The Makeup Thread

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by btb87

This is what I was thinking about doing. I was also told to possibly mix warm tan with warmth as well. I don't have any warmth, but I might try to get some later. I was also told that Leslie and the BE crew are working on shades for us. I think what my problem was initially, though, was that I was using too much and not using the right brush. I now use the handy buki brush and apply in layers, if I need to.

Originally Posted by kommitted1973

I purchased my 1st products right before Thanksgiving and I love them!!!!

I have finally gotten it right. I mix Warm Tan & Warm Deep, and I get the coverage I need.

i received my starter kit yesterday. thank you both for this, i was starting to think i made a mistake purchasing it.

[btb87]

Originally Posted by 12dn94dst

i received my starter kit yesterday. thank you both for this, i was starting to think i made a mistake purchasing it.

Sistergreek, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Initially I wasn't liking the foundation, but I really think I was just using too much. Basically, I just put some in the lid, swirl the brush around and tap off the excess and buff it onto my face. I think the key is to buff really well.

Please let us know how it works for you!

[pinkies up]

I think I'm going to buy some tomorrow. I'm really light skinned and have a hard time finding matching foundations. They're either too pink or too light. Any suggestions on the color I should get?

[Angel11E01]

I tried a few makeup brands when I was looking for wedding makeup.

MAC - Too heavy. Made me look like a painted woman of leisure. ( And I tried that makeup with 3 different makeup artists...)

Mary-Kay - Made me look like Casper the Friendly Ghost

Bare Minerals - Made me look generally ashy. And slightly off from a color perspective.

I ended up going with a local cosmetics company. Thier makeup was the only makeup brand that was absolutely perfect for my complexion. Very light, perfect coverage They're a black owned local brand (based out of Cleveland) - LaChae Cosmetics. I LOVE their makeup. I think they have locations in VA and Detroit. They also have an online presence.

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by btb87

Please let us know how it works for you!

ok, so, i played with it some more and i like it! warm tan as foundation/concealer, mineral veil all over and i'm good. i didn't put on the mineral veil the first couple times and when my face got oily after 15 minutes (typical when i wear foundation), it showed.

it's pretty nifty stuff.