Readers' Choice: The Best 18 Mineral Makeup Products

Very helpful information. I have been searching for a mineral makeup that I like. I need full coverage that doesn't look like chalk. I love Merle Norman products so I may give the Luxiva a try since it placed #1 on your list.

by tonyadiamond Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 09:49AM Report as inappropriate

I would say my favorite is Younique Mineral Makeup! The best quality without braking the bank! You get so much more in your containers than the other brands!

by txan0885 Friday, April 12, 2013 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

Good list but Mad Minerals has the candy shop of mineral colors!

by gingie Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 06:47AM Report as inappropriate

Oh, lots of fascinating products to try here!

by GigiSD Monday, March 25, 2013 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

Wish this had more drugstore brands.

by emjay Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:09AM Report as inappropriate

Good article, I have yet to find a decent mineral makeup! My search continues.

by Misselizabeth Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 12:52AM Report as inappropriate

i don't like any mineral makeup

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 10:55AM Report as inappropriate

I like a little known brand called SMMBeauty. It covers well, doesn't have bismuth in it, is all minerals, no additives. Very affordable.

by kapri Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 04:47PM Report as inappropriate

Nice info

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 08:55AM Report as inappropriate

Ocean Mist Cosmetics should be on this list. High quality minerals at affordable prices. It is the only mineral makeup my wife uses.

by Chemist Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 04:52AM Report as inappropriate

Any mineral makeup with parabens causes skin irritations. Best foundations I use is Laura Mercier mineral primer, Young Blood liquid mineral foundation and Young Blood rice powder over. Good coverage for my 60 year old skin.

by mtheng Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 05:12AM Report as inappropriate

Be careful with mineral make up! I have the farthest thing from sensitive skin but bareMinerals made me want to scratch my face off. Sounds dramatic? It was horrible. Go the Arbonne route with this. The coverage is flawless and colors are wonderful.

by BlackFleur145 Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

#1 choice for mineral make-up is Jane Iredale, and #2 is Glo Minerals all the way! The ONLY mineral makeups I use as a licensed esthetician when doing makeup applications on the face, with the exception of maybe some eye shadows! Just make sure your mineral makeup doesn't include the ingredient TALC! It is a mineral, but it the main ingredient to avoid and some "mineral makeups will trick you" they make you think it is safe just because it's a mineral makeup, but if Talc is one of the minerals then you do not want it!

by april_skincare_esti Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:44AM Report as inappropriate

love this powder as well, thanks

by denise_pierce Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate

Still searching one mineral foundation that really covers me up :P

by Dahlia84 Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

I have tried bare minerals and glo. Bare minerals really doesn't cover much. Its great if you dont have any problems with your skin. If you have acne and scars you should go with glo minerals. Its a bit more pricey but it gives a much better coverage and doesn't leave you shinny through out the day like bare minerals!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:10PM Report as inappropriate

I love Bare Minerals. It works great especially in warm weather.

by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:10AM Report as inappropriate

I have to agree with this moneral makeup stuff! It does not give you that 'air brushed' look that's for sure! Although I do love the eyeliner,eyeshadow, and bronzer. I have a few laugh lines and am getting fairly large pores and the only thing that the foundation does is make them stand out even more, LOL! Unless I am doing it wrong and if I am someone please tell me what to do!

by brendalea Monday, April 2, 2012 at 01:41PM Report as inappropriate

Lancome's mineral powder is great. I have dry combo skin and its awesome. I have their brush as well. Its a lil pricey but you dont need allott and it stays all day!

by md1974 Friday, March 23, 2012 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

I love Sephora! Definitely a fun read. :-)

by tallredamanda Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 08:04AM Report as inappropriate

thank you i love mineral foundation works so well

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

i love arbonne mineral foundation and i hate powder and minerals.

by addkg777 Monday, November 7, 2011 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

I'm surprised there isn't anything on Everyday Minerals on there. They used to have a big following until all the strange changes started happening. There are also other good Mineral makeup companies out there like Silk Naturals, Adorned with Grace and Lucy Minerals. There are so many other good companies out there with pretty good products.

by ljac Monday, July 4, 2011 at 11:52AM Report as inappropriate

Wow Merle Norman made number 1!

by tiffany_gallehugh Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 06:49PM Report as inappropriate

Why isn't Diorskin powder not listed.. or is it just a loose powder? regardless, that stuff is incredible

by awan0912 Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:49PM Report as inappropriate

I can't wait until the mineral makeup fad fades away. While many of these products are great (like MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural), the hype about mineral products in general is ridiculous.

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 10:32PM Report as inappropriate

Worth a try

by Lana_28 Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:01PM Report as inappropriate

I'm sick of hearing about mineral make up, the stuff just doesn't work for me!

by Bon_Bon Monday, February 21, 2011 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate

I was very surprised this story didn't include mineral makeup BUDGET brands (say UNDER $10.00). I use Everyday Minerals and I LOVE their products! They have great staying power and they're very kind to the pocketbook!

by dawnrager Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 03:56PM Report as inappropriate

i'm always hesitant to use mineral makeup because of my dry skin.

by kenya Monday, December 27, 2010 at 01:27PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these mineral powders don't work for me because they contain that stupid Bismuth Powder or Mica. I have super oily skin, so they look AWFUL on me, and most mineral powders make my skin itch too. I found a really good clear powder called Mattify! Ultra Powder. It soaks up the oil on my face for about 4 hours and I wear it under & over my regular liquid foundation. But, am still looking for a matte colored mineral powder that doesn't get all cakey and oily looking on my skin like Bare Escentuals does. From what I've tried, minerals just don't work for oily skin.

by kristigirl77 Monday, September 13, 2010 at 12:54PM Report as inappropriate

I am just absolutely crazy about.Beyond Your Skin Pressed Mineral Makeup! This just what I was looking for, easy application, not messy, great feel, the coverage you can choose from translucent to full, just GREAT!!! They have sale now!

by Choosy Monday, June 7, 2010 at 08:27AM Report as inappropriate

I have to say I love the BeautiControl Mineral makeup line. They even have Mineral lipstick. The even offer the latest anit-aging products at affordable prices.

by bcspagirl Friday, March 6, 2009 at 02:38PM Report as inappropriate

I feel that Women that are going Threw Peri~ Menapause, The Mineral Foundations are to Dry!If you have a Wrinkle, even A Ver Fine One! Powder Always settles into the Wrinkle. I have used Pro Active Skin Products (There is a Catalog) .If your going to have A Great Face? Stick with One Product and its Sister! Olay only use Olay, So On! I dont like Powder it feels Dry! I like My Face to "Glow" I do it with a Product that I Rave about! ITS THE ULTIMATE BEST" for Maturing Skin! Thank you Dakota of Massachusetts

by Flowey Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 09:15AM Report as inappropriate