matte mineral make up

[glowgirl]

I am trying to find a matte powder mineral make up, all seem to have a sheen which I'm not keen on, I would prefer to buy from your usual high street chemists if possible but am quite happy to buy online as well, oh, just to make it a bit harder I also like a full coverage without having to layer too much on, any suggestions would be great - thank you.

[elegant elephant]

I've recently read "The Thrift Book" by India Knight and in it she recommends the following mineral makeup:

Jane Iredale
Bare Escentuals
i.d.bare minerals

I haven't tried them myself but she said something about these being better than most. I do intend to try them at some point, does anyone know if these are any good?

Sorry I can't be more specific, I've returned the book to the library.

[suki1964]

Id Bare minerals and Bare escentuals are both one and the same - and theres a shine to them

Have you tried Elemental Beauty?http://www.elementalbeauty.co.uk/ - No shine on the healing foundation, not sure about the normal

Go look at the Mineral Make up thread - loads of companies mentioned and loads of comments about if they are shine free or not

[glowgirl]

Thank you both for the replies, I have started to wade through the mmu thread and hopefully will find something I like - Elemental looks good, I might give them a try if I cant find anything I can buy straight away.

[suki1964]

Thank you both for the replies, I have started to wade through the mmu thread and hopefully will find something I like - Elemental looks good, I might give them a try if I cant find anything I can buy straight away.


Tbh a lot of us keep away from the shop brands as a lot of them use talc which is a cheap filler, and it tends to sit in creases and also can cause "ghosting"

EB samples are great. Cheap and will be with you day after order usually. But its not for everyone so do read through the thread and see whats out there

[torizia]

Bare escentuals are great for coverage and are pretty good for your skin! You can put the normal powder on, and then put Mineral Veil on top to remove any shine...xXx

[jeannieblue]

The healing foundation from Elemental Beauty is matte. Excellent products and service from them.

Suki provided link - hope you found it ok.

[Jasper27]

US company Everyday Minerals does foundations in various formulations including matte. They have a good range of shades and are reasonably priced.

[glowgirl]

Thanks everyone;)