Truly savvy cosmetics shoppers know that the best mineral makeup is not like all the other mineral makeup offerings. There are lots of great reasons to buy mineral makeup, including:

* Using mineral makeup can alleviate symptoms of adult acne and rosacea

* Mineral makeup has a natural SPF of 15

* Mineral makeup has a lighter, more natural look

* Mineral makeup is very flexible

* You cannot sweat off mineral makeup

* You can actually sleep in some mineral makeup products

However, just buying a product with the label “mineral makeup” is not enough.

To get all the benefits, you need the best mineral makeup available. This does not necessarily imply that these makeup products will be the most expensive. This does mean, though, that these products have components that other mineral cosmetics do not.

Here are four ways to find the best mineral makeup on the market:

* Look for an absence of artificial colors and fragrances - The best mineral makeup can be distinguished by an absence of artificial colors and fragrances. This does not mean that the best mineral makeup is limited to earth tones. It just means you should not spot ingredients like “yellow dye #5.”

* Try to avoid talc - There are many cosmetic products labeled mineral makeup because they contain talc in bulk. Talc is a mineral. However, it is also a common allergen and serves as a filler to bulk up makeup products. The best mineral makeup lines do not contain talc.

* Mica, Zinc and Titanium are all good signs - Mica reflects light away from the wrinkles in your face, thereby camouflaging them. Zinc and titanium provide a natural SPF of at least 15. These are all “earth minerals” which means that they have not been processed with chemicals.

Often the best mineral makeup contains only these and a few other components.

* Keep an eye out for short ingredients lists - The best mineral makeup products are not complex. Look for ingredients lists that reflect this. Often mineral makeup lines will have as few as five components.

If you want a wider array of colors, then you may need a few more components. However, the rule stands that in general, simpler is better.

A little research will go a long way when you are buying the best in mineral makeup.

This article originally published at http://www.BeautyCtr.com and republished here by popular demand.