From the start of my makeup-wearing days when I was a young teen, I have struggled up and down with oily, dry, and frustrating skin. Apart of my skin problems were most likely due to the cheap, refined, synthetic makeup that I was using. I never really wanted to splurge on a product that is used so frequently...

Remember when cosmetics were simple and there was only one type and a few colors and brands to choose from? Well those days are long gone and now not only are there thousands of brand names, but also thousands of colors, and even thousands of types of make up. For example mineral powder; what is mineral...