LoriannZ Mineral Makeup Ingredient Glossary
Our ingredients are pure and simple. With more and more women developing allergies and chemical sensitivities to synthetic ingredients in cosmetics, this is a case where LESS really is MORE!
Titanium Dioxide: is a white coloured inorganic salt that is produced as a white powder. This non-irritating ingredient is also a broad spectrum UV absorber. It is used as a main ingredient in mineral cosmetics due to its ability to produce good coverage and adhesion.
Zinc Oxide: is another white powder that is used as a natural sun-block, astringent, and antiseptic. This mineral soothes and heals irritated skin, making our product great for acne prone or sensitive skin.
Sericite Mica: is a white, silky, shiny pigment derived from a fine crystalline clay mineral. It provides medium coverage, good spread ability and a smooth texture when applied to the skin.
Red and Yellow Iron Oxides: are purified iron salts. They are used as the main ingredients to pigment our foundations.
Ultramarine Blue: is a clay that has been heated to a high temperature. Discovered by the Egyptians, this mineral is used to balance the warm pigments in our foundation formula.
Mica: is a reflective mineral which is used in our foundation formula to add dimension and sheen, making your skin look “alive”. Mica is also used in our shadows and blush to provide a satin finish. We only use micas which are coated with natural minerals as opposed to dyes, lakes and carmine.
Silica Microspheres: Because of the size and shape of this mineral, it has the ability to diminish the look of fine lines on the skin, giving it a soft focus effect. The mineral particles are round and they produce a ball-bearing effect, which imparts the finished product with a silky elegant texture, enhanced slip and better blend ability providing a “cream to powder” texture.
Boron Nitride: Boron Nitride is a soft, silky white mineral powder. It is used as an additive to improve the “slip” of a product (how smoothly the product applies) as well as “adhesion” (how lone it stays on the skin).
Calcium Carbonate: is found in chalk, limestone, marble and travertine. Even eggshells are 95% calcium carbonate! Calcium Carbonate’s main function is to absorb moisture.
