I was one of those people who had clear skin throughout junior high and high school. Never wore face makeup and always got complimented on how clear my skin was. When I hit college, all hell broke lose and my skin became really sensitive. I started using MAC, which makes great make-up, but most of it–including their foundations are not made for everyday use.

So after a couple of years, I was on the hunt for the perfect shade and perfect type of foundation. I became interested in mineral make-up, and after much research and trying different samples that proved less than satisfactory, I came across Valana Minerals.

So to find my best match, I ordered the Stardust Basic Sample Kit ( doesn’t it sound pretty?). I know a lot of people are hesitant about ordering make-up online, but that’s why you purchase the sample kit so you can figure out which color is best for you before buying the full-size.

It’s broken down into a family of tones. Six colors for each tone with an oil control powder,  and an amazing dome powder brush all for 23.99! You can’t beat that. After I found, my shade I was extremely happy because I felt confident in the way my skin looked. It hides everything I don’t want the world seeing, and people can NEVER tell I have make-up on. The best is that I can feel comfortable sleeping in it when it’s been a long night, and I’m too lazy to wash it off because it’s all natural. I love it because I always look fresh-faced!

Ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, and mica

Pros Great price, you can get starter kit before purchasing a full size online, looks like you’re not wearing any make-up, you’re able to cover up unwanted hyperpigmented areas, you get a free eye shadow with your purchase, 100% natural, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll find a color

Cons: You can only order online, the packaging is difficult to work with

P.S. Valana Minerals is only being sold at the Whole Foods in Sugarland, Texas. Let’s try to get it to L.A. by contacting Whole Foods here!