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Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:22 am  |
Does anyone know if all mineral makeup's are oil-free  |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:58 am |
| I'm no expert in the ingredients, but I'd imagine so. Apparently, the pressed powders are best for oily skin, rather than the loose version. |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:07 am |
| majorb wrote: |
| I'm no expert in the ingredients, but I'd imagine so. Apparently, the pressed powders are best for oily skin, rather than the loose version. |
I second this, majorb. |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:21 am |
| majorb wrote: |
| I'm no expert in the ingredients, but I'd imagine so. Apparently, the pressed powders are best for oily skin, rather than the loose version. |
Thanks for your response. I didn't realise pressed was better for oily skin  (as they say, you learn something new everyday)  Thank you. |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:01 am |
You're very welcome.  |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:22 am |
Why would pressed powder be better than loose powder for oily skin?
That hasn't been my experience at all. I have pressed and loose versions ... and I wouldn't say that one was any better or worse than keeping oil under control.
Now OCM has made my face far less oily ... and last winter my skin was quite dry [possibly because of steaming too frequently] ... and I found both pressed and loose to be equally "dry".
Now, my personal experience does not a scientific study make ... but I don't quite understand the theory behind this thinking that pressed is "better" for oily skin.
Surely the only difference between the pressed and the powder version would be the binding agent used to keep the pressed powder solid?
Hmmmmmm ...
Mary |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:11 pm |
hmmmm...I'd have to say even though I'm only a newbie to using MMU that pressed might be "worse" for oily skin?  I'm just thinking because it has to have something in it more in the minerals to make it...well...stick together? But I really don't know and would be interested in finding out for sure...this is an intersting question! If you are oily, I'm finding that the UGG finisher I'm using helps with my oilies, it's got clay in it and is so far my favorite Mineral product. Especially this time of year when the season changes.
Doodlebug
edited to add...the reason I started using minerals just recently was because I am acne prone/oily and it was highly recommended to me. Don't think loose powders even have oil if you look at the ingredients. Think they're just dry minerals and thats the appeal. But I could be wrong! |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:48 pm |
| Just going by my own experience, based on using JI loose and pressed mmu. I started using it in the winter and my skin was drier. I started with the loose powder. As heat and humidity of summer kicked in, I got shinier much sooner in the day, so I switched to the pressed and all was well. However, once temps were over 100 daily, *nothing* kept me shine-free unless I applied a finishing powder (currently using BE MV) over the pressed. |
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Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:38 pm |
Most "true" mineral makeup has minimal ingredients.
LINK to list of ingredients for mineral makuep:
http://people.delphiforums.com/tracikenyon/IngredList22405.html
As you look though it you will see that a lot of the brands will list zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide first and second. These ingredients are natural sunscreens. IMO zinc works well for oily skin and can be soothing/calming. Titanium dioxide provides a heavier coverage. (Cory) Iron oxides are colouring. Mica adds shimmer. Sereite is oil absorbing (and can be purchased separately from some companies to be used as a primer.)Some ingredients to avoid are bismuth (contained in Bare Essentuals) as many people have complained of itching.
I use ED which has four ingredients. It comes in different forumlas including semi-matt and matt. I also love ED finishing powder which is basically corn starch (finely milled) and iron oxides for colour.
If you are thinking of MMU I would suggest reading though the delphi forum for mineral maniacs. (Link came from there.) It gives you an idea of what brands seem to work for oily skin girls. Also different brands have different coverages; sheer, medium, heavier, etc. Then place an order or two for samples. Most companies offer samples for a reasonable cost. I suggest also trying out the eye shadows, (can be wet lined) and blushes, bronzers. If you do not find a winner with your foundation it is nice to have some new colours to play with! Beware once you start buying MMU samples it is truly addictive!
I do want to add that Everyday Minerals does offer a sample kit of three foundation choices (colour/forumla), one concealer or finishing powder, one blush as a free trial. You pay shipping. I think the forumla can work well for oily skin if you try the matt or semi matt. My skin looks almost flawless when I am wearing MMU (and it is definetly NOT!) |
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:08 am |
| hpjrt wrote: |
Why would pressed powder be better than loose powder for oily skin?
That hasn't been my experience at all. I have pressed and loose versions ... and I wouldn't say that one was any better or worse than keeping oil under control.
Now OCM has made my face far less oily ... and last winter my skin was quite dry [possibly because of steaming too frequently] ... and I found both pressed and loose to be equally "dry".
Now, my personal experience does not a scientific study make ... but I don't quite understand the theory behind this thinking that pressed is "better" for oily skin.
Surely the only difference between the pressed and the powder version would be the binding agent used to keep the pressed powder solid?
Hmmmmmm ...
Mary |
I've always heard that pressed was best for oily skin and loose for dry. This has certainly been the case for me. However, everyone's skin's different so that's not necessarily always going to work for all MMU users.
The loose powder gives a lighter coverage and is easier to apply on my dry skin, so looks and feels better for me. |
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:51 am |
I have heard that pressed is better for oily skin. However, I use loose MMU and I have oily skin, but I have not had a problem at all! I have gone out and danced away a night, and come home to check on my MMU (heheh vain I know), and it actually looks the same as when I left. Sighs of happiness!
Also I do not think that MMU has oil. Bacteria is incapable of growing in MMU, which is why MMU has an amazing shelf life, is because there is nothing organic in the powders. The minerals are completely inert. |
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:48 am |
I think I'd have to agree with you poofybabypenquin. Can I just say ~ I LOVE your name...how cute is that?!
Maybe some pressed foundations have something in them to absorb oil? hmmmmmmmmm |
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:12 am |
| autumn wrote: |
Most "true" mineral makeup has minimal ingredients.
LINK to list of ingredients for mineral makuep:
http://people.delphiforums.com/tracikenyon/IngredList22405.html
As you look though it you will see that a lot of the brands will list zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide first and second. These ingredients are natural sunscreens. IMO zinc works well for oily skin and can be soothing/calming. Titanium dioxide provides a heavier coverage. (Cory) Iron oxides are colouring. Mica adds shimmer. Sereite is oil absorbing (and can be purchased separately from some companies to be used as a primer.)Some ingredients to avoid are bismuth (contained in Bare Essentuals) as many people have complained of itching.
I use ED which has four ingredients. It comes in different forumlas including semi-matt and matt. I also love ED finishing powder which is basically corn starch (finely milled) and iron oxides for colour.
If you are thinking of MMU I would suggest reading though the delphi forum for mineral maniacs. (Link came from there.) It gives you an idea of what brands seem to work for oily skin girls. Also different brands have different coverages; sheer, medium, heavier, etc. Then place an order or two for samples. Most companies offer samples for a reasonable cost. I suggest also trying out the eye shadows, (can be wet lined) and blushes, bronzers. If you do not find a winner with your foundation it is nice to have some new colours to play with! Beware once you start buying MMU samples it is truly addictive!
I do want to add that Everyday Minerals does offer a sample kit of three foundation choices (colour/forumla), one concealer or finishing powder, one blush as a free trial. You pay shipping. I think the forumla can work well for oily skin if you try the matt or semi matt. My skin looks almost flawless when I am wearing MMU (and it is definetly NOT!) |
Thank you for your response. I have just requested free samples of EDM after reading the good reviews for this MMU. It was very kind of you to go to so much trouble for me . Personally, all the ingredients you have mentioned mean absolutley nothing to me (other than what you have supplied information for), but unless I was a chemist - I still don't understand  what these ingredients are made up of. Unless the ingredients say oil-free, then generally, I take it that it's not. |
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