Make-up products of the month
Mineral make-up has long been a favourite with beauty experts and celebrities - and it's now starting to out-sell many other brands.
So why the sudden surge in popularity? Wilma O'Leary, cosmetic technical expert at Boots explains: 'Mineral-based make-up provides a soft, natural finish, and helps achieve a luminous look while still covering skin blemishes and imperfections, so it's great for problem skin.' Here are five fabulous foundations to look out for…
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals(from £17.50; www.bareescentualsuk.com)
The No.1 best-selling foundation in the US, bareMinerals has just added three new shades to its SPF15 collection: it's now available in a total of 15 shades, ranging from fair to deep. Why so popular? Well, it looks like a powder, but feels and applies like a cream to give 100% flawless, natural-looking coverage.
17 Pure Finish Mineral Foundation(£5.99; Boots stores nationwide).
The first pressed mineral foundation on the market, this provides an easy way to achieve a luminous, fresh complexion. The non-pore-blocking formulation helps skin breathe while concealing spots and blemishes for a beautiful, flawless finish. It lasts all day, contains SPF15 and is fragrance-free.
Collection 2000 Perfecting Minerals(£4.99; Superdrug and Boots nationwide).
This new four-in-one mineral powder boasts the benefits of a foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen to leave skin looking crystal clear. Unlike other powders, it doesn't settle into fine lines and clog pores, and is even suitable for sensitive skin.
Barefaced Beauty Pure Minerals Loose Mineral Foundation (£12.95; www.barefacedbeauty.co.uk)
This loose foundation is talc-free, chemical-free and dye-free, making it the purest form of foundation available. Ideal for sensitive skins, it comes in 19 different shades, ranging from Fair to AfroCaribbean. Just mix with a dab of water to achieve the desired effect. Perfect!
Glominerals Base (around £32; www.glominerals.com)
The glominerals range of bases comes in four shades - golden, natural, beige and honey - and four consistencies, so you can choose the one that best suits your skin type. The collection contains a mixture of vitamins and anti-ageing green tea to help skin look as fresh and flawless as possible.
