Monday 14 July 2008
The summer's hottest makeup is made from minerals
Mining for beauty By COLETTE BOUCHEZ at nydailynews.com
"The look of the season is natural, glowing, glistening skin - with nary a flaw the eye can see.
The "it" product of the season promises all that: It's natural mineral makeup - mined from the earth - that hides wrinkles, gives a sheer glow and skin-boosting benefits.
Women are snapping it up on home shopping networks, and brides swear by it for big-day beauty.
"Because the base of mineral makeup is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which have natural anti-inflammatory properties, it can have a calming effect on the skin and for many people it won't aggravate conditions like acne or rosacea," says Dr. Kathryn Frew, a dermatologist at Juva MediSpa in Manhattan.
These minerals are also natural sunscreens - so most mineral makeup has an SPF of 15 or higher. Bare Minerals, credited as the pioneer of mineral makeup, even carries a seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation.
"I wouldn't use it as my sole source of protection, but most loose mineral powders are a great way to touch up your sunscreen during the day," says Dr. Ellen Marmur, chief of dermatologic and cosmetic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
First developed in the mid 1970s, mineral makeup was intended to do away with potential irritants, like fragrances and dyes and preservatives found in traditional cosmetics, plus preservatives like parabens, which some studies linked to cancer.
Today, not all companies play by these unspoken rules.
"Some mineral products contain less of these irritating ingredients than traditional makeup, but some can contain as much or more, so don't rely solely on the term 'mineral' alone - you really have to read the entire label to see what you are getting," says Frew.
But even among those that offer all-mineral formulas, there's another dividing line: products that contain "bismuth oxychloride" and those that don't.
A kind of "pseudomineral" made from copper, lead and chlorine byproducts, it's used as a filler and to create a pearlized, anti-aging effect. But purists like Kristin Adams, president of Afterglow Cosmetics, says looking young and dewy has its price.
"We don't use bismuth oxychloride because many women are allergic to it and either break out and/or itch - plus we prefer the more semi-matte look of the non-bismuth formula," says Adams.
Frew says when used in significant quantities, bismuth oxychloride can irritate acne and rosacea, so if you have these problems try to avoid it, or check to see how far down on the ingredient label it is - lower is better..."
Sunday 13 July 2008
Afterglow Cosmetics Product Review On Organic Mineral Makeup
Review by Image and Style News
Afterglow cosmetics product review on organic mineral makeup. I’ve recently been in search of a new mineral makeup. Since I have semi only borderline combination skin I find that mineral makeup gives me the best coverage and it keeps my skin from looking oily. Typically I use bareminerals but i’m always on the hunt for a new mineral foundation to match my skintone. I though I would try Afterglow cosmetics since they only use organic products in their makeup…including lipgloss. There mineral makeup is bismuth free which is used in many mineral makeup products including bare minerals. I love bare minerals but it sometimes can make me itch.....
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Saturday 12 July 2008
I Dream of Genie Reviews Afterglow Lip Love Lipstick
sofeminine.co.uk Reviews Afterglow Foundation
Friday 11 July 2008
Dollface Reviews: Afterglow Cosmetics Organic Mineral Foundation
Global Fashion Reports that Afterglow Minerals is an International Sensation
Tuesday 8 July 2008
SmartSkincare.com Reviews Afterglow Multi-Tasking Foundation
Skin Care Review: Afterglow Cosmetics Multi-Tasking Foundation
Rating
Excellent
Benefits
all natural (no bismuth oxide or parabens), amazing coverage, beautiful color
Drawbacks
a tad messy as a powder
Details
All natural, this mineral makeup is absolutely amazing! Geat color selection, very easy to apply, looks amazing, has improved my skin, good for oil control, wears all day, i've even found it's semi waterproof which is great during the summer, contains an SPF as well! I will never go back to regular liquid foundation bc. it didn't work, didn't cover, made my skin worse and was more expensive.
Afterglow Cosmetics Multi-Tasking Foundation is a dream come true. It's AMAZING. I only wish I had found it years ago and saved myself, my skin and my wallet the heartache of those inferior foundations!
Conclusions
Buy it NOW. You will not regret it! guarantee :)
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Sunday 6 July 2008
Perfectly Green Skin Care - A New Age Hippie Reviews Afterglow Bronzer
Green-eyed Girl: Perfectly Green Skin Care
By Tess Kurzeja
When it comes to glowing by day and night, keep makeup light and fresh with a thin layer of tinted moisturizer and foundation followed by a hit of Afterglow’s Organic Glow Bronzer at carefreebeauty.eu. This loose bronzer lends a unique summer “glow” that enhances skin tone without the orange hue that other bronzers are known for.
Saturday 5 July 2008
Kiss N Makeup Reviews Afterglow Organic Mineral Eyeshadow
Wednesday 2 July 2008
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Afterglow mineral cosmetics tried and tested
I managed to get my hands on a few samples of the '80% organic, 100% natural' range, and have asked a few members of the office to give me their verdict on the brand. Follow the jump to find out what they thought.