IsaDora's Barbara Roberts gives us the lowdown on how to get the best from mineral make-up.

As mineral make-up is made from pure mineral powders, it is very light, easy to wear and allows the skin to breathe. It suits skins of all types and age even those with delicate or sensitive skin as it is totally free of chemicals and fragrance.

Tips on applying Mineral Make-Up

Prepping the skin

Having cleansed the skin thoroughly and allowed your day cream or moisturiser to fully absorb, apply a little concealer to any skin blemishes

Applying Mineral Foundation Powder

Shake a little mineral powder foundation into the lid of the make-up jar. Swirl the foundation brush (preferably one made with natural hair such as IsaDora’s Kabuki Brush) into the powder.

Tap the brush on the edge of the lid to release any excess particles.

Apply the brush to the centre of the cheek, gently pressing the powder in using small circular motions. Work out to the hairline, and repeat until the required coverage is achieved.

Applying Mineral Blush Powder

As with the foundation powder, work the blusher brush into the powder tapping off any excess into the lid.

Sweep the brush gently across the cheekbone, from the apple of the cheek out to the hairline.

Reapply as required taking care not to over-apply.

Applying Mineral Eye Shadow Powder

For eyes, gently sweep the eye shadow brush outwards across the eyelid from the inner eye, reapplying to get greater depth of colour.

Later on...

Top up the make-up using Mineral compact powder as required.

Remember with mineral make-up 'less is more'; a small amount of powder goes a long way.

People with sensitive skin should ensure that the mineral product they choose contains mineral powders only. This is easily done by checking the ingredient listing.

IsaDora Mineral Make-Up products are available nationwide from department stores and pharmacies (€10.95 - €19.95).