Here’s an excerpt from an article written by Linda Dyett for Prevention.com entitled “Good-for-You Makeup:”
“Mineral Makeup
Got sensitive skin? Recovering from laser resurfacing, a chemical peel, or plastic surgery? Mineral makeup, made with few, if any, preservatives (the colors come from the pigments of inert earth minerals), is much more appropriate for sensitive and acne-prone skin […]

Bismuth Oxychloride: A common ingredient in big name mineral makeup brands that can cause itching and/or rash in some women’s skin.