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I've been liking Alima Pure a lot - I haven't had any issues with sensitivity.  

Also, for those who've mentioned Meow, I like them too - good stuff if you're thinking of trying a few samples!

 
i'm one of those people who bare minerals broke out.

i also have too much redness and acne scars for mineral makeup to be a holy grail/easy fix for me.

i LOVE purminerals. it i technically mineral makeup. i love the pressed powder and the primer. the green correcting primer is great. i am between shades (fair & light).

mineral makeup is just the new thing. it's a new marketing strategy and it makes makeup more approachable to everyone now.

 
I started using Meow Cosmetics because of my sensitivity to most chemicals. The foundation has mica, titanium Dioxide and iron oxides. That's all. And I was able to find an exact match at home where i'd be putting it on.

 
I am interested what brand you use. See some complaints concerning the issue here. The second question is if you check expiration date. Probably you need to turn to the doctor if you see that cosmetics are ok.  

 
I started using Meow Cosmetics because of my sensitivity to most chemicals. The foundation has mica, titanium Dioxide and iron oxides. That's all. And I was able to find an exact match at home where i'd be putting it on.
I love meow cosmetics. I cant wear bare minerals (face irritation/itching) but ive never had an issue with meow's foundation Concealer or eyeshadows.
 
I loved BE for a really long time, but I don't know if they changed their formula or what.  In the past year or two, BE has just been really making my pores look ginormous, and the Mineral Veil has been going too pink on me.  They used to work for me, but not so much anymore.
 

 
Hi everyone. I just wanna ask, has anyone had problems with acne when using mineral makeup? I want to know if it might cause a breakout before I try it out. TIA.

 
I have had no problems with mineral makeup. Check and make sure that are not a lot of additives in whatever brand u choose. Also if ur skin is oily, you may need a primer. Most brands offer a primer.

 
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I have had no problems with mineral makeup. Check and make sure that are not a lot of additives in whatever brand u choose. Also if ur skin is oily, you may need a primer. Most brands offer a primer.

Thanks for the reply. Have you heard of Maribella (http://www.mirabellabeauty.com/)? I thought I'd try them out but I don't know if they're a good brand. Thanks.

 
I had the VERY SAME reaction to B.E. and Arbonne...and that is how our makeup company started! Bismuth Oxychloride is a large particle heavy metal. It has to be buffed buffed buffed into the skin. It fills the pores, which imparts a smooth look to the skin. It causes redness, itching, rashes, and cystic acne in many people.

While it may not bother you in small amounts, you have know way of knowing how much bismuth is in any particular product. Cosmetic companies are not o

bligated do disclose percentages of any ingredient in order to protect their formulations.

P.S. All of our products are free from Bismuth Oxychloride

 
Have you tried Sweet Minerals? There is no BO in their makeup and they also leave the "fillers" out - don't need them! 

 
Have you tried Younique? All of their products are hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic (not clogging pores), and naturally based. They also have a mascara that increases the length and volume of your lashes by 300%. I can give you more information if you'd like



 
Sorry to bump an older thread, but I came here to see why my sample of Bare Minerals was making my skin so red and itchy. Thanks to you all, I guess I know why! I've never looked out for Bismuth Oxychloride before, but now I will have to remember it, because my face was miserable. Ugh, red, patchy and itchy.

The mineral makeup I use regularly is from an Etsy seller called Arbor Rouge Cosmetics. I have been extremely happy with her products, the mineral foundation is only one of the many I've tried. Looks like I will stick with what I'm used to! ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
It's probably the bismuth in bare minerals makeup. It bothers a lot of people. Laura Geller's balance and brighten does not have it. Plus it's a baked foundation so no messiness with loose minerals. It's buildable coverage and easy for travel. I like tartes foundation too but it contains the bismuth in the lighter shades.

 
I usually can't wear mineral makeup, because sunscreens with titanium/zinc make me break out for some reason. You'd think that a powder form would be different, but even loose/powder foundation with a lot of titanium dioxide in it does. I think sometimes it's used for SPF and other times just for pigment. I don't have any burning or irritation, just huge cystic pimples after a day or two. I can sometimes avoid it if I wash my face extremely thoroughly at night, though. I have to first use an oil cleanser to melt all the makeup off, and then wash my face again with a regular cleanser.

 
Try another brand and have fun with it :) I'm speaking on personal experience when I say; some work and some don't!

 
I agree that it's most likely the bismuth oxychloride causing the burning sensation. It did the same to me, along with itching and redness and swelling. I also agree that too much titanium dioxide can cause reactions in your skin too. That is EXACTLY what lead me to investigate ingredients and start our company ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The famous glow can be achieved with other ingredients, like the boron nitride that we use. Much pricier, but no itching or burning your face off!

 
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First consult a doctor as immediately as possible. And if it reacts, then better to drop an idea of using those products and ask your dermatologist regarding the use of products of which brand.

 

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