electrostars
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Have you tried it w/o foundation? I'm curious as to how it turns out on its own. XD
All about Natural MSF's
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electrostars
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oo thanks!
I was hoping it'd work well as a foundation! ;D
Just because I ran out of my MAC Select SPF 15 and I'm too cheap to buy a new one.. LOL.
I was hoping it'd work well as a foundation! ;D
Just because I ran out of my MAC Select SPF 15 and I'm too cheap to buy a new one.. LOL.
pugmommy7
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ok, i am happy to hear this but sad about the SFF part
If you are feeling dry, I would suggest a good scrub/moisturizer first. I do that with BE. it helps a TON.
I would use blotting powder for touch ups with mineral makeup anyway. compact or film.
I think it comes out thurs here
thanks for the update
If you are feeling dry, I would suggest a good scrub/moisturizer first. I do that with BE. it helps a TON.
I would use blotting powder for touch ups with mineral makeup anyway. compact or film.
I think it comes out thurs here
thanks for the update
OnaFyre
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Ya know, my skin is really sensitive and does funny things, so my dermatologist and I have worked out a proactive (not the brand/product), regular skin care regime rather than a reactive one. I exfoliate once a week, use a gentle gel soap-free cleanser twice daily, use light moisturizer with SPF during the day and a more enriching moisturizer during the night. And an occassional facial. It keeps most issues under control, but I travel a lot and my skin reacts very strangely to climate changes. I've discovered its better to have a dry or oily day and let my skin acclimate itself than to stress my skin out with extra products. But thanks anyway for the tip.
| Originally Posted by pugmommy7 If you are feeling dry, I would suggest a good scrub/moisturizer first. I do that with BE. it helps a TON. ) |
Ya know, my skin is really sensitive and does funny things, so my dermatologist and I have worked out a proactive (not the brand/product), regular skin care regime rather than a reactive one. I exfoliate once a week, use a gentle gel soap-free cleanser twice daily, use light moisturizer with SPF during the day and a more enriching moisturizer during the night. And an occassional facial. It keeps most issues under control, but I travel a lot and my skin reacts very strangely to climate changes. I've discovered its better to have a dry or oily day and let my skin acclimate itself than to stress my skin out with extra products. But thanks anyway for the tip.
OnaFyre
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Yep, moisturizer, perhaps a little concealer where needed, then the MSF...
Side note: Why didn't they give these things a different name? They're called Mineralize Skinfinish Natural on the website, but thats not very catchy... "MSF Natural"... bleh.
| Originally Posted by bozica Do you just apply this all over your face with the 187 after moisturizer? |
Yep, moisturizer, perhaps a little concealer where needed, then the MSF...
Side note: Why didn't they give these things a different name? They're called Mineralize Skinfinish Natural on the website, but thats not very catchy... "MSF Natural"... bleh.
Colorqueen
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Talking about skin reacting strangely to climate changes- I have a friend from Tanzania who is over in the US right now and when she comes here- she gets REALLY dark and when she is living at home she is so light that it is hard to recognize her.
She goes outside more at home, so it is not a matter of sun exposure. She said it is just the climate change does this to her skin.
I have never seen that before! I mean she would wear about an NW25-30ish there and NW45 or so here!
Anyway, your post made me think of that.
| Originally Posted by OnaFyre Ya know, my skin is really sensitive and does funny things, so my dermatologist and I have worked out a proactive (not the brand/product), regular skin care regime rather than a reactive one. I exfoliate once a week, use a gentle gel soap-free cleanser twice daily, use light moisturizer with SPF during the day and a more enriching moisturizer during the night. And an occassional facial. It keeps most issues under control, but I travel a lot and my skin reacts very strangely to climate changes. I've discovered its better to have a dry or oily day and let my skin acclimate itself than to stress my skin out with extra products. But thanks anyway for the tip.
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Talking about skin reacting strangely to climate changes- I have a friend from Tanzania who is over in the US right now and when she comes here- she gets REALLY dark and when she is living at home she is so light that it is hard to recognize her.
She goes outside more at home, so it is not a matter of sun exposure. She said it is just the climate change does this to her skin.
I have never seen that before! I mean she would wear about an NW25-30ish there and NW45 or so here!
Anyway, your post made me think of that.
toby1
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A special thank you from me...I'm also NW 45 and I hardly ever see another poster who wears that shade so now I know how this product will work for me
| Originally Posted by OnaFyre So, here's what I've discovered so far. THESE ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!! I've used them as "foundation" so far and I just love love love them! I didn't really understand the whole mineral makeup thing, but now I think I get it. I'm N9/NW 45 and bought this in Deep Dark last week and have worn them every day. They give my skin this wonderful golden beautifulness. And then add on a little shooting star on my cheeks to highlight. I was blown away. They really minimize imperfections. Wow, I'm in love. I've been using the 187 to apply, but my MA used the 150 I think. So it sounds like any brush will work. I am excited to use it with the 182. Downsides: I tried it over Studio Fix Fluid, and it just didn't look that great. I might try it with stick foundation or maybe face and body, but I'm not optimistic. I also worry about how this will look when I have a dry skin day or a super oily day. And I'm affraid to carry it arround with me and accidently break it, so no touchups thru the day...
