APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
Amazing Base® Loose Powders
To release the minerals, remove the seal from the sifter or puncture holes in the seal for a more controlled flow. Do not remove the sifter. Replace the lid, turn the jar upside down and tap the bottom of the jar. A small quantity of the minerals will now be available in the sifter. If you are working patient to patient, tip the minerals from the sifter into a receptacle like a shallow dish.
To choose the correct color, test a little on the jaw line. Try to do this in natural light if possible. We recommend beginning with our Natural and Amber bases because they have the same value, but Natural has a pink undertone and Amber a yellow. It will be easy to see whether to go lighter, darker, more pink or more yellow. The minerals are much more forgiving than conventional makeup — one shade will suit a wide variety of skin tones because the minerals are light reflective and refractive and do not absorb light the way matte makeup does.
Cleanse the face and moisturize. Allow the moisturizer to absorb. Then, lightly dip a chisel powder brush into the powder, and use the lid or dish to work the powder into the brush so it’s evenly distributed. We like to use our Chisel Powder Brush because it gives you absolute control especially in areas around the eyes and nose. The minerals should cling to the bristles all the way around the brush and not just on the ends. Don’t use a brush with a large head. This will make the powders fly.
Apply the minerals in thin layers using downward strokes. If you’ve put on too much, use our flocked sponge to remove any excess. It’s easy to overdo when you are first working with these powders because they are so concentrated. Then spot with the sponge if you need additional coverage in areas.
Tip: For a creamy, flawless finish, mix a small amount of powder into your favorite moisturizer, then apply as you would a cream foundation. This is especially good for areas under the eyes and for concealing large pores.
Tip: For a liquid foundation, mix the loose minerals with D20 and apply with a sponge. 50/50 is usually a good ratio.
Tip: Use a darker base as a contour or bronzer (Latte and Maple are especially good.) This makes the skin come alive and also increases the sun protection.
Tip: If the minerals look powdery, wait a few minutes for the skin’s natural oils to emerge, or spritz with 1920.PurePressed Base Powders
The sponge that comes with the compact should only be used for touch-ups. We recommend applying Pure Pressed with the brush we designed especially for these powders — The Handi. It’s made from squirrel and pony for the softest feel and the most even coverage. It’s also small enough to throw into a bag. It’s a “go-everywhere,” “do-anything” brush — use it for blush and for blending. Lightly brush The Handi over the pressed powders and apply in downward strokes. Our pressed powders are more matte than the loose, which is especially good for those with oily skins.
Tip: After you’ve applied blush, without picking up more base powder, use The Handi to blend everything together.
LOOSE AND PRESSED POWDERS FOR CAMOUFLAGE
Our powders will cover any type of redness. The following directions will tell you how to camouflage erythema from laser resurfacing, but the same techniques apply to rosacea, acne, birthmarks, etc.
Cleanse the face and moisturize. Allow the moisturizer to absorb. If you are dealing with post-laser, the skin will be very dry, so you may want to apply more moisturizer than normal. Test for the correct complexion color. We usually use a yellow-based powder to cover redness, but it’s worth trying the complexion color first to see if it will cover without the help of the yellow base. We recommend using our Flocked Sponge to apply the first layer of powder because it will spread the minerals evenly; it’s soft (very important for lasered skin, which is extremely sensitive), and it’s washable, dries quickly and will last indefinitely.
With the flocked sponge pick up some of the powder and press it into the sponge for even distribution. Now with a pressing, rocking motion try the color on some of the erythema. If it doesn’t completely cover, we suggest that you apply Warm Sienna first. This base will immediately neutralize the red. YOU DO NOT NEED GREEN! Green works for artists on canvasses; on skin it gives a gray, ghost-like pallor.
Apply a thin layer of Warm Sienna on the red areas. Layer again if you need to.It’s better to layer than try to cover everything at once.
Now, brush the complexion color over the entire face taking special care to blend it into the areas already covered.
If the powders appear to accentuate wrinkles or look dry because the skin is flaky from the resurfacing, spritz the face with our D20. Be aware that for several days after laser the skin will flake. This doesn’t look very attractive even with the minerals on. To counteract this, the patient may work moisturizer into her/his skin right on top of the powders. It will absorb through. Touch up again if necessary.
Blush is a very useful tool for raising the patient’s moral. She’s looked in the mirror many times and wondered what on earth she’s done to herself and whether she’ll ever be normal again. She is going to be amazed at the coverage she has with the powders and is now in a position to appreciate what she will look like without the distraction of the erythema. You can lift her spirits by applying a touch of blush. Stay away from pink tones and stick with the neutral or brown blushes like Dubonnet, Toast, Sheer Honey, Cinnamon or Bronzer.
If she’s had laser on her eyelids, brush the base on but also go over with Ecru eye shadow. Put a quick dab of a LipShere on, and she’s ready to face the world.
