FAQ

After reading our previous blogs you will know that the best tool to apply Mineral Makeup with is the Kabuki Brush! The dense brush works wonders for blending out loose powder. It’s very important that you regularly clean your kabuki brush, the dense bristles collect a lot of powder and then after time start to store bacteria!. You definitely don’t want to be applying your makeup on to a clean face with a dirty brush, this can cause your skin to breakout! Cleaning your Kabuki Brush is easy and today I will be explaining how to do this in 3 easy steps!

Step 1- Before you start applying your choice or brush cleanser, you need to wet your kabuki brush. Head for your sink and start to run the hot tap, however I would advise you to use warm water as this is better for the bristles and stops you from burning your hand! Place the Kabuki Brush under running water until all the bristles are wet through.

Step 2- Now you need to take your brush cleanser I recommend using an oil bas

Most if not all of you are used to using compressed eyeshadow in a pan. The thought of using an eyeshadow that is loose powder can be scary, especially thinking of the fallout! If not done correctly applying Mineral eyeshadow can be very messy and ruin any base makeup you apply. Follow my easy tips to apply Mineral Eyeshadow and you will be an expert in no time!

Mineral makeup comes in a jar supplied with a sifter stopping you from wasting product. When using Mineral eyeshadow I would advise applying the eyeshadow before your base foundation. First you need to apply a primer to your eye making it the application easier and smoother. Let the primer absorb and you are ready to start applying mineral eyeshadow!The best tool to use to apply the mineral eyeshadow would be a flat brush. Dip the brush into your choice of eyeshadow and tap off excess to avoid a buildup of fall out underneath your eye.

Now you have the product on your brush apply straight to your eyelid, blend until

Applying any kind of makeup is a challenge, whether it be Mineral, mousse or liquid! There are so many factors which can lead to a bad application and some are out of our hands! Depending on the type of skin you have plays a large part of how the formula will work with your skin and the finished look. It’s a horrible feeling thinking your foundation or overall makeup looks amazing then you step in to natural light and that is not the case! A fear that people who are new to using mineral makeup have is their base of their makeup looking cakey. In this blog I will be giving you my tips and tricks on how to avoid cakey makeup, it’s a lot easier than you might think!

Start by making sure to prepare your skin correctly. People with dry skin are most likely to suffer with cakey makeup problems! It doesn’t matter if you have applied the foundation perfectly if you skin isn’t hydrated your makeup will look cakey and also flaky! Always start with a moisturiser to keep your skin hydrated through

How can I conceal under my eyes with only using a powder product? It doesn’t matter if I have 2 hours of sleep or 10 I forever had dark circles under my eyes! Because of this I rely on colour correctors and concealer to hide dark circles, leaving under my eyes bright and ready for the day! I’m going to use this blog to explain the benefits of using Mineral colour correctors!

First let's talk about NCinc’s yellow corrector, a yellow colour corrector is designed to conceal and hide any dark areas on your face and create an even looking skin tone. Most commonly used under the eyes to hide dark circles. The yellow corrector is applied before foundation and any other products, apply a very small amount as NCinc’s Correctors are very pigmented! Blend gently using circular motions and don’t be afraid to add a bit more product if you want a fuller coverage.

Once the corrector is applied you can then go in and apply your foundation and concealer, once you have finished blending

Whatever the occasion whether it’s a shopping trip or going for a night out we all want our makeup to last and look as flawless as it did when we first applied it! There is nothing worse when you leave the house with a flawless full face of makeup and 3 hours into your day you see patches of uneven foundation or your concealer has creased under your eye! I’m hoping that with some tips on setting Mineral Makeup I can help your makeup stay put throughout the day!

The key is to set your makeup correctly never leave the house without setting your makeup, your makeup will start to slide off your skin straight away especially if you have oily skin! Once you have applied your base which will be your foundation and concealer always use a finishing powder! The finishing powder will make sure that your makeup will stay where it should be! Apply a generous layer all over your face, blending gently to make sure you don’t ruin your foundation underneath!

Areas such as under the eyes,

How can I apply layers of Mineral Makeup without my skin looking dry and flaky? I understand that some people are weary to use a full face of makeup products that are powder based. We have all had a time where we have over done it on the powder and you skin looking dry and cakey.

I’m here to tell you that this won’t happen to you! Obviously if you apply an excessive amount of powder your makeup will look very cakey. However this is why Ncinc created buildable formulas, to give you the freedom to add as little or as much as you want to create a look that suits you! This goes for all of NCinc’s products, for example our Mineral bronzer. Some of you like a more contoured framed look whereas others like a sunkissed glow. It’s all about blending until you’re happy with how your makeup looks.

Always start with a light small layer and then you can determine if that is the right coverage for you! Continue to build the product in even layers you achieve the look you want. You will

For many of you who live for the dewy makeup look I know what you are thinking, how will I achieve a dewy foundation look with loose mineral powder? I also know those of you who suffer with dry/ flaky skin are thinking that powder makeup is your worst nightmare and will end in disaster, but it wont! NCinc formulas are specially formulated to work with all kinds of skin types. Obviously if someone put on many layers of something it will begin to look cakey and it will dry out your skin. This is the case for any type of makeup!

If you want hydration throughout the day then applying moisturiser is what you need to do! Before applying your mineral foundation apply a generous layer of moisturiser to your face and let it soak into your skin! This will give you the dewy look you are after and your face will stay hydrated all day!

Ncinc’s products will not leave your skin feeling dry and looking flaky, quite the opposite! Our products are lightweight but full coverage. Our formulas g

When we think about keeping our skin safe we instantly think about acne, sensitive skin and keeping our pores clear, so how safe is mineral makeup for my skin? Are minerals actually safe? Yes minerals are safe! Mineral makeup is the best form of makeup for all different types of skin. The thought of switching from your favourite brand to mineral makeup can put so many people off. But Mineral makeup is 100% safe for you skin!

Our formulas include natural ingredients perfect if you have any type of skin condition. When using NCinc’s mineral makeup you will never have to worry about the powder causing any kind of reaction or irritation on your skin. If you have sensitive skin mineral makeup is what you need to be using! It’s so easy for other brands of makeup to cause a flare up on your skin and what makes it worse is that you don’t know exactly which ingredient is causing the irritation. Using Mineral Makeup and knowing the ingredients is the best and safest thing you can do for y

What is the difference between mineral makeup and other makeup brands? How is Mineral Makeup good for you skin? There are so many reasons as to why Mineral Makeup is good for you and you skin! The most popular reason Mineral Makeup is good for you skin is the natural ingredients, reassuring you that your skin is safe and will have no damage from using NCinc’s mineral products.

Using Mineral makeup, you know that you will never have to worry about waking up with and blemishes and red rashes as our formulas and specially manufactured to suit all skin types. One of those skin types being sensitive skin. Having sensitive skin anything can cause a reaction on your skin, then you are left with uncomfortable blotches and bumps for days after. Say goodbye to stressing about your skin reacting to new products!

Another reason that Mineral Makeup is so good for you is that our formulas are free from harmful additives and oils. We all know that anything containing oil can easily clog t

Do you keep track of when you buy or open new makeup products? Do you know when you should throw makeup away? If not, no need to worry! I will be telling you how to know when to that your makeup is out of date and the effects of using out of date makeup can have on your skin! 

I never used to take notice, still to this day I have makeup products from many years ago that desperately need to be thrown away! I have been guilty of going to use a product and thinking it smells strange or the colour/ consistency of the product is changing, that’s when you know it definitely needs to be thrown away! It is really important that you keep in mind when you are opening new products because using them after they have expired can be really dangerous!

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