Bare Minerals

ThetaPrincess24 · #1 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).

texas*princess · #2 04-19-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

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).

Thanks so much for the info ThetaPrincess!

I think I may have been a little to ambitious to try foiling right off the bat. I got the "get started eyes" kit, foiling tutorial kit, and the meet the stones.

Like everything else, I guess practice makes perfect!!!

AOIIalum · #3 04-20-2008, 12:32 PM

I've only had luck with foiling very light colors, and I agree that practice makes perfect with this technique. I usually apply shadows dry though, but will wet line (or foil, I guess) liners a lot.

To be honest, though, it took over a year before I felt confident wetlining!

ThetaPrincess24 · #4 04-20-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AOIIalum

I've only had luck with foiling very light colors, and I agree that practice makes perfect with this technique. I usually apply shadows dry though, but will wet line (or foil, I guess) liners a lot.

To be honest, though, it took over a year before I felt confident wetlining!

it took me a while to master their eyeliner in general. I was so used to using a pencil it took me some time to get used to it in powder form with an eyeliner brush. It took longer than that for me to master wet lining as well

My personal preference with any kind of foiling is to make sure the brush is damp not wet. I run it quickly under water at the sink, squeeze out excess, and then brush back and forth with it a few times on my washcloth before i put it in the lid (I also check a little bit first on the back of my hand as well so I know I have the desired amount on my brush).

texas*princess · #5 06-21-2008, 04:52 PM

*bump bump bump*

Lip Buzz Kit

Have anyone tried the Lip Buzz Kit? Like it?

AOIIalum · #6 06-22-2008, 05:07 PM

I don't have it but the colors look gorgeous!

Tippiechick · #7 06-22-2008, 07:57 PM

I am ADDICTED to a company called Everyday Minerals. I have fair olive skin and couldn't find any mineral or wet foundation to match me. This company will give you a sample of 3 foundations, cheek or eye color, and a concealer for free. I just pay the shipping. Yeah, I know I sound like an infomercial. But, I sing the praises of this company and their cheap prices as much as possible.

I can't say I like loose eye and cheek color. I end up making a HUGE mess. But, I cannot live without my mineral makeup.

I also LOVE Sheer Cover concealer in light and extra light. BUT, I cannot stand how they will only sell it to you if you join their "club" and get regular monthly shipments that bilk you out of as monch money as possible.

adpiucf · #8 06-22-2008, 08:41 PM

I'm still not 100% on liking this stuff.... I'm using the Fairly Light foundation and I like that my face doesn't feel greasy. I will say that I used it for a wedding a few weeks back and got tons of compliments that the photos looked very pretty and natural!

I have the eyes kit and recently added "hottie" to my collection (I think this could also be used as a bronzer for fairer women)... still playing a lot with colors... I also bought Summer Bisque to use as a concealer...

DSTRen13 · #9 06-22-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

I'm still not 100% on liking this stuff.... I'm using the Fairly Light foundation and I like that my face doesn't feel greasy. I will say that I used it for a wedding a few weeks back and got tons of compliments that the photos looked very pretty and natural!

I have the eyes kit and recently added "hottie" to my collection (I think this could also be used as a bronzer for fairer women)... still playing a lot with colors... I also bought Summer Bisque to use as a concealer...

I also use the Fairly Light and Summer Bisque. But what I LOVELOVELOVE is the Mineral Veil!