ES6tLMQ0PXfdqC9-18bZz9xUQ9E The Life Of A Coast Guard Wife: Mineral Basics Review & Giveaway

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Mineral Basics Review & Giveaway

Through high school, I never really wore makeup. I just didn't care back then. But, now that I've gotten older, I love putting it on. I love to see my face transform from ordinary to extrodinary. Haha, that sounds corny, but I mean it! Oh, and let me tell you, all makeup IS NOT created equal!

In steps Mineral Basics. They create their makeup for people who have skin issues like acne, rosacea, large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture and tone, dark under-eye circles and more. I'm guessing I would fal in there with slight acne (from time to time), and uneveness. I have freckles, so yeah, it's uneven. :)

A little from Mineral Basics:
We use only natural, healthy ingredients in our products…never synthetic dyes, fragrances, chemicals, surfactants, mineral oil, preservatives or other such unnecessary ingredients. We believe in taking care of our bodies and the environment. We began our mineral makeup company in hopes to spread natural, clean products to others. In a world where most companies are just out to make a profit,at the expense of your health and well being, we choose to offer high-quality products, commitment to excellent service, and honesty in all we do.

Somthing that will make you look pretty, is 'green', AND good for you? Wow! That's really nice!

I was sent 15 samples. Everything from multi-use colors to illuminating concealer to concealers to blush to finishing dust. I was amazed. The colors were wonderful! There was something 'out there' like

"Secret-Potion"
 
 
And something very subtle, like
 
"Mer-Tresses"
 
 
 
I used a little bit of everything. I couldn't complain. I didn't feel like I was wearing a lot of makeup, and it never bothered my skin. They all went on really easy too. My favorite was the Illuminating Concealer. It evened out my eyes and gave them a really pretty glow. Since I only got a 'sample' of that, I think I will probably order some more! I started reading about it, and it's made using real crushed pearls! I've never heard of anything like that! Read HERE to learn more about it and the other benefits it offers!
 
According to the Mineral Basics website, some mineral makeup companies actually include a nasty little non-essential ingredient called bismuth oxychloride, which irritates bare skin and causes many people to break out. Uh-huh, I told you all makeups weren't created equal! Go HERE to learn some more differences.

I am so overly-impressed with Mineral Basics. Who knew that makeup was so complex, and that it could be so good for your skin!?

~Win It~
Want some of this wonderful makeup? One(1) of my readers is going to win 15 samples of Mineral Basics! You can choose your own samples from HERE, or do what I did and let them pick for you!

**Mandatory Entry**

Go to Mineral Basics, and leave me a comment telling something you learned/liked about the company! Please be sure to leave your email address in the first entry, or that it's visible on your profile.
*You MUST do the mandatory entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!*


**Bonus Entries**
{Leave separate comments for each entry}

1. Follow me on Twitter {1 entry}
2. Follow Mineral Basics on Twitter {1 entry}
3. Become fan of Mineral Basics on Facebook {1 entry}
4. Grab my NEW button (old one doesn't count) and leave a link to where it's at {2 entries}
5. Follow my publicly on google friend connect {2 entry}
6. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post {5 entries}{Putting it on your side bar doesn't count}
7. Enter another one of my giveaways {1 entry per giveaway}
8. Add my blog to your blog roll {1 entry}
9. Tweet about this giveaway {3 tweets per day} Please don't tweet them all together! You can use this:

@USCGWifey 15 samples of makeup from @mineralbasics ends 4/27 http://bit.ly/aM6jrn

**Rules**
•Giveaway ends Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 12 (noon) CST
•Winner will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted my email
•Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen
•Open to EVERYONE!
 
Don't forget to thank a member of our MILITARY!

174 comments:

Anonymous said...

I learned that pure minerals make up is all natural and great for those whose skin is easily irritated.
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409cope said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Kate said...

wow, I thought I did the mandatory entry first... guess it didn't go through :( well, what I liked best about the company is that it caters to those of us with sensitive skin. Makeup is a big issue to me because of that, and while I've been tempted to try mineral makeups before, I didn't see where any company (until now) specifically stated that their formulas were designed for different skin types.

Victoria said...

I learned that they never use synthetic ingredients in their products.

Victoria
coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

Victoria said...

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Victoria said...

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Victoria said...

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Victoria said...

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Victoria said...

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Huguette En said...

I like their selection and that it's good for sensitive skin.
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fisiwoman said...

I like the company because they look after about our skin care!

Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman@hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Following Mineral Basics on Twitter (@fisiwoman)

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Victoria said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Damla said...

I like the black from the cream eye color: http://mineralbasics.com/store/multiuse-mineral-color-cream-color-c-33_428.html?osCsid=b90fcad433a86148d0cd5d2423344a2b

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Damla said...

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Damla said...

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Damla said...

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Damla said...

2) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/04/mineral-basics-giveaway.html

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Damla said...

1) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/04/mineral-basics-giveaway.html

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Damla said...

3) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/04/mineral-basics-giveaway.html

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Damla said...

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Damla said...

I entered the ybf skincare giveaway.

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Damla said...

5) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/04/mineral-basics-giveaway.html

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Damla said...

4) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/04/mineral-basics-giveaway.html

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Damla said...

I entered the princessipal giveaway.

