Five years ago, mineral make-up was the rage in the
cosmetics world.
cosmetics world.
Why shouldn’t it be?
It is healthy, beneficial and most of all, natural.
I was in the bandwagon when it started.
You see, I have a love-hate affair (mostly hate lol) with my
skin.
skin.
I have the most sensitive skin just thinking of what will
irritate it will make it turn red.
irritate it will make it turn red.
Seriously.
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And oh, I am not even talking about my dark spots and atopic dermatitis. I break
into a rash when it is warm, I break into a rash when it is cold, I break into
a rash when I am stressed. It is a family curse.
into a rash when it is warm, I break into a rash when it is cold, I break into
a rash when I am stressed. It is a family curse.
Thankfully, in the midst of an intense dermatitis flare on
my face, of all places, five or so years ago, I read about mineral make-up.
my face, of all places, five or so years ago, I read about mineral make-up.
Fact Sheet on Mineral Make-up:
Mineral makeup is made from sterilized minerals / naturally occuring
pigments from the earth. The minerals
are sterilized and ground into powder then mixed with other natural
ingredients.
pigments from the earth. The minerals
are sterilized and ground into powder then mixed with other natural
ingredients.
Mineral make-up is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog
the pores, allowing the skin to breathe.
It has no damaging oils and chemical additives. It has ingredients like zinc oxide which
guards the skin from the sun’s harmful rays and from inflammation. It gives your face a healthy and natural
glow. And there are mineral make-ups
which actually minimize or reduce acne!
the pores, allowing the skin to breathe.
It has no damaging oils and chemical additives. It has ingredients like zinc oxide which
guards the skin from the sun’s harmful rays and from inflammation. It gives your face a healthy and natural
glow. And there are mineral make-ups
which actually minimize or reduce acne!
One of my favorite brands (in fact, it is the only one I use
now) is Joppa Minerals. The mineral
make-up company was born when Amy Casto Booher was on a search for a natural
alternative to commercial cosmetics. Her
oldest daughter who was starting a career in the musical theatre had severe
psoriasis. Theatre make-up was extremely harsh on her daughter’s skin and even
cosmetics which claim to be natural contained chemicals which irritate the
skin. Amy did research and testing until
finally, Joppa Minerals Full Coverage Mineral Foundation was born. It still remains to be Joppa’s best selling
product. In fact, a lot of people claim
that leaving it on overnight can heal acne!
now) is Joppa Minerals. The mineral
make-up company was born when Amy Casto Booher was on a search for a natural
alternative to commercial cosmetics. Her
oldest daughter who was starting a career in the musical theatre had severe
psoriasis. Theatre make-up was extremely harsh on her daughter’s skin and even
cosmetics which claim to be natural contained chemicals which irritate the
skin. Amy did research and testing until
finally, Joppa Minerals Full Coverage Mineral Foundation was born. It still remains to be Joppa’s best selling
product. In fact, a lot of people claim
that leaving it on overnight can heal acne!
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In between BB and CC minerals, I still am a Joppa Mineral
Make-up user. I have been having lesser
flare-ups and if I do have one, the mineral make-up can cover it.
Make-up user. I have been having lesser
flare-ups and if I do have one, the mineral make-up can cover it.
My facial skin is much healthier, and if I do break out, the ingredients heal my skin.
And the best part – it makes me glow.
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| Joppa Morning Dew Sunny Day |
Choosing your exact shade is pretty tricky though. Unlike regular drugstore brands where you have a choice of only three shades, Joppa has 4 formulas and over 56 shades. To find your perfect fit, you can get Joppa’s 3-piece mini-sampler kit for $5.50. The mini-sampler kit will consist of two foundations of your choice and a finishing silk. The sampler may look small, but with mineral make up, a little goes a long way. 
And oh, Joppa is offering free worldwide shipping until January 20! You can buy Joppa Minerals online (yup, they ship to the Philippines). Visit Joppa’s site here.
Disclosure: I have not received any product for this review. This review is purely Joppa Mineral Makeup love.
Disclosure: I have not received any product for this review. This review is purely Joppa Mineral Makeup love.
I've been wanting to get mineral make up for sometime now. It was like me deciding if I want to use BB creams when I got Oil of Olay. Since I want a bit of color on my face without the risk of having zits, I might succumb to the call of mineral make up soon!
I stopped using BB cream already since it just makes my skin oily and I had frequent breakouts too. So now, I'm using a toner, then sunflower oil and Gluta C creams Daddy A gave me. Mas kasundo ng skin ko pala ang Gluta C kesa sa ibang brands. Hehe… But kahit waley ako alam sa make up parang magandang itry yang Joppa Minerals. Where can I buy pala sis? Thanks.
Mommy Maye
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This looks interesting. And it looks good on you nga, sis!
But since I'm home all the time and rarely go out, I don't see the need of wearing make up yet, haha! When out naman, baby powder lang ng son ko gamit ko, hihi! I'm not really a make up person, pag may occasion lang. 🙂
I love mineral based make-ups. They don't leave me in hives or rashes. I haven't tried that brand yet. I use GOSH.
Sounds like a great product. I will have to show this to my daughter.
You have a beautiful skin sis, parang dalaga lang eh.
Looks good to you and seems like a really good product.
Mineral make up is loved. But wait, is it the same as the organic ones? I'm not familiar rin kasi since I don't apply too much make up on my face. hehehe!
You are glowing so I am impressed by the Joppa line. I will check them out for sure because of some skin concerns. TY!
Eliz
You're glowing Sis. I think there's no need for a mineral make up for you. You're naturally beautiful!
mineral products adds some glow on our skin.. love to try the product:)
This is still the hype in the make-up industry 🙂 by the way i hope you keep yourself warm. The news says Baguio's weather is a low 8 degrees! Weather is is cool too and I hope it'll remain this way!
Oh I need to try this make up, I have seen mineral makeup advertised. I am just popping over from the SITS tribe to say hi.
haays.. I can't use mineral make up kase my face is oily 🙁
Pretty pretty you are!!! I'm Kim, your new SITS Tribe friend. I look forward to getting to know you this week and beyond.
I'm thinking of trying out Mineral make up too but haven't got around to finding out which brand is better for me and affordable. Happy to see that you too are in the SITS tribe 🙂
I'm such a makeup noob. Ma-try nga ito. It looks good on you! Thanks for the recommendation!
I'm a fan of mineral makeup too and wear it daily. – Jen from your SITS tribe 🙂
I love mineral make up too. Following as your SITS tribemate. Following you around and getting to know you.
I think I can recommend this one to Mommy. She is searching for a product to replace her BB cream and paubos na din yata ung pressed powder nya. hehehe
oooh, I am going to have to check these out! I love mineral makeup but haven't been happy with my latest purchase.
Stopping by from your SITS Tribe! 🙂
You are so pretty! I am not so vain when it comes to beauty products but I love your skin. I hope Joppa will be in Philippine market soon.