Loose Mineral Foundations
Recommended tools: choice of kabuki, flat top buffer and/or sponge (flocked or wet type) concealer brush for foundations, veils & concealers. Setting and/or hydrating mist
*Dry Method
Tap a small amount of the product onto a flat surface ie: jar lid or small dish. Firmly press & swirl your brush or sponge of choice into the powder. The idea is to work the minerals up into the brush or sponge. Tap off excess powder back into the dish. You should not see a lot of powder on the brush head.
Starting at outermost face working inward, lightly buff the minerals onto the face ( & neck if desired) Coverage will begin to 'meld' into the skin. Repeat application until the desired look/coverage is achieved. 1-3 layers are typical. Spritz face with choice of setting or hydrating mist.
*Concealer
Recommended tools: concealer or large badger foundation brush Setting and/or hydrating mist
Tap a bit of foundation and/or powder concealer product/s of choice onto flat surface or dish. For optimal results & performance use a concealer brush. Firmly dip the concealer brush into the concealer powder & tap off the excess. Use the concealer brush & go back over & 'paint' areas where concealing is desired ( eye area, nose, blemishes etc) until desired coverage is achieved. Spritz face with choice of
setting and/or hydrating mist
*Wet Method
Recommended tools
Setting and/or hydrating mist ,
choice of kabuki, flat top buffer and/or sponge (flocked or wet type) & concealer brush
Add about 3-4 sprays of setting or hydrating mist into a small dish. Tap in a small amount of loose mineral foundation to achieve a watercolor consistency, adding more setting or hydrating mist as needed. Mist your brush or sponge with setting and/or hydrating mist , dip into the mixture & apply to face, working from outermost face inward. If using a sponge, pat the minerals onto face using a stippling motion. If using a brush use circular motions. 1-2 layers are typical.
Conceal
recommended tools Setting and/or hydrating mist , concealer brush or large badger foundation brush
Add 1-2 sprays of setting and/or hydrating mist to dish. Tap in a small amount of foundation or concealer product/s of choice. Spray brush with setting and/or hydrating mist & dip into the mixture. Use the concealer brush go back over & 'paint' areas where concealing is desired ( eye area, nose, blemishes etc) until desired coverage is achieved.
Mineral Veil/Finish Powders
Recommended tools: synthetic powder brush, short handle flat top, kabuki or flocked sponge
Multi use product SPF, primer, shine control, finisher , hides pores, blurs fine lines, mute sharp edges , instant photogenic soft focus look,
Can be worn alone for SPF & a natural look.
As primer: Tap out veil/finisher of choice onto lid or small dish. Dip brush or sponge into the powder & tap off the excess. Apply to face, concentrating on areas of shine, pores, fine lines. follow with foundation application of choice.
As finisher: Can be used to reduce shine, soften, sheer the look & edges of mineral blushes, eye colors & all over face to pull your total look together. Depending on product choice can impart a more matte or illuminating finish.
Loose Mineral Blushers & bronzers
Recommended tools: short handle flat top , kabuki, blush or powder brush
Dry method
Tap a small amount (less is more) of blush or bronzer into a lid or small dish. Dip your brush into the powder & tap off the excess. Apply to checks in a 'pork chop' shape just under the eyes but not below bottom of nose. After applying to cheeks take small amount of desired & lightly dust over face on area the sun would hit naturally & in a 'three' shape on either side of face. If you get too much use veil/finisher to mute & soften the edges.
Damp method
Recommended tools: Setting and/or hydrating mist , short handle flat top , kabuki, blush or powder brush
Tap a small amount (less is more only a few grains are needed with this method ) of blush or bronzer into a lid or small dish. Spray your brush 1-2 times with Setting and/or hydrating mist Dip your brush into the powder & tap off any excess. Apply to checks in a 'pork chop' shape just under the eyes but not below bottom of nose. After applying to cheeks take small amount of desired blush and/or face color or bronzer & lightly dust over face on area the sun would hit naturally , in a 'three' shape on either side of face. If you get too much use veil/finisher to mute & soften the edges.
Loose Mineral Eye Shadow
Recommended tools: chisel , deluxe angle fluff , liner brush primer product, liner sealant and/or pencil
Apply primer product of choice if using. Wait a moment. Tap small amount of eye color into lid or small dish. Dip brush
into the powder , tap off excess Apply loose mineral shadows by patting into place rather than swiping. Blend well
Line your eyes using mineral pencil or using a darker eye color dry or wet with liner sealant on a fine brush. Allow to dry before applying other products such as mascara or setting and/or hydrating mist
Warmth/Bronzer/Blush
Multi-Use Product!
Recommended tools: kabuki, flat top, or large powder brush
Setting and/or hydrating mist
Add a candlelight glow to your look. Tap only a few grains* of product onto a flat surface ie: jar lid or small dish. Swirl your brush into the product. Sweep the brush in a '3' shape on either side of face & where the sun would naturally hit.
*try 1st dipping the brush in mineral veil to sheer the application, less is more with this product!
If desired can also be used as blusher by applying a bit more on the cheekbones in a 'pork chop' shape.
Finish with your choice of setting and/or hydrating mist
Rested Multi Purpose Loose Mineral Powder/ Bisque Concealer
Recommended tools: concealer or foundation brush, baby kabuki, powder brush
Multi use product! Can be used as concealer/foundation, orbital eye area brightener Can be worn as an all over eye color.
Tap out small amount of product onto flat surface ie: lid, small dish dip in brush of choice, tap off excess & apply lightly orbital eye area, or just on lids as an eye brightener.
Bright Eyed Multi Purpose Loose Mineral Powder
Recommended tools: Concealer or foundation brush, sponge
Multi use products!
Can be used alone or with Bisque to adjust the tone of your foundation and/or concealer. Corrects redness, dark areas Instant eye brightener concealer
This product is VERY concentrated & appearance in the bag/jar is deceiving.
Tap out a very small amount (less than 1/2 a pea if you 'see' yellow on the skin to much has been used) on flat surface or into a small dish. (May be used alone for maximum correction or blended with a small amount of Bisque concealer or foundation) Firmly swirl your brush into the powder/s. Tap off all excess. lightly sweep the product onto the eyelids & orbital area, concentrating on areas of redness and/or darkness. Apply to any areas that need brightening , area of redness or sun damage.
