Bare Minerals

[AchtungBaby80]

I tried it and ended up returning it, although everyone else I know who's used it has loved it. I think it was just a combination of my not being able to master the application technique ('cause trust me, it's not as easy as those ladies on TV say! ), and my skin type...it just felt sort of like a gritty mask on my face. Just certain parts, though. I also found that it didn't cover very well on me. But I hear it's wonderful if your skin is oily--I think someone said that already. It's definitely worth a try.

[LatinaAlumna]

Originally Posted by AchtungBaby80

just felt sort of like a gritty mask on my face. Just certain parts, though. .

If you use moisturizer before putting it on, it goes on much easier.

I've been using B.E. for a few years now. I like how it matches my skin tone, and my skin always comes out looking very nice and smooth in photos, too! I also use the eyeshadows, liner shadows, lip gloss, and some of the other face products like warmth, glee, beauty, etc.

[MSKKG]

I use it and love it. I want to try some of the eyeshadows and blush, but I haven't figured out which ones I want to get (and then which brush to go with them!).

[WCUgirl]

Okay, I went and had a makeover after work.

First, I LOVE the way this brings out my complexion. It doesn't "cover up" my natural color, it enhances it.

However, I'm very greasy looking. I don't know if it's the makeup that's doing it, or if it's the fact that after the lady removed my original makeup, she didn't put on any moisturizer.

I agree that it feels like I don't have much of anything on my face.

Jury's still out...

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by AXiD670
Interesting. I use Lancome -- what kind of foundation did you use? And how is it working now that you've been using it for a few days?

I've been looking into trying Bare Minerals for a while now, but just haven't quite mustered up the courage. I think I'll go over to their store today. We also have a Sephora -- did you find it was the same price to purchase through their store?

I use Lancome's Colour ID line. I like the coverage and consistency of it in the cooler months, but during the summer, my skin is so oily, that I feel like I'm wearing a mask. I do need some coverage (old acne scars) so that was my main concern with BM.

These last few days have been pretty hot and humid here and so far the BM has held up really well. I have felt like I'm not wearing anything at all.

[btb87]

Leslie and the group from Bare Escentuals were on QVC from 9-11 and will be there again today from 3-5 (ET) and tomorrow from 1 AM-3 AM and 7 PM-10 PM (ET).

I thought I'd never use anything else but MAC, but I really do like the BE. I originally was using warm tan, but it seemed to be just a little bit ashy looking on me (and it's possible that I was using too much Mineral Veil as well). So a couple of months ago, I went to the BE store and exchanged the foundation, and the salesperson gave me just a little face color to add to my MV and suggested that I wear the face color as foundation instead of the foundation (she said it was the exact same ingredients as the foundation), and I'm quite happy! She also suckered me into a beautiful shadow (panther), that she "loves with darker skin tones" and I got the flawless application brush. Within the last couple of years, I have indeed become a "makeup junkie".

I'd love to hear more of your experiences with BE.

[Cane94G8r97]

I always watched the infomercial and I always wondered about the BE products. A fwe months ago I was visiting a friend in Orlando and they actually had a BE store. After I spent WAY too much money on make up, I am now very happy that I did. I feel my skin is heathier and I get a ton of compliments on looking great "without" make-up on when the truth is that I am wearing the BE Foundation and the warmth!

I still go to Chanel when I need a fierce red lipstick, though.

[btb87]

Originally Posted by Cane94G8r97

A fwe months ago I was visiting a friend in Orlando and they actually had a BE store.

That's the store I went to. So they have that store, and Sephora is just a few steps away, unfortunately.

[LPIDelta]

They put together some very cute sets for QVC--often you can get some good deals there and they will include items in QVC kits that are different from "retail". If you don't have time to watch, visit the website to see what they have.

That said, I have moved away from BE because I could not find a color I liked (I looked orange in photos ) and I found out that it is not as "natural" as I thought. I now buy my mineral make up from beautyblisscomsmetics.com thanks to a sorority sister who turned me on to them. Prices are a little better and the color selection in foundations is amazing!

[skylark]

I of course started out with the foundation (in medium) and now use BE for eyeshadow (i LOVE celestine), blush, fake tanner, lipstick, concealer, etc. I think the only thing I don't use it for is mascara (I use Lancome). You really do feel like throwing your old makeup away after you try this brand...

Also, I have to visit family in Missouri frequently and BE was a lifesaver when I was there one August. I hadn't yet committed to wearing the makeup every day, but would alternate between my previous makeup and BE. When I was in Missouri, though, the humidity was so bad I couldn't even apply my regular makeup. In the end, my hair still looked like crap because of the humidity, but at least my makeup stayed on!

[LatinaAlumna]

^Hmm...good tip! I've never tried using MV under the minerals.

[APhi Sailorgirl]

Ok so a few months ago I went to Ulta, got BM done on my face (I lucked out an a rep was there that day) and bought the starter kit. I just was wondering how many times you "apply" the foundation. It seems to me, i put some in the lid and do a 1/3 of my face and repeat till it's covered. Is this right?? I really like the way BM feels since I'm not into heavy makeup.

I have the Urban Decay eye primer. It works great, but you just have to watch how much you put on your lids b/c it really keeps the eyeshadow on.

[texas*princess]

Yay! I picked up Medium Beige at ULTA during lunch today (the regular medium seemed a little too peachy for my skin tone). I really like it... I also picked up the regular compact.

I hope I don't go overboard on this!

I tend to be a "collector"... when I start something new I feel I have to buy EVERYTHING and I end up not using half of it

[skylark]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I tend to be a "collector"... when I start something new I feel I have to buy EVERYTHING and I end up not using half of it

I love that term! I am the same way. With hair products I make myself use all of my old stuff before I touch my latest purchase because it got to where I owned a box full of almost empty products that were good, but I just found something more exciting.

A year ago I "discovered" BM and bought about 5 or 6 kits from QVC and now have tons of it. The only thing I have run out of in a year is the foundation, mineral veil, and mascara. Everything else (summer bisque, eye makeup, radiance, blush, lipstick, etc.) has lasted very well and I haven't even used half of anything. So, even though I am a collector, I have stuck with loving BM and like having a variety of colors to choose from every day. The only product that I bought that I hardly ever use from them is "warmth," which (as I explained in an earlier post) is too orangey for me.

I don't use BM primer, moisturizer or non-makeup items besides the tanning lotion. Whatever moisturizer you use before applying should be light, though. I used to use Clinique's yellow lotion, but that didn't evaporate fast enough so now I either use Philosophy or Stella McCartney.

[LatinaAlumna]

^That's one of the many nice things about BM--it lasts a very long time! You generally only need to use a little bit at a time.

It is a bummer, though, if you spill it. I wish more of the eye colors came with the little "sifter" lid, because I've accidently knocked a couple over (once, all over my jeans!!).