What do other folks think so far? It sounds like some people are using them as bronzers or highlighters; how's that going? How do they compare to the other mineralize makeup out there? |
A special thank you from me...I'm also NW 45 and I hardly ever see another poster who wears that shade so now I know how this product will work for me
KeshieShimmer
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ah after this glowing review I may have to try some when I look at the new eyeshadows on the third.
Lady_MAC
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Me too! I try to keep a mental list of posters who have the same complexion..which you're now on. lol
| Originally Posted by toby1 A special thank you from me...I'm also NW 45 and I hardly ever see another poster who wears that shade so now I know how this product will work for me
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Me too! I try to keep a mental list of posters who have the same complexion..which you're now on. lol
PrettyKitty
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Anyone saw Deep and Deep Dark? I would like to use them as a bronzing powder, but it should not be caramel or peachy. Anything olive toned or just golden?
Amethyst_beauty
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My "everyday" foundation is Bare Escentuals in 1.0 or 3.0 (depending upon the season)...
From your description & what I've seen on the website, it appears that the MSF Naturals are similar to what I'd get if I pressed my BE foundation...WOOHOO!
I purchased Shimpagne MSF last week and it buffs on just like my BE...but there's a bit too much "golden glow" for my taste, so I will probably exchange it for the MSF Natural in Light.
I plan on buying a darker MSF Natural for shading/contouring, too!
The BEST tip that I can give is this:
Start with a clean face (of course!).]
Moisturize.
Allow 5-10 minutes for your skin to absorb the moisturizer.
While waiting for the moisturizer to absorb you can either (a) Do your eyes or hair or (b) Eat breakfast & surf Specktra (this is what I do...LOL!).
Use the 187 or 182 brush (For you BE ladies, the 182 appears to be the same type of brush as the Kabuki) to apply the MSF Natural. I'm going to compare the MAC brush to the Kabuki and report back on Thursday....
When applying, DON'T use a mirror...go strictly by touch and start with a little bit...aka go over your entire face/neckline one time.
If you didn't do your eyes/hair/breakfast/internet in step 4, do it now for a few minutes. The mineralize finish of the MSF will "meld" with your skin due to body heat. This usually only takes a few minutes, depending upon how well-exfoliated your skin is on a daily basis. (This is when I do my eyes.)
When finished with the eyes, I assess the "finish" of the foundation and if it's needing another application I add it using MUCH less than the original application. Usually I don't need to apply additional foundation and the look is flawless and lasts all day.
My BE foundation holds up well, even in high humidity, so I'm hoping that the MSF Naturals will bring the same results!
| Originally Posted by OnaFyre So, here's what I've discovered so far. THESE ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!! I've used them as "foundation" so far and I just love love love them! I didn't really understand the whole mineral makeup thing, but now I think I get it. I'm N9/NW 45 and bought this in Deep Dark last week and have worn them every day. They give my skin this wonderful golden beautifulness. And then add on a little shooting star on my cheeks to highlight. I was blown away. They really minimize imperfections. Wow, I'm in love. I've been using the 187 to apply, but my MA used the 150 I think. So it sounds like any brush will work. I am excited to use it with the 182. What do other folks think so far? It sounds like some people are using them as bronzers or highlighters; how's that going? How do they compare to the other mineralize makeup out there? |
My "everyday" foundation is Bare Escentuals in 1.0 or 3.0 (depending upon the season)...
From your description & what I've seen on the website, it appears that the MSF Naturals are similar to what I'd get if I pressed my BE foundation...WOOHOO!
I purchased Shimpagne MSF last week and it buffs on just like my BE...but there's a bit too much "golden glow" for my taste, so I will probably exchange it for the MSF Natural in Light.
I plan on buying a darker MSF Natural for shading/contouring, too!
The BEST tip that I can give is this:
Start with a clean face (of course!).]
Moisturize.
Allow 5-10 minutes for your skin to absorb the moisturizer.
While waiting for the moisturizer to absorb you can either (a) Do your eyes or hair or (b) Eat breakfast & surf Specktra (this is what I do...LOL!).
Use the 187 or 182 brush (For you BE ladies, the 182 appears to be the same type of brush as the Kabuki) to apply the MSF Natural. I'm going to compare the MAC brush to the Kabuki and report back on Thursday....
When applying, DON'T use a mirror...go strictly by touch and start with a little bit...aka go over your entire face/neckline one time.
If you didn't do your eyes/hair/breakfast/internet in step 4, do it now for a few minutes. The mineralize finish of the MSF will "meld" with your skin due to body heat. This usually only takes a few minutes, depending upon how well-exfoliated your skin is on a daily basis. (This is when I do my eyes.)
When finished with the eyes, I assess the "finish" of the foundation and if it's needing another application I add it using MUCH less than the original application. Usually I don't need to apply additional foundation and the look is flawless and lasts all day.
