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Mineral makeup is not just for the eyes and cheeks. What about your lips? They need to be tended to you want an overall natural look of beauty. For your glossing pleasure there are mineral lip glosses to choose from that will complement your facial features.

Most mineral cosmetics are in powder form. That begs the question: How do you apply minerals to your lips? You would be correct in thinking that most mineral makeup comes in the form of pressed or loose powder.

Mineral powder can be used on the lips as well as other areas of the face. You can mix different colors to create never-before-seen shades for the cheeks, eyes and even your lips. The natural earth minerals found in these powders are applied to lipsticks and lip glosses to extend their wear.

Mineral lip gloss

The mineral lip glosses look just like traditional lip gloss but that is where the similarities end. With natural glosses ingredients include natural oils, nut butters, fruit butters and beeswax to create a smooth, rich color and feel for your lips. Also, of course, the mineral lip gloss contains the minerals: zinc oxide, mica, titanium oxide and iron oxides for color.

Some mineral lip glosses and lipsticks don’t use beeswax. This works well for the vegan makeup wearers who want to look their best and healthiest which would be to use mineral cosmetics. Mineral lip glosses are not tested on animals. They contain no synthetic preservatives but are naturally preserved.

Choosing a lip gloss

Choosing a lip gloss is just like choosing a lipstick. First, you want a color that will complement your skin tone for day wear. The best look of beauty is to enhance the amazing features that you already have. Mineral cosmetics do that quite well.

For evening wear, you can choose a lip gloss that is as bold as your eye shadow. Clear lip glosses can be mixed with other mineral powders to create new colors. Mineral lip glosses contain the same natural minerals as other mineral powders so they mix together well with only great results. If the colors that are available don’t meet your needs, mixing is another alternative.

Applying mineral lip gloss

You apply mineral lip gloss the same way as you would traditional lip products. Starting with the lower lip, apply the lip gloss in one smooth stroke along the natural lip line. Continue to follow the natural lip line as you proceed to your upper lip. You can use natural or synthetic lip brushes just make sure it is thin enough to do the job.

Mineral powders can be used as lip liners for your mineral gloss. Choose a color that complements your lip gloss but is a little darker. Add a few drops of water and apply to the natural lip line with a lip liner brush before applying your mineral lip gloss.

You can apply wet mineral powders to your entire lip and not just to line it. To set the minerals, cover with a clear mineral lip gloss.

Mineral lip gloss doesn’t have the problem of bleeding line traditional lipsticks. Your lips stay moist and beautiful all day.