The Lipstick Party

Mineral makeup was first introduced for the cheeks and eyes. You might have been wondering about your lips. It seemed a shame to use healthy minerals everywhere but your lips. Now, you can include your lips in the mineral makeup line with mineral lip glosses to complement your beautiful lips.

You might be thinking that mineral cosmetics are powders. How are you going to apply powders to your lips? It’s true that most mineral makeup is a pressed or loose powder created from natural earth minerals.

These mineral powders can be used anywhere on your body including your lips. You can mix shades for eyes and cheeks to create new eye and blush colors. This can be done for the lips as well. Natural minerals are combined with lip glosses to create a healthy lasting look.

Mineral lip gloss

Mineral lip gloss is soft and fluid for your lips just like a traditional lip gloss. Natural ingredients such as beeswax, natural oils and natural nut or fruit butters are used to create rich colors. But let’s not forget the mineral components: titanium oxide, zinc oxide, mica and iron oxides (for color).

If you are a vegan who prefers the healthier mineral makeup, you’ll be happy to know that some manufacturers do not use beeswax in their mineral lip glosses. You can still look your best in minerals. Animal testing is not done with mineral lip glosses and no synthetic preservatives are added to the lip gloss.

Choosing a lip gloss

The process is the same as if you were picking a lipstick color. When wearing makeup during the day, the overall look is natural beauty. This extends to your lips as well. Choose a lip gloss color that complements your skin tone. Mineral cosmetics are good at bringing out your natural beauty.

For evening wear, you can choose a lip gloss that is as bold as your eye shadow. Clear lip glosses can be mixed with other mineral powders to create new colors. Mineral lip glosses contain the same natural minerals as other mineral powders so they mix together well with only great results. If the colors that are available don’t meet your needs, mixing is another alternative.

Applying mineral lip gloss

You apply mineral lip gloss the same way as you would traditional lip products. Starting with the lower lip, apply the lip gloss in one smooth stroke along the natural lip line. Continue to follow the natural lip line as you proceed to your upper lip. You can use natural or synthetic lip brushes just make sure it is thin enough to do the job.

Mineral powders can be used as lip liners for your mineral gloss. Choose a color that complements your lip gloss but is a little darker. Add a few drops of water and apply to the natural lip line with a lip liner brush before applying your mineral lip gloss.

You can apply wet mineral powders to your entire lip and not just to line it. To set the minerals, cover with a clear mineral lip gloss.

Mineral lip gloss doesn’t have the problem of bleeding line traditional lipsticks. Your lips stay moist and beautiful all day.