My BE foundation holds up well, even in high humidity, so I'm hoping that the MSF Naturals will bring the same results!
OnaFyre
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It didn't look chalky on me, it was just golden. Actually it makes my skin look a little darker but totally evens it out. I have Deep Dark now, but I'm going to try Dark on Thursday at my normal counter (they didn't have it out last week) just to see. It actually might be better for fall/winter.
This is a little strange, but... Last night I was a bit bored so I decided to try all of my new MSFs on my boyfriend. He was very much against the idea, but eventually he let me put them on his belly. My boyfriend is a big white guy (beer belly) whose got that pale freckle thing going. So his tummy is very pale with pink undertones.
ANYWAY, the point is that I discovered that Shooting Star and MSF Natural Deep Dark do not look that great on that sort of coloring (but PP and Shimpagine look great!). So, I would be very careful and practice a lot if using the Dark or Deep Dark as a bronzer. PrettyKitty, I would say it looked sort of caramel color on his stomach.
| Originally Posted by ll*sugar i'm so excited! so this can work as foundation too? does it look powdery/chalky at all? or does it blend very well with your skin? |
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| Originally Posted by PrettyKitty Anyone saw Deep and Deep Dark? I would like to use them as a bronzing powder, but it should not be caramel or peachy. Anything olive toned or just golden? |
It didn't look chalky on me, it was just golden. Actually it makes my skin look a little darker but totally evens it out. I have Deep Dark now, but I'm going to try Dark on Thursday at my normal counter (they didn't have it out last week) just to see. It actually might be better for fall/winter.
This is a little strange, but... Last night I was a bit bored so I decided to try all of my new MSFs on my boyfriend. He was very much against the idea, but eventually he let me put them on his belly. My boyfriend is a big white guy (beer belly) whose got that pale freckle thing going. So his tummy is very pale with pink undertones.
ANYWAY, the point is that I discovered that Shooting Star and MSF Natural Deep Dark do not look that great on that sort of coloring (but PP and Shimpagine look great!). So, I would be very careful and practice a lot if using the Dark or Deep Dark as a bronzer. PrettyKitty, I would say it looked sort of caramel color on his stomach.
MissMisah
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I bought all three of the A Muse MSFs (partly cuz i couldnt make up my mind at the time) but I cant make up my mind about Shooting Star & Porcelain Pink!
I'm a NC40 in SFF ... and I feel like Shooting Star looks kinda weird on me. and PP doesnt even show up that much!
Does anyone else with the same coloring have the same problem -- or is more successful??
Im debating whether or not I should just return these for the Avant Gold MSFs.
...and wait...so u CAN use the MSFs as a bronzer/effect?
| Originally Posted by OnaFyre It didn't look chalky on me, it was just golden. Actually it makes my skin look a little darker but totally evens it out. I have Deep Dark now, but I'm going to try Dark on Thursday at my normal counter (they didn't have it out last week) just to see. It actually might be better for fall/winter. This is a little strange, but... Last night I was a bit bored so I decided to try all of my new MSFs on my boyfriend. He was very much against the idea, but eventually he let me put them on his belly. My boyfriend is a big white guy (beer belly) whose got that pale freckle thing going. So his tummy is very pale with pink undertones. ANYWAY, the point is that I discovered that Shooting Star and MSF Natural Deep Dark do not look that great on that sort of coloring (but PP and Shimpagine look great!). So, I would be very careful and practice a lot if using the Dark or Deep Dark as a bronzer. PrettyKitty, I would say it looked sort of caramel color on his stomach. |
I bought all three of the A Muse MSFs (partly cuz i couldnt make up my mind at the time) but I cant make up my mind about Shooting Star & Porcelain Pink!
I'm a NC40 in SFF ... and I feel like Shooting Star looks kinda weird on me. and PP doesnt even show up that much!
Does anyone else with the same coloring have the same problem -- or is more successful??
Im debating whether or not I should just return these for the Avant Gold MSFs.
...and wait...so u CAN use the MSFs as a bronzer/effect?
PrettyKitty
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Thanks so much Onafyre!
x music is love
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If you have the Interview/Purple-X duo from amuse, you chould try using a little bit of interview on top of porcelain pink and it'll look really cute, im an nc42 btw.
Also, the Avant Gold MSF's are amaaaaazing
| Originally Posted by MissMisah I bought all three of the A Muse MSFs (partly cuz i couldnt make up my mind at the time) but I cant make up my mind about Shooting Star & Porcelain Pink! I'm a NC40 in SFF ... and I feel like Shooting Star looks kinda weird on me. and PP doesnt even show up that much! Does anyone else with the same coloring have the same problem -- or is more successful?? Im debating whether or not I should just return these for the Avant Gold MSFs. ...and wait...so u CAN use the MSFs as a bronzer/effect? |
If you have the Interview/Purple-X duo from amuse, you chould try using a little bit of interview on top of porcelain pink and it'll look really cute, im an nc42 btw.
Also, the Avant Gold MSF's are amaaaaazing
