Bare Minerals

[AOIIalum]

I don't remember where I got this tip, but don't pull the whole seal off a new jar when you get it. Use your tweezers or something to poke holes through the seal. I poke out 1-2 for the smaller jars and 3-4 for larger, although I only have 3 poked out in my foundation jar. I don't bother taping or using a cotton pad when traveling, but maybe that's just me. You can carry on your BE, just not your glosses or mascara.


FYI--the new A/D kit for this year is available on QVC, # A17187 for $44.98. I just got mine and can't wait to play! It includes a blush sized MV and Gold Gossamer, eye shadow sizes of Gold Mine liner shadow, Riches blush, Golden Earth glimmer, Gilded Taupe glimpse, Truffle Lipstick (the new formulation stuff) and 3 new brushes (the new full flawless face brush, heavenly liner blending brush and eye shaping brush). The brushes themselves pretty much pay for the kit, so if you're looking to build your BE stash I highly recommend the A/D kits.

[MSKKG]

Shaking the jar doesn't work for me; in fact, more comes up from the bottom! I just haven't wanted to take the sifter off to dump the excess back into the jar, but that's an option. The cotton ball idea is a good one as well as not pulling the seal off all the way. Thanks to everyone!

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by AOIIalum

FYI--the new A/D kit for this year is available on QVC, # A17187 for $44.98.

What is "A/D"?

I hadn't thought of tape! but knowing me I would have a hard time getting the tape back off... hehehe

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

What is "A/D"?

A/D = auto delivery, there will be 4 total kits at that same price next year. It's a pretty darned good deal!

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I hadn't thought of tape! but knowing me I would have a hard time getting the tape back off... hehehe

Use that blue painter's tape, comes off every time!

[LPIDelta]

The kit that AOIIAlum spoke about is the Today's Special Value (November 10) at QVC. Its on easy pay too, which allows you to make the payments monthly at no additional charge. They are still available, but as the day goes on will likely sell out. Even if you have to waitlist, it looks like a good deal.

As she mentioned, you can get one kit or you can sign up for Auto Delivery and you will receive three more kits over the next year.

[Fleur de Lis]

I have been wearing BM for a little over a month and I am hooked. I originally thought I would use it for a week or so then use my old liquid foundation to compare, but I can't bear the thought of wearing it again! I have very dry skin, so I have to be sure I am exfoliated and moisturized beforehand or it will look cake-y. But I work in retail and don't really have time to reapply or worry about how I'm looking, so I love that it stays put all day, and my skin is definitely healthier-looking. I'm thinking of buying the Beyond The Basics Kit and adding to my collection. It's a little pricey but lasts forever!!

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

I have been wearing BM for a little over a month and I am hooked. I originally thought I would use it for a week or so then use my old liquid foundation to compare, but I can't bear the thought of wearing it again! I have very dry skin, so I have to be sure I am exfoliated and moisturized beforehand or it will look cake-y. But I work in retail and don't really have time to reapply or worry about how I'm looking, so I love that it stays put all day, and my skin is definitely healthier-looking. I'm thinking of buying the Beyond The Basics Kit and adding to my collection. It's a little pricey but lasts forever!!

Yay!! another BM Lovah! hehehe

I'd recommend the Prime Time Foundation primer (after you moisturize, and before your BM foundation). It makes your makeup look especially great for a longer amount of time!

I'd also recommend the Well Rested. I looooooooove me some Well Rested!

I've been using BM since... I think Septemberish... and I am still on my same jar of foundation! I haven't even cracked open my second jar of mineral veil, so I'm still using the smaller jar.

[texas*princess]

Bare Escentuals back on QVC 1/7!!!

[ktbug10474]

Hey yall!!!

I was looking into trying BM because I've heard some good things about it here. I'm a makeup addict and I wear Clinique, NARS, Stila, TwoFaced, Benefit, Philosophy, MAC, and some Maybelline and Physician's Formula stuff.

However, I have no idea what color to get since I don't know anybody around here that uses it. Also, being that I live in the deep south, I was looking for a makeup that I could wear year round, especially during our great humid heat filled summers that makes you feel like you're in a sauna 24/7. Really the only makeup I wear during the summer is eyeliner, mascara, and lipgloss.

I'm uber fair.. let's just put it this way when i burn i go back to being fair i don't tan
I have dark brown hair that lightens during the summer to a brownish red since I'm outside so much.
I also have hazel eyes that are more green since I wear green contacts


Thank you ladies soo much for your help!!!

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by ktbug10474

Hey yall!!!

I was looking into trying BM because I've heard some good things about it here. I'm a makeup addict and I wear Clinique, NARS, Stila, TwoFaced, Benefit, Philosophy, MAC, and some Maybelline and Physician's Formula stuff.

