Switching to Mineral Loose Foundation can be tricky. Follow these steps to achieve complexion perfection!

When applying Mineral Makeup remember you need much less makeup to get the same coverage results as regular makeup.

1. Moisturize your face beforehand. The mineral foundation adheres to the natural oil of your skin, and if your face is too dry, the powder might end up looking like just that - powder. Apply lotion and wait 10 minutes, as a face too oily would melt the make-up. Trial and error might be needed to find the perfect balance.

2. Pour a small amount of the mineral foundation powder into the cap of the jar. This helps avoid using too much, and you could always add a layer if needed. Use maybe a little more than a pinch or so.

3. Dab on any enhancers that you may need to specific areas, such as under the eyes. Press fingertip in foundation for a concentrated amount and dab your blemishes to make them disappear.

4. Swirl the kabuki brush in the cap, then tap the brush to dust off the extra powder. The brush is most important in covering large areas of your face, and an inferior brush might make the make-up look artificial.

5. Apply the foundation by rubbing the brush on your skin in a circular motion. This is where you decided how the make-up will look. Its recommended to start lightly on the cheeks and move off to the side of your face. The brush isn't supposed to just dust your skin with powder, its going to BUFF the powder, to help it adhere to the oil in your skin. The more you buff, the heavier the coverage will be. This takes practice to find the right technique.

6. Once you have the look you want with foundation, apply a setting powder. Apply it the same way you would the foundation. Without it, the make-up will eventually look a little tired. With it, the makeup will hold much longer and look less sweaty. You can really tell the difference between using it and skipping it.

Here are the colors of Flawless Finish Foundation we carry:

To make your minerals give more coverage in an instant you can use this technique: Using a mist sprayer, spray your foundation brush with a very light mist of water. Then swipe it into your minerals. Now, buff on!

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Want your eyeshadow to look shiny like foil ?

This technique is perfect for a night out or whenever you want your eyes to POP and look dramatic.

Instructions:

1. Scoop some eyeshadow or pigment and place it on your mixing surface (wax paper works great). Just use a tiny amount!

2. Push your powder into a little pile and then, put a drop of mixing medium or eye drops directly onto the shadow/pigment.

3. Next, get your vegan shadow brush and mix the drop of liquid with the shadow, it should have a paste like consistency. It should feel creamy when you have it right.

4. Use the brush to pick up some of the mixture. Apply a thin layer on to your eye and smooth out any clumps or bumps. Viola!

*Don't forget to wash your brush when you're done*

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Now that the warmer days are here we are spending more time outside in the sun. Protect your skin with these few techniques using our 100% natural SPF 15 Flawless Finish Foundation.

Apply our loose foundation with our Vegan Long Flat Top Synthetic Brush. This brush gives you more control with application than a full Kabuki Brush. The soft flat top helps to 'buff' the foundation on your face for a flawless and smooth finish.

Want to try mineral foundation but prefer liquid?

Simply take a small amount of your favorite light facial moisturizer, add a few pinches of our mineral foundation and you instantly have liquid foundation without harmful fillers or chemicals.

We would like to send out a big 'thank you' to Bella Fiore Floral Design located in Victoria, BC Canada for reviewing our makeup line. The review can be found here:

http://www.bellafiorefloraldesign.com/flowers/2009/04/natural-beauty-la-la-bloom.html

While you are there check out their amazing custom floral design!

We think this trick is a must have for a night out on the town! Achieve this look with only a few simple steps:

1. Apply your usual black/brown mascara.

2. Before it dries, dip a flat eyeshadow brush into our coloured mineral eyeshadow or pigment and pat on top of your lashes while looking down.

A hint of blue brings out blue eyes. Green for green eyes. Purple for hazel and brown eyes.

Your lashes are meant to accentuate your eyes! Have fun!

Love the look of liquid eyeliner but never manage to get it quite right?  

Try using our Angled Shadow Liner Vegan Synthetic Brush!  

•  Take the brush at the angled tip end, with the shortest angle facing the direction you want to line (resist the urge to use the long angle end -- you'll have more control this way).  

•  Mix a small amount of our Mineral Eyeliner with purified water or eyedrops (Visine is our favorite!).  

•  Use light pressure and sweep along your lash line, finishing either at the end of your eyelid, or flare it out just past your eyelid for a chic cateye effect!  

Follow these tips, and with a little practice, you'll be a pro in no time!