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Willz said...

i learned that Mineral makeup contains no irritants, preservatives, fillers, etc. to
aggravate your skin. It is the most natural form of make-up available

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Willz said...

following you on twitter (id: mamawillz)

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Willz said...

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Willz said...

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Willz said...

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fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet1: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/12454647252

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fisiwoman said...

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Lucys Stash said...

Hello, nice giveaway!

I've learned that their products are suitable for sensitive skin (which is important for me.

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Lucisek-Lucy's Stash

Lucys Stash said...

I follow mineralbasics on Twitter as well.


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Lucisek-Lucy's Stash

Lucys Stash said...

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Lucys Stash said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Victoria said...

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Elena Rudaya said...

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Elena Rudaya said...

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Elena Rudaya said...

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Elena Rudaya said...

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Elena Rudaya said...

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Elena Rudaya said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Victoria said...

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Victoria said...

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Shelly T. said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Heather! said...

I love that Mineral Basics won't irritate my sensitive skin or make me break out! That's major important to me, since I can't use a lot of brands of makeup (especially foundations) out there.

Thanks!
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Heather! said...

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Heather! said...

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Heather! said...

GFC follower!
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Anastasia said...

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Anastasia said...

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Anastasia said...

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Anastasia said...

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Anastasia said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Belinda M said...

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Belinda M said...

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Belinda M said...

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2

Belinda M said...

tweeted

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Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I learned that there are no synthetic ingredients in Bare Minerals (and I like that)!

Christina said...

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Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I entered the Mineral Eye Shadow giveaway!

Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I entered the Ferozasjewelry giveaway!

Christina said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Victoria said...

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Victoria said...

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Victoria said...

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fisiwoman said...

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phrannie said...

twitter follower!
http://phranne.etsy.com
@FlamingBlingy
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phrannie said...

i love all their natural products so much! this one sounds ideal for me:
http://mineralbasics.com/store/greenclayhandmadesoapoilyacneskinp401-p-401.html
i'm glad that they use natural clays and that their products last a long time 8)
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@FlamingBlingy
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phrannie said...

entered Pricncipessal giveaway
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phrannie said...

following them on twitter
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fisiwoman said...

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Victoria said...

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fisiwoman said...

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fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/12814463121

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fisiwoman said...

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Lyudmila said...

You developed line of pure, all natural mineral makeup and skin care specifically for those of us with aggravating skin issues, such as acne, rosacea, large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture and tone, dark under-eye circles and more.

lusizova(at)gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

I entered in Princessipal GC Giveaway

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Lu Gaspar said...

Hi!
I learned that Mineral Basics uses natural ingredients

lucianita[@]sapo[.]pt

Lu Gaspar said...

I'm following Mineral Basics on twitter!

Lu Gaspar said...

I'm following you on twitter as lucianittaa

Lu Gaspar said...

I'm following you via google

Lu Gaspar said...

I'm following you on google

Lu Gaspar said...

I entered in Princessipal GC Giveaway

Lu Gaspar said...

I tweeted
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Melissa G said...

There's a lot of info on that site!
I was reading about the corrector concelers. There are different colors that correct different things.

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Melissa G said...

I follow your blog #2

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Melissa G said...

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Melissa G said...

I entered the nightlight giveaway.

Tylerpants said...

I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #2

Tylerpants said...

I learned most of their items are wheat and gluten-free. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

trixx said...

1 I'm a follower

trixx said...

I learned Mineral Basics is a small, family-owned and operated company

CyTo said...

My skin is irritated easily, so I really like that mineral basics is all natural!

CyTo said...

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CyTo said...

I Follow Mineral Basics on Twitter
@cmumpy

CyTo said...

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CyTo said...

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CyTo said...

Tweet

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CyTo said...

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CyTo said...

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fisiwoman said...

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Lyudmila said...

I am entered in Pagan Cellar Jewelry Earrings Giveaway also

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Lyudmila said...

I am follower (entry #2)
Lyudmila
lusizova (at) gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

I am follower (entry #1)
Lyudmila
lusizova (at) gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/12936246454

Lyudmila said...

I blogged about your giveaway here (entry #1)
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Lyudmila said...

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Lyudmila said...

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Lyudmila said...

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Lyudmila said...

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fisiwoman said...

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CyTo said...

Tweet!

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fisiwoman said...

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C. Met said...

I once asked a friend “What are the actual benefits of mineral makeup?” This savvy beauty babe, who knows much in the ways of fashion and makeup, advised me on its benefits, and now I’m a convert. What can I tell you? Mineral makeup is made with organic materials that are non-comedogenic, which means they do not clog pores! Nice! They are also lighter in application and feel weightless on your skin, as opposed to chemical makeups that feel heavy and globby on your skin. Mineral makeup is less damaging on your skin and allows for a healthy glow despite covering up some unsightly skin aspects, like wrinkles or pimples.If you haven’t tried mineral makeup, check it out: it’s worth the hype! Look for minerals and organic products that are going to go a long way, instead of many micro-products that add up to a big spending budget! Definitely go for mineral foundations and mineral moisturizers: they will add the most to your complexion in the long run. Enjoy the beautiful effects and longlasting appeal for your skin! It is totally worth the investment.

 
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