Bare Escentuals (all)

[solardame]

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I received my order yesterday and so far I love it. The texture is completely different from anything I'ved used before. The powder seems dustier and more fragile than StudioFix, but is well protected. The compact sits inside a black/copper colored aluminum tin lined with cellophane, yeah... I can say at this point it clings well, has a satin finish, adjustable coverage, doesn't emphasize pores, doesn't itch or burn. No weird reactions yet, but still early.

 

[Dreamergirl3]

I hate, hate, hate the actual mineral foundation from Sheer Cover. HATE IT! Everything was bad about this; texture, blendability, finish (chalky and matte), staying power...just bad. But the concealer and skin care products I LOVED! I haven't tried BE yet, I want to though. I'm waiting for some Twisted Fayte mineral foundation samples in the mail, and I cant wait! It was the only mineral foundation I could find that didn't contain Titanium Dioxide (it makes my face look ghostly white in photos). I'll update on how they are if I remember lol!

As for Sheer Cover, that was just my personal experience. I'm glad other girls have loved it more than me!

 

[Beauty Marked]

thanks once again ladies

 

[REYNALD0C]

In the $60 kit, does the foundation and stuff come in full sizes or are they a bit smaller?

 

[sbetsy]

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Originally Posted by REYNALD0C In the $60 kit, does the foundation and stuff come in full sizes or are they a bit smaller?

Just a bit smaller than full size, but still AMPLE! I only use one of my two foundations and I still have 3/4 left after 3 months of daily use. I have plenty of mineral veil too. Warmth is practically totally full because you use so little of it.

 

[REYNALD0C]

mmk jw.. i might get a kit after i finish my Studio Tech, I dont wanna have too much foundation and not use it.

 

[sbetsy]

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Originally Posted by REYNALD0C mmk jw.. i might get a kit after i finish my Studio Tech, I dont wanna have too much foundation and not use it.

How is studio tech for you? I switched to BE because everything else makes me break out but if you don't have a problem with studio tech and are just curious about BE, what about trying a sample instead of getting the whole kit. I am NOT crazy about the brushes that come with the kit. Mac makes such nicer brushes.

 

[REYNALD0C]

how do i get a sample?

I like studio tech. One time though omg.. I had a make up melt down haha. With tech i guess you ALWAYS have to use moisturizer under and stuff but anyways. I missed my chin when I was putting moisturizer on! Omg I rushed out the door cuhs my bf was picking me up.. and when I got in the car.. he goes.. BABE! whats wrong with your face?!?! Im like WHAAT! my chin was all DRY! and NASTY! I was like omg no!!!!!!!!!! it sucked. I was gonna cry.

 

[inbigtrouble]

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Originally Posted by REYNALD0C how do i get a sample?

What color are you? If you are very fair, I would be more than happy to send you a sample of my Fairly Light 1.2. If you are darker, I'm sure that if you posted a request somewhere (as I'm new here, I'm not sure what the appropriate thread would be- the swap thread?) someone would behappy to hook you up!

 

[REYNALD0C]

Aww thanks for the offer! But I went to Sephora, and tried it out. I dont think its right for me. When they put it on it kinda made my skin dry. I think I have to see it another time before I actually buy the kit. Thanks though!

 

[xvanityxwhorex]

hey im nw20....do i need the be foundation in 1.2 or 2?! im stuck and desperately need help! also, what brush to apply it with! someone help pls!! x

 

[user3]

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Originally Posted by xvanityxwhorex hey im nw20....do i need the be foundation in 1.2 or 2?! im stuck and desperately need help! also, what brush to apply it with! someone help pls!! x

I forget what the colors are but I'd say go with Fairly Light. You might need to mix two colors. So if you want get Light too.

I use the Tarte Glam on the Go brush. It applies the BE nice and even plus it's soft on the face. Not to mention too freaking cute!

 

[inbigtrouble]

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Originally Posted by REYNALD0C Aww thanks for the offer! But I went to Sephora, and tried it out. I dont think its right for me. When they put it on it kinda made my skin dry. I think I have to see it another time before I actually buy the kit. Thanks though!

You're welcome, and I'm glad you got some "closure", ha-ha. 8)

 

[sbetsy]

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Originally Posted by xvanityxwhorex hey im nw20....do i need the be foundation in 1.2 or 2?! im stuck and desperately need help! also, what brush to apply it with! someone help pls!! x

I'm a NW25ish (but as winter get going I get closer and closer to NW20) and I use a mixture of fairly light and FAIR. Fair doesn't come in the kits but it is available individually. Light is way to dark and yellow to use on my skin. Lots of people sell samples of the products, check out the bare escentuals community on Live journal or maybe on ebay? The best way to know what is going to work on your skin is to try it.

 

[sbetsy]

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Originally Posted by 'Nessa I forget what the colors are but I'd say go with Fairly Light. You might need to mix two colors. So if you want get Light too. I use the Tarte Glam on the Go brush. It applies the BE nice and even plus it's soft on the face. Not to mention too freaking cute!

Light is darker than fairly light, but there is a color lighter than fairly light - fair!

 

[sbetsy]

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Originally Posted by zena I cheated on Bare Minerals with Stila and I'm not going back. =)

ooh - what stila product is replacing your bare minerals?

 

[faint___heart]

I was seriously amazed that this makes my skin look better than it did. Yay! My breakouts=leaving.

 

[maandusa]

i am NW/NC20 or N4 in Studio Fix, and i wear 1.2 in Bare Minerals (maybe 2 in summer). i LOVE it! i got a "starter kit" from Sephora. it took me a while to get used to it, but now i prefer it to liquid foundations.

 

[mel0622]

did anyone buy the kabuki brush? i just used it today got it yesterday. i cleaned it and waited for it to dry. but when i used it a lot of the hairs came off. did this happen to anyone? or is it just my brush?

 

[user3]

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Originally Posted by mel0622 did anyone buy the kabuki brush? i just used it today got it yesterday. i cleaned it and waited for it to dry. but when i used it a lot of the hairs came off. did this happen to anyone? or is it just my brush?

I don't have that brush but with the BE brushes I find they really shed. The only a few have not shed on me. The concealer brush, the tapered blush brush and a e/s brush I got with a kit years ago when BE hit it big time with Infommericals.