The Skin Care Fact Center

Many people would like to use mineral foundation. But they do not want to lose the coverage that their current liquid foundation gives them. They do not realize that one of the great things about mineral foundation is that it can be used wet or dry. There are benefits to both methods. You should know how to use mineral foundation wet and dry. This will help you to get the best look for your skin on any given day.

Use a horsehair brush to apply mineral foundation. You will use this brush whether you are applying the foundation wet or dry. Just make sure that you keep the brush very clean so that you can reuse it each day.

Using dry mineral foundation provides you with very light coverage. This does not mean that blemishes will be visible. The foundation will just feel quite light on your face. Of course you still will be able to layer on mineral powder foundation to cover lines and wrinkles.

Here are some of the benefits that you get from using mineral foundation as dry powder:

* It uses light to camouflage lines, wrinkles and creases. This will decrease evidence of aging. The mica flakes in mineral powder foundation work slightly more effectively when dry.

* It feels as if you are not wearing makeup. The powder will create a smooth, natural surface.

* You can safely sleep in dry mineral foundation. Of course it is always better to remove makeup. Dry mineral foundation are less likely to block up your pores while you are sleeping.

To apply the mineral foundation you should swirl the horsehair brush in the powder. Tap excess powder off of the horsehair brush. Apply the powder to your face using a circular buffing motion. You can apply as many layers as you like. The end result will be light, bright and natural. You can apply additional cosmetics like eyeshadow, blush or bronzer over the mineral foundation if you like.

Other people prefer to use their mineral foundation wet. They think that they get better coverage from this method. Of course, this is largely a personal preference since mineral foundation covers evenly both ways. Mineral foundation, when used wet, can give you a more “made up” look that people find glamorous. Of course this look may be less natural, but people think it looks more professional. In addition, it provides a great palate for additional makeup. The first step of applying wet mineral foundation is to dip the brush in dry mineral powder. Tap the powder off the brush and into your palm or the lid. You should not ever get the entire contents of your mineral foundation wet at once. Swirl the foundation around with the damp brush. This will create a liquid mineral foundation that you can apply to your face using the brush. You can blend it with your fingers.

Of course you can wear your mineral foundation wet or dry. You will enjoy your look and the feel of your skin with your mineral foundation.