Top Mineral Makeup Splurges and Steals

Everyday Minerals is a definite must-have for any mineral makeup lover. If you are a "newbie" with mineral makeup, it's a definite starter-line for you as well. Also, I think the very wide selection of color is nice so ethnic skin and women of color can try the makeup line too. I think Everyday Minerals is an all around great line, and the fact that the prices as set so low make it easily available to everyone. It's refreshing to see an all-natural beauty line give consumers quality products while keeping the price points low.

The Bare Minerals Getting Started Kit was fabulous, and even though the kit is approximately $60, it's worth it to have everything you need to get started with the line. Once you need foundation, you can purchase it alone so it's not so costly. Besides the price, I think it's a great makeup line to use daily, especially in the heat of summer time. It's very light weight and great for your skin. The kicker is that if you get too tired and don’t wash your face that night, you won't wake up with blemishes and clogged pores. I wouldn't recommend doing this nightly, but it's good to know that you can do it every once in a while and not feel bad that you're damaging your skin.

Alice Cosmetics uses high quality minerals for all of their products and it shows. The mineral foundation selection is great, offering 12 fantastic shades so everyone can find a match. The texture is silky and very light so it's very comfortable on your skin, while the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide gives your skin slight protection from the sun. The really great thing is that the foundation comes in two sizes, depending on your needs, so you can have some at home as well as on vacation. The Alice Cosmetics mineral line doesn't stop at foundation, so you can also get everything natural from eyeshadow to bronzers and even mascara.

Makeup artist, Christopher Drummond, has used his training and skills to come up with one of the best versatile makeup items in a long time. His new product, Saude Pele, is not only a radiance booster, but a multi-tasker as well. The 100% natural, organic, and vegan powder is lightweight, beautiful, and it leaves your skin looking flawless. The kicker with Saude Pele is that it is versatile, so you can use it multiple ways. If there is only one new product that you can buy this year, Saude Pele should be it.

Physician's Formula Mineral Wear line is a completely talc-free mineral makeup. The formula is actually mineral water enriched, which gives the powder a creamy texture. With added vitamin A and E, this mineral is not only good for your budget but for your skin as well. Physicians Formula Mineral Wear is available in a wide variety of textures and colors, and can be found at any discount retailer in the country.

Von Natur mineral makeup line is a definite must-have, especially if you are looking for a line that is natural, organic, and vegan certified. The highly concentrated formula will give you more bang for your buck, since you will need to use less than the average brand. Plus, the powder minerals contain no moisture so you don't have to worry about bacterial growth. All-in-all, Von Natur Mineral Makeup is not only good for your skin, but good for the planet as well.

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers is a great all-in-one mineral makeup, since it has the brush attached to the container. The initial coverage seems to be somewhat sheer, but it is buildable without looking cakey. The Mineral Sheers is very easy to apply and it feels very lightweight on your skin. Plus, it is very affordable and the minerals are good for your skin, so what more could you ask for?

Simply Karen is a definite contender for the top ten mineral makeup lines. The long-lasting wear of the makeup, along with the lightweight feel makes Simply Karen fantastic. Overall, the two best things about the Simply Karen mineral makeup line is the fact that it really is natural, and there is a very wide selection of shades. So no matter if you are super pasty and white, or are a dark-skinned bronze goddess, there is a matching shade for everyone.

Mineral Fusion offers a pressed mineral foundation that is very easy to use and leaves minimal mess when you use it. The great thing is that since it is pressed and in a compact, if you accidentally drop it the powder will not fly everywhere. The overall texture of the powder is very nice, which allows for a very smooth and natural application. Just as with some of the other lines, Mineral Fusion offers a starter set called the Fresh Face Intro Kit, which comes with a kabuki brush, two mineral powders, a bronzer, and a hydration mist.

The Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup is an overall good product since it is formulated to fit all ages and skin types. The mineral powder comes in a compact, so there is minimal mess. The texture of the powder is very light and almost creamy feeling, and can be applied with a brush or with the supplied applicator sponge. The 4-in-1 concept gives you a mineral foundation, powder, concealer, and SPF15 in one product.