Many people would like to use mineral foundation. But they do not want to lose the coverage that their current liquid foundation gives them. They do not realize that you can use mineral foundation in wet or dry form. There are benefits to both methods. It is important to understand how to use mineral foundation wet and dry. This will enable you to use the best method for your skin’s current condition.

Use a horsehair brush to apply mineral foundation. You should plan to use this brush whether you use the foundation wet or dry. Be careful to keep the brush clean so that you can reuse it each day.

Using mineral foundation dry gives you very light coverage. This does not mean that blemishes or irregularities will show through. It does mean that foundation will feel very light on your face. But you still can layer on mineral powder to get good coverage and camouflage.

Here are some benefits that come from using mineral foundation as dry powder:

* It reflects light away from creases, lines and wrinkles. This will minimize physical evidence of aging. The mica in mineral powder foundation works slightly better when dry.

* If feels like not wearing makeup. The powder will help your skin look smooth and natural.

* You will have the option of sleeping in your dry mineral foundation. Of course if you can it is better to remove your makeup. Dry mineral foundation will not block your pores and cause the aging that liquid foundations can.

To apply mineral foundation dry, simply swirl the horsehair brush in the powder. Tap excess powder off of the horsehair brush. Apply the powder to your face while using a circular motion. Keep applying the makeup in layers until you like your look. You will get results that look light, bright and natural. You can apply any additional cosmetics over the mineral foundation.

Other people prefer to use their mineral foundation wet. They may feel that this provides better coverage. Mineral foundation covers evenly either way though, so this is largely a personal preference. Wet mineral foundation gives people a more “made up” look that lots of people think is more glamorous. This look may be less natural, but people may find it more professional. Also, it provides a great palate for additional makeup. The first step of applying wet mineral foundation is to dip the brush in dry mineral powder. Tap the powder off the brush into your palm. You should never allow the entire contents of your mineral foundation to get wet all at once. Swirl the foundation around with the damp brush. This will let the liquid mineral foundation stick to the brush. Blend it in with brush and fingers.

Ultimately you can wear mineral foundation wet or dry. You will enjoy your look and the feel of your skin with your mineral foundation.

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