CLOSED Mineral Basics Review and Giveaway

Sunday, June 20, 2010 Posted by BusyWorkingMama

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Mineral Basics began in 2004 as a means to provide all natural cosmetics to people with all skin types and tones across the globe. Chandi, the founder, has personally had dealt with self-esteem-deflating skin issues for most of her life: terrible acne, inflamed skin, oiliness AND dryness, flaky skin, etc. She happily discovered mineral makeup and began manufacturing her own brand. Mineral Basics sells loose mineral powders that buff beautifully and easily into your skin.  Mineral Basics offers mineral foundations, blush, multi-use minerals in shimmer and matte colors, concealers and correctors, finishing powders, and more, to meet all of your cosmetic needs. Mineral makeup contains no irritants, preservatives or fillers to aggravate your skin. It is just pure, natural mica and minerals, blended together in soft, silky harmony.

Chandi sent me 15 product samples to try.  I chose a handful of foundations, blushes and eye shadows to find out which colors worked best on me.  I had tried mineral makeup before and was really looking forward to testing out some new colors.  I actually ended up blending two of the foundations together for the perfect look for me.  The eye shadow and blush samples go a long way so I was able to get a lot of use out of these.

BUY IT
You can purchase a wide variety of products from Mineral Basics online.  You can purchase your makeup bulk (cheaper option but you need to have your own containers at home) or pre-packaged.  If you haven't tried mineral makeup before, purchasing samples could be a great way to start out.  Mineral Basics offers a wide variety of sample products for sale.  You can also read more about picking the right color.

WIN IT
Mineral Basics is offering one winner a set of 15 samples from their website to one worldwide winner.  This is a great way to try different colors and find out which works best for you.  Lucky you!

Mandatory Entry
1) Visit Mineral Basics and let me know what product interests you or something you learned there.

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2) Follow me publicly with Google Friend Connect
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5) Grab my button and let me know where I can find it
6) Follow @BusyWorkingMama on twitter (button in right column)
7) Tweet this giveaway (RT 1 extra entry per day): Mineral Basics Samples Giveaway! #Win 15 samples of your choice! http://tinyurl.com/294d5lu #Giveaway (Worldwide 7/4)
8) Like Mineral Basics on Facebook
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10) Sign up for the Mineral Basics Blog newsletter
11) Email some friends about this giveaway and copy me
12) Follow me on networked blogs (see right column)

Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. Please be honest in your entries as I do check entries and will delete any non-qualified comments! This giveaway will end on July 4th at midnight. I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the win here. Giveaway is open to Worldwide addresses. Good luck to all!
This review and giveaway was made possible by Mineral Basics. Thank you to Mineral Basics for providing the product for review and giveaway!  I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. If you have any questions please refer to my Disclosure.
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  1. Anonymous said...

    I've never tried mineral makeup so this would be a great prize to win.
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  2. Anonymous said...

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  4. 409cope said...

    I would love to try the Mineral Blush in Baby Pink Blush the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. 409cope said...

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  12. 409cope said...

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  13. 409cope said...

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  14. Hazel said...

    I would love to try their Blemish skincare line! Thanks for the chance to win.

  15. Hazel said...

    I follow on GFC!

  16. Shannon said...

    I love mineral makeup, this would be great to win
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  17. Anonymous said...

    I'd like to try some new eye colors
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  18. Anonymous said...

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  19. Glogirl said...

    I would love to try the Sun Goddess Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss.

  20. Glogirl said...

    I follow via GFC.

  21. Glogirl said...

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  29. Megan said...

    I'd like to try out the Mineral Foundation.
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  30. Megan said...

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  31. Megan said...

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  35. gustosa said...

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  36. gustosa said...

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  38. Ferret Finds said...

    I like the prarie rose blush.



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  41. grace said...

    I would love to try the 'Angel Eyes Illuminator'! Sounds like a great product! ^_^

    Thanks for this giveaway!

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  42. grace said...

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  43. grace said...

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  44. grace said...

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  45. Shaima812 said...

    I am interesting in trying Cream to Powder Mineral Eye Shadow, Liner, Brow Color
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  46. Shaima812 said...

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  47. Shaima812 said...

    Cant Like your page on Facebook your public profile not visible

  48. Shaima812 said...

    Already Subscribe to your blog via email sh.11175@yahoo.com

  49. Shaima812 said...

    Already Followed @BusyWorkingMama on twitter (shaimapassion )

  50. Shaima812 said...

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  51. Shaima812 said...

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  53. Shaima812 said...

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  54. Shaima812 said...

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  55. innocent122 said...

    I'd like to try out the Mineral Foundation.

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  56. Silverstargirl said...
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  57. Dovile said...

    I like their Ruby Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss

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  58. Dovile said...

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  61. Belinda M said...

    I am also interested in trying the Pink-to-Gold Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss

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  62. Belinda M said...

    I follow on google friend connect


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  63. Belinda M said...

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  64. Belinda M said...

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  66. Belinda M said...

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  67. Belinda M said...

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  68. Belinda M said...

    I follow mineral basics on twitter as Prairiebelle



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  70. Claire said...

    I love the Magical Spell eyeshadow.

