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5 Reasons to LOVE Loose Mineral Eyeshadows
Loose Mineral Eyeshadows are incredibly gorgeous, pigmented powders made with pure minerals. Here’s our list of top 5 reasons to LOVE Root Loose Mineral Eyeshadows, as if you needed any more!
1. Stunning Pigments
With just a small amount of product and over 40 shades, anyone can achieve a variety of gorgeous eye looks. We’ve got stunning shimmers and elegant mattes, deep crease shades and perfect highlights. Our locking sift jars make application easy and mess-free.
Looking for a new favorite shade? Here’s a few recommendations!
Best-Selling Neutral - Tan Rose
Matte Nude Crease - Sunkissed
Shimmery Taupe - Janessa
Rich Brown - Midnight Mocha
Stunning Copper - Lucky Penny
Something Fun - Tart
Something Unexpected - Mojito
Prettiest Eyeliner - Berry Matte
2. Clean Ingredients
Mica. Iron Oxide. Titanium Dioxide. Zinc Oxide. Carnauba Wax. That’s it. These crazy names may sound intimidating, so let’s break them down. They’re 100% natural and non-toxic, and we know your skin will love them.
Iron Oxides - These create the gorgeous pigments that make up the eyeshadows and blend flawlessly.
Titanium Dioxide - This is a natural occurring mineral which acts as a colorant, and is also a natural SPF which deflects UV light and protects skin.
Mica - This provides the pretty shimmer found in most of Root’s loose eyeshadows.
Zinc Oxide - This mineral is used to naturally thicken our eyeshadows as well as heal irritations and blemishes, reduce signs of aging and serve as another natural SPF.
Carnauba Wax - This holds our loose mineral eyeshadows together and gives them a silky, smooth texture which makes applying them, especially as an eyeliner, super easy!
3. Gorgeous “Foil” Technique
Perhaps my FAVORITE loose mineral eyeshadow technique is “foiling.” Try mixing a small amount of water with a few taps of your eyeshadow into the lid. Apply with your finger or a flat brush like Root #12 Small Detail Brush. You’ll have a vibrant, metallic shadow that lasts all day and night. I love using this technique for inner corners and as eyeliner.
4. The Best Smokey Eye
With over 40 shades, creating a quick and simple smokey eye has never been easier. Loose mineral eyeshadows blend flawlessly, especially with Root #14 Fluffy Flat Eyeshadow Brush. Check out our tutorial and try it yourself. Tag your looks with #RootSmokeyEyeTutorial for a chance to be featured!
5. Create Your Own Pretty Gloss
Now this is where it gets fun! If you LOVE to DIY (me!), this one’s for you! Try mixing a small amount of your loose mineral eyeshadow with Root Clear Pretty Gloss. Mix and match colors to get a lippie shade that is 100% your own! If you try this one out, tag posts with #rootcustomcolor Who knows, maybe you’ll create the next Pretty Gloss! ;)
45 Responses
Teresa Quinn
I really love the pearl color! I am pleased with the pigments of these!
Courtney
I used to dislike loose eyeshadow because I felt like I ended up with way more on the brush than I wanted and it got all over my small eyes. I’ve tried this loose eyeshadow and don’t have any issues!
Sydney | Marketing Assistant
Replying to comment: I layer the So Bronze over the Berry Matte for a night out look. Any tips of how to use the So Bronzer for a day time look?
I highly recommend using Tan Rose all over the lid, So Bronze in the crease, and our White Gold Illuminator as a eyebrow highlight! This will give you a neutral everyday look. :)
Haylee | Root, Marketing Director
Responding to the question: Which color would you recommend for light green eyes?
We LOVE neutrals & purple/mauve tones for light green eyes! I would recommend Tan Rose, Janessa or Portland!
xo, Haylee
Rachel
Im excited to try mojito and this smokey eye tutorial!!! everyone loves a good smokey eye 🤩
Allison
Love these! Can’t wait to try them out!
Marcia
Love how you can use the loose mineral eyeshadow in different ways. I use a darker shade add little water to use as an eye liner. Now I can’t wait to try it with the lip gloss,
Jamie Harrings
I layer the So Bronze over the Berry Matte for a night out look. Any tips of how to use the So Bronzer for a day time look?
