As I typically do where trends are concerned, I came a little late to the mineral pigments party. My foray into this brave, not-so-new world was long overdue – so recently, I opted to finally give pigments a try. Skin care obsessive that I am, I already knew that ColoreScience, which is popular with dermatologists and plastic surgeons because of the company’s focus on skin protection, was the right brand to start out with.

 I picked up the ColoreScience Skin Perfecting Kit, which contains their Line Tamer (a really good nighttime skin care product), Corrector Kit, “Sunforgettable” loose translucent powder, and a calming aromatherapy gem spritzer. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Um, ok…where’s the mineral pigment?” Read on, my lovelies…this is the important part!

 The ColoreScience Pressed Mineral Pigment Compact, (sold separately), is available in three shades, designed for great coverage, and provides lasting sun protection. Does it contain sunscreen? Not in the sense that their other products do; rather than an actual SPF, the pressed pigment compact is made up of minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. In addition, it has Vitamins A and E…anyone remember what they do for our skin? Plus, it’s naturally-scented with rose geranium, lavender, and sandalwood.

Now, for novices like me, a word to the wise: I’ve found that this product blends more smoothly, and appears far more attractive, if it’s applied to moisturized skin. So, if you happen to purchase the Line Tamer, dab some on about 10 minutes before applying the pigment (or just use your favorite moisturizer). Oh, and the aforementioned Corrector Kit? It’s a little palette that contains multiple pigment colors, so you can blend the shades you need to achieve optimal pigment correction (this is great if you have recently undergone facial rejuvenation).

To order ColoreScience products, check out www.colorescience.com or search for an online retailer who carries their line.

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