Information about Becca Cosmetics including how the products got their start.
Even though the other experts in the industry thought it was a bad idea, she targeted all skin types. Most of the cosmetics in the industry were geared toward caucasian women. After many years of trying to develop products that catered to allskin types, they developed 34 concealer colors and 30 foundation colors.
The company became incorporated in Western Australia in March of 2000. The company made its' international debut at Space.NK in London in October 2001. Then, in January 2002, it was made available at Bergdorf Goodman's in New York.
Becca Cosmetics are not tested on animals. The company tests its' products on paid volunteers. Some of the products do contain mineral oils, even though there is a lot of controversy about it. Some companies argue that mineral oil clogs the pores, but Becca Cosmetics believe this to be untrue. They believe that some of the oils used are similar to the natural oils in our skin.Becca Cosmetics do not use any irritating alcohols. They only use a form of cetyl or cetearyl alcohol, which is an emollient, fatty alcohol which does not irritate or clog the pores. Becca Cosmetics are formulated to be lightweight, so they won't clog the pores.
Becca pigments and powders are made from a process called air micro-milling. This is done by using a very high speed blast of air to break the particles down to size. When this process is finished, the particle looks like a very smooth river pebble instead of a crushed rock. This process makes the particles very smooth. This is what gives Beccas' powder their weightless feel and over all coverage.
The only oils besides mineral oils that are used in Becca Cosmetics are castor oil and avocado oil. Both of these are harmless and beneficial to the skin.These oils absorb into the skin instead of laying on the surface of the skin. When the oils lay on the skin, this clogs the pores. This company does not use fatty acid plant oils in their products. The idea behind their product is to provide the coverage that is needed by only applying one layer. By only applying one layer, this tends to keep the pores from clogging as much.
The steps for applying Becca Cosmetics is as follows: First, you prepare the skin by applying the Luminous Skin Colour or the Tinted Glow Enhance. This will even out the skin and protect the skin against UVA and UVB rays. They have an SPF of 20+. Then, you will apply the foundation with stick foundation, either to the whole face or to only the areas that need it. This product has an SPF of30+. The next step will be to apply Becca Fine Loose Finishing Powder. This will lock the makeup on the skin. It is supposed to last all day and is water proof. The last steps are to apply your eye makeup and lip makeup. The eye shadows create a velvety look. The Glossy Lip Tints will make your lips look full and give long lasting color and shine.
Here is a little bit of information on some of Becca Cosmetics. The primer is used for moisturizing and preparing the skin for applying your makeup. The primer creates an even surface and gives a flawless look. The tinted moisturizers are lightly tinted to give your complexion a nice glow. This product comes in various colors. There are two foundations you can use. One is a stick foundation that is a creamy, non-powder foundation that can be used on almost any skin type. It provides sheer to medium coverage and comes in 32 shades. The second foundation (Luminous Skin Colour) is an ultra sheer foundation that is water-based. It looks very natural when applied and comes in various shades. The next product is the compact concealer.It contains two formulations in one package. It has medium to heavy-duty coverage. This product is pigmented to allow layering and mixing. It is often used to camouflage most skin problems, such as blemishes and scars. It comes in 34 colors and looks very natural. Becca Fine Pressed Powder is a fine, silky powder that is used for reducing shine and is perfect for those mid-day touch-ups. This product is modified with rice starch, which allows you to apply the powder many times without having a caked on look. One of the company's other products is the Fine Loose Finishing Powder. This one is also lightly pigmented. It is micro-milled which allows it to be applied in even layers on the skin. This powder allows the natural oils in the skin to shine through. It is available in 12 colors and has that all day staying power.
The products the company offers for the eyes and lips are as follows: The eye shadow they offer comes in two styles. One is a creamy powder with a micro-fine shimmer added to it. It gives the eyes a velvety look. The other is a cream eye color that is easy to apply and looks natural and modern. Not much is needed to give a great look. This product is not supposed to crease like a lot of other cream eye shadows. The lip tint is a transparent, long lasting gloss that gives a lot of shine, but only with a little bit of color.
Whether you have light skin or dark skin, dry or oily skin, Becca Cosmetics should have something for anyone. These cosmetics can be bought at Nordstrom's or online at Nordstrom.com.