Tip: For full-face laser don’t tty to make the entire face the same color as the neck. This will end up looking like a mask. Use the flocked sponge to work the powder into the demarcation line along the jaw. Keep going over it until the line is covered. You may then brush the powders over the entire face without having to apply too thickly. The patient will just look as if she/he has a slight tan.
Tip: Recommend that the patient carry D20 with her. This helps with moisture but also feels good on an irritated skin. The itching and burning, commonly associated with laser resurfacing, should also be calmed down by the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.CircleDelete Concealer
The ultimate undereye concealer. Apply with a camouflage brush for an even application and the ability to get into areas like the corner of the eye. Apply in thin layers rather than trying to cover everything at once. Blend the duo colors for an exact match to the skin or for a shade lighter. The minerals powders can be applied on top, or if the skin is wrinkled, Circle can be used alone. The dark peach color in Circle#2 effectively neutralizes blue, so it can also be used as a concealer for surgical bruises. This is an eye treatment as well as a concealer.

CoverCare Concealer
This was developed as a true camouflage to help plastic surgeons cover bruising since a shadow of the bruise usually shows through the powders. But it is also effective covering birthmarks, scarring, hyperpigmentation, psoriasis, etc. CoverCare is a concentrated oil-free cream. When it dries, it will stay on the skin until it is removed with a cleanser.
The best way to use CoverCare is with our Camouflage Brush. This gives an even coverage and ultimate control. It is better to apply it in thin layers rather than trying to cover everything at once. Let the product dry between layering. If you are going to apply the mineral powders on top, don’t let the last layer dry completely. Apply the powders while CoverCare is still tacky — the powders will adhere better. Be sure to feather the edges so there is no demarcation line.
Tip: You may also mix CoverCare with some loose minerals in order to change the color to match the skin. If this makes it too thick, mix with some moisturizer or D20.
PurePressed Matte Finish Powder
This powder is specially formulated to help those with oily skins. It will absorb oil and cut shine. Apply with the Handi brush under or over the mineral bases. Experiment to see which works best for the individual. Touch up with the puff provided in the compact.

PurePressed Blush
A little goes a long way! Use our White Fan brush so that you can see how much you’ve picked up and because the brush’s contoured bristles will help to blend. Knock off any excess. The perfect blush shade is the color of the cheek when flushed or exercising. Begin the blush on the apple of the cheek (the apple of the cheek is the fleshy part that protrudes when you smile) and brush upward and outwards along the cheekbone. Layer two colors — a neutral first and then a pop of a brighter color on the apple of the cheek. This looks more natural than just one color.
Tip: Do harmonize blush and lip color. It gives a lovely natural, pulled-together look.
PurePressed Eye Shadow It’s always a good idea to brush the base powder on the eyelid to even out the color and for the sun protection. Then use one of our eye shadow base shades like Ecru, Shell or Oyster from lashes to under brow. Apply with the Eye Shader brush. Concentrate a darker shade on the outer corner of the eye and sweep across the lid with the Eye Contour brush. Use the Eye Liner/Brow brush and a darker shadow to draw a smoky line as close to the top and bottom lashes as possible. Use the shadows wet or dry. A wet line has an amazing “stay” ability and well as giving a deeper color.
Tip: Don’t tty to match the eye color since this will only cancel out the eye. A complementa,y (contrasting) color is what makes the eye pop.
PureBrow Colour
The brow color is in a mascara wand with a hollow fiber brush. The wiper is specially designed to take off enough color so that it doesn’t “glob” on the brows. Gently stroke the brush onto the brow hairs using upward motions. Don’t apply too much at once. Use two colors for the ultimate natural effect. Comes in Blonde, Auburn, Brunette, Deep Brown and Raven (use Raven for those with very dark to black hair).PureLashTM MascaraA gentle, water resistant formula that contains no shellac or petroleum products.
If you are going to layer mascara, don’t wait for each application to dry. This is what makes lashes stick together. Comes in black and brown.
Tip: Professionals, cut off the wand of your tester mascaras so that nobody can give themselves a quick fix without using a disposable. Always use disposables.
PureLash Lengthening Mascara
Gentle and water resistant with no shellac or petroleum products. It contains wheat protein to curl lashes and hollow fibers to lengthen them. Again, layer and don’t wait for layers to dry. Apply in an upward sweeping motion. Comes in black, brown and navy.
Tip: If you value your lashes, don’t use waterproof mascara.
PureMoist LipColour
Always use a pencil base as it helps to keep color on and gives depth to the overall color. Apply it with a lip brush. If you apply the pencil directly, blotting it will make it stay longer. Then apply a PureMoist LipColour or PureGloss on top. No heavy, dark lines. They are dated and make the lips look smaller. Remember that lips have no oil glands, and they need the moisturizing, conditioning formula contained in our LipColours, LipSheres and PureGloss. We use no petrolatum that dries out the lips.