I have been receiving alot of feedbacks about mineral blushes not being able to stay long on oily skin. I mean, as much as alot of people want to wear mineral makeup from primer to finishing powder, one noted hindrance is the inability of blush to stay on very oily skin.

Even I have that problem. That still doesn’t stop me from applying mineral blush since I’ve permanently said goodbye to non-mineral makeup months ago, and mineral blushes are the most beautiful thing that you’d ever see on your cheeks! The way that I do it is that I apply a huge amount of blush – yes, almost clownlike, then it dews up and fades in 15 minutes, and when I check myself at the mirror an hour later, I see my blush blending with well with my foundation, like a natural flush. It doesn’t sound like fun because I always want to see myself perfect before going out, but at least, I get the blush to stay. Sometimes, during unlucky days, I look like I don’t have any blush- and it’s not a brand thing. Almost every brand I’ve tried is just like that. Sad.

Two of my friends from my forum gave me advise on how to make mineral makeup stay, and lemme share to you some of their application techniques :

1. Upon application of mineral blush, get a damp sponge, and dab lightly on the area where blush is applied. This would sort of “seal” the blush there and help it in staying put. A friend of mine’s actually very funny, told me that it would stay there for 10 years! Haha!

2. Swirl, tap, spritz, and apply blush ! Yes, you can apply blush using a wet brush. But do blend in a jiffy because it is almost like liquid blush that you need to blend evenly on the skin. Too much would make you look utterly sunburned.

Well, these are some of the tips for a longer-staying mineral blush for that pretty flush on your cheeks! If you’ve got any creative or personal techniques that you think might help our readers, please do email me, or post a feedback!

Tata for now!

Aromaleigh has done it again. It attempted to replicate the beautiful, glowy effect of bismuth, which is avoided by some because of the irritating effects, without actually using bismuth in the ingredients of their product! I am very very curious about this! Nothing beats a subtle, ethereal glow during night time! This is definitely a must-try!

Here’s Aromaleigh’s press release about their new product, Luminesce Divine Finishing Powder.

A unique blend of natural minerals provides the finishing touch by giving your skin a radiant kiss of light. The silky, translucent formula transforms your complexion revealing “Your Skin… Only Better…”™

Hilton Head Island, SC (PRWEB) November 9, 2006 — A unique blend of natural minerals provides the finishing touch by giving your skin a radiant kiss of light. The silky, translucent formula transforms your complexion revealing “Your Skin… Only Better…”™

Available in three heavenly, neutral shades– Cherub, Angel and Seraph- Luminesce Divine is designed for mineral makeup users who are seeking to add radiance and illumination to their complexion and create a dewy and youthful appearance… naturally.

Aromaleigh Mineral Cosmetics accomplishes this much sought-after look without the commonly-used ingredient Bismuth Oxychloride. This can give the skin a metallic “tin man” appearance and also be irritating for some skin-types. Aromaleigh’s distinctive formula is truly soft-focus and provides a lovely and luminous, sheer finish for the skin.

“Luminesce Divine” is the glorious finishing touch for Aromaleigh Mineral Cosmetic’s matte mineral foundation powders, Voilé and Glissade. The tiniest amount, delicately whisked over your face after foundation application will leave your face lit from within and kissed by an angel.

Luminesce Divine is fabulous when applied with Aromaleigh’s Ultra-Luxe Black Silk Fiber Optic All-Over Face Brush.

Available now exclusively at http://www.aromaleigh.com.

Luminesce Divine: http://www.aromaleigh.com/ludifipocoso.html

Shades: Cherub, Angel, Seraph

.75 oz. net volume sifter jar: $15

1/2 tsp. Sample: $2.20

Ingredients: Sericite mica (CI 77019), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide, Silica (Silicon dioxide), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)