Application tips and techniques

Mineral makeup is very different than most regular commercial makeup, and as such, it needs to be treated differently. One of the biggest differences is that you need much less mineral makeup to get the same coverage results as regular makeup. You may have already discovered this the first time you used mineral makeup. The key is to start with a very small amount and apply in very sheer layers until you reach the desired coverage. It is much easier to add layers than to take them off.
When using mineral makeup, it is best to start with a clean face. Using WildWays all natural handmade soaps or facial cleansers will get you off to a great start. Follow up with toner and then your favorite moisturizer, such as WildWays Super Natural Whipped Cream, Monoi de Tahiti or Time Rewind Facial Serum. It is important to make sure your moisturizer has been completely absorbed by the skin before applying mineral makeup. We recommend waiting approximately 15 minutes.

Using WildWays Super Natural Mineral Makeup Powder/Foundation

Once your moisturizer has been absorbed, you can begin applying your makeup. Start with your sheer shade of WildWays Super Natural Mineral Makeup. Tap a SMALL amount of powder into the cap of the container (this can be best accomplished before you remove the cap by turning the container upside down and tapping the bottom lightly) and swirl your brush into it. If you get too much, tap off any excess or tap the bottom of the brush on a hard surface, such as the bathroom counter, so the powder gets distributed down into the bristles of the brush. Apply to the face with gentle downward strokes. If you have any blemishes that need covering, it is not necessary to use a separate concealer. Use a smaller brush to apply foundation to problem areas making sure to blend well. If fine lines or large pores are a concern be sure to use your puff to gently buff the foundation in these areas.

WildWays Super Natural Finishing Powder should be used to set your makeup after you've applied eye shadow, blush and lipstick. Tap a very small amount of powder into the lid of your container, and as before, use your brush to apply a very sheer layer of powder over your entire face and neck.

Using WildWays Super Natural Mineral Makeup Colors

You can choose any shade from the WildWays Super Natural Colors palette for use as eye shadow, eyeliner, blush, lipstick, lip liner, brow liner, bronzer, body shimmer or even nail polish! It is best to apply the colors in sheer layers to create anything from a soft healthy glow, to a more opaque evening look.

EYESHADOW

After you have chosen your desired WildWays Super Natural Color, tap a small amount of powder into the container lid and use the Kabuki brush to apply in light stokes on your eyelid. Use lighter shades for highlighting under your brow and medium shades for the lower part of your lid. Darker shades are perfect for the crease of your lid. If you have never used a crease brush before, you will be amazed at the ease with which it allows you to apply perfect color to the crease area of the eyelid. It is definitely a great addition to your makeup brush collection.

EYELINER
Choose a darker shade of WildWays Super Natural Colors for lining the eye. You can achieve a smoky look by using the powder dry, applying it with the Eyeliner Brush as closely to the upper and/or lower lashes as possible and smudging or blending a little to create the desired look.

For a cleaner line, create a liquid by tapping some powder into the container lid and wetting the eyeliner brush. Mix the water on the brush with the powder until you achieve the desired consistency. Then line the eye as closely as possible to the lashes. Wipe any excess liquid from the lid before closing.

BLUSH

Again, tap a small amount of the chosen shade of Color into the lid and using the Blush Brush, apply in light strokes form the apple of the cheek outward along the cheekbone.

LIP LINER

There are a couple of ways to apply WildWays Super Natural Colors as lip liner and lipstick. To create a liquid liner, use the same technique used with the eyeliner above. Another effective technique is to first apply clear lip balm to the lips, such as WildWays Smack, and then use the Lip Liner Brush to outline the lips with the dry powder from the lid of the container. This creates a nice creamy texture that feels very smooth on the lips.

LIPSTICK

Use the same techniques for filling in lip color as used with the lip liner.

BROW LINER

Using your chosen shade of Color, tap a small amount of powder into the container lid and apply to brow with the angle side of the Brush.

BRONZER OR BODY SHIMMER

Using the Blush Brush, apply your chosen shade on any area of the body you want to look bronzed or shimmery.

NAIL POLISH

Use clear nail polish and simply dip the nail polish brush into the desired WildWays Super Natural Color and apply to nails. WildWays Super Natural Colors can also be mixed into clear or colored nail polish to create different shades.

As you can see, WildWays Super Natural Mineral Makeup is very versatile and can be used in various ways with many techniques to enhance a beautiful, healthy, glowing appearance.