Jamie Harrings
I love the Berry Matte as an eye liner and apply it all over with a dusting of so bronze for nights out!
Jessi O'Dell
I literally want every shade! The pigments are BEAUTIFUL and rich=lots of bang for your buck. (But they’re super fairly priced so your buck goes a long way lol) and the tutorials on IG are so fun to watch, I love the variety of looks!
Bonnie Carlson
From looking at the colors I like the Janessa color! I will have to try this.
Morgan
I absolutely love the versatility of the loose shadows aaaaaand all the colors!
Megan Fastert
I use midnight mocha for eyeliner all the time.
Jamie Warner
Thank you for the tips 💜 This is one area I could use more help with. If I could only have you at my fingertips more often.
Ashley Tindle
I love sunkissed! It gives such a lovely natural look
Michelle
Wow, these eyeshadows seem amazing! First, the color range is exceptional! I love that they are all natural! Plus, I learned a new tip about DIY lip gloss, which I love! Thank you for all this fabulous information on your exceptional eyeshadows!
London Willis
I love how natural the mineral eyeshadows comes across and they have clean ingredients!!
Kathryn Genoves
I would love to see more zero waste options in your products.
Nicole
I’m really in love with my Lucky Penny loose powder eyeshadow right now. I’ve been applying a small amount to my lower lids, and it just adds the right amount of edge to my look!
Christine Long
Omgosh tan rose is so beautiful I need it in my life
Jenni Nicassio
My favorite loose shadow is Janessa. It’s so pretty wet or dry!
Jill
I love the loose shadows. I wish Cleo came in a loose shadow because I love that color.
Leah
I’ve been nervous to try a loose eye shadow due to messiness, but I’d like to try the foil technique!
Ellie Wallin
I absolutely love the stardust color eyeshadow! I usually stick to pretty muted/natural tones, but it’s been really fun to step outside of my box and try a bright color! I’ve gotten a ton of compliments already after wearing it just a couple days.
Lindsey
Tan rose is my all time favorite. I wear it wet, dry or blended. So versatile
Elizabeth Ritter
I recently have started “foiling” and I’m obsessed!!
Sara
Love tan rose!
Kara
Sunkissed and tan rose together are my favorite combo for everyday!! 🙌
Lauren Myracle
Love Root eyeshadows!
Megan
I love using Pursuit as an eye liner! And Lucky Penny is such a fun one to use too!
Margaret
I Love lucky penny so much!!
Michelle Margulies
I love how versatile they all are. I wish they all came pressed :)
Tiffany McClelland
I have almost ALL Root’s loose eyeshadows. I think ultimately though, you can never go wrong with Tan Rose.
Jennifer Dugan-Burns
I’m obsessed with Tan Rose and loved your Insta story about how to use it three additional ways- as a lip shimmer, a highlights and a eye shadow base. Gorgeous!
Amber
I am LOVING the maya bronzer for an all over glow, with the Sadie blush. It’s such a natural, minimal, summery look. If I want to glam it up, I apply tan rose eye shadow, wet, and off I go!
Alex Marie Santos
I lovvve loose shadow! It’s so blendable and these shades are beautiful!
Becca
Love the breakdown and description of the ingredients, thank you!
Kelli
Love sun kissed!!
Beverly
My daily go-to is Diamond, as it’s got the perfect amount of sparkle and shine to wake up my face. If you’re not a morning person, you’ll LOVE this shade for instant brightening!
Jessica
My favorite Root Eyeshadow is Tan Rose! 😊
Karla Adair
I love Tan Rose!! There’s no question why it’s a best seller!!
adrienne walker
Which color would you recommend for light green eyes?
Lisa Baker
I love Tan Rose!
Kristina Stone
I love loose because you can do so much with them! I do love the lipgloss idea. I also love that you can mix shadows if you want as well. Great post and thank you for sharing!
Kayla
I LOVE your Janessa eyeshadow!!
Haylee Westendorf
Author
Haylee is the Marketing Director at Root. Follow her on Instagram @hay_we4