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- Always apply minerals in thin layers,two is usually sufficient.
- Make sure your moisturiser has absorbed before you apply mineral powder.
How to apply your Foundation.
Turn the jar over,tap the bottom with your finger,turn right side up, and open.
You should find a small amount of the foundation in the lid.
Swirl your Brush in the foundation,and tap the excess back into the lid.
Begin applying with short,feathery,dowmward strokes and /or light circles. You want the fine hairs and pores of your skin to lay flat.
Apply two all over applications and let the foundation set for five minutes whilst applying brow or lip liner.
If you need to conceal something,use a concealer brush and blend the foundation onto that area.
Use a damp flocked sponge for a heavier coverage,or mix a small amount of powder into your favourite moisturiser,then apply as you would a cream foundation. This is especially good for areas under the eyes and concealing large pores.
Don’t load too much onto the brush at once; a little goes a long way
Always tap your brush on the side of the lid or jar to remove excess powder. This will prevent you from applying too much powder and getting a dry or chalky look.
The purpose of mineral makeup is to cover, not colour skin.
An additional layer of foundation powder to cover blemishes or rosacea can be a very effective way to conceal. Remember, half to one shade lighter to conceal shadows (under eye or nose to mouth) and half to one shade darker to conceal blemishes.
For those with dry, flaky skin, loose mineral foundation can be blended with facial cream to create a cream foundation or concealer as required (simply tap a small amount of powder into the palm of the hand. Add a pea-sized amount of your moisturizer; blend the two together until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved). Then using clean fingers apply to your skin with downward strokes to minimize the appearance of your pores.
Setting Powder
Use the Kabuki brush and apply allover the face after the application of eye cosmetics,lipstick and blush.
Moisture Setting
For dry skin, you cab spritz a little skin freshener on top. This will re-hydrate your skin and correct a dry or flaky look. You will minimise the appearance of large pores if you mist with the skin freshener, and then use a flocked sponge or brush to lightly smooth your makeup in a downward motion.
Eye Shadow
Use the shadow brush to apply your eye shadow. Tap some colour into the lid,swirling your brush,tapping off the excess and apply with a patting motion.
Eyeliner
Add a little water or skin frehener to the colour in the lid, and mix, use the fine liner brush and apply. Smudge,if desired,for a “smoky” look.
Blush
Use the blush brush to gather your colour from the lid and tap off the extra. Then use light,feathery strokes from the apply of your cheek back towards your hairline.
Bronzer
Use a flat top brush and apply the colour to any part of your body that you want bronzed. You can also mix the powder in with your usual body lotion or moisturiser for a “smooth” Bronze look.
Toubleshooting tips and tricks.
Thick or heavy- the “heavy” feel may be due to applying too much on your face, or try using a darker shade of foundation instead.
Wrong Colour - This was probably chosed in poor lighting. The best way to test for the right colour is to do it on the jaw line in daylight. The colour shade should disappear if it blends perfectly with the skin. If you are finding it difficult to achieve a colour match, you can blend different shades to achieve a perfect shade for yourself. Everybody is different, the correct shade will leave you looking ‘covered’ not coloured. Custom blending shades together to achieve a suitable blend is a great idea, and experimentation is the key to success.
Too Dry- Dry skin can be an ongoing challenge, however with proper exfoliation and a healthy skincare regime, the condition of the skin should improve.
Pores are huge- The sizes of the pores vary from one person to the next, often with mineral makeup, the pores seem enlarged. Trying the following can quickly alleviate this-
• Apply a setting powder to the skin first, using a sponge, and then apply a layer of mineral powder foundation.
• Apply a moisturizer to the skin, followed by a layer of mineral powder foundation, blend over the pores with a sponge, and apply a final setting powder.
• Try a blend of setting powder, mixed with mineral foundation as a finer blend for you large pores.
• Try using your fingers to smooth over the pores, after regular application, finish with setting powder.
Too much shine – Radiance and glow is one thing, however an oily shine is not a good look either! Layering too thickly or pressing into the skin with the brush tends to seperate the crystals. it is easy to avoid this by applying minerals in thin layers in downward strokes with an appropriate brush ( we recommend Kabuki brushes). Keep adding layers until desired coverage has been reached. It can also help to spritz with a freshener and then blot. A setting powder can instantly remove such a shine with skin types that are naturally oily. With Chikii minerals we are confident that a “shiny” effect will not be a problem for you.
Colour Marks- When mineral foundation becomes wet; it may result in an appearance of blotchy or uneven colour patches on the face. The first cause of this is a heavy moisturizer, the other is if a damp or perspired face is wiped rather than blotted gently with a towel. Reapplication of foundation will assist to cover any patchy color marks; however the best option is to avoid heavy moisturizers with harsh mineral (synthetic) oils commonly found in leading commercial brands, as this is the number one cause of uneven colour.
Make up minerals can be added to lotion for an all-over body sparkle. Try our body shimmers! For glittery hair gel,or the powders can be dry dusted into the hair and then set with hair spray.
Mineral makeup can be applied immediately after a light peel or micro dermabrasion. It will not only cover the redness,but the Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxides are anti-inflammatory which will help to calm the irritation.
