Five tips for selecting makeup products
Do you recognize this? Too much choice, sooo many products ... What to choose from all these make-up products? We give you five tips who can help you choose the right products.
1. Know your skin
Your natural skin color
Are you dark or light skinned? When choosing a concealer, powder or foundation it is important to have a Choose a product that matches your skin tone . The closer the color matches your natural skin tone, the more natural it will look.
Tip: Nomige has a tinted anti-aging day cream ('Color Correct') that is designed to give your skin an even complexion and camouflage discoloration and imperfections. The tinted day cream is available in three different shades. Because it is a day cream and not a foundation, it penetrates the skin very well and does not leave a shiny layer on your skin.
Skin type
In addition to your natural skin tone, it is also very important to match your makeup - especially base products like your foundation - to your skin's needs . People with a dry skin may be better off choosing a liquid foundation, while people with a fat skin may be better off choosing a matte or powder foundation.
2. Non-comedogenic products
“ Noncomedogenic ” labels refer to makeup that doesn’t contain ingredients that can clog pores and lead to acne . If you have acne-prone skin or are prone to breakouts, this could be the ideal product for you. The only problem is that there are currently no approved industry regulations for noncomedogenic standards. In other words, there’s no official test or checklist a product has to go through before the label can add it to its products. That’s why it’s important to check the ingredients. Avoid products with ingredient lists that contain heavy or thick oils and emollients like cocoa butter, coconut oil, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl isostearate, acetylated lanolin; isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl palmitate, and myristyl myristate, all of which are known clogging ingredients, especially if they ’re listed at the top of the ingredients list .
3. What about mineral makeup?
What is it?
Mineral makeup consists of minerals such as iron oxides, talc, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that are micronized and ground into small particles and used as a cosmetic ingredient. Mineral makeup contains a limited amount of ingredients and is kinder to sensitive skin types. However, it is important to read the label when buying mineral makeup. Choose a ' 100% mineral product' instead of 'mineral enriched' products. 'Mineral enriched products' or 'liquid formulations' of mineral makeup may still contain ingredients such as preservatives, fragrances etc. and have no added value compared to traditional makeup.
PROS
- Contains a limited amount of ingredients and is therefore better tolerated by sensitive skin types.
- Zinc and titanium dioxide act as sunscreen and protect your skin from harmful UV light.
- 100% mineral makeup will not clog pores and is safe to use for people with acne-prone skin.
- Feels weightless and light on your skin
CONS
- Mineral makeup can often dry out your skin, making wrinkles more likely to appear.
- Not all mineral cosmetics are 100% pure.
- Minerals are natural, but that does not mean that all mineral cosmetics are 100% natural products
- Finding the right color match for your skin tone can be a challenge.
4. Is organic makeup better?
Not necessarily! It is a misconception to think that organic or natural is always better for your skin . There are a few considerations to keep in mind:
1) The definition of 'organic' and 'natural'
There is no regulation for companies to add the term 'organic' or 'natural' to their products. Some cosmetics contain natural ingredients, which do not really tell anything about how much, or what percentage, of its total ingredients are indeed natural. Therefore, it is difficult for a consumer to know which products are 100% natural or organic and which brands are just using the term as a marketing strategy. Only brands that can give a clear definition offer products that actually mean something.
2) Natural does not mean safe
Natural ingredients are also chemicals, just like synthetic molecules. There are many naturally produced toxins, so it says nothing about the safety of an ingredient.
3) The dose
Dose really matters! Some ingredients both synthetic and natural are dangerous but only in high doses. Therefore, low concentrations of the ingredient are still safe to use. For example, if we look at preservatives: there are both natural and synthetic preservatives on the market. Some synthetic preservatives are very effective in very low doses while they are still replaced by natural preservatives which are less effective even in high doses.
Are you interested in this topic? We will soon publish a blog that will go further on the topic 'organic and natural skin care'.
5. Less is more
After all, we are beautiful the way we are. ;) A little bit of make-up is good, but don't overdo it! Moreover, it is also very important to take care of your skin daily. A good daily routine can give your skin a natural glow, so you shouldn't wear make-up! A good skincare routine starts with nourishing and hydrating base products that suit your skin. Moreover, a daily and gentle cleansing of the skin is also indispensable.
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Are you still looking for the perfect basic products in your daily routine . Nomige understands better than anyone what your skin needs. We make personalized skin products and carefully select ingredients that suit your skin. We take your DNA and lifestyle into account. This precise approach will revitalize your skin, making it radiant and visibly reducing the signs of aging.
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Connect with us and follow the hashtag #MyNomige to stay up to date on the latest skin tips and news.