Mineral Makeup 101: Whole Foods Mineral Fusion Kits

I’m not a vain woman, but I like to look nice.  Before children, you’d never find me in public without my hair straightened (and of course highlighted and layered), perfectly groomed eyebrows (and legs for that matter), the latest fashion threads, and a perfectly made up face.  I remember when my husband and I were dating…I vowed to never “let myself go.”  He vowed to love me just the way I was (am…are…..you know what I mean).  Four years later and a toddler (with a baby on the way) and I’ve pretty much held up my end!  I have to admit that there are days where I only put on my staples…eye shadow and lip gloss. Wearing makeup makes me feel pretty and confident about my ever changing (ahem…growing) body.  Now that I’m pregnant with baby number 2, I am even more conscious about what goes both on and in my body.

As a regular Whole Foods shopper, I often browse their Whole Body section, looking for more natural ways to replace some of the products I use on my face and body.  Earlier in the year I had seen their Mineral Fusion makeup kits and thought that it would be fun to try them.  Thanks to Mom Fuse, I just happened to get that opportunity!  I received the Innocent Peach Spring Blossom Color Kit to try out. The kit includes a blush, lip gloss, eye shadow, blotting paper, and a “Tips and Techniques” DVD.  What’s nice about the kit is that it contains the essentials…the basics.  I could easily wear these three staples on a normal day and look well put together.

I’ve used mineral makeup in the past (the loose kind) and I find it very natural in both look and feel.  Some of the benefits of mineral makeup include UV protection and antioxidants (which means wearing mineral makeup is good for you!).  The makeup is paraben and talc- free and only uses natural colorants.  It’s actually very easy to use (although the DVD provides some very useful tips) and you can achieve a finished look in just a few minutes.  I like the ability to add as little or as much as you want for a light, natural coverage to a more full coverage.  I also like the ability to omit the sunscreen step since the makeup has UV protection in it!  Definitely a time-saver for moms on the go.

One of the things I did was use the eye shadow as a brow highlight and a base for my lids.  I then used the blush in the crease of my eyelids for a little color.  There are really a variety of ways to use the makeup and I highly recommend a few colors to add some diversity to your everyday look.  For more application tips. be sure to check out the Whole Story podcast.  The Spring Blossom Color Kits retail for $19.99 and are available at Whole Foods.