As we become more knowledgeable about ingredients and their origin, we have become increasingly aware of what we are putting in our bodies as well as on them. Ten years ago there was no such thing as mineral make-up and most of us didn't think twice about the products we placed on our skin. Then mineral make-up came along and changed the way we thought; in fact, mineral products turned the whole beauty industry on its head. Nude by Nature has fast become a consumer favourite in this arena and is now Australia’s number one mineral make-up brand since its launch in 2008. With their new liquid foundations and beautiful BB creams (as well as the constant introduction of innovative new products), we couldn't think of a better time to chat with Clint Dowdell, the friendly and passionate Creative Director & Leading Make-up Artist for Nude By Nature...
What is Nude by Nature’s hero product and why?
It would be the Natural Mineral Cover Foundation without a doubt. It’s actually the No.5 ranked beauty brand in Australia.
Nude by Nature is Australia’s leading makeup brand. How does it compare against competitor brands?
It's amazing! It performs as good as any powder foundation on the market and our liquids are incredible! The Liquid Mineral Concealer is fast becoming a make-up must-have in every woman's kit! The great thing is that when I started we were Australia's leading mineral make-up brand … now we are become Australia's leading make-up brand full stop! It's really exciting. That's why I'm so happy to shout from the roof tops about it.
What nasties in other make-up that don’t appear in Nude?
In our products we have no talc, silicones or parabens which makes them better for you and your skin. Our products are all 100% cruelty free- no Bismuth (irritant).
Instead, we do have ingredients that are nourishing and amazing for the skin like kakadu plum, quandong, lilly pilly, shea butter, jojoba, avocado oil and Phytomoist which is 400x more moisturising for skin than Hyaluronic acid!
We've seen that the new Sheer Glow BB Cream is amazing. What sets it apart from the rest?
Yes, with 5 shades available in NZ it effectively covers most skin types and is expanding with demand. We’re constantly developing new formulas to get the best for our clients and to make all products as good as our cult Natural Mineral Cover Foundation .
The BB Cream’s gel texture and sheer glow finish is what really sets it apart. It’s not just for coverage, but more for dewiness & evening the skin tone for a radiant, hydrated finish.
As a make-up artist, it’s my job to make people look good. But with Nude By Nature, I have the pleasure of making women not only look good but feel good too. It’s rewarding when you can show someone a product that makes them look stunning and seeing their smile as they look in the mirror. It’s the power of making them look like the best, natural version of themselves. Best of all, it is good for them.
Lastly, can you share any tips when choosing or applying mineral makeup?
Instead of the swirl, tap, buff application that most have been taught to do, try this: load the tip of your brush with Natural Mineral Cover Foundation , turn it upright (bristles towards the ceiling) and tap till the powder disappears into the brush. In smooth, gentle strokes apply the Mineral Cover to the face and then buff into the skin in small, circular motions. This means that your face gets the make-up and not your bathroom.
