Colorescience Mineral Makeup

More Than Just a Pretty Powder

Take a stroll through your favorite cosmetics store and your basket will likely be filled within minutes. The allure of the beautiful, shiny packaging and shimmery, colorful products is enough to drive any woman to the brink of cash-spending madness.

Besides their aesthetic beauty, most cosmetics don't reveal much about themselves- at least not at first glance. Truth be told, there is so much more to any cosmetic product than meets the eye. What goes into a product is just as important as how it looks on our faces.

This sentiment is easily proven by Colorscience, a brand that claims its products have a positive effect on the skin's condition. Founded by Diane Richardson Ranger (whose first brainchild was Bare Escentuals), Colorscience touts its "skin-beneficial" product line as the most effective on the market. In particular, the line's mineral makeup is one hundred percent natural, free of skin-irritating and pore-clogging ingredients, contains no additives and is suitable for all skin types.

Colorscience offers a diverse collection of color cosmetics and skincare for the face, eyes and lips, as well as a selection of sun protection products.

The Colorscience Mineral Makeup Collection

Those unfamiliar with mineral makeup might not be aware that it's more than just foundation. The mineral makeup industry seems to grow a little larger everyday, and that's thanks to products like Colorscience's pearl-infused finishing powders and loose powder blushes. These products, and so many more, make up the Colorscience mineral makeup collection.

Face Brushes

What could possibly be easier than a brush that's preloaded with makeup? Whether you're an expert or a beginner, you'll appreciate the convenience and ease of application that Colorscience face brushes offer. Known as "takeout" brushes, these chubby tools are the perfect size to slip inside a purse, in a pocket or in a desk drawer for quick, on-the-spot touchups.

In addition to portability, these brushes also deliver just the right amount of product to your face. This means foolproof application and absolutely no product wasted in the long run. Try accomplishing that with a liquid product and you'll understand the difference a brush delivery system makes. The Colorscience mineral brush lineup includes:

• Suncanny Foundation Brush: The "no makeup" look is the best one of all, and this helps you achieve it by providing a perfect color match to your skin. It contains a sun protection factor (SPF) of 20 and offers hours of coverage, water-resistance and a soft, glowing, lit-from-within finish.

• Corrector Brush: Conceal those minor imperfections with this dream tool: It covers blemishes, camouflages rosacea, hides scars and conceals broken capillaries, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! It also contains SPF 20.

• Bronzer Brush: A natural tan is easily achieved with one of these four sun-kissed shades. With just a stroke of the brush, each offers the skin a burst of radiance and the added protection of SPF 20.

• Finishing Brush: If oil is your greatest foe, this may well be your best friend. Think of it as the blotting paper for the new age. Infused with pearl powders, it provides a matte finish by absorbing oil with rice starch, oat protein and coral seaweed.

• Afterglow Brush: Ideal for youthful and mature skin alike, this glow-enhancing brush will leave you sparkling. Dust it on with a light hand for a contoured finish, or be more liberal and mix it with your favorite body lotion or hair oil for a glimmer effect elsewhere on the body.

• Blush Brush: There's no dearth of blushes out there, but this one, available in 10 colors, is akin to the rose filter of a camera lens. The result is a soft finish that gives even the boldest features a gentler look.

• Sunforgettable: Offering crucial broad spectrum sun protection, Sunforgettable lives up to its name. Simply dust this clear mineral powder on and reap its valuable benefits. Sparkle-infused versions are also available for those with a gleaming outlook!

Compacts

• Pressed Mineral Pigment Compact: Highly concentrated to offer the most powerful coverage possible, this compact is ideal for light and heavy wear. It's also infused with aromatherapeutic ingredients for a soothing aftereffect.

• Precious Pearls: Hydration, healing and lightening powers amp up this powder's potential tenfold. In addition to correcting imperfections, it softens the look of fine lines and prevents excessive melanin production (important for individuals who express concern about dark spots).

Where to Purchase

Colorscience products are available at select boutiques and spas nationwide. Visit the store locator to find the location nearest you.