Bare Escentuals (all)
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sbetsy
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I'm a NW20/N5 and I wear BE in fair or fairly light. Light is a bit too dark for me. The light kit comes with fairly light and light.
| Originally Posted by artemisa Hi girls, I might be trying the BE kit in light shade... I am NW20, which fnd color will work better for me? |
I'm a NW20/N5 and I wear BE in fair or fairly light. Light is a bit too dark for me. The light kit comes with fairly light and light.
tenmylove
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Has anyone used the Mineral Veil with the foundation? I had heard that it's pointless to even have the foundation if you're not using the Mineral Veil. I bought the Medium tone a couple of weeks ago and have used it twice. The finish isn't spectacular like I was expecting, but it's better than a lot of brands. I was hoping that there is a way that I could fall in love with this product considering it was $25... could it be the Mineral Veil? Different brush? I don't know!
brandiisamonkey
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I bought the kit (IMO its cheaper that way) so Ive used the mineral veil... I dont see that much of a diffrence with it, but I found out what I was doing wrong, apparently im not buffing enough lol check out this post http://specktra.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45596 its a tut for a mac shadow but she uses BE and it makes her skin FLAWLESS the way she does it... Which is how im about to start doing it lol!
| Originally Posted by tenmylove Has anyone used the Mineral Veil with the foundation? I had heard that it's pointless to even have the foundation if you're not using the Mineral Veil. I bought the Medium tone a couple of weeks ago and have used it twice. The finish isn't spectacular like I was expecting, but it's better than a lot of brands. I was hoping that there is a way that I could fall in love with this product considering it was $25... could it be the Mineral Veil? Different brush? I don't know! |
I bought the kit (IMO its cheaper that way) so Ive used the mineral veil... I dont see that much of a diffrence with it, but I found out what I was doing wrong, apparently im not buffing enough lol check out this post http://specktra.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45596 its a tut for a mac shadow but she uses BE and it makes her skin FLAWLESS the way she does it... Which is how im about to start doing it lol!
pugmommy7
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I just got my first BE eyeshadows(glimmers and glimpses) and they are un-freakin-believeable!!!!
I am floored. super pigmented and amazing colors.
anyway about the mineral veil, i use it with and it think it adds the slightest bit of diffusion. I think it is oil absorbing too. I use it only on the t-zone and my gosh it is like an airbrush. and i do it at the very very end. i also agree with the buffing for a while bit.
It really does make a huge difference.
-and don't be afraid to add more product, but in thin,well applied layes, not heavy thick ones. it is amazing.
also a good brush makes a huge difference.
I have no problem with the BE brush, but I did just get a second kabuki,from Cat cosmetics-I heard raves on here about the softness and OMG it is heavenly. it even comes in a little case. so cute!
I still want to feel the bobbi brown on and the MAC CD 182 Kabuki,if my freestanding mac store still has it.
I am floored. super pigmented and amazing colors.
anyway about the mineral veil, i use it with and it think it adds the slightest bit of diffusion. I think it is oil absorbing too. I use it only on the t-zone and my gosh it is like an airbrush. and i do it at the very very end. i also agree with the buffing for a while bit.
It really does make a huge difference.
-and don't be afraid to add more product, but in thin,well applied layes, not heavy thick ones. it is amazing.
also a good brush makes a huge difference.
I have no problem with the BE brush, but I did just get a second kabuki,from Cat cosmetics-I heard raves on here about the softness and OMG it is heavenly. it even comes in a little case. so cute!
I still want to feel the bobbi brown on and the MAC CD 182 Kabuki,if my freestanding mac store still has it.
Pootle_around
Well-known member
I ordered the BE foundation in medium beige about a month ago. I was suprised at the coverage, and how effective it was at covering dark circles, spots and uneven skin. It looked even and smooth. The only problem was that it seemed to dry my skin out. It exaggerated dry skin and made it peel. I've always had quite combo skin/oily-ish skin so I knew it must have been the BE. I stopped the flakiness by using a thick moisturiser underneath, and patting a light moisturiser on throughout the day, on top of the BE. I was happy with it, I thought to myself that I don't think I could ever go back to using liquid foundations.
