ColoreScience Mineral Makeup

We had a chance to speak with Diane Ranger, the inventor of mineral makeup and CEO of Colorescience. Read our personal interview with Ms. Ranger in the first edition of Your Beauty. Register on the left hand column of our site to get your free copy.

Looking Good is Now Good For Your Skin     

At a Plastic Surgeon's office, we are frequently asked questions like "Is there a makeup that is strong enough to cover redness and bruising after surgery, yet gentle enough for sensitive skin, that looks natural but is easy to apply?"

Until recently, we didn't know of one. So we asked our aesthetician to find one. Anyone who knows her can attest to the fact that she knows her makeup. With her extensive aesthetic background mixing custom shades of mineral makeup, she was the perfect person for the job.

Well, she found it (and much more) with our new complete line of mineral makeup--Colorescience. 

Yes, they have the concealers for use after surgery, but their everyday makeup is amazing. You'll love the way the convenient retractable goat-bristle brush releases just the right amount makeup for fast fool-proof application. And it's glamorous enough for Cameron Diaz. We like it so much we have thrown away our department store foundations we used for years.

You'll find the full line of Colorescience's foundations, sunscreens and primers with testers in our office store.

What makes Colorescience mineral makeup so great?  

The foundation coverage is incredible, natural looking and it really stays on all day. 

 The minerals reflect light, making skin flaws less noticeable. The difference is most obvious when you wash your face at night, the makeup is so good, it doesn't wear off during the day.

It is classified as mineral makeup because it contains only concentrated mineral pigments with no added fillers or oils (like the talc and mineral oil you see in other makeups). There are no chemical dyes or preservatives, and the inert minerals do not support bacteria growth. So it won't make you break out and there is virtually no allergy risk.

The makeup is actually absorbed into your skin as it warms, resulting in a silky feel and superb coverage. And it stays on during exercise.

Because it is a concentrated pigment, a little goes a long way. You can vary the amount of coverage by applying the makeup in layers. If you want more coverage, just apply over the areas you need it and you are good to go. It saves so much time in the morning! 

A Primer on Primers:

ColoreScience Primers are meant to be worn alone or under makeup to fill in lines and soothe the skin. Primers have a mousse formula that smoothes on like velvet, sets to perfection and looks great all day. (Think Spackle!) Each primer is fortified with SPF 20 sunscreen and is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. And you can mix and match them to address your individual skin concerns! So which Primer is right for you?


For lighter skin or to help cover redness, try Line Tamer Skin Brightener. Moisturizing ingredients combine with blue algae extract, vitamin E and powerful antioxidants to improve the look of skin, while the bright yellow tint works to refine redness and deliver a vibrant glow.  

For more color and to cover uneven skin tone, try Wild to Mild Skin Bronzer. Wild to Mild is Line Tamer with the addition of bronzing minerals and rice peptides to even skin tone. Use alone (really!) for a no-makeup casual look for sports and everyday activities.

For oily skin, darker complexions or summer skin try Chocolate Mousse Skin Mattifier. An excellent choice for oily or shiny complexions, the cocoa-based, powerful antioxidant ingredients work to both hydrate and balance. Ideal for matching darker skin tones, this primer is helps you achieve a long-lasting matte finish.

New! For oily problem skin with acne try Problem Skin Primer.
Formulated with exfoliating Salicylic Acid, this multi-functioning primer not only fights breakouts, it also diminishes redness and camouflages blemishes, while soothing upset skin. This primer is the first step in achieving a clear, even complexion.

New! For sensitive, allergic skin or rosacea try About Face Skin Calming Primer. Calm sensitive skin and create an even, radiant skin tone with gluten-free Skin Calming Primer. Specially formulated with cucumber and cactus extracts to hydrate, soothe, and diminish the appearance of redness and irritation. Packed with powerful antioxidants, this protective primer improves the look and feel of your skin.

All Colorescience Primers $45

Colorescience Line Tamer Primer was reviewed by notable beauty blogger Kelly Gould. Here is a link to the blog with her comments.

How do I get the right match for my skin tone and type?

You're invited to come by our office and play with the testers. Even better, call Licensed Aesthetician Heather McNeal at 865-450-9417 to set up an appointment. She'll even match your shade and apply your mineral makeup after your next skin care procedure if you wish. If you have not used mineral makeup before, you may want her expertise in choosing the right color and applying it correctly.

Colorescience has been widely featured in the media because of it's revolutionary products and application. 

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