Any darker skinned ladies using Bare Escentuals?

[MAC_Pixie04]

I'm kinda intrigued by it from dealing with it at work, but the colors throw me off because they're named by undertone, not by their actual color. And since it's all powder and it has a lot of light reflecting particles in it, does it look ashy on dark skin? Unfortunately, the store I work in doesn't get very many darker skinned clients, and I've never matched a darker complexion for BE so i don't know what it looks like on someone I can better relate to. Aaaaand I'm the darkest cast member of my Sephora team, so none of them know what's up.


UPDATE:
The brand representative from BE was in today doing a training; she had some extra time and did a color match/application on me. She used Warm Tan with a little bit of Faux Tan all over face color. The color matches, but I'm not impressed. It didn't look as good on me as it does on my lighter skinned clients.

I guess I'll just stick to my NARS/Stila complexion products. Like someone already said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Candace]

Hmmmm if your interested in MMU I would look around at various brands. There are SOME African-American women who are able to get a good color match from BE but you pretty much are going to have to be the same shade as what they offer. The like to say that the makeup it self is so forgiving you don't have to be the exact shade but those MMU rules really don't apply to all darker skin tones.HTH,Candace

 

[lsperry]

Step Away From The Bare Escentuals!

Candace is right. I've written about my BE experience before. It was not a pleasant experience for me. I wasted money and time with BE. I bought 4 different shades trying to mix and match to compliment my NW45 skin. Coverage was horrible and the more I tried layering it on to achieve the coverage I wanted, the ashier my skin looked. I looked like the walking-dead! To me BE threw in the "dark" and "deep" colors to make dark-skinned women feel included in their product line. I don't like having to play w/makeup to make it work! And that lie they tell on QVC and the info-mercials about it not running when you sweat? Unbelievable. It not only runs down your face when you sweat, it burns in the process! Bleeehhh!!!

If you're interested in mineral foundation, I would go with Milan Minerals. I love ME220's pics and plan on getting me some MM after I use up my SFF and Studio Fix foundations. The look and coverage is so natural....Loving MM the more I think about it.

 

[doniad101]

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Hi there! I use BE in Warm Deep and I'm NW45. In the summer, I mix just a little bit of Warm Deepest Deep in it to compliment my summer tan. BE is my HG now. The reason why so many people are having a lot of difficulty with BE is because they're not buffing like their supposed to, which took me almost two months to do, now that I got it down packed, I think I'm pretty darn good, LOL

But um, if you cant find your match in BE, you can also try Alima, they have sooooo many different colors to match such a wide variety of light to dark skin tones. Also, if you want to try Everyday Minerals, I'm deep tan in that one, just in case anyone wants to know. Hope this helps a little.

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

I don't have access to those other lines without ordering online, and I hate to do that... But, I'm totally satisfied with what I'm using now, it's just that I've been getting really curious after hearing everybody rant and rave about BE. it's the topselling SKU in our store. but i've never had the opportunity to see how it works on a black woman like myself.

 

[Candace]

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Originally Posted by lsperry Candace is right. I've written about my BE experience before. It was not a pleasant experience for me. I wasted money and time with BE. I bought 4 different shades trying to mix and match to compliment my NW45 skin. Coverage was horrible and the more I tried layering it on to achieve the coverage I wanted, the ashier my skin looked. I looked like the walking-dead! To me BE threw in the "dark" and "deep" colors to make dark-skinned women feel included in their product line. I don't like having to play w/makeup to make it work! And that lie they tell on QVC and the info-mercials about it not running when you sweat? Unbelievable. It not only runs down your face when you sweat, it burns in the process! Bleeehhh!!! If you're interested in mineral foundation, I would go with Milan Minerals. I love ME220's pics and plan on getting me some MM after I use up my SFF and Studio Fix foundations. The look and coverage is so natural....Loving MM the more I think about it.

Lol I'm glad your experience didn't totally turn you off from thinking of giving MMU a chance.

 

[Candace]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04 I don't have access to those other lines without ordering online, and I hate to do that... But, I'm totally satisfied with what I'm using now, it's just that I've been getting really curious after hearing everybody rant and rave about BE. it's the topselling SKU in our store. but i've never had the opportunity to see how it works on a black woman like myself.

LOl if your happy with the makeup you already use I always say "if it aint broke don't fix it"............BUT I've read a few of your posts regarding your new upcoming business venture. MMU will be one of the best ways IMO for you to play with pretty much "raw" cosmetic ingredients. MMU is the base for ALL cosmetic formulations. There are different ingredients in the aspect that people/companies add in various things to give their product the look and feel they're going for but MMU is the base of it all. AND it's always great to walk into a store and the person helping knows about the products!!!!

