Caramel_QT
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I like the Clinique one too. I'm MAC NC45 and 138 golden in the Clinique.
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Celly
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I use Bare Minerals also. I love this stuff. and yes they do sell it at target now.
Originally Posted by drenewt
I used bare minerals for years and loved it. I'm using mineralized now because it's less coverage but I would strongly suggest you try it. I think they sell it at Target now but if you have a Sephora you can try it there for free. |
I use Bare Minerals also. I love this stuff. and yes they do sell it at target now.
darkwater_soul
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I would advise against buying BE at Target, they are obtaining it illegally, and it could be old, expired or not true product. You will only save a few bucks, but the risk isn't worth it. Just get it from BE or Sephora, usually they do free shipping for BE kits.
d n d
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Really? I let the Clinique lady talk me into getting their mineral powder/foundation and it wasn't for me. The darkest one they sell surely wasn't dark enough for me (NW 45) even though the MA assured me that she had previously sold it to someone way darker than me. HA! I took it home to try it in my lighting and to make a long story short it went back the next day. I also took it back because it had talc in it and we just don't get along
Anyone else tried Clinique's mineral makeup and liked it?
| Originally Posted by Caramel_QT
I like the Clinique one too. I'm MAC NC45 and 138 golden in the Clinique. |
Really? I let the Clinique lady talk me into getting their mineral powder/foundation and it wasn't for me. The darkest one they sell surely wasn't dark enough for me (NW 45) even though the MA assured me that she had previously sold it to someone way darker than me. HA! I took it home to try it in my lighting and to make a long story short it went back the next day. I also took it back because it had talc in it and we just don't get along
Caramel_QT
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It was the Perfectly Real compact foundation...I haven't tried their mineral foundation. Also, I find not all of their foundations come in a broad range of shades...the one that I bought was the only of their foundations at this particular counter that had a foundation dark enough for me...funny enough it matched perfectly.
| Originally Posted by d n d
Really? I let the Clinique lady talk me into getting their mineral powder/foundation and it wasn't for me. The darkest one they sell surely wasn't dark enough for me (NW 45) even though the MA assured me that she had previously sold it to someone way darker than me. HA! I took it home to try it in my lighting and to make a long story short it went back the next day. I also took it back because it had talc in it and we just don't get along
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It was the Perfectly Real compact foundation...I haven't tried their mineral foundation. Also, I find not all of their foundations come in a broad range of shades...the one that I bought was the only of their foundations at this particular counter that had a foundation dark enough for me...funny enough it matched perfectly.
makeupgirl
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I have to go back and try them again, because the one the SA tried on me was looking kind of ashy. I didn't even ask her what color or what kind of powder foundation it was.
| Originally Posted by Caramel_QT
It was the Perfectly Real compact foundation...I haven't tried their mineral foundation. Also, I find not all of their foundations come in a broad range of shades...the one that I bought was the only of their foundations at this particular counter that had a foundation dark enough for me...funny enough it matched perfectly.
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I have to go back and try them again, because the one the SA tried on me was looking kind of ashy. I didn't even ask her what color or what kind of powder foundation it was.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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I just ordered this. I can't wait till it arrives. Also, if you order the powder, you can get the Mineral Brush for only $17 as opposed to $30 and free shipping.
| Originally Posted by d n d
I was at the mall and seen that Prescriptives now has the mineral foundation out. The colors are very impressive...the price is $32.50 I believe. It's suppose to be free of talc, oil, fragrance and has sunscreen. I want to get it, I will have to get a sample first since the MUA says they do not accept returns at that counter (if the makeup is opened). Here is the link to it online: Prescriptives | Makeup | Face | Foundation | All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 |
I just ordered this. I can't wait till it arrives. Also, if you order the powder, you can get the Mineral Brush for only $17 as opposed to $30 and free shipping.
d n d
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Be sure to give us an update on how it works for you! I want it so bad, but I am so scared to try it for the fear that it will irritate my skin. I did try on a little at the counter, but I had so much going on that day that I didn't pay attention to how it felt or anything. I tried to do a live chat with a rep but she said she wasn't sure about the ingredients and gave me some number to call.
Please share your results when you receive it!!!
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
I just ordered this. I can't wait till it arrives. Also, if you order the powder, you can get the Mineral Brush for only $17 as opposed to $30 and free shipping. |
Be sure to give us an update on how it works for you! I want it so bad, but I am so scared to try it for the fear that it will irritate my skin. I did try on a little at the counter, but I had so much going on that day that I didn't pay attention to how it felt or anything. I tried to do a live chat with a rep but she said she wasn't sure about the ingredients and gave me some number to call.