Also, has anyone noticed that the medium beige seems to have pink in it? I'm pretty sure it's not a true yellow-based shade because it made my skin look like it was always flushed. It was slightly too dark for me too.
When I looked online for another colour - I wanted to try the medium - I came across Liliy Lolo's mineral make up. It was only 99p for a sample size foundation (for the US Specktrettes, according to coinmill.com that's 1.86USD) so I picked up 4 sample foundations. They came the second day after I'd ordered them. Postage was only 50p! (0.94 USD). The samples were in little pots but they're FULL to the brim - absolutely full. Put it this way, I started using it on the 6th, today's the 17th, and I'd say I've got a good week's worth left (although I've already ordered my full-size one so I'll never run out, thankfully) so the tinest bit covers your whole face.
With the Lily Lolo, after I'd discovered which colour was best (I went for Butterscotch, and I'm an NC 35-NC42, depending on time of year), I was really impressed. It's somehow smoother than the BE - I know that's impossible, because it's a powder, but it does feel that way - and the coverage seems more flawless and slightly heavier, even though I need to apply MUCH less than the BE. What I mean is, the coverage it BETTER, but not THICK. With the Lily you can buff it in easier and the way it covers my break-out spots - OMG you wouldn't believe it. I'd post a pic but I don't think anyone wants too see my spotty chin atm. I had a cluster of 3 of those really hard, red, under-the-skin spots that were coming to a head (I know, I know, TMI) and they looked a right mess, all red and scabby (again, I'm sorry, TMI) and the Lily covered it up perfectly. I didn't even need to use a separate concealer, it was that good at covering my chin up.
The descriptions on the website of the colours are excellent and they have a huge range of colours so it's easy to find the right colour. I've just ordered a full-size jar for £12 (22.57 USD) compared to £24 (45.15) for the BE.
I'm very VERY happy with Lily foundation. If anyone is interested in my 3/4 full jar of Medium-beige BE PM me.
I also have a few sample pots of the Lily foundation left that I've not even opened, again, PM me.
Also, has anyone noticed that the medium beige seems to have pink in it? I'm pretty sure it's not a true yellow-based shade because it made my skin look like it was always flushed. It was slightly too dark for me too.
When I looked online for another colour - I wanted to try the medium - I came across Liliy Lolo's mineral make up. It was only 99p for a sample size foundation (for the US Specktrettes, according to coinmill.com that's 1.86USD) so I picked up 4 sample foundations. They came the second day after I'd ordered them. Postage was only 50p! (0.94 USD). The samples were in little pots but they're FULL to the brim - absolutely full. Put it this way, I started using it on the 6th, today's the 17th, and I'd say I've got a good week's worth left (although I've already ordered my full-size one so I'll never run out, thankfully) so the tinest bit covers your whole face.
With the Lily Lolo, after I'd discovered which colour was best (I went for Butterscotch, and I'm an NC 35-NC42, depending on time of year), I was really impressed. It's somehow smoother than the BE - I know that's impossible, because it's a powder, but it does feel that way - and the coverage seems more flawless and slightly heavier, even though I need to apply MUCH less than the BE. What I mean is, the coverage it BETTER, but not THICK. With the Lily you can buff it in easier and the way it covers my break-out spots - OMG you wouldn't believe it. I'd post a pic but I don't think anyone wants too see my spotty chin atm. I had a cluster of 3 of those really hard, red, under-the-skin spots that were coming to a head (I know, I know, TMI) and they looked a right mess, all red and scabby (again, I'm sorry, TMI) and the Lily covered it up perfectly. I didn't even need to use a separate concealer, it was that good at covering my chin up.
The descriptions on the website of the colours are excellent and they have a huge range of colours so it's easy to find the right colour. I've just ordered a full-size jar for £12 (22.57 USD) compared to £24 (45.15) for the BE.
I'm very VERY happy with Lily foundation. If anyone is interested in my 3/4 full jar of Medium-beige BE PM me.
I also have a few sample pots of the Lily foundation left that I've not even opened, again, PM me.
