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AarisZilton · 07-14-2008, 01:19 AM #5 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by kimmy

i know bare minerals is opening alot of stores in the us, they'll try shades out on you just like a mac counter will...sephoras will do the same, i believe.

otherwise, you could try the everyday mineral samples and mix them to your colouring/liking. it'll be worth the shipping/handling fees, trust me.

i had to mix my mineral foundations to get the correct shade for me (i'm pretty fair with strange undertones...so it's hard to find a colour match)

I was really into bare minerals when they first came out. I stopped by one of their stores around christmas to pick something up for a friend's mom but I didn't get a chance to get matched by a MUA. I just remember testing out a shade or two or my hand and I liked it. The only thing with B.M. is the $50 price tag for every two months or so, the mineral veil that will make me look ashy and the bad reviews I've heard from women with deeper pigmented skin. They also aren't as natural as I'd like... But if they come near a store near me I will definately give them a fair try to see how it works on me.

Everyday Minerals seems very interesting and they have a great free sample deal as does Signature Minerals whom I've heard great things about. I just worry what I'll have to blend because the darkest shade is cool and the nearest color to me might be too light. But we'll see how that goes. This mineral thing is so exciting and frustrating at the same time. Oh well! This is what happens when you stray from MAC and the other trusted stores and counters with makeup and MUA's on call... Thanks for the advice though!

AZ