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21 October 2009

Of Mineral Makeups and Sponges + FOTD


For all the girls who have given up on mineral make-ups (MMU's) or are on the brink of throwing them out... please reconsider.

In between those times I've basked with minerals, I've always thought of going back to traditional foundies especially during those zitty times for their excellent coverage. I never knew that the choice of mineral applicator can make a HUGE improvement on the foundie's coverage.

I've always used brushes to apply them as it was the most popular method of getting an airbrushed look. It wasn't until five days ago that I discovered how sponges can be better mineral foundie applicators for my skin type--- scarred, oily and acidic.


The Bodyshop's Professional Sponge, 200php (~$5)


The basics of applying MMU's with a sponge (get the bodyshop's!!!):
1. Transfer a bit of the foundie onto the lid
2. Dip your dry sponge onto the product.
3. Tap the sponge a little to get rid of the excess minerals
4. Smooth onto skin in a downward motion
5. Blend, blend, blend

I've used MMU's for almost a year now, not because they've made me look flawless, but because
  • they're gentle on my sensitive skin... Zero break-outs
  • they give my face a certain kind of glow after washing it off at the end of the day
  • the full-sized jar I bought 9 months back is still half-full
  • mineral make ups do not expire
And ever since my discovery on the bodyshop professional sponge+mineral foundation loveteam, I can now add:
  • they make me look like I've got great skin

FOTD on Joppa Minerals' Natural Look:



before the minerals, zits on chin+eyebags+pock marks beneath cheekbone



Joppa+sponge tandem worked for me!
I used: Clinique's 3-step
Foundie: Joppa Minerals Full Coverage Light 3
Tools: The Bodyshop's Professional Sponge to Smooth on Joppa foundie and
EDM's flattop brush for the URFP

YUP, no concealers!!! weeee!



Before my eureka moment with the sponge, I was lusting for a good concealer (MAC's or Cinema Secrets, based on forums). Imagine my big savings when I dabbed on a sponge?

So girls, before you rip that mineral makeup foundie jar off your kit, please consider using a good sponge. The only downside to it is that you get to use more of the product relative to using brushes. But what the heck, you'd look really pretty and flawless anyway!

New to mineral make-ups? Check out this forum that talks about 'em!

10 comments:

  1. SoapaholicOctober 24, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    This is so helpful!:) I never quite got it right with MMU. I'll try this method soon.:) How do you wash your sponge by the way? Thanks!

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  2. AskMeWhatsOctober 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    that's wonderful, a new way to apply MMU and it's not messy! love it that you post before and after shots :)

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  3. Crystal GaleOctober 24, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    wow! your skin looks flawless..I tried using sponge for MMU before but I used it wet for heavier coverage..matry nga ng dry..thanks for the tip! :)

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  4. NinaOctober 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Great tip! I'll try this one out. I've also started using sponges for my liquid foundation.

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  5. herroyalbleaknessOctober 24, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Soapaholic i use a couple of drops of johnson's baby shampoo diluted into 4 parts of water. babad for a few hours then squeeze off yung minerals.

    Nikki thanks! yup, it really is wonderful... lalo na if you can be confident that you can wear your blemished face concealer-free!

    Gale yes, try it sis. ive done it with a wet sponge kaso nagke-cake eh. i never entertained the idea of a dry sponge before. but it was the best method pala for my face after all.

    Nina hi Nins, go try it sis. I use synthetic brushes for liquid foundies since it consumes less of the product.

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  6. ♥ miaOctober 24, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    never thought of using a sponge for MMU. thanks for d tip!

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  7. ChrissyOctober 25, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I knew about using sponges but I think I have to try again (now that I have better sponges) :D

    Thanks for this really helpful post!

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  8. IdaOctober 25, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    that's a cool tip that i haven't tried yet, but will try soon! ooh i hope i get an even better finish using a sponge than a brush! :)

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  9. PammyOctober 31, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I have given up on MMU months ago. No, for almost a year now. But I agree with the sponge application, it gives a nicer finish. :)

    And your skin looks flawless. ;)

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  10. JanelleNovember 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    i will try this sometime, i don't have a sponge from the body shop though, i hope it still works...

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I'd love to hear what you think!