Bare Escentuals (all)
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lotus
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Re: BE lose powder eyeshadow as eyeliner?
since BE's eye colors are powders, you can use it for a lot of things. they're really convenient to use for other uses instead of what they're actually for. blushes can be used as shadows and liners, even some eye colors can be used as blushes! i love using BE eye colors and can use them as liners, shadows and even face colors. they're really a multi-use product.
when using the eye colors as a liner, i use BE's weather everything liner sealer. it really works and lasts for a long time without budging, smearing or creasing. it does have a tendency to dry faster so you need to work rather quickly, but you can add a drop of water with the sealer to give you more time. you only need a drop of the sealer to line both eyes and depending on the look you're trying to achieve, you can add more or less of the powder, you mainly want to have a pasty consisitency.
let me know if you need more help!
since BE's eye colors are powders, you can use it for a lot of things. they're really convenient to use for other uses instead of what they're actually for. blushes can be used as shadows and liners, even some eye colors can be used as blushes! i love using BE eye colors and can use them as liners, shadows and even face colors. they're really a multi-use product.
when using the eye colors as a liner, i use BE's weather everything liner sealer. it really works and lasts for a long time without budging, smearing or creasing. it does have a tendency to dry faster so you need to work rather quickly, but you can add a drop of water with the sealer to give you more time. you only need a drop of the sealer to line both eyes and depending on the look you're trying to achieve, you can add more or less of the powder, you mainly want to have a pasty consisitency.
let me know if you need more help!
Ashleybubbles83
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Re: BE expired foundation!!! help please
i think mine has expiration date of 7/07, and i haven't used it as much, so i think it's still good.
i wouldn't worry about the date.
i think mine has expiration date of 7/07, and i haven't used it as much, so i think it's still good.
i wouldn't worry about the date.
MAC_Pixie04
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Re: BE expired foundation!!! help please
When a cosmetic product has an exp date on it, it's more for the retailer than it is from you. Even though it says "Expiration Date" it's really more of a sell by date. Legally all cosmetics and skincare items have to have some sort of date when they need to be chucked out by the retailer for the safety of the consumer. For the consumer, you can continue using the "expired" product up for a year after the printed date, two years after if it's never been opened.
Products with SPF however do start to lose efficiency the older that they get. With Bare Escentuals, since the foundation has SPF15 in it, the sunscreen can start to break down. You can still use the product, you'll get the same coverage, but the SPF may not be as strong the longer from the date it's used.
Hopefully that was helpful and not confusing lol
When a cosmetic product has an exp date on it, it's more for the retailer than it is from you. Even though it says "Expiration Date" it's really more of a sell by date. Legally all cosmetics and skincare items have to have some sort of date when they need to be chucked out by the retailer for the safety of the consumer. For the consumer, you can continue using the "expired" product up for a year after the printed date, two years after if it's never been opened.
Products with SPF however do start to lose efficiency the older that they get. With Bare Escentuals, since the foundation has SPF15 in it, the sunscreen can start to break down. You can still use the product, you'll get the same coverage, but the SPF may not be as strong the longer from the date it's used.
Hopefully that was helpful and not confusing lol
noahlowryfan
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Re: BE expired foundation!!! help please
BE has an expire date because it is require by the FDA.
BE has an expire date because it is require by the FDA.
entipy
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Re: BE lose powder eyeshadow as eyeliner?
I've never lined with BE eye shadows, but I've used other mineral shadows as liner. You can use plain water, a sealant (which I've never done), or you can use Visine - which is what I do now when I line with shadows wet. Getting the right mix of liquid to powder can be tricky at first, but you'll get the hang of it.
Also, I believe you can get glycerine at a drug store - if you're interested in making your own sealant.
I've never lined with BE eye shadows, but I've used other mineral shadows as liner. You can use plain water, a sealant (which I've never done), or you can use Visine - which is what I do now when I line with shadows wet. Getting the right mix of liquid to powder can be tricky at first, but you'll get the hang of it.
Also, I believe you can get glycerine at a drug store - if you're interested in making your own sealant.
aeryss
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Re: BE lose powder eyeshadow as eyeliner?
i've lined with all my mineral powder shadows in the past - only with water. ok, when you want to make a long "tail" it probably wouldnt last sooo long, but it's ok.
with the mixing medium or sealant it last longer (i bought my glycerin in the drugstore - they have heavy bottles and fill you little flacons with the amount you like)..
i've lined with all my mineral powder shadows in the past - only with water. ok, when you want to make a long "tail" it probably wouldnt last sooo long, but it's ok.
with the mixing medium or sealant it last longer (i bought my glycerin in the drugstore - they have heavy bottles and fill you little flacons with the amount you like)..
