Mineral Makeup Review: von Natur (2)

by PJ on Friday, March 16, 2007

in makeup - eyeshadow, mineral makeup


Today I’ll talk about some other von Natur’s mineral makeup products.

Their eyeshadows are what I really like. They have the same advantages as their mineral foundation I talked about last time (good staying power, good for sensitive skin, proper anti-UVA ingredients), while some of the drawbacks of the mineral foundation are not really an issue here. Even in the loose-powder form, the application is hassle-free. Also, the shimmer which does not appeal to me in the foundation turns out to be a plus in the eyeshadows.

Overall the texture of the eyeshadows is light and smooth. My favorite colors are Pyrope (deep purple), Ruby (warm pink), and Chrysocolla (minty green).

The blusher I got (in Dawn) is a nice neutral pink. It can be slightly too iridescent for daytime wear, but the color itself is wearable and flattering for most skin-tones.

The Face & Body Shimmer is a very shimmery bronzing powder. Considering it is a bronzer, there are many colors to choose from, and the one I have (Sun Worshiper) is great for medium skin-tones.

Personally I think their color cosmetics items fare better than the powder foundation, simply because of the easy application and the shimmer not being a problem for me. Also there are good ranges of colors for the eyeshadows, bronzers, and blushers.

After trying these mineral makeup products for the first time, I can definitely see the appeal and buzz about “going mineral”. As heavyweights like Neutrogena, L’Oreal, MAC, and Laura Mercier are launching their mineral makeup products, it does seem that a new era is coming.

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