Getting Started With Mineral Makeup!

Mineral Makeup Made Easy!

In just 5 Easy Steps create the ultimate flawless complexion:

First Step:  Explore the main page.

• Information about our company, our contact information, product ingredients and our application technique are located in the top bar of the site.

• Product links are all located on the upper right hand side of the main page as you enter the site for fast shopping.

• All other information is located on the left side, such as Wholesale, Media Zone, Skin Care Guide and Beauty News.

• Once you enter the site with your first click through, then all menu links will be on the left.  You can always return quickly to the home page by clicking the Sterling Minerals Logo at the upper left corner of the site.

• Policies, terms and conditions, and privacy statements are located at the bottom.  Policies and Information for Returns and Ordering / Shipping, including a Pricing Table, are also provided for quick easy access on the lower left hand side of the menu bar.

• Within every shade selection will be where you enter them into your cart.  Also where you will choose your skin type for the foundation shades.  Samples sizes are also available for trying out whatever color you select.  Plus you will enjoy gentle application with our Vegan Spa Quality Mineral Makeup Brushes.

Second Step:  Now the fun begins! Mineral Foundation is the first thing we look for since it is the base which makes the canvas for adding our other shading choices.  This task is easier than you may think.  Let us be your guide:  Many women equate their skin tone with celebrities they are familiar with.  This is a great place to start.

• Our mineral foundation comes in 3 formulas and this is located on the color chart page displaying the 21 shades we offer, not including our clear base for lightening a shade.  Once you determine your skin type then proceed to exploring color choices.

• When you find a shade that is close to your skin tone, such as Fair, Medium, Olive, Tan or Dark, click on the shade choice.  Perhaps you are a blend of two or more shades.  This is why our detailed description of the shade including undertones and overtones of skin is so important.  Also note alternate color suggestions are given with a click through on the name of the shade which may also work for your skin tone.  We have eliminated the guess work.  To understand more about shade choices you can review Finding The Right Foundation Shade.  Ingredient decks are located on each category page with a mouse rollover of the word “Ingredients” located below “Choose Shade”.

• Application is very easy and our mineral makeup is mistake proof.  We offer many options to further educate the beginner or to brush up the skills of the frequent user used to using other brands that glop and cake.  Ours will never cake or crease!  You can get a Flawless Face with our Technique tutorial or utilize our favored Moist Method Application for exceptional results.  Or you can visit our Foundation Q&A, General Q&A or Beauty Tips for keeping in the know since these are updated frequently, and which some will include video tutorials.

Third Step:  Blush choices are also simple and they work beautifully at giving a natural flush to the face without looking over done.

• Again a color palette is the first thing you see.  Once you click on a color choice a full color description assists with working with the best skin tone.

• Note that within each Blush description we also advise how they can be used as a face color for correcting certain skin tones and giving a brightening effect.

• Another great feature is, we provide an idea for Lip Colors with a click through to the shade.  This helps to make your selection quicker and easier if you are wanting a more youthful appearance by blending lip color to match your cheeks.

Fourth Step:  Mineral Veils and Bronzers are excellent perks for enhancing the complexion.  These are personal preference and subject to your desires of the finished look.

• We provide two mineral veils, both serving a purpose for the different type of finish you wish.  Easy to use and feel delightful on any skin type.  Again, a full product description is available once you click through on the mineral veil of your choosing.

• We offer 3 shades of bronzer for different skin tones.  One for Fair skin to give a soft, pretty feminine look.  Basically an enhancement for a dewy complexion.  Another with deep golden brown undertones when tanned.  And the third with reddish brown undertones when tanned.

• These superior formulations are simple to use and they float on the skin without leaving a fake, muddy or caked look.  Again we offer tutorials on how to use bronzer, and you can review them by clicking on Foundation Q & A, or Beauty Tips in categories.  In some articles you will also have video available.  You can also visit our YouTube Channel for more fun and informative videos.

Fifth Step:  Explore the vast array of versatile Eye Colors.  Our eye shadows are gorgeous, sophisticated, fun and easy to use.

• Like all the other mineral makeup products on our site, you are greeted with a vibrant palette of exquisite color choices.  This may seem overwhelming at first, but take your time and enjoy the radiance of each color.

• Full product descriptions are available with each color, including a notation for using it as a face color, a cheek color booster for evening, or create a dewy complexion.  The sky is the limit with eye shadows.  These are also not just colored mica, but are formulated within a unique, premium eye shadow base, giving them outstanding staying power.

• You can apply them wet or dry.  Depending on your technique you can get them intense or muted, depending on the desired effect.  Again, we provide video tutorials and tips within the links above.  

Flawless Face:  With the final step completed once you add the lip color you chose, then you can truly enjoy that Flawless Complexion so many women only dream about.  Our minerals are the next best thing to an airbrushed complexion.  Fine lines are blurred, life’s imperfections are softened and invisible, and all that remains is beautiful, healthy, younger looking skin.

Optional Step:  We invite you to visit our Skin Care Boutique for creating perfection in achieving a more youthful looking complexion with the use of our Organic Botanical line of skincare products.  ONATI Skin Care will compliment our mineral makeup products and soothe skin on every part of your body, achieving improved skin health overall.  Also you may wish to visit our Skin Care Q&A for interesting tips and information on using the best products for your face and body.  For our Jars, Spray Mist Bottle and Facial Towels, you can also visit our Skin Care Accessories Boutique.