However, I have no idea what color to get since I don't know anybody around here that uses it. Also, being that I live in the deep south, I was looking for a makeup that I could wear year round, especially during our great humid heat filled summers that makes you feel like you're in a sauna 24/7. Really the only makeup I wear during the summer is eyeliner, mascara, and lipgloss.

I'm uber fair.. let's just put it this way when i burn i go back to being fair i don't tan
I have dark brown hair that lightens during the summer to a brownish red since I'm outside so much.
I also have hazel eyes that are more green since I wear green contacts


Thank you ladies soo much for your help!!!

I would suggest going to a Sephora/ULTA or a Bare Minerals boutique to try the actual shades on your skin to find your shade. If you are super light, you may try AOIIAlum's suggestion of adding to the foundation to get a new shade.

I'm in between the Medium Beige and the lighter Tan, so I mix some of the lighter tan in with the Medium Beige foundation pot and the result is perfect for my skin tone.

I haven't used BM in the hot Texas summers yet (just started using it in September), but I have worked out in my makeup before since I work out during lunch on the weekdays and it doesn't look like it was melting off my face like a lot of liquid foundations can.

It's also really light so I have no doubt I'll make it though the summer and not feel like I'm wearing a mask!

[catiebug]

Okay, I thought of all y'all as I walked into Sephora (one of my boyfriends, who has since passed away, referred to Sephora as "man-hell") at the Danbury Fair Mall yesterday.

Lately I've been using a mix of Stilla, Lorac and Prescriptives. Every 18 months or so, I totally change my make-up line, but still try to keep the "classic" look I've been using for years.

Anyway, I asked one of the ladies at Sephora about Bare Minerals. She tols me about it and offered to use them on me; she did my face and eyes. WOW!!! I fell in love with the stuff. I walked out with the basic set, the eye set and the "beyond the basics" set. About $170 (with tax) total.

But wait! There's more!!!

As I was perusing the mall, I found a Bare Escentuals boutique. I felt myself being pulled in. If I had known this was here, I would have made my purchases here instead of Sephora. I guess I'm hooked; I walked out with a blusher and a lip color.

I can't wait to get more. Someone save me!!!

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by catiebug

But wait! There's more!!!

As I was perusing the mall, I found a Bare Escentuals boutique. I felt myself being pulled in. If I had known this was here, I would have made my purchases here instead of Sephora. I guess I'm hooked; I walked out with a blusher and a lip color.

I can't wait to get more. Someone save me!!!

Did you get the Bare Minerals frequent shopper card? (I can't remember their actual name for it, but basically they stamp it for every $10 in purchase you made and after they are all filled up you get a discount)

[texas*princess]

How do you ladies organize all your jars? So far, I have them stacked in the top drawer of my bathroom/vanity... but I'm not sure that is the most effective/effecient way to do it... esp. as my collection grows...

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

How do you ladies organize all your jars? So far, I have them stacked in the top drawer of my bathroom/vanity... but I'm not sure that is the most effective/effecient way to do it... esp. as my collection grows...

I keep all of my make up in a very 1990's caboodles carrying case. I keep all eye make up separate from face powders, bronzers, etc. My lip gloss has it's own section, my brushes have their own section, and all the eye and lip pencils have their own section.

My eye collection is quite extensive though. Eventhough they have their own section in my caddy, I still have to stack them up in rows To save time I try to keep them organized by color/kit family.

[ShyViolet]

I love BE! I'm a recent convert, having just got my starter kit, Fair foundation (which doesn't come in a kit - unfortunately), Clear Radiance, Bisque and Well-Rested at Sephora in the San Francisco airport before I flew back to the UK after the holidays. In retrospect, I should've bought more as the exchange rate was good. I've only been using it for a week and a half, but love the way it feels and the fact that I look like I've got great skin, instead of looking like I'm wearing make-up.

I have ridiculously pale skin (living in Scotland doesn't exactly help) and if they were to come out with an even lighter shade of foundation, I'd be happy. For now the Fair is ok, and it looks like the Fairly Light will be my colour for summer (woohoo for fake-tan that doesn't turn me yellow or orange).

I'm contemplating getting some of the eyeshadows next, and was thinking about Black Pearl and perhaps the Meet the Plums kit. Does anyone have experience with either of those? I've been addicted to Chanel's Quatre Ombres for years now but could be persuaded to branch out.

The one other problem I have with BE is that they don't stock it at ANY major shops in the UK (Debenhams, House of Fraser, Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, etc.). They've got it in Italy and France, but neither of them will ship outside of their country - not even within Europe; which means I either have to pay nearly double for it on smaller UK websites or order it from the US and have a friend forward it to me. Le sigh.