Bare Minerals

[texas*princess]

For those who have been using BM for awhile and might have the extras, I wanted to throw out a couple of questions.

The past couple of days have gone better with my BM... I think once I get the exact right shade I'll be set... so if I were to keep using this, what are your thoughts on these extras:

** Flawless Face Case vs. regular compact -- Besides the brush difference, and the shape of the compact, what is the difference & which do you prefer?

** Retractable brushes -- Regular Retractable Brush, or the Kabuki (sp?) Retractable? Which is easier to carry?

** "Prep" steps -- does anyone use the BareVitamins or Foundation Primer or both? Do you think either or both of these make a difference?

Thanks so far for all the tips!!!

[AOIIalum]

Flawless face case = too bulky for me. I do use a compact when traveling, but for those times I might want a touchup I use a foundation/MV mix in an old eyeshadow sized MV jar and the baby buki brush.

I'd go with a retractable kabuki, as I have a retractable face and hated it.

Prep steps: moisturize well, dry my hair so my moisturizer really sinks in, apply the Prime Time and get dressed so it also dries, then makeup! Make sure you are BUFFING really well, I mean take a good minute or two and buff that foundation in. It makes a world of difference.

If I'm really pressed for time and my skin is happy that day I'll use philosophy's the present, skip foundation, and just use a Radiance for color.

Anyone use the Urban Decay Primer Potion?