Bare Minerals - Page 11

texas*princess · #**151** 04-13-2008, 10:32 AM

oooh! haha

what do you wear it with? I'm new to the whole eyeshadow thing and I want to try it..but I'm not sure. I have a pretty big company event coming up and I want to bust out my BM eyeshadows, but I'm still so new to it and don't want to look like a clown.

AOIIalum · #**152** 04-13-2008, 10:47 AM

I think you'll do fine t*p! Many of the shadows will go on very sheer and it's easy to build up the color--or buff it down if it's too much. This even goes for really intense colors like Peacock (which just happens to buff down to a gorgeous smudging color, or make into a fantastic bold wet liner!) Just use whatever little bit is in the lid and instead of dipping into the minerals for a really light application. If you're really worried go with the lighter shades and practice a few times first.

PS--radiances make great sheer eye shadows!

texas*princess · #**153** 04-13-2008, 11:28 AM

would you suggest starting out w/ the "get started eyes" kit?

I'm so scared that outside of the ready-made 'kits' I won't have a clue what shades to buy with each other or what brush to use! (there are like 50 different eye brushes!!! lol)

AOIIalum · #**154** 04-13-2008, 11:50 AM

Here are my suggestions for starting out:

Get Started Eyes is good. Nordstrom still has the Guilty Pleasures set listed, and it's just wonderful! This one also looks good, Get Started Eyes/Cheeks/Lips (Light to Medium). Stay far, far away from any of the "Meet The" color kits, with the exception of the Stones.

Great all-purpose individual colors include: Vanilla Sugar, Chenille, Nude Beach (brings on the sparkles but does buff down), Bare Skin, Heart, and Drama (buffs down beautifully and doubles well as a liner).

texas*princess · #**155** 04-14-2008, 08:59 AM

thanks!!! i'm going shopping today!

ThetaPrincess24 · #**156** 04-14-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

oooh! haha

what do you wear it with? I'm new to the whole eyeshadow thing and I want to try it..but I'm not sure. I have a pretty big company event coming up and I want to bust out my BM eyeshadows, but I'm still so new to it and don't want to look like a clown.

I wear that set with almost everything or can. If i wear it to work i usually dont put the eye shadow on as dark but may put it on slightly darker if i'm wearing it to go out with hubby.

ThetaPrincess24 · #**157** 04-14-2008, 12:23 PM

the get started eyes, cheeks, and lips for fair to light skin i think will be my next bare minerals purchase

btb87 · #**158** 04-14-2008, 02:01 PM

And for an evening look, try foiling the shadows as well. Different look than wearing them dry.

adpiucf · #**159** 04-14-2008, 05:22 PM

I just ordered the starter kit today

Will let you know how it goes. I'm a little nervous b/c my skin tone is porcelain pale-- I got the lightest shade and I hope it isn't too dark.

I have been using one of their blushes for a while-- I really like it, so we'll see...

AOIIalum · #**160** 04-14-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

I just ordered the starter kit today

Will let you know how it goes. I'm a little nervous b/c my skin tone is porcelain pale-- I got the lightest shade and I hope it isn't too dark.

If it's still too dark, pick up a jar of chenille eye shadow and dump it into the foundation jar. Apparently that's the magic mix to make a .5 "Porcelain" foundation.

I ended up getting off very early from work today

so I went to the BE boutique. Got a new jar of fairly light foundation (anyone interested in swapping for a virtually full large Medium foundation?), a jar of the light Rare Minerals, Kanani Buxom gloss (a stunning pink!), and a sample of Gal Pal and the new Rare Minerals facial cleaner.

ThetaPrincess24 · #**161** 04-15-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AOIIalum

If it's still too dark, pick up a jar of chenille eye shadow and dump it into the foundation jar. Apparently that's the magic mix to make a .5 "Porcelain" foundation.

I ended up getting off very early from work today

so I went to the BE boutique. Got a new jar of fairly light foundation (anyone interested in swapping for a virtually full large Medium foundation?), a jar of the light Rare Minerals, Kanani Buxom gloss (a stunning pink!), and a sample of Gal Pal and the new Rare Minerals facial cleaner.

I use the fairly light shade and light for rare minerals as well. I'll have to check out that buxom gloss. The buxom gloss that comes witht he face fashion kit is an outstanding color (at least for me)

ktbug10474 · #**162** 04-15-2008, 10:04 PM

i've been thinking about switching to Bare Minerals but i'm kinda antsy about it because like adpiucf i'm super fair (i.e. if i stay out in the sun too long, i'll burn, peel, and go back to being super fair)

the thing i was wondering is what colors should i try etc...??? i have super dark brown hair (think catherine zeta jones dark) and eyes that have the tendency to change colors with whatever color i'm wearing that day... so yeah.

texas*princess · #**163** 04-19-2008, 12:02 PM

wow.

i suck at using BM eyeshadows. I tried 'foiling' to practice and ended up looking like a dragqueen... lol

DolphinChicaDDD · #**164** 04-19-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

wow.

i suck at using BM eyeshadows. I tried 'foiling' to practice and ended up looking like a dragqueen... lol

yeah, me too.

i've pretty much given up and gone back to using clinque on my eyes.

ThetaPrincess24 · #**165** 04-19-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by texas*princess

wow.

i suck at using BM eyeshadows. I tried 'foiling' to practice and ended up looking like a dragqueen... lol

Foiling takes even less product than applying dry. If you use too much with foiling then you'll get the dragqueen effect.

I really like buying the eye shadows in the kits because it gives directions on how and when to apply them best. As with all bare minerals products it truly only takes a very small amount of product (usually what little is in the lid when you take the lid off the pot).