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Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

post #1 of 22
1/13/09 at 11:24am
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I feel like I've tried a dozen MMUs and I can't find one with good coverage like I can get from liquid foundations. I've tried EM, Monave, Jlynn, Silk Naturals, Alima, etc. I keep hitting brick walls in regards to coverage and lasting power. Can I get some recs? Thank you!
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post #2 of 22
1/13/09 at 11:31am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Buff'd!! Buff'd Cosmetics, All-Natural Mineral Cosmetics

They're out of Canada, have 3 foundation finishes, you can order incredibly inexpensive samples before investing in a larger size, and NO BISMUTH!!
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post #3 of 22
1/15/09 at 8:38pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

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Originally Posted by DylanAngel2001 View Post
I feel like I've tried a dozen MMUs and I can't find one with good coverage like I can get from liquid foundations. I've tried EM, Monave, Jlynn, Silk Naturals, Alima, etc. I keep hitting brick walls in regards to coverage and lasting power. Can I get some recs? Thank you!
i dont think youre going to get the same coverage as liquid foundation with any MMU. its just the nature of the product. that being said, have you tried all of the different EM finishes?
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post #4 of 22
1/16/09 at 9:18am
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Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

I've tried the original one and the intensive one. Thanks!
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post #5 of 22
1/16/09 at 11:20am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Meow flawless feline and lauress ethereal are my faves for full coverage MMU. I'd highly recommend them. They come in a wide range of colors too so it's easy to find a match. Both companies are great with helping you find a color too. You can send them a pick if you're having trouble finding a color.
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post #6 of 22
1/16/09 at 11:42am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

I'm also a fan of Lauress foundations. Their colour range is wonderful, and although I prefer the sheer to medium coverage formulas (Minimalist or Elemental) I think their full coverage (Ethereal) is excellent as well. Definitely worth sampling if you are looking for full coverage.
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post #7 of 22
1/16/09 at 3:01pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Lily Lolo, they're the best!
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post #8 of 22
1/18/09 at 7:24am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Everyday Minerals, and Fyrinnae maybe?
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post #9 of 22
1/18/09 at 2:08pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

I second Meow! I have tried so many different mineral makeups, and I just coming back to Meow. (Mineral Makeup by Meow Cosmetics)
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post #10 of 22
1/30/09 at 8:28pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

i like the mmu coastal scents has, and the coverage is way better than others i've tried. i just use the foundation as concealer on any red spots, and it works quite well for me.
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post #11 of 22
2/3/09 at 7:10pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

try EDM pressed foundations! those are super intense dense coverage~ I love it so much! but the shade range is not as wide as their regular line though~
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post #12 of 22
2/12/09 at 1:59am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

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try EDM pressed foundations! those are super intense dense coverage~ I love it so much! but the shade range is not as wide as their regular line though~
I'm close to your color, could you share your shade in EDM's pressed foundation? I've been interested in this one for a long time!
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post #13 of 22
6/7/10 at 2:40pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

My vote goes to Mineral Hygienics. Great lasting power, no bismuth, fantastic customer service, and great color range.

I won't use any other mineral makeup.

Natural Mineral Makeup, Mineral Makeup by Mineral Hygienics, 100% Pure Minerals

Hope this helps.

Oh, and they have a 60 day money back guarantee, one of the best in the business.
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post #14 of 22
6/8/10 at 5:15am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

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My vote goes to Mineral Hygienics. Great lasting power, no bismuth, fantastic customer service, and great color range.

I won't use any other mineral makeup.

No, just no.

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Mineral Hygienics is the most natural cosmetic a woman can wear. They are loose powders formulated from crushed minerals extracted from the Earth with no fillers added.
  • Does not contain harmful chemical additives, harsh dyes, or man-made fragrances – thus limiting the risk for skin allergies
  • Completely free of irritants such as talc, bismuth oxychloride, dyes, parabens, mineral oil, salicylates, carmine, synthetic fragrances, methylparaben, petro-chemicals, and many other questionable chemicals commonly found in other make-up
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Blush:
  • Mica
  • Iron Oxides
  • May Contain: Prussian Blue
  • May Contain: Titanium Dioxide
Eye Shadow:
  • Titanium Dioxide
  • Iron Oxides
  • Mica
  • May Contain: Kaolin Clay
  • May Contain: Prussian Blue
Brows:
  • Titanium Dioxide
  • Iron Oxides
  • Mica
  • May Contain: Kaolin Clay
  • May Contain: Prussian Blue
Ultimate Volume Mascara:
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Polybutene, Copernicia Cerifera(Carnauba) Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PVP, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Silica, Dicetyl Phosphate, Panthenol (PRO Vit. B5), Sericin, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, BHT, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Nylon-6, Capryl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol.

