Foundation/Finishing Powder:
The best way to apply essentials mineral makeup is with a Kabuki Brush, or you can use a powder brush if the hairs are not to loosely apart. You can either tap some mineral powder in your lid and swirl the kabuki brush in the powder or dip your brush in the powder and then swirl it in the lid. Then turn your brush where the bristles are pointing up and gently tap the bottom to settle the powder in the bristles. Then start at the jaw line and in circular motions apply the makeup in thin layers until you get the coverage you want.

Eye shadow:
Use a brush to apply shadow over your eye lids, or in the crease, for contouring effect. Apply more mineral makeup than one color if desired. Cover whole lid from lash line to eyebrow, then add another color to lid (lighter color), then one in crease of eye lid using first color as a highlight on brow bone blend color just where they meet, the look is very nice. Use lighter less intense colors through the day and darker more intense colors for evening. Mix matte and shimmer colors together. Apply them wet for a more dramatic effect. There are to many different ways these shadows can be used to list, experiment, and have fun.

Eyeliner:
Tap some powder into lid, dip eyeliner brush in water and mix with powder to achieve a creamy consistency then apply to the eyes. You can make a thin or bold line, anyway the look will be dramatic. These colors are absolutely Beautiful wet or dry.

Lip Color:
You can mix your minerals in your favorite lip gloss for added color, or add color to clear gloss. If your gloss is in a clear 5 gram jar you can put in microwave for 45 seconds or until gloss is melted, but do not let it boil. Pour your powder in and stir. Let it set for 5 to 10 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of federal regulations, please do NOT use the following colors on your lips: Vanilla Crème , Pink Azalea, Orchid, Rosie Mauve ,Espresso, Majestic, Chocolate Ice Cream, Cotton Candy

Blush:
Using your brush of choice, (best used with a blush brush), apply the powders to the cheek. Or you can use a cotton ball. You can also use to contour different parts of face such as jaw Line, parts of brow, nose, etc. You can apply one coat or more if you desire more color and intensity.

Bronzer:
Tap some powder into lid and with your application brush or kabuki swirl it in the lid, tap to settle the powders, and apply lightly to forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. You can also use for contouring jaw line, parts of brow, etc.

Contour:
Apply essentials pure makeup to jaw line, around nose, eyes, mouth. You can create highlights with light colored minerals, such as pastels, whites, & creams. Darken other areas with browns and grays.