More on Mineral Makeup

Look for an upcoming, comprehensive article on our associate editor Andrea Goodwin’s newfound love of Bare Minerals. In the meantime…

Anyone who reads this site knows that we love minerat makeup. We’re already fans of Larenim Mineral Makeup, and we’ve just sampled their pressed foundation, bronzer and concealer.

We initially had doubts on the merit of mineral powder coverup, but Larenim’s is great. If you can choose the appropriate color for your skintone, you’ll be very pleased with the results.

We know this sounds commercially, but mineral makeup is something we think everyone should be using – it looks great and it really is good for your skin, the sunscreen factor alone is worth is.

Here’s what they say on their site and we concur: Larenim makeup is actually more beautiful than traditional makeup. Larenim's minerals are light refractive. This makeup also takes on a "glow" after heating up on your skin, which creates a gorgeous, healthy appearance. 

Larenim mineral makeup is extremely versatile and easy to apply. Foundation, blush, bronzer, concealer, mineral silk (finishers), eye colour, and even a "Goth" collection are all available.

Larenim is made from 100% minerals. Larenim is not drying, irritating or toxic to your skin. No talc, dyes, oils, or chemicals are used which cause enlarging of pores. Talc, which is similar to asbestos, can permanently stretch the pore wall and leach moisture from the skin, yet is used in most commercial makeup including those for oily skin. 

The minerals used by Larenim help to seal moisture in the skin while diffusing oil, and are naturally soothing and can be healing for inflamed skin. These minerals will not harbor bacteria, so they do not proliferate in our containers or on your skin.

Many people believe that all mineral makeups are the same, but this couldn't be further from the truth. It's all about the formulation, attention to detail, and the quality of ingredients.

Note these features about Larenim mineral makeup:

No bismuth oxychloride which is responsible for the greasy, big pored look and the rashes that dissuade many people from continuing using other mineral makeups.
100% minerals instead of minerals with other substances thrown in.

Glowy finish. Some companies use dull, matte minerals which give skin a lifeless, mask-like appearance. You'll never encounter that with Larenim.
Eye colors and blushes suitable for all age ranges. Their colors avoid the sometimes obnoxious "glitter effect" that emphasize fine lines. Instead, Larenim offers a refined luster which refracts light and appears to "de-age" eyes and cheeks.

Larenim mineral makeup:

Truly non-comedogenic. Larenim will not block pores!

No talc. Larenim will not permanently stretch pore walls, as can happen with traditional makeups.

Larenim contains no oils, no fillers, and no FD&C dyes.

Does not "spoil." Minerals will not support bacterial growth as ingredients in conventional makeups can.

Larenim is easy to apply.

It's very natural. Larenim is never mask-like.

Larenim gives skin a beautiful "glow."

Not tested on animals. Larenim makeups are cruelty-free.

Made in U.S.A. 100% owned and operated locally (in Columbus, Ohio.)

Perfect makeup for all skin types. Larenim is appropriate for those with acne, rosacea, lined, sensitive, or post-laser treatment skin.

Larenim contains no Parabens. Parabens have been linked to breast cancer.