Mineral Pure Lips:
Ricinus Communis(Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lanolin, Euphorbia Cerifera(Candelilla) Wax, Lanolin Oil, Mineral Oil, Copernicia Cerifera(Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Ceresin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), BHT.

Automatic Lip Liner
Cyclmethicone, Beeswax, Oryza Sativa (Rice), Arachidyl Behenate, Disteardimonium Hectorite,Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethiconol, Mineral Oil, Tocopheryl Acetat (vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Methyparaben, Propylparaben, BHT

Automatic Eye Liner
Cyclmethicone, Beeswax, Arachidyl Behenate, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcrystallina), Quarternium -18 Hectorite, Mineral Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetat(Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil,Methyparaben, Propylparaben, BHT,

Automatic Brow Liner
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernal Glycerides, Cera Microcrystallina, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT,

Slim Eye Pencil
Hydrogenated Palm Kernal Glycerides, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Calcium Stearate, Mineral Oil, Quarternium-18 Bentonite, Cetyle Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Tristearin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT

Brow Gel
Water, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA


Prussian Blue: aka ferric ferrocyanide, a synthetic colorant.

Acrylates Copolymer: aka styrene, a liquid plastic.

Sericin: - a silkworm secretion. Yet they list carmine, which comes from a beetle, as a chemical.

Nylon-6: yep, nylon. Trademark name is Perlon.

Mineral oil: petrochemical (the liquid form of petroleum jelly).

Ozokerite: aka paraffin, a petrochemical.

Ceresin: bleached and purified ozokerite.

Cyclmethicone: a misspelling of cyclomethicone, which is a silicone oil.

Dimethiconol: another silicone.

Quarternium -18 Hectorite: a misspelling of quaternium -18 hectorite.

Methyparaben: a misspelling of methylparaben.

Quarternium-18 Bentonite: a misspelling of quaternium-18 bentonite.

Cetyle Palmitate: a misspelling of cetyl palmitate.

Carbomer: a generic name for synthetic polymer of acrylic acid. Acrylic acid is made from propane, which, in turn, is a byproduct of gasolene production, making it a petrochemical.

PVP: this can actually be two different things -
1. polyvinylpyrrolidone, a water-soluble polymer, or
2. poly-4-vinylphenol, a plastic

chlorphenesin: a muscle relaxant with mild antifungal properties, known to cause allergic contact sensitivity through skin contact.


Not to mention that all these misspellings are mislabeled ingredients, and thus are against the law.
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post #15 of 22
6/8/10 at 5:27am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

The OP was asking about foundation. That's what I was referring to. The foundation from Mineral Hygienics has only 4 ingredients.
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post #16 of 22
6/8/10 at 5:35am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Regardless, if a company has that many issues with ingredients for their other products, product honesty, etc etc, personally I wouldn't trust them as far as I can throw a house.
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post #17 of 22
6/8/10 at 4:58pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

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Regardless, if a company has that many issues with ingredients for their other products, product honesty, etc etc, personally I wouldn't trust them as far as I can throw a house.
To each his own. The OP didn't ask for anything other than for foundation recommendations. I happen to like the foundation. I didn't ask for a synopsis of ingredients from the entire line. This is supposed to be a discussion board, not a debate.

The same could be said of many other company's ingredients. No one was inquiring about that. She simply asked about mineral foundation. If you don't like the line, that's your prerogative.

I appreciate your input, but it's just foundation ya know.
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post #18 of 22
6/9/10 at 1:53am

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

It may be just foundation, but my point is, if they're lying about their other stuff, do you believe they are being truthful about what's in the foundation? Most people would see that as a warning sign.
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post #19 of 22
7/6/10 at 3:59pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Hi there
Have you tried Lucy Minerals? Coverage is heavy/full - perhaps a bit too full for me - but it could be an option if that is what you're looking for. And no bismuth oxychloride
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post #20 of 22
7/6/10 at 5:42pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

You all realize the person asking for advice hasn't been on the board since late 2009?

For any future advice seekers, I'd personally recommend Meow though. The cat stuff can be cheesy, but the foundation makes it all worth while to me.
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post #21 of 22
7/6/10 at 6:21pm

Re: Anyone found a good full coverage MMU w/o bismuth?

Oh, I didn't realize - nevermind then
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post #22 of 22
4/13/11 at 10:48am

I've been using Hello Minerals with great success. They do NOT have bismuth in their formula.Long lasting coverage(covers my red/freckled Irish skin) with a great shade range and fantastic customer service. Price point is amazing as well as their fast shipment. http://hellominerals.com/

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