Mineral Foundation

Mineral foundation for skin that reacts to almost everything else. Liquid, loose or pressed, each one gives you buildable coverage that looks like your skin on a good day and lets it breathe underneath.

Every foundation here was made with sensitive, reactive and changing skin in mind. Nothing heavy, no mask effect, and nothing that fights with your skin. Just soft, even coverage you can build up where you need it and keep sheer where you do not.

What is mineral foundation?

Mineral foundation is makeup built mainly on cosmetic minerals. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide give the coverage, iron oxides give the shade, and mica gives a soft, light-reflecting finish so skin looks smooth rather than flat. Because the minerals do most of the work, the ingredient list stays short, which is why mineral foundation suits so many people with sensitive skin.

It comes in three forms: a loose powder, a pressed compact and a liquid. A good one is made without talc, bismuth oxychloride or heavy fillers, and it builds from sheer to full coverage without looking like a mask.

Which mineral foundation is right for you?

Liquid Mineral Foundation is our best seller and the easiest place to start if you love the feel of a liquid. Breathable, buildable coverage in an aloe vera base with vitamin E, made without silicones, alcohol or parabens. Shades from fairest neutral to tan. Vegan, cruelty free and gluten free, in a 30ml bottle.

Mineral Foundation Powder is the loose powder, with SPF 20+ built in. It gives the softest matte finish and the most control over coverage, from a whisper to full. Made without talc, bismuth oxychloride or fillers, and made in Australia.

Pressed Mineral Foundation does the same job in a compact, with gentle oil control and a travel ready case. The one to keep in your handbag for touch ups. Also made in Australia.

Already wear the loose powder? The Eco Friendly Refill is exactly the same formula without the jar, so you keep your sifter and lid and pay less than you would for a new jar.

New to mineral makeup? The Start Up Kit and the Mineral Foundation + Mattifying Primer Pack give you everything you need in one go.

Find your shade before you buy

Choosing foundation online can feel like a gamble. It does not have to be. Order a few foundation samples and wear them in daylight at home, or try our Shade Match service with your own photo. Our guide to finding your foundation shade online walks you through undertone and depth step by step. If you would rather talk it through, just send us a message. We answer personally.

Liquid or powder mineral foundation?

Choose liquid if your skin leans dry, if you like a skin-like finish, or if powders have felt dusty on you before. Choose loose powder if you want built in SPF 20+, a soft matte finish, or the most control over how sheer or full it goes. Choose pressed if you want something portable for the day. Plenty of people end up with a liquid for everyday and a pressed compact for touch ups.

Want to compare the powders side by side? See our mineral powder foundation collection, or read what makes the best mineral foundation in Australia.

Shop mineral foundation by skin concern

Not sure where to begin? Start with your skin: makeup for sensitive skin, makeup for mature skin, makeup for rosacea and redness or makeup for acne prone skin.

Mineral foundation questions

Is mineral foundation good for sensitive skin?

That is exactly who we make it for. Our powders are made without talc, bismuth oxychloride or fillers, the additives that can trigger reactive skin, and our liquid is made without silicones, alcohol or parabens. Everyone's skin is different, so if you are unsure, a sample is the gentlest way to find out.

How do I apply mineral foundation?

For liquid, blend a small amount over clean, moisturised skin with a brush or sponge and build where you need it. For powder, tap a little into the lid, swirl your brush, tap off the excess and buff in small circles from the centre of your face outwards.

What is the difference between mineral foundation and regular foundation?

Regular foundations often rely on silicones, fillers and synthetic dyes for their texture and colour. Mineral foundation gets its coverage and colour mostly from minerals, so the formula is simpler and lighter on the skin.

Does mineral foundation have SPF?

Our loose Mineral Foundation Powder has SPF 20+ from zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (the pressed compact carries no SPF rating). Treat it as a helpful extra rather than your main protection, because almost nobody applies powder thickly enough to get the tested rating. Wear your usual sunscreen underneath.

Is mineral foundation good for oily skin?

Yes. The loose and pressed powders take down shine without adding moisture and hold up well in heat and humidity. A mattifying primer underneath helps on long, hot days.

Is mineral foundation good for mature skin?

It can be lovely on mature skin when applied lightly over a well-moisturised base. If your skin is on the dry side, the liquid usually gives the most skin-like finish.

Shipping

We ship Australia wide, with free shipping on larger orders. You will see the exact cost at checkout before you pay. Australian owned, with our powders made in Australia, and here to help if you get stuck.