mineral make up ideal for your wedding day are that it lasts long and feels light, so you don’t have to worry about frequent touch-ups. Your skin can breathe as it does not clog the pores and looks smooth. It has natural sun filters and offers UV protection. It is also water resistant. It can be used by all skin types including acne and rosacea prone skin, as well as sensitive skin. This is because it contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which soothe rather than aggravate such conditions.
The blushers and bronzers have long staying power. Eye shadows are available in lovely, vibrant colours. The foundation keeps your skin moisturized. Shimmers are also available and are perfect for special occasions.
Make sure you apply the make up with a light hand. A little extra can make you look over the top. If you get it right, it will look perfectly natural.
So you’ve got the make up on and you look and feel great. Take a moment to photograph yourself. It is said that you won’t photograph well with mineral make up on. See for yourself and decide whether to go with it or not.
Not all mineral make up are a hundred percent pure. Some use fillers in them like bismusth oxychloride. This mineral is largely responsible for giving you the glow. However, it can have an adverse effect on your skin, causing rashes, acne and irritation. So read the label before you buy it.
Mineral make up comes with its own set of pros and cons. Try it well in advance to see if it is a pro all the way for you. If it is, walk down the aisle with your radiance multiplied. Have you tried mineral make up? What do you think of it? Let us know.
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