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Top Mineral Makeup Splurges and Steals

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11. L'Oreal Bare Natural - Steal

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L'Oreal Bare Natural mineral makeup is a definite must-have if you are looking for a mineral makeup that works well, looks good, and is priced to save you money. L'Oreal offers their mineral makeup in a loose powder or a pressed powder form, but both come with a great little applicator brush. As a plus, L'Oreal's Bare Natural mineral foundation is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation because of the amount of sunscreen they are able to inject into the makeup. So basically, you can get a great mineral makeup that is extremely affordable, looks great on your skin, and also helps to protect it as well.
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12. Jane Iredale Minerals- Splurge

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Jane Iredale Mineral Powder is a wonderful mineral line that is free of oil, dyes, talc, and parbens. The mineral bases are also very diverse since they can be used as a concealer, foundation, and powder, with an added sunscreen to boot. The mineral powders come in a pressed or loose container, and both are highly concentrated so a little bit will go a long way. The mineral powders are available in a very wide variety of colors, so finding a shade to match your skin should be extremely easy. And for those that prefer a liquid foundation, Jane Iredale also offers Liquid Minerals, which is a light-diffusing mineral makeup in a handy pump applicator.
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13. Maybelline Mineral Power - Steal

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Maybelline's Mineral Power makeup is a very good alternative to an affordable mineral makeup that can be found at any drug store, grocery store, or discount retailer. Don't let the low price and availability fool you though, because Mineral Power makeup is a fantastic mineral makeup line. The line is very diverse as well, giving you a choice of loose powder or a liquid mineral makeup. Maybelline also has a wonderful pressed mineral finishing veil that I personally like to use for a quick application by itself, when I'm in a hurry.

14. Terra Firma H2O and Hydra Silk Mineral Foundation - Splurge

Terra Firma has two really great mineral foundations for you to choose from. One is called H2O Minerals, and it's formulated through a "dry water" process, which helps to make your skin look more natural and yet flawless as well. The other formulation available is their Hydra Silk Mineral foundation that is very creamy and allows for buildable coverage without getting cakey on your skin. No matter which formula you choose, your skin will definitely love you for it.

15. Avon Smooth Minerals Foundation - Steal

Avon's Ideal Shade Smooth Mineral Makeup contains 100% pure mineral pigments and a really great price as well. This mineral makeup is wonderful for all skin types, is very lightweight on the skin, and comes in a nice variety of colors to fit all skin tones. Ideal Shade gives your skin a medium coverage, yet is luminous and beautiful at the same time. What a great time to call your Avon representative or order online as well.

16. Lancome Ageless Minerale with SPF 21 - Splurge

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Lancome has come out with the first brightening mineral makeup; Ageless Minerale. The mineral makeup contains White Sapphire Complex, which helps to fight signs of aging and leaves your skin feeling soft for hours. The formula helps to cover imperfections while minimizing pores and virtually erasing your fine lines. It's available in 11 great shades, so there's a color for every skin tone. When you add in the extra SPF 21, you've got a new mineral makeup that's definitely worth the splurge.
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