Any mineral makeup powder
containing zinc oxide and/ or titanium dioxide offers natural protection from
the sun. Many natural sunscreen brands use these exact minerals in their
lotion formulations! However, as per FDA regulations, extensive (and
expensive) testing must be done for any product claiming to have a specific
level of SPF. Therefore, we recommend you use your own SPF product that
you feel comfortable with before applying minerals if you want to be assured of
your level of sun protection.
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FAQ
Health Questions
DOES MINERAL MAKEUP HAVE SPF?
WILL MINERAL MAKEUP DRY OUT MY SKIN?
Our mineral makeup will keep
your skin hydrated and moist. The natural minerals bind with the oils on
your skin and create a barrier that keeps your skin from drying out. Once
again, you need to watch out for other mineral makeup brands that use fillers
like talc, or an oil-absorbing agent like kaolin clay. These are
ingredients that will dry out skin. Unless you have very oily skin, we
recommend staying with a pure mineral makeup without the addition of clays or
fillers. If you do find your skin gets shiny during the day, using an oil
blotting paper will restore your makeup to a fresh just-applied look.
HOW DOES MINERAL MAKEUP WORK ON AGEING SKIN?
Due to the light reflective
nature of minerals, the overall appearance will be beautiful and glowing for
any kind of skin type. Should you find that some products settle into
creases, stay away from the products with the most sparkle, and choose minerals
with matte and silk textures. These minerals will blend best over fine
lines and hide small imperfections. We also recommend spritzing your
makeup with a natural makeup setting spray to help create a dewy and blended
look.
CAN I WEAR MINERAL MAKEUP EYESHADOW ON MY CHEEKS AND LIPS?
Unless otherwise noted, all
our mineral eyeshadow colors can be safely worn on cheeks and lips. Our
mineral makeup has amazing versatility and works beautifully as a blush,
bronzer, highlighter or touch of color on your lips.
IS MINERAL MAKEUP XENOESTROGEN AND PHYTOESTROGEN FREE?
Yes, we do not add any known
xenoestrogenic or phytoestrogenic ingredients to our mineral makeup.
Xeno/ phyto-estrogens are any ingredient that may act like an estrogen in your
body, causing hormone disruption. At Innomineral, we believe that what
you put on your skin should be safe for you, and we strive to keep our products
pure and simple for even the most sensitive people. Please beware of
other natural/ mineral makeup companies that use many additional ingredients
and essential oils in their formulations. These ingredients, though
natural, may actually aggravate and cause hormonal imbalances in your
body. Please follow this link for more information on hormonal balance.
Application and Related Product Questions
IS MINERAL MAKEUP WATER AND SWEAT PROOF?
Yes, our mineral makeup is
highly water and sweat resistant. Minerals are attracted to the oils in
your skin, and will wear nicely all day long. If you find you are getting
shiny/ sweaty, just pat your face with oil blotting paper or a light cotton
cloth. Avoid rubbing your face, as this will displace your makeup.
You will be pleasantly surprised at how long and well your mineral makeup will
last!
HOW DO I WASH OFF MINERAL MAKEUP?
Mineral makeup will not wash
off with only water as it clings to the oils in your skin, making it water resistant.
We recommend a gentle natural cleanser with warm water to wash off. If
you are on the go, a makeup wipe or a cotton cleansing pad dampened with
micellar water works wonders as well. A favourite way to remove mineral
makeup at Innomineral is to use a drop of organic olive oil on a cotton makeup
round, moisten with a bit of water, and wipe away the makeup effortlessly.
WHAT LOTION SHOULD I USE WITH MINERAL MAKEUP?
You should choose a lotion
that works well with your skin type. In order for the minerals to cling
to your skin, you want to have well moisturized skin. We have used
organic oil blends as a pre-makeup base primer, or a light natural
moisturizer. Once the lotion or oil has been absorbed into the skin,
apply the makeup and it will glide on evenly and wear beautifully all day.
HOW DO I PREVENT MY MINERAL EYESHADOW FROM CREASING?
If you have oily eyelids, we
recommend you use a natural primer before applying your makeup. This will
prevent your makeup from creasing during the day. We are currently
formulating and testing our own natural primer formulation; so stay tuned for our product
release!
HOW DO I APPLY MINERAL MAKEUP?
Because our mineral makeup
contains no fillers, a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount
of product and build your way up to the coverage you desire. We recommend
using densely packed, soft synthetic makeup brushes that will pick up the
mineral powders and deposit them gently and evenly onto your skin. Please
see our brushes page to choose the right brush for your mineral makeup
application.
WHEN DOES MINERAL MAKEUP EXPIRE?
Minerals do not support the
growth of bacteria and microbes because they are inert and inorganic.
Your makeup will be safe to use as long as you are not getting it wet with
other products and being sure to use clean makeup brushes. We have
thoughtfully created a turning sifter style lid that allows you to tap out the
amount of product you wish to use while protecting the rest of your product
from contamination. Currently we suggest that our product will
be good to use two years following the opening of your jar to ensure product
purity.
Tell us More About the Product
IS YOUR MINERAL MAKEUP GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN?
Yes, we are happy to say we
don’t add any gluten or animal products to our mineral makeup! You can
wear our makeup free of any worries!
ARE MINERALS NATURAL AND ORGANIC?
Yes minerals are natural; no
they are not organic. Minerals, such as mica, are rocks mined from the earth
and processed into a finely milled powder, then coated with titanium dioxide
(another mineral) to create the color you see. Rocks cannot be organic,
and companies that claim their mineral makeup is organic can only do so if they
are adding other ingredients that are not minerals such as an organic essential
oil or an organic jojoba oil for example.
DO YOU USE MICRONIZED OR NANO-PARTICLES IN YOUR MINERAL MAKEUP?
No! We do not use
micronized or nano-particles in our mineral makeup. In fact, these
particles would be invisible to the human eye and would not work for makeup
coverage. You need to look out for nano-particles when shopping for
sunscreen as these do provide sun protection, but can pass through the skin
barrier, and be absorbed into your body leading to possible health concerns.
WHERE IS INNOMINERAL MADE?
Our "Innolab" is here locally in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We source our product from a variety of suppliers, and it's all brought together and formulated here. You can guarantee that the product is made here in Calgary, packaged, shipped, and sold right from the custom built Innolab we had designed and constructed in 2018!
IS YOUR PRODUCT TESTED ON ANIMALS?
No! We do not use products that have been tested on animals. As part of our sourcing of suppliers, we went through a very rigorous and in-depth look at all the providers on the market and ensured that we sourced it from a company that has the same values as our own. Cruelty-free and not tested on animals was an absolute must!
Shipping & Handling
WHERE ARE THE PRODUCTS SHIPPED FROM?
We ship all makeup products direct from our Innolab/Warehouse here in Calgary Alberta Canada. Gua Sha stones are sourced from artisans of origin (hand made in China). Shipments of these stones make take 3-6 weeks.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SHIP
We use Canada Post as our preferred shipping partner for all North American Orders. Times may vary for delivery (depending whether you are rural or urban).
We commit to shipping all individual orders within 48 business hours (unless unforeseen circumstances otherwise prohibit).
If a Product you ordered is not in stock, we will notify you via email, and will give you an approximated date the order will ship.
WHAT DO I DO IF THE PRODUCT DOES NOT ARRIVE?
Typically within Canada all orders should take between 3-5 business days after processing. Contact us AFTER 5 business days has passed, and we will look into it immediately!
Outside of Canada, please check the Canada Post website and determine what the approximate shipping time should be using the originator's (Innomineral) postal code = T3G 3N8 and entering in your destination.
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