Lisha Lynn Mineral Cosmetics Foundation (+ Giveaway)
Posted on October 27, 2008 by
I’ve had a really hard time finding affordable foundation that isn’t full of icky chemicals, doesn’t make my skin break out, and isn’t too heavy or gloppy. I even tried a drugstore brand mineral makeup, but it left my skin looking overly powdered, and caked up quickly. I was convinced that mineral makeup just wasn’t for me, but Lisha Lynn Mineral Cosmetics sent me some samples, and I’m hooked.
I’ve been testing this makeup for a few weeks now, and I really can’t get over how well the Lisha Lynn products work. They are so easy to apply. I use a big makeup brush and sweep the foundation on in circular motions, then I take a smaller brush to touch up my under eye area and hit any blemishes or red spots. Most liquid foundations make my skin look rough and bumpy by the end of the day, accelerating any pending blemish, so I don’t tend to wear foundation much at all. My skin really seems to like this foundation, and I like feeling a little more polished when I go out.
The foundation does a great job evening skin tone and covering imperfections, the blush is subtle and natural looking, and the finishing powder is the equivalent of putting a soft filter on a camera. I don’t usually wear eyeshadow, but since it was included in the samples, I’ve tried it a few times, and it goes on nicely, and looks very natural.
I applied some foundation and finishing powder before I went hiking on Saturday. I don’t usually wear makeup while hiking, but I wanted to see how it would do. My skin still looked fresh after a couple hours of hiking.
All of the powders are mixed by Alicia Redden, founder of Lisha Lynn Mineral Cosmetics. While a few of the liquid products do contain parabens, the powders I tried (and all of the powders in the collection) are paraben and phthalate free. I haven’t tried any of her skin care line products, but Alicia assured me that the Breakout Buster Cleanser, the Mud Gel Cleanser, Cocoa Butter Creme, DMAE Serum, Face Firming Serum, Antioxidant Creme, and Herbal Creme are all paraben free as well.
Lisha Linn Mineral Cosmetics is giving away a $25 dollar gift certificate to an Allie’s Answers reader! To enter, sign in here with a valid e-mail address to leave a comment. Only one comment/entry on this post per person will be counted.
Later in the week, I’ll give you a chance to enter again to increase your chance of winning. The giveaway will close on Sunday, November 2nd, at noon (Eastern), and I’ll use the Random Number Generator to determine the winner. The winner will be announced on Monday, November 3rd. Comments that appear to be spam will not be counted.
Ooh, I’d love to be entered!!
I use Bare Minerals right now, but I am always up for trying new makeup esp if i already know it’s non-toxic.
I’m in! Your site looks great, btw! Do you know about the nano/microparticles issue with mineral powders? Can you ask her about that? Thanks.
It sounds great to me. I always feel like my face can’t breathe when I put on makeup. So I would love to give this a try.
I know it’s a random number generator, but it would be great if that random number could take compassion on this blogger who just the other day accidentally spilled all her $35 a bottle foundation all over her hair dryer. And she didn’t even like the make up that much, but kept using it to make up for the guilt of spending that much money on anything.
thanks for researching makeup. not that i’m vain or anything
Ooh! I won a prize before from you! Can lightning strike twice?
Sign me up please!
I’m struggling to find makeup that is not all chemicals and won’t make my skin freak-out. Since turning 29, my skin has decided it wants to be completely different now: as in dry and gross. So, I’m looking for some new stuff!
Thanks for the recommendation.
If you love the foundation, try her skin care products! They are fabulous. Within a week of using her skin care products, my employees began commenting how much softer my skin was looking! The anti-aging serum is awesome and it’s never too early to begin using it. I wish I had had these products 20 years ago!
Try applying the foundation with a sponge too. Sue, Lisha’s Mom, talked me into using it and I get better, more even coverage.
I’d love to find some makeup without all the chemicals that actually works. It pains me to use chemical-filled junk but I have nothing else to use :[
I love Lisha Lynn I have been wearing it for a while now stays on WAY better than some of the more costly versions, I KNOW she uses the BEST ingredients and wants nothing but the best natural products in her line. Try it love it and never go back (using the flock sponge of course)
Oooh…I have really sensitive skin. I would love to try this stuff!
I’d sooo love to win!
Please enter me.
Thank you!
janetfaye at (gmail) (dot) com
This makeup is awesome! I highly recommend this product. I have worn it for almost 2 years and am still very very pleased with it. I will never use anything else!!
Ooooo free makeup goodness!
I would love to find a mineral makeup that goes on well, stays on, and does not irritate my skin.
Thanks for the review, this is the first time I have heard of this brand.
That sounds lovely. Please sign me up!
I love trying new products but hate paying for them since I’m a broke teacher. Would LOVE to be able to try something new for my super sensitive and currently gross skin! Hope I’m picked by the computer!!!!
Have been wanting to try mineral makeup – please sign me up!
Sounds wonderful! I love mineral make-up, because it does’nt cause me to break out.
I’ve yet to find a good foundation, and would love to give this one a try. Thanks!
Lisha Lynn is the BOMB! I spent scads of $$ on mineral & liquid makeups in the past. Even if you don’t win the prize here, you need to put out the $16 it costs to get her mineral foundation(which will last an easy 8-10 mo’s), mine lasted one year before reorder. Can’t beat the quality or the price. Just do it!
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Mineral eye shadow is so mmuch prettier than regular dpeartment store brands!
I LOVE Lisha Lynn. I have been using it for a few years and will NEVER go back to Department store products. I urge everyone to give it a try.!!!!!
Isn’t mineral makeup divine? It’s light on the face and it feels like you’re not wearing any icky makeup. That’s what i love best about it =)
Wow. With bad acne at age 25 and a wedding in less than a year, I’d love to find a great makeup with coverage, and staying power that won’t make things worse! Please enter me to try this!
I’d love to enter! I researched mineral makeup a while ago but never settled on one that I really liked.
Yes, I can….. wear this makeup.
Contest Closed
i wish you would have considered doing a contest with a company that doesn’t use ANIMAL hair brushes! they break off on your face and shed leaving little black hairs all over my perfect mineralized complexion! maybe you can get my fave brand, Afterglow to run a contest with their vegan brushes (no animal hair = no shedding!). if you are still looking for a mineral brand tht doesn’t itch (that’s the bismuth oxychloride ingredient) and stays on all day you should check out my current obsession Afterglow Cosmetics. They have a 100% money back guarantee and can help you find your shade over the phone (sounds weird but it works – the beauty advisor was spot on!!)
Hi Lena,
I don’t actually use an animal hair brush with the mineral makeup, and I haven’t had any itching. There isn’t any bismuth oxychloride in the product. I’m still using Lisha Lynn foundation, and am absolutely thrilled with it.
I’m glad you’ve found something that works for you too.
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