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                                                                                              Mineral Makeup 08/30/2011
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                                                                                              Techniques:
                                                                                               Applying Affordable Mineral Makeup
                                                                                              If your container has shrink wrap on it, tap on lid before
                                                                                                opening to get minerals down so when you open jar they don't go everywhere. If
                                                                                                it has a seal over sifter section, remove this first otherwise minerals will
                                                                                              not  come out.



                                                                                              NOTE: Brushes may shed
                                                                                                during usage, this is normal and will stop after some usage.


                                                                                              Place
                                                                                                the bristles of your brush against the holes in the top of the shaker jar and
                                                                                                invert the jar, adding minerals to your brush.  Revert the jar to its upright
                                                                                                position and remove the brush from the holes, tap the brush against a hard
                                                                                                surface to nestle the minerals within the brush head.  Or tap a small amount of
                                                                                                minerals into the jar’s lid and swirl the brush into it, then tap the end of
                                                                                              the  brush onto the hard surface to embed the minerals.

                                                                                              To apply the
                                                                                                minerals, start at the hairline and swirl onto your face in downward motions
                                                                                                over your cheekbones and towards the nose. Start with a little and use more as
                                                                                                needed, a little goes a long way so don't go crazy with the minerals.


                                                                                              Blemishes are a snap to hide, using a concealer brush, apply a small
                                                                                                amount directly to the area and blend well.

                                                                                              Minerals can be used dry or
                                                                                                wet.
                                                                                              If you're used to your liquid foundation and just can't give it up you
                                                                                                can use Affordable Mineral Makeup™. Just add a few drops of water to the
                                                                                                foundation in the lid of the sifter jar and mix until you've reached your
                                                                                                desired consistency. You can apply with either a sponge or brush. Then apply
                                                                                              the  same way as mentioned above.

                                                                                              If you have dry or 'older' skin, try
                                                                                                misting it before applying foundation and apply in downward motion. Then when
                                                                                                the foundation is dry complete applying your blush, multipurpose, eyeshadow,
                                                                                                veil.
                                                                                              Additionally if you want to set the makeup, mist your face to set it
                                                                                                when completed.



                                                                                              If your foundation
                                                                                                appears pasty, here are a few possibilities:

                                                                                              1. The brush.
                                                                                              The wrong
                                                                                                brush can really make a difference in mineral makeup and not the right kind! 
                                                                                                Our Kabuki brushes are soft and well-made, applying the minerals with a light
                                                                                                touch that looks and feels natural.


                                                                                                2. Too much product on the
                                                                                                brush:
                                                                                              Mineral makeup is concentrated color, a little can go a long way so
                                                                                                start slowly and work your way to perfect in layers, only using it where its
                                                                                                needed.


                                                                                                3. The wrong shade:

                                                                                              Caught  between a pink and a yellow?  Minerals make it easy to blend shades
                                                                                              to create  your perfect skin tone, remember to blend well down your
                                                                                                neck!



                                                                                              Mineral Veil Powders:
                                                                                              If you wear:
                                                                                              1, 3 or
                                                                                                7, choose the Petal Mineral Veil to complement your soft glow.  If you find it
                                                                                                too rosy, balance with a more yellow shade such as Angel.

                                                                                              If you
                                                                                                wear:
                                                                                              10 then Tawny, the medium yellow setting powder would be the best
                                                                                                choice.

                                                                                              Multi-Purpose Mineral Powders:
                                                                                              Note: blue and green
                                                                                                shades are regulated to only be used on the eye area.

                                                                                              Create your own
                                                                                              eye  shadows using minerals by applying with an eye shadow brush!  To use as a
                                                                                              liner,  wet a eye liner brush with water and dip into a multi-purpose mineral,
                                                                                              blending  the proper shade on the back of your hand.  Then apply under and over
                                                                                              your  lashes for a dramatic look.



                                                                                              Use as a blush!  Apply
                                                                                              sparingly  along the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow.

                                                                                              Lip
                                                                                              Color: Simply  dip your lip brush into clear lip gloss and dab into the mineral
                                                                                              pot and apply  for fabulous, one-of-a-kind shades.



                                                                                              Nail Polish: Because our
                                                                                                pigment contains no dye, you do not need to apply a base coat. Simply use clear
                                                                                                nail polish and dip the brush into the desired color and paint onto nails. For
                                                                                              a  darker color, use more powder. You can also mix our pigments into colored
                                                                                              nail  polish to change its tint.

                                                                                              Body Shimmer/Highlighter: dab our
                                                                                              shimmers  onto your cheekbones, shoulders, etc to give an extra
                                                                                              shine
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