Free from any skin irritating ingredients, and perfectly suited for all skin types, mineral makeup loose powders are a lightweight way to even out the skin tone with a natural finish. Even sensitive skin types will find mineral powders to be much more soothing and gentle on the skin, whilst still providing coverage and masking redness.

We’ve picked our top 3 favourite loose mineral makeup powders

1. Hynt Beauty – Velluto Pure Powder Foundation

This finely milled powder contains certified organic extracts and oils to hydrate the skin, avoiding that powdery, chalky look that can occur with some mineral powders. The soft, velvety texture blends into the skin well, and can be built up in layers for extra coverage wherever it may be needed. Hynt Beauty has cleverly included a multitude of tones in each of these powders, enabling the unique blend of colours to perfectly suit a wide variety of skin tones, from very fair, through to deep dark.

The light as air finish this foundation gives, makes it perfectly suited to those who are not used to wearing makeup, or who prefer a very natural looking, barely there look. Also free from Titanium Dioxide, this is one of the rare mineral powders suitable for those with an allergy to this ingredient. 

Available in sample sizes, refill’s and the full size set which includes an 8g powder, a travel sized 2.5g and a flat top vegan kabuki brush for applying the powder.

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2. ZAO Makeup – Mineral Silk Loose Powder

This light coverage loose powder formula is suitable for combination to oily skin types, to provide a long lasting, matte finish all day. Containing 100% natural ingredients, including Organic Rice Powder to mattify the skin without clogging pores, and Bamboo Stem Powder to encourage the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. The light coverage of this loose powder also means it works well over the top of a liquid or cream foundation to mattify the skin and ‘set’ the makeup in place.

Packaged in a sustainable bamboo pot and also refillable, these powders are one of the most environmentally friendly products we stock. 

For the best results, buff the powder into moisturised skin well with a kabuki brush, using circular motions. Repeat until you have reached your preferred level of coverage.

Samples are available for all shades here.

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3. Ere Perez – Calendula Powder Foundation

With anti-inflammatory natural ingredients such as Calendula Flower Extract and oil absorbing powder Kaolin Clay, this mineral foundation is suitable for acne or rosacea prone skin or oily skin types. The weightless, velvety, breathable formula is buildable up to a medium coverage, yet looks totally natural on the skin. Apply over the top of your moisturiser and concealer with the Ere Perez Vegan Kabuki Brush, and buff into the skin in circular motions. 

For extra coverage, apply the Oat Milk Foundation first, then buff the Calendula Powder over the top for a full coverage, long lasting finish.

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