[AngelaGM]

I appreciate all the great suggestions myself ladies=)

[Korma]

I use a flocked sponge to get the best coverage over my huge pores. I just dip it in the powder and then smooth it onto my face and blend. It works so much better than a brush.

[dlbharley]

That depends on ingredients. Mineral Makeup is BASICALLY the same, but some companies have an extra ingredient or two which may not help with some cases. In this case, fewer ingredients may be better.

Zinc Oxide is known for its healing properties in problem skin such as rosacea and acne, it has the ability to stay on even while sweating and swimming, as well as offers protection from the sun's harmful UV rays.

Titanium Dioxide also has waterproof and SPF properties while providing a Matte look.

Mica has some transparent properties and allows the makeup to go on smoothly.

Iron Oxides give the makeup its pigment.

Also, what face cleaning products do you use? And how are you applying?

[kihayes]

I had the same problem, but when I got the mineral veil from bare essentials and used it after my foundation power, it smoothed it them or "filled in" them great!

[shellie]

Originally Posted by LadyTee16

Shellie how are you applying your LaurEss Elemental foundation? When I first received the sample foundation I applied it dry with a brush and though okay, I felt the same as you in that it accentuated the fine lines. I then applied the foundation wet. I should say semi-wet, actually.

I purchased a non-latex sponge from a beauty store. It's brownish in color and is egg shaped. I got those for 4.00 for 2. I wet the sponge and squeeze out excess water unitl the sponge is just damp. I then sprinkle the foundation in a little dish and dab the sponge into the dish and apply the foundation downward on my face.

I've noticed that if I apply it this way it does not accentuate the lines and it doesn't look cakey. It also seems to lasts longer.

For some reason if I apply foundation with a brush the foundation seems to just sit on top of my face whereas with a wet application it absorbs into my skin.

I also purchased a cheapo sponge at Walmart (or Target, I keep forgetting where I got it). It was also non-latex and it came in a 10 pack and the sponge was white and round. It worked just as well as the one I purchased at the beauty store but whenever I cleaned it it would fall apart. With the one at the beauty store it kept it's shape and hasn't fallen apart yet.

I also purchased the flocked sponge from J.Lynne and just tried it today. I didn't like how it looked. The sponge really absorbs the water and I tried to squeeze every last drop of it from the sponge and it was still too wet. When I applied my foundation it just moved around on my face and looked weird. I then pressed all the water out of the sponge between a towel and it worked better. I think the flocked sponge would work better if it was dry instead of damp. I'll have to try it dry next time.

i know this post was a while ago but i read your suggestion and so tried this this morning with just a regular make wedge. soaked it with water, squeeze out the water until it's just damp. i picked up the powder with the sponge and applied it and love the way it looked.

my lines aren't accentuated so much and like you said, they don't just sat there on my face but blended in.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! *hugs*

lol now i'm going back to lauress' mmu. love it. the coverage is not as heavy as applying dry which is perfect for me.

thanks again!

[cestamour]

Weird, mmu makes my skin look almost flawless.
Use a primer and try out some other brands.
A mineral veil/finishing dust really helps too.