• You need to determine if your skin is oily or dry before picking a makeup for your skin.girl makeup image by gajatz from Fotolia.com
  
  

Mineral Makeup is Better

• Bare Essentials states their makeup is "free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrance, and other harmful chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts." Mineral oil is most common in oil-based face makeups. Beautiful With Brains says, "those who suffer from acne should be careful when using products with Mineral Oil."
  
  

Oil Makeups May Not Be So Bad

• Oil-free Bare Minerals makeup claims to give "skin a natural luminosity without the look or feel of makeup"; mineral oil may just be thick, but not harmful. Beautiful With Brains argues, "Mineral Oil is used in many cosmetics... because it is inexpensive, rarely causes allergies or irritations." Track your skin's reaction to it.
  
  

Bottom Line

• If you have oilier skin, avoid buying products with mineral oil, which will only add shine. However, oil-based makeups tend to be less expensive, which in today's conditions means a lot. Try a product for two weeks to see how your face feels and looks.