Rachel Payne
Sharon Aiken
October 19, 2009
English 1101
Mineral Powder Makeup vs. Liquid Makeup
Women are always searching for the perfect makeup. The type of makeup that becomes invisible. The kind that makes people beg, “How is your skin so perfect?” Mineral makeup has become a very popular alternative to traditional liquid foundation. Mineral makeup and liquid foundation differ from what their made of but are alike in what they do. The purpose of this essay is to compare the coverage, value, texture and ingredients and application of both mineral and liquid makeup.
First, liquid makeup has been used for many years. People trust it will cover better than mineral powder. Mineral powder can cover just as well if not better that liquid makeup without the heavy feeling of a liquid. The coverage of mineral makeup is buildable. Whereas liquid makeup can become cakey if more is added. The coverage for mineral makeup can be sheer to full coverage.
The price of makeup depends on where one gets it. Drugstore makeup and high-end department store makeup are very similar. Mineral make up has recently become more affordable. Where as before it was only available at a high price. It is now supplied by Avon, Mary Kay, and drugstores not just Bare Minerals. Liquid makeup is available to all people for any price. One can find liquid makeup anywhere for any price. There are so many choices and different types of liquid makeup to choose from.
For acne prone and sensitive skin, finding a makeup that does not flare these skin problems is quite hard. Liquid makeup is full of harsh dies, talc, fragrances, and strong chemicals. This is not only bad on sensitive skin but for all skin types. Mineral makeup is made up of natural minerals that actually enhance one’s face rather than hurt it. The heaviness of liquid makeup can also take a toll on the face. Mineral makeup feels so light that one feels like there is no makeup on one’s face. Since mineral makeup is in a powder form it is easier to blend and one can say good-bye to the tell tale line liquid makeup seems to make.
Liquid makeup is easy to apply because one can use one’s fingers to apply the makeup. Sponges or makeup brushes can also be used to blend liquid makeup. The process is very easy and quick. Mineral makeup however has more steps involved. One has to use a makeup brush and swirl the mineral into the brush. This can be very messy and take longer than liquid makeup. The extra time taken really pays off though.
Mineral makeup and liquid makeup both do the job of covering one’s imperfections and giving confidence. Mineral makeup is superior to liquid makeup in that it is better for your skin. Mineral makeup does not feel like a mask and does not contain damaging chemicals that traditional makeup does. The sun is the skin’s worst enemy and most mineral makeup include sunscreen to protect one’s skin.
