Beauty

[sidsmom]

I tap-tap...then brush in the top of my hand to get anything off...but enough to see on my lids. You'll see professional makeup artists doing this...

[ginabfly]

I prefer ready shadows to loose. All of the loose shadows I have, don't have much color payoff, and seem to deposit unevenly on the brush no matter how much I swirl. We all have our own preferences obviously, but the only things I really like in loose anymore is the Original Foundation, and maybe Mineral Veil. Blush is okay loose, but I also like ready.

My ready shadows aren't messy at all, I just press into the color and apply to my lids.

[monet]

Coupon Queen,

Using the loose minerals can take some practice but once you get it, it will be so easy.

Open the jar - tap minerals into the lid, need very little (less that 1/4 of a small pinch)

Use the brush you are going to apply with and whisk it in the minerals that are in the lid. If minerals are flying, you have way way too much.

Next, tap the brush on the side of the lid to get the extra loose minerals off the brush.

Next apply the shadow to your eye lid. You can always add more shadow if needed.

Do this with each color that you are using.

Once you learn to get the correct amount in the lid, it will become a very simple and easy process.

If the minerals are flaking onto your face, you are using way to much. It's best to apply next to nothing and layer on the color until you get comfortable with the process.

Hopes this helps. Don't give up!!