Is there a mineral makeup suitable for women of color?

[pinkminnow]

Originally Posted by Carleen /img/forum/go_quote.gif How about Pure Luxe? IIRC, the owner there is also a woman of color. I saw Christina's photo in the Pure Luxe website, but she's not of color.

Originally Posted by cafelatte /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey, I'm a woman of color and I use Everyday minerals. I know it contains Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, but I haven't had any problems with ashiness. Their Sandy Medium in Warm matches my complexion perfectly Oh, glad that Sandy Medium works for you.

I think I turn a bit orange with this

 

[Carleen]

Originally Posted by pinkminnow /img/forum/go_quote.gif I saw Christina's photo in the Pure Luxe website, but she's not of color.

By gosh, you're right. My mistake. I will edit my post. *blush*

 

[sephoras girl]

Its okay

 

[lux.fashion]

ive found pur minerals to be very good to match darker skin tones...

and it doesnt get that "ashy" look either!

 

[newyorlatin]

I would try samples of Monave, Milan ( very reasonable ), Alima, and Ava

 

[DreamSonia]

milan minerals, monave, and bare faced minerals have lots of darker skin options

 

[makeupprincess]

dont give up, its the amount of titanium dioxide that matters,

here is smething i got from the e5 website

"All of our colors have been designed keeping all types of ethnicities in mind. For instance, Fair to Medium shades contains a higher amount of titanium dioxide while the Medium/Dark to Dark Shades contains a lower concentration, because higher concentrations of titanium dioxide, although very good for the skin can leave darker skin shade dull. What we aim for is a beautiful all natural looking you"

Originally Posted by sephoras girl /img/forum/go_quote.gif Every brand I've seen has Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.I give up!

 

[allaboutskin]

You could also try Gerda Spillmann's line. I know they have a nice range of colors, including for those with darker skin tones. They are not a mineral powder but mineral cream foundation. I really love it. My friend in Colorado has dark skin and their raven is perfect match to her.

 

[sephoras girl]

Never heard of a mineral cream foundation....

 

[sephoras girl]

How does that work?

 

[Ju000]

Hi

Try McDowell's

 

[sephoras girl]

It looks like it doesn't have my color.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

Have you thought about making your own MMU? It's worth a try and not all that hard.

 

[sephoras girl]

I've heard of it but I really never considered it.

I guess I 'd figured I'd go shade shopping like everybody else....

 

[liznewark]

I really think you should try milan minerals. I tried BE and it was ok, but when I wear Milan minerals, I get compliments. I did my best friend's makeup for her wedding, and she's a smidge darker than I, and she looked flawless. No ashiness.

 

[reesesilverstar]

Sephoras girl, I really admire your candor.

I was considering Milan minerals and after seeing pictures found the ladies looked ashy too...

If you do find something, please let us know.

 

[sephoras girl]

That's the thing that disturbs me.

People love a product but it makes them look horrible.

I'm certainly going to look.

It's so easy to apply and effective there has to be colors that don't look ashy.