That’s it!  Simple, Easy and most of all Fun….and of course if you should desire further assistance, we are available to take your calls Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm, MST.  We can be reached at 208-467-0057.  If you receive our message center during regular business hours, this typically means we are either formulating, in a meeting, or phone lines are busy, but if you leave a message, we will return your call promptly.  Or you can email us at info@sterlingminerals.com.

Why Sterling Minerals Cosmetics?

• Women who may be Gluten sensitive, can use our mineral cosmetics with confidence.

• We create beautiful natural looking shades for every ethnicity.  No matter your skin tone we have your perfect shade!

• We only use balanced ratios of untreated USP Grade Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for soothing skin irritations and providing the ultimate in flawless coverage.

• We only use ingredients shown to have the lowest irritant risk factors, making our mineral makeup ideal for women with sensitive / delicate skin issues.

• We incorporate skin conditioning botanical ingredients known for their soothing and moisture balancing capabilities.

• We Use Rice Powder, due to it being extremely gentle on sensitive skin and works beautifully in soothing skin ailments such as rosacea, acne and psoriasis. It is still used today in holistic medicine for soothing skin ulcerations and bleeding pimples. It is perfect for all other skin types too.  Will not cause acne despite rumor to the contrary spread throughout the internet by those that don’t use or like this ingredient!

• We only use Mica in small proportion to our overall formulas and is encapsulated in methicone.  This helps retain moisture against the skin while reducing mica sensitivity.  Provides a lovely soft focus for mature women, restoring age defying beauty.

• Allantoin is added for soothing skin irritations and is ideal for women who are dealing with erythema after a cosmetic procedure.

• We add Certified Organic Jojoba Oil (a Wax Ester) for protecting and stabilizing the skins’ acid mantle, keeping skin pH balanced, whereby preventing the dryness associated with other brands.  It’s also rich in natural antioxidants, helping to fight free radicals which prematurely age skin.

• Enjoy beauty without the chalky or caked look which can age the skins’ appearance.  Dry, flaky skin and creeping into fine lines, is a thing of the past with our minerals.

• Preservatives are not needed due to the dry, inert nature of mineral powders.  Bacteria simply cannot grow.

• Bismuth Oxychloride which is used in other leading brands, is a known skin irritant for many women and can contribute to cyclic outbreaks of acne, including cystic acne.  Rosacea patients may have reactions which include, hot, burning, itchy skin.  You will never find this problematic ingredient in any of our mineral powders.

• You will enjoy full disclosure of every ingredient we put in our minerals.  No more endless searching for an ingredient list.  Ingredient decks are located on every category page with the ease of a mouse roll over, along with what our products do not contain, before you even choose your perfect shade.

• No Nano Size Particles are in our mineral powders.  Our minerals are milled to perfection, blending superbly without streaking.

• Literally the last mineral makeup you’ll every buy!  Sincerely, these are the easiest minerals to use, on the market today.  Absolutely goof proof!  Just Dip, then press and sweep onto the skin.  Never again, worry about getting too much on your brush or skin.

• Superior staying power, withstanding perspiration, swimming or humid conditions.  Transforms skin to feel and look completely renewed and healthy once more.  Our minerals are whisper light, allowing skin to remain healthy and a variety of skin issues to improve.  A Rose Petal Softness unsurpassed!

• We offer 3 unique and original formulas for different skin types.  One For Delicate / Sensitive to Dry skin, Normal to Oily, and Normal to Combination.  No more being pigeon holed into the market saturation of the basic standard formulas.

• You’ll Truly Love The Soft Focus For Concealing Life’s Imperfections. Perfect for all ages, from teen to senior years.

• Enjoy Clean application every time with our new recloseable sifters. Makes for easy measured portion control of mineral powders.  No more mess inside the jar lid.  Great for travel.

• Orders are shipped promptly and we offer courteous and knowledgeable customer care for your mineral makeup and skincare needs.

The Bottom Line:  There are still a vast majority of mineral makeup companies incorporating synthetic chemicals into their formulas, such as preservatives, artificial colors, dyes, and utilize coatings like Carnauba Wax (thickener, binder), Magnesium Myristate (emulsifier, binder) or Perfluoroalkyl Phosphate (film former, binder) to improve mineral performance, and are the most commonly used treatments of Mica and / or Titanium Dioxide.  Others include Dimethicone (silicone oil) and Lauroyl Lysine (surfactant, binder).

The problem with these types of coatings, they make the minerals heavy in texture, causing them to grab onto the skin during application (the caked look), making dispersion more difficult.  This heaviness can also factor into ongoing acne problems even though most advertise it is great for acne, or won’t cause acne.  This can be frustrating for a newbie trying minerals for the first time.

Unfortunately, many companies do not declare the coatings on their ingredient decks, so you really may never know why a certain brand is or isn’t performing like it should.

Women don’t want mystery when it comes to putting something on their skin, but result driven formulas proven to create a valued improvement to their skin health, and are truly unique in their formulation…..and they want these results without gimmicks!

We have and will always remain transparent and continue our dedication in providing truth, integrity, ethics and education to anyone who seeks it.