Sweet16x2
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Personally, as far as BE mineral veil goes, I think it is one of their best products. I have had problems with their foundation seeming cakey, and even accentuating my pores- yuch! (Maybe I'm not buffing enough) Whereas other mineral foundations haven't seemed to do that to me. But even though I am still experimenting with foundation (currently using Jane Iredale, and just ordered samples from Everyday Minerals) I am going to continue to use BE mineral Veil. Very soft, and helps control shine somewhat. I also love their glimmers and glimpses, and although I of course love MAC pigments, BE e/s seem softer and smoother.
tamsbrighteyes
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Applying Bare Escentuals?
I finally gave in and ordered some, but I've heard from a few people it takes some getting used to--as far as applying it goes. I already have the Bobbi Brown kabuki, so I didn't order their brush.
But anyways, to cut to the chase...
What's the trick in applying bare escentuals mineral foundation?
I finally gave in and ordered some, but I've heard from a few people it takes some getting used to--as far as applying it goes. I already have the Bobbi Brown kabuki, so I didn't order their brush.
But anyways, to cut to the chase...
What's the trick in applying bare escentuals mineral foundation?
Dreamergirl3
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There's an entire thread dedicated to BE and mineral foundations, http://www.specktra.net/showthread.php?t=32788 .Hope that helps!
tamsbrighteyes
New member
Wow (BE)
I just got my Sephora order in today..I got Bare Minerals foundation & the tinted mineral veil and I JUST tried them both out...(btw, I know there's a huge BE post, but who really reads those huge threads?) but wow, I wasn't expecting them to look THAT great. They give you such an airbrushed/glowy look..and you need like 4 grains of the stuff to cover your whole face lol Oy, I'm already hooked...
I just got my Sephora order in today..I got Bare Minerals foundation & the tinted mineral veil and I JUST tried them both out...(btw, I know there's a huge BE post, but who really reads those huge threads?) but wow, I wasn't expecting them to look THAT great. They give you such an airbrushed/glowy look..and you need like 4 grains of the stuff to cover your whole face lol Oy, I'm already hooked...
macaddictgirlie
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I agree !! I will never go back to regular foundation again. BE is amazing !!
SoHeartc0rex3
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Ugh tell me about the heat, lol. I live in Phoenix and whenever I had gym last year, I always had to take off my BM before exercising in the heat for an hour. It made my face VERY itchy in the heat.
| Originally Posted by jenjunsan I am a long time user of Bare Minerals and a MAC addict, so I think I can be pretty unbiased. Here is my take on it....Bare Minerals (here to foward BM) has excellent coverage. It is wonderful for all types of users because it can be applied from anywhere between sheer to heavy. So coverage wise, can satisfy most. The main difference I find between BM and Studio Fix (which I also use regularly) is that BM can at times seem shiney, especially if you prefer a heavier coverage, whereas Fix is much more matte, but can be too drying for some. The biggest problem I have (and I am not sure where the original poster is from) living in South Louisiana, with the heat and humidity (don't even go there with no power after Katrina :crap: ) is that BM makes my face itch severly in hot weather and I have heard many others complain of this also. So, while I must admit that I do love the look and coverage of BM, it is very uncomfortible for me in the summer, so then I use Studio Fix. I hope that helps and wasn't too terribly confusing. |
Ugh tell me about the heat, lol. I live in Phoenix and whenever I had gym last year, I always had to take off my BM before exercising in the heat for an hour. It made my face VERY itchy in the heat.
CuddleyBlossoms
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That is exactly why I cant wear it.....the itch drove me mad.
I have ordered some mineral makeup from Lily Lolo which doesn't contain Bismuth so hopefully this stuff will do the trick
http://www.lilylolo.co.uk/index.php
| Originally Posted by melony may not want to use BM as it contains"bismuth" which is a shiny mineral and can also cause allergies in some hence the oilyness and itchiness... |
That is exactly why I cant wear it.....the itch drove me mad.
I have ordered some mineral makeup from Lily Lolo which doesn't contain Bismuth so hopefully this stuff will do the trick
http://www.lilylolo.co.uk/index.php