MrsRjizzle
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You can always go into Sephora and test the color and then buy it somewhere else. I bought a kit at Sephora and i really thought it was a good deal. 3brushes and the makeup for 60.00 I do really like the brushes. HOWEVER..I am kinda frustrated with the color. I am very light skined. the farily light (which is the lightest you can get, still doesnt look right on me. the color is off. i dont know if its me applying it wrong or the makeup...but i wore it a couple time and havent tried it again. So i am back to my estee lauder double wear (which i have alaways loved) just wanted to try something diffrent for the summer...but i have to say. I think there shadows are GREAT! Pigmented, sparkly, and they stay on!
jennafizzy
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I made some swatches of the eyeshadows, I am in love them.
http://www.specktra.net/gallery/show...hp?i=8652&c=25
http://www.specktra.net/gallery/show...hp?i=8651&c=25
and the chameleon looks a lot better in person
http://www.specktra.net/gallery/show...hp?i=8652&c=25
http://www.specktra.net/gallery/show...hp?i=8651&c=25
and the chameleon looks a lot better in person
Love Always Ivy
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pressing BE eyeshadows?
i know people press pigments and the color payoff isnt affected and its less messy. i have a bunch of BE eyeshadows, some of them are awesome colors like drama and sex kitten, but im probably going to shoot myself in the face bc theyre so messy and im so done with cleaning up after them. i was looking at the pigment pressing tuts and wondering has anyone tried to press BE eyeshadows?
i know people press pigments and the color payoff isnt affected and its less messy. i have a bunch of BE eyeshadows, some of them are awesome colors like drama and sex kitten, but im probably going to shoot myself in the face bc theyre so messy and im so done with cleaning up after them. i was looking at the pigment pressing tuts and wondering has anyone tried to press BE eyeshadows?
liv
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Re: pressing BE eyeshadows?
That is a really great idea, but I have no idea how you would go about it. Maybe do the same thing that the girls do to press their MAC Pigments? My aunt just gave me a bunch of brand new BE e/s, and the first thing I did was cover up more than half the holes in the sifter with tape...that really cuts down on the mess, IMO.
That is a really great idea, but I have no idea how you would go about it. Maybe do the same thing that the girls do to press their MAC Pigments? My aunt just gave me a bunch of brand new BE e/s, and the first thing I did was cover up more than half the holes in the sifter with tape...that really cuts down on the mess, IMO.
entipy
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Re: pressing BE eyeshadows?
I've heard that mineral e/s doesn't press as well as pigments because they don't have the same binders/fillers in them. However, I know at least one person has successfully pressed mineral e/s using only hand sanitizer as a mixing medium. (She used Purell, but I imagine any kind would work.) You could follow the pigment pressing instructions and just use the sanitizer instead and see how it works. I tried it with some blush yesterday, but I'm not sure if I did it right. It looks kinda cracked and lumpy and weird. I haven't tried it with any e/s yet!
I've heard that mineral e/s doesn't press as well as pigments because they don't have the same binders/fillers in them. However, I know at least one person has successfully pressed mineral e/s using only hand sanitizer as a mixing medium. (She used Purell, but I imagine any kind would work.) You could follow the pigment pressing instructions and just use the sanitizer instead and see how it works. I tried it with some blush yesterday, but I'm not sure if I did it right. It looks kinda cracked and lumpy and weird. I haven't tried it with any e/s yet!
Fearnotsomuch
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BE does offer the foundation in Fair which is lighter than fairly light, I just don't think it is available with the kit.
Originally Posted by oh so swish
HOWEVER..I am kinda frustrated with the color. I am very light skined. the farily light (which is the lightest you can get, still doesnt look right on me. the color is off. |
BE does offer the foundation in Fair which is lighter than fairly light, I just don't think it is available with the kit.
Love Always Ivy
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i pressed one of the glimmer e/s (summer) and it seems really soft and delicate but it is in pan form and still gives the same pigmentation.... i dont know if i did this right.
Violeta
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Re: Bare Minerals (all)
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Hi!
Your face is stinging because of the bismuth
that BE contains in all their products (duno why …)
Many people are allergic to this ingredient including me. And then there’s the price !! IMO, Lumiere, MEOW, MAD, alima are much better and also a lot cheaper and yes, no Bismuth
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| Originally Posted by Alexa
ok ive noticed this for a while... once in a while when i put bare minerals on my face like..stings. but it only happens like..1 out of 4 times i wear it. does anyone know wtf is going on? i love my bare minerals but if this keeps up i can't use it for much longer.. |
Hi!
Your face is stinging because of the bismuth
Many people are allergic to this ingredient including me. And then there’s the price !! IMO, Lumiere, MEOW, MAD, alima are much better and also a lot cheaper and yes, no Bismuth
