Is bismuth in mineral makeup problematic? It is for some
users. Two of the most common complaints about Mineral Makeup can be
attributed to one ingredient, Bismuth. Bismuth is a mineral that is
the main ingredient in Pepto-Bismol!
For most users, the bismuth poses absolutely no problems and
they love their minerals just the way they are. For some users, the
bismuth causes itching, especially if they get very warm and/or their face
sweats.
Another effect of bismuth is the "glow" that some users love and
some hate. It seems to me that users that tend to have oiler skin do not
like the "glow" and prefer a more matte finish.
You can tone down the glow (or the shine) with extra buffing
and/or Mineral Veil. If you
still do not get the results you like, or itching is a problem (which can also
be diminished by applying Mineral Veil
before the foundation), you may want to try a Bismuth Free Mineral Foundation.