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What is mineral makeup you may ask, and who is this Jane Iredale? Little known to most of us here in Ireland, Jane Iredale launched her beauty line in 1994 with a mission to create cosmetics that would be of actual benefit to the skin. All her products are based on micronized minerals and are made without fillers and binders (such as talc and mineral oil) and without chemical dyes or preservatives. And that means no nasty parabens or phthalates or anything that might cause sensitive skin to flare up.
And why use minerals to create makeup? Well, minerals are natural ingredients and they work so well in makeup that it is actually as beneficial (if not more so) as skincare products. This makeup is good for you!
The Jane Iredale line “is a highly-sophisticated blend of minerals and pigments that are micro-pulverized, using proprietary technology and processes to form microscopic flat crystals. These crystals overlap each other on the skin to form a filter that allows the skin to breathe and function normally while still protecting it from air-borne pollutants. The staying power of the minerals is so great that they rarely need a touch-up during the day. And because these silky-feeling powders are water resistant, they won’t crease or smear even during the most strenuous exercise.”
It sounds amazing, doesn’t it? And because minerals are available in a galaxy of shades you’re not compromising on colour either. In addition, the products are all non-comedogenic, contain an SPF 20, and because they don’t contain talc they’re not drying on the skin. The range isn’t just powders though – there are shadows, liquid liners, blushes, mascara, primers, concealers and facial sprays which you can use to set your mineral makeup base. Most products are multi-functional too.
All are suitable for vegetarians as nothing is tested on animals, but vegans might have to watch some stuff – beeswax and carmine are used in some products. This makeup is also suitable for people with acne, rosacea and redness, and those who have recently undergone laser resurfacing treatments. As a result of that, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons recommend this stuff. It’s also used in salons worldwide.
Now, onto availability and price – I haven’t been able to find an Irish stockist for the Jane Iredale line (if anyone knows of one, please leave us a comment) but you can buy online. And yes, the stuff is relatively pricey – Expect to pay about $42+ for a base, or $23 for a shadow trio. Mascara is about $16, blusher is $25 and lip colours will set you back $19+.
Don’t be too put off by some of the prices – a little of this stuff goes a very long way, so it will really last. Minerals are anti-microbial so it won’t spoil or go off. As I mentioned, a lof of these products are multi-functional because the ingredients are so kind to the skin. So you can use a blush with a wet brush and create a lipliner, or transform a shadow into a liquid liner. Equally, eye colours can be used on the cheeks. Colours can also be mixed together to create new shades, so you can buy relatively few products and get a lot of different looks out of them, thus unleashing your creative side too!
So where can you get this fabulous stuff in Ireland? Well, I don’t know, is the simple answer. I contacted the supplier for Britain and Ireland who refused to give me a list of places the Jane Iredale line is supplied here. Obviously that’s sensitive information. They graciously conceded that if anyone really wanted to know, they could phone them in London (at great expense, of course) and then they would tell you. Or you can e-mail them to janeiredaleuk@aol.com. I am baffled, not to say disappointed by this attitude, but there you go. Cue rant about British firms being all too happy to take our money but not to provide us with websites with euro prices (hello Boots) etc. Grrr!
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I was looking up products similar to this online yesterday – Bare Escentuals. It’s an american company and they sell the products online, in shops (I think?) and on QVC (but I won’t hold that against them.) I’m going to the USA in two weeks and might try and stock up as I like the idea of using make up that’s actually good for my skin and not having horrible chemicals in it.
Any info on bare escentuals
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I was in NY in Sept and bought the Bare Escentuals “starter pack” for $60 which was for 4 pots of mineral foundations – 2 x spf 15 powders, 1 x colour, and “1sx mineral veil”, and 3 brushes. All very nice to use, and good value as the item bought separately would be over $120 I think. There is also an instructional CD. You don’t use much powder, but I don’t think they travel very well – the powder is so fine it tends to spill a bit. What is interested is the small amount you use, makes such a difference, and is lovely and light on your face. They say you can sleep in it the minerals are so good for you!!!!
Thanks for that, it’s more than Jane Iredale’s distributors would tell me – you’d swear they didn’t want people to buy their stuff!
Hi there,
Just to let you know you can get Jane Iredale at Must Have (http://www.musthave.co.uk/info/jane_iredale.asp) and Skin Store (http://www.skinstore.co.uk/showmanufacturer.aspx?ManufacturerID=75&cmp=CS_GoogleUK_1363&cshift_ck=179861969cs294495320) Hope that helps!