 

[ebonyannette]

Here is another the thread about it too
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t=54369

 

[greeen]

I use DEEP in BE. I like it, I just hate that my makeup can eaily get on my clothes

 

[Lil_D]

I highly recommend Jane Iredale mineral make-up. Her stuff is amazing. They come in liquid, pressed powder, and loose. What I love about JI is that the foundations from liquid to loose is that they have antioxidants and the foundations have anti-aging ingrediants. It has made my face break out and I've been using this product since August. and they come in dark colors too. Here's the website. www.janeiredale.com

Good Luck,

~D

 

[calbear]

Ohh I too had a bad BE experience. I went to one of their stores beacuse I wanted to see what it was about and if I could find a match. The girl (who was really a sweetheart) sat me down in the chair and began trying to match me. After about 15 minutes of working she told me she thought she had the wrong color and would start over (mind you - one of my girls was standing behind her shaking her head at the whole thing). Then the poor girl started trying to work the new color - for about another 15 minutes until she finally just gave up and told me that they did not have a color dark enough to match me. Now I'm about an NC45/50 in MAC so I was shocked cause there are quite a few sistah's darker than me and if they couldn't match me then they were missing out on a lot.

 

[lsperry]

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Originally Posted by calbear Ohh I too had a bad BE experience. I went to one of their stores beacuse I wanted to see what it was about and if I could find a match. The girl (who was really a sweetheart) sat me down in the chair and began trying to match me. After about 15 minutes of working she told me she thought she had the wrong color and would start over (mind you - one of my girls was standing behind her shaking her head at the whole thing). Then the poor girl started trying to work the new color - for about another 15 minutes until she finally just gave up and told me that they did not have a color dark enough to match me. Now I'm about an NC45/50 in MAC so I was shocked cause there are quite a few sistah's darker than me and if they couldn't match me then they were missing out on a lot.

I know what you mean!! Why do "they" advertise their product works on women of color and then when you get it, you find you have to "play" with it to try to make it work??!! No, thank you!! I don't want any product which makes me feel uncomfortable and unbeautiful trying to use it!

 

[fairytale22]

Don't know if this helps but I'm NC42 and wear Medium Tan in BE.

 

[lavnder]

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Originally Posted by calbear Ohh I too had a bad BE experience. I went to one of their stores beacuse I wanted to see what it was about and if I could find a match. The girl (who was really a sweetheart) sat me down in the chair and began trying to match me. After about 15 minutes of working she told me she thought she had the wrong color and would start over (mind you - one of my girls was standing behind her shaking her head at the whole thing). Then the poor girl started trying to work the new color - for about another 15 minutes until she finally just gave up and told me that they did not have a color dark enough to match me. Now I'm about an NC45/50 in MAC so I was shocked cause there are quite a few sistah's darker than me and if they couldn't match me then they were missing out on a lot.

I am a NC45 and Warm Tan is a perfect match for me.... HTH!

 

[slvrlips]

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Originally Posted by Candace LOl if your happy with the makeup you already use I always say "if it aint broke don't fix it"............BUT I've read a few of your posts regarding your new upcoming business venture. MMU will be one of the best ways IMO for you to play with pretty much "raw" cosmetic ingredients. MMU is the base for ALL cosmetic formulations. There are different ingredients in the aspect that people/companies add in various things to give their product the look and feel they're going for but MMU is the base of it all. AND it's always great to walk into a store and the person helping knows about the products!!!!

Can you only buy MM online?

 

[kiannack]

I tried using minereal veil and clear radiance to set my foundation. It was a waste of money because they hardly showed up and made my face look oily.

 

[Candace]

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Originally Posted by slvrlips Can you only buy MM online?

It's growing now and a lot of companies are coming out with mineral makeup lines that you can purchase in stores BUT out of all the lines I've seen in stores none of them include darker shades for women of color in their lines. B.E. is really big though and has actual stores but I THINK they're all based in California.HTH,Candace

 

[BinkysBaby]

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Originally Posted by calbear Ohh I too had a bad BE experience. I went to one of their stores beacuse I wanted to see what it was about and if I could find a match. The girl (who was really a sweetheart) sat me down in the chair and began trying to match me. After about 15 minutes of working she told me she thought she had the wrong color and would start over (mind you - one of my girls was standing behind her shaking her head at the whole thing). Then the poor girl started trying to work the new color - for about another 15 minutes until she finally just gave up and told me that they did not have a color dark enough to match me. Now I'm about an NC45/50 in MAC so I was shocked cause there are quite a few sistah's darker than me and if they couldn't match me then they were missing out on a lot.

Almost the exact same thing happened to me. I went to Sephora to get BE after they ladies here raving over it. A chick sat me down and started matching me. My partner was standing next to me with a puzzled look on her face. Their was another MA there (who happened to be African American) and he told the chick that was helping me that if she didn't mind, he would assist me. She was happy of course because she had no idea where to go with me. BE looked so ashy and dull on me......my skin looked lifeless. The MA who came to my rescue said that BE's colors are not made for women with dark complexions. He introduced me to Becca and I love the line but I am going to look into getting mineral make up. The only problem that I am having is that most of the mineral make up that you ladies have suggested on online. I would really like to go in and get matched and ask questions. Any suggestions?

 

[braidey]

I use it in the Deep and looks really good. My only complaint is that it is too messy and not convenient, I wish it would come in a compact. It lasts all day long and the finish is really pretty, you have to play with it to get the finish you want.

I am NW45

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

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Originally Posted by lavnder I am a NC45 and Warm Tan is a perfect match for me.... HTH!

See, that confuses me. I updated this post: the BE rep color matched me today and used Warm Tan, and I'm an NW45. NC45 is like....waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too light for me. Funny how that works out....