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  71. Claire said...

    I follow MineralBasics on twitter.

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  72. Claire said...

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  73. buzzd said...

    Sun Goddess Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss looks great

  74. lsfish said...

    I would love to try the Angel Eyes Illuminator

  75. Lina said...

    The Concealor Corrector interests me.

  76. Lina said...

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  77. Lina said...

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  78. Lina said...

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  80. 409cope said...

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  81. Samantha said...

    I would love to try the Sun Goddess Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss!
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  82. Samantha said...

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  83. Belinda M said...

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  84. TiffsPixieDust said...

    I like that mineral makeup is natural and made to avoid skin upsets.

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  85. TiffsPixieDust said...

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  87. TiffsPixieDust said...

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  92. TiffsPixieDust said...

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  94. 409cope said...

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  95. Jen Michouris said...

    I'd love to try their Honey Oatmeal Goatmilk Shea Butter Soap for Normal/Dry Skin

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  103. Samy said...

    The mineral primer powder sounds great!

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  104. Samy said...

    I follow you publicly with Google Friend Connect

  105. Samy said...

    I like your page on Facebook

  106. Samy said...

    I subscribe via email 1

  107. Samy said...

    I subscribe via email 2

  108. Samy said...

    Your button is on my blog- samyinwonderland.blogspot.com

  109. Samy said...

    I follow @BusyWorkingMama on twitter

  110. Samy said...

    I like Mineral Basics on Facebook

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  112. Samy said...

    I'm signed up for the Mineral Basics Blog newsletter

  113. Samy said...

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  114. Belinda M said...

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  115. Cathy said...

    Sun Goddess Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss sounds interesting to try.
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  116. 409cope said...

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  117. Kelly said...

    WOuld love to try the Silk Powder for Dry skin.


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  125. Kristen said...

    I would love to try the Mineral Bronzer.

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  126. itsme said...

    i'd love to try their mineral foundation

  127. itsme said...

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  140. 409cope said...

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  141. Angel Jacklyn said...

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  149. Ames said...

    Blemish SkinCare

    How wonderful to have something natural!!

  150. 409cope said...

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  151. Nelle said...

    The enhance product looked interesting to me

  152. 409cope said...

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  153. Jennifer L. said...

    I'm interested in their Microdermabrasion Cloth.
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  154. Jennifer L. said...

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  155. Jennifer L. said...

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  159. 409cope said...

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  160. itsme said...

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  161. Jenn said...

    Would love to try the light neutral minerals!

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  162. Jenn said...

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  164. 409cope said...

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  167. cmp05b@hotmail.com said...

    I'd love to try the bronzer - in perfect tan, because who doesn't want to look perfectly tan in the summer??

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  168. jenna said...

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    I would love to try mineral eye shadow. Maybe it won't crease like what I use now

  169. jenna said...

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  170. Spaz said...

    After visiting mineral basics, I learned that I am a cool tone and would wear light or light-medium foundation. I'd love to win this giveaway because I lost my makeup bag with most of my makeup in it. UGH!

    Contact info in GFC profile.

  171. Spaz said...

    I follow you publicly with GFC.

  172. Spaz said...

    I subscribe to your blog via email
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  173. Spaz said...

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  174. Spaz said...

    I like Mineral Basics on FB now!

  175. Spaz said...

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  176. gustosa said...

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  177. ParaJunkee said...

    Hi, great contest. I think I would like to try out Mineral Foundation "Mini Jars" Easy Starter Kit, because I haven't tried mineral makeup before, but have been dying to try it out.

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    ♥ Rachel @ Anya's Room

  178. ParaJunkee said...

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  179. 409cope said...

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  180. nadou said...

    I really like the Angel Eyes

  181. Gina said...

    I would love to try Glow.
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  182. Gina said...

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  183. Gina said...

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  187. msrodeobrat said...

    id like to try the 'Angel Eyes Illuminator'

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  188. 409cope said...

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  189. Amanda said...

    Whenever I'm trying out a new beauty product or line, I love going straight for the variety kits and samples. For that reason, I'd love to try out Mineral Basics Enchanted Fantasy Makeup - Complete Sample Collection, Easy Eye Color Mineral Makeup Kit and the 6 PC MEDIUM KIT-Sampler size.

    Thanks so much for the chance to win!!

  190. Amanda said...

    I follow you publicly via Google Friend Connect - Thank you again!

  191. Amanda said...

    I also like Busy Working Mama on Facebook (Amanda Davis) - Thanks!

  192. Amanda said...

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  193. Amanda said...

    I also follow MineralBasics on Twitter @amandapersists - Thanks!!

  194. Amanda said...

    I also liked MineralBasics on Facebook (Amanda Davis) Thanks again!

  195. Egle said...

    Green Clay handmade soap looks and sound very good.

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  196. alittlepieceofheaven777 said...

    I like the Green Corrector Concealer.

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  197. chlorinebrain said...

    I would like to try the Sun Goddess Liquid Lips Natural Mineral Lip Gloss.

  198. 409cope said...

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  199. Karen said...

    I like the Elegant Black Ceramic Soap Dish. Keeps Soap Dry!

  200. Karen said...

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