Charlotte
Thanks a mill! I love kiss and makeup, and indeed, all shiny blogs.
I know that the Heritage Spa and Golf Resort in Killenard, Co. Laois stock Jane Iredale products. You don’t need to stay in the hotel to avail of the spa. You don’t even need to book a treatment, just walk on in and check out their display.
I’ve been looking at the Jane Iredale products on their website and I’m completely sold. I feel a new addiction coming on!
A kindly Cork reader contacted us to tell us that Jane Iredale is sold in a hair salon in Cork, called Colours, in Mount Oval Village, Cork – their telephone number is 0214366635
Thanks!
nice one, that’s near me
I emailed Jane Iredale and asked for a list of stockists in Dublin. Here’s what they sent me.
Pure Escape Ltd Swords, Dublin
00 353 1813 2318
Sharon’s Beauty Dublin
00 353 1807 1796
The Klub Beauty Salon Harolds Cross, Dublin
00 353 1497 0253
The Midas Touch Clondalkin, Dublin
00 353 1459 5313
Jane Iredale products are also sold in the Hodson Bay Hotel,Athlone.
Excellent products.
jane iredale is also sold in beauty by the shannon in carrick on shannon in co. leitrim. i love her lipsticks, they really last!
thank you very much for the list of stockists, much appreciated.
Anu Therapie in Drogheda also stock it…
http://www.anutherapie.com
Does anyone know of any stockists in South Dublin/Wicklow area
“Be Yourself” Beauty Salon, Castlebridge, County Wexford are also stockists of Jane Iredale Products. The foundation is just great.
just to let you know, i emailed the jane iredale distribution people yesterday to find out where its sold in dublin city center. heres where they said (different from the info already commented above):
Orla Ryan Beauty Salon
Fairview,
Dublin 3
00353 181 867 94
Crendon Skin Clinic
Santry,
Dublin 9
00353 1816 5814
Akina Beauty & Laser Clinic
Crow Street,
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2
00353 16708794
i’m going to go and try it out tomorrow. will let you know if its a success, though it could very well not be, as my skin is usually pinker in tone to most brands pale colours. i was really hoping the l’oreal mineral make up would do me, but its too yellow!
Hi. If anyone looks into this little post again…. I now have the JI in stock at as reasonable prices as possible. I had to move locations so I am no longer in Shankill. Our professional staff give free skin analysis and offer advice on the JI to suit your own skin. 01-285-6044
I always used to wear jane Iridale make up, & then moved on to bare escentuals mineral make up which I get from Anu Therapie in Drogheda, as I work in Drogheda.
They have a new mineral make up which has a better selection of colours than Bare escentuals, & I am dying to see the full range when it comes in. In anu therapie they always give a free make up demo which I find great, cos I’ve wasted so much money in the past on buying the wrong colour. Their new range will be in stock in a week
Does anyone know if I can buy mineral makeup in Waterford ?
Does anyone know where JI makeup in Carlow?
Elaine Byrnes beauty clinic in naas stock it too
Hi… I’m dyin to try this Jane Iredale makeup does anyone know if it is available in Kilkenny. Wexford and Laoise are a bit far for me to travel.
Hi there….I haven’t as yet tried any mineral make up but am now really interested in the ‘JI’ product, I have scarring on my face and am just wondering if it gives a good natural coverage…….also if anyone knows of any Galway stockists that would be great.
you can get JL in Monica Tolans beauty salon in Balbriggan co dublin.
brid
Galway stockists of Jane Iredale are:
G hotel spa – 091865200
Derma skincare – 091-562421
Renew beauticians – 091-521881
Eiru beauticians Athenry – 091-8753600
Also the parlour rooms beauticians in merchants road galway also stock jane iredale.
Hi Everyone,
I have suffered with Eczema on my face all my life (I’m 31)and really struggled to find a make up that didn’t cause me to break out but so far so good with the JI range – my skin feels great for the first time in a long time. Keara’s Beauty Salon in Roscrea County Tipp stocks the range and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Keara’s Salon – Tel no – 0505 31490
U can get JI at DermStore on int. Hope this helps
Just to say thanks for the info.
Can I get this anywhere in Roscommon Town? Which is better for coverage etc pressed or loose base? and does anyone know anything about the spf 30 sunscreen? Thanks
I want to use organic nail polish but cant find a european supplier all in Canada and the states. Can anyone tell me where I can find one.
xx
vanessa
Hi ,
Could anybody tell me where I might be able to purchase Jane Iredale products in Cork city or county??
Many thanks Siobhan