What is it with all the "mineral" makeup that seems to be so trendy?

[timneh_mom]

I wear makeup sometimes, from time to time, but I don't go through it fast enough to replace it all the time. I was looking at the store recently and EVERYONE seems to have "mineral" formulas of eye shadow and what not.

What's up with that? I'm sure it's probably bad for your skin anyway...

Or is it a new name for pretty much the same stuff?

[MelanieMC]

Well, I started wearing mineral make-up a few years ago. I chose to do so b/c the company I buy from doesn't use any of the chemicals and fillers that most other makeup companies use. I use Everyday Minerals. It's all natural and I love it.

I know that Bare Minerals has all the infomercials and more ppl became aware of it. Not all mineral make up is the same though. Companies like Cover Girl & Loreal are using the term mineral make-up b/c they know it's trendy now, but really their mineral stuff is still loaded with carcinogens and toxic stuff. If you're going to wear mineral make-up b/c you want something natural you need to research what ingredients are in a certain brand before you buy it!