Please share your results when you receive it!!!
Twinkle_Twinkle
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I will, don't worry, lol. You can't go wrong with Px products. The only problem I've ever had was Flawless going oily on me. That's it. So I am hopeful.
| Originally Posted by d n d
Be sure to give us an update on how it works for you! I want it so bad, but I am so scared to try it for the fear that it will irritate my skin. I did try on a little at the counter, but I had so much going on that day that I didn't pay attention to how it felt or anything. I tried to do a live chat with a rep but she said she wasn't sure about the ingredients and gave me some number to call. Please share your results when you receive it!!!
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I will, don't worry, lol. You can't go wrong with Px products. The only problem I've ever had was Flawless going oily on me. That's it. So I am hopeful.
milamonster
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i use powder by nixie cosmetics in tantone 7 (im nw45) or i think they switched it to Brandy
and i also use mufe hd powder which is translucent.
also i love mary kay loose and pressed powders in bronze 1
works great!
and i also use mufe hd powder which is translucent.
also i love mary kay loose and pressed powders in bronze 1
works great!
YvetteJeannine
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Has anyone ever tried the NARS powder foundation? I'm thinking of trying one (the ease of it's portability goes a loooong way!), and I've had this one on my list...Anyone out there tried this??
doniad101
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Yeah, I've had problems with powder foundations for awhile b/c I cant seem to find a good shade. I'm NW40/42 or 43 now, but in the summer, I can reach to about NW45 if I dont wear sunscreen everyday, lol. Well anywho...I recently ordered from a site called laminerals.com and I ordered their sample foundation in Hollywood face base (there is another formula but its not full coverage) and it was only $1 for the baggie. The shipping is FREE when only purchasing samples...so I said..."why not"! So I've been going back and forth trying to mix and match which foundation would go. I ordered Deep Cool, Deep Warm, and Deep Neutral foundations and I got a free Deep Beige sample. So after trying them all out, Deep Cool was the closest match. Its pretty good coverage and it lasted through me playing tennis and a shower yesterday! All I did was apply my blot powder lightly all over (when I finished my makeup) and I was impressed! Well besides LA minerals, bare minerals is pretty good, but after realizing that I had gotten a tan, I hadnt gone back to get the correct shade so I stopped using BE in all...but this summer, I plan on getting back to BE. Well in addition, Everyday Minerals is decent if you can find a good match (i cant anymore...now that my skin is a bit lighter than last summer when I tried it). Oh and alima=great! love the selection of colors, although it didnt last as long as my LA minerals...its pretty decent.
Well thats all, lol. I'll stop rambling now, haha!
Well thats all, lol. I'll stop rambling now, haha!
d n d
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I broke down and bought the Prescriptives All Skins Mineral foundation. When I went to get matched, unfortunately the MA was consumed with other customers to give me any real help so she suggested and I tried the Level 5 Warm. It looked okay in the store and like a dummie who didn't know better, I purchased it though it looked a little light in the jar...I knew in the back of my mind the color wasn't right. Well, to make a long story short, I ended up taking it back to another counter since the counter nearest me claimed they wouldn't take opened items back. I even tried the Any Wear powder foundation by Px and I looked like someone slapped baby powder on my face after I had it on a few hours.
I may give the All Skins Mineral foundation another whirl in another shade at a later time.
I may give the All Skins Mineral foundation another whirl in another shade at a later time.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Yeah I would say try the Level 6. That's what I am doing. The SA matched me to Level 5 Warm which looked fine in the store, but then they were out, so she tried Level 5 Cool, which also looked fine in the store, but when I took it home it was not cute. So I returned it and ordered Level 6 Warm online. Unfortunately it is not available yet, so I don't know how long it will be before I actually get it. I think I will like it though.
| Originally Posted by d n d
I broke down and bought the Prescriptives All Skins Mineral foundation. When I went to get matched, unfortunately the MA was consumed with other customers to give me any real help so she suggested and I tried the Level 5 Warm. It looked okay in the store and like a dummie who didn't know better, I purchased it though it looked a little light in the jar...I knew in the back of my mind the color wasn't right. Well, to make a long story short, I ended up taking it back to another counter since the counter nearest me claimed they wouldn't take opened items back. I even tried the Any Wear powder foundation by Px and I looked like someone slapped baby powder on my face after I had it on a few hours. I may give the All Skins Mineral foundation another whirl in another shade at a later time. |
Yeah I would say try the Level 6. That's what I am doing. The SA matched me to Level 5 Warm which looked fine in the store, but then they were out, so she tried Level 5 Cool, which also