rainbowminerals web store FAQ section

No, we are not affiliated with Bare Escentuals. We did all start being interested in minerals because of using Bare Escentuals years ago.....BUT....we found with our medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetology connections (due to our career professions) that we could create our own mineral make up for 1/3 (or less) of the cost we were paying for the big name mineral line. We also found that we did not want bismuth oxychloride in any of our products as not only was it an unnecessary element in the minerals (filler only), but it also was a skin irritant for people with sensitive skin. Since many of our customers/friends work with cancer patients (as doctors, nurses, and even patients), we wanted a cosmetic line that they could also use without any problem during difficult times of treatment, etc. We have found other ways to spend the money that we have saved from the difference in our minerals versus the big advertised brand name lines - someone has to pay for all that advertising - we just didn't want to.

Ingredients: may contain some or all: Mica (CI 77019), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), and/or Ultramarine (CI 77007)...'Finish' contains: zea mays (corn starch) and Zinc Oxide (CI 77947)

We mail weekdays the 1st postal day after receipt of payment - Monday thru Friday. We ship occasionally on Saturdays; but we do not ship on Sundays or national holidays. Also, we take a few extra days of each year for attending trade shows and conventions - we will post those days (when they schedule) in our home page. Most United States customers receive their packages within 2-4 days. Most international customers receive their packages in 5-10 days.

We have 5 gram (without sifter), 10 gram (with sifter), 12 gram (with sifter), 20 gram (with sifter), and 30 gram (with sifter). The quantity and price varies on the different size jars. If you need a different amount than what is listed, just email and let us know - we will work out something for you.

Many of our customers, like ourselves, are previous Bare Escentuals id Minerals customers. Also, we know that many of our eye color customers are previous MAC customers. Some of our colors are recreations of MAC and Bare Escentuals colors that customers requested or that we particularly liked. If you have a favorite that is not in our colors, just email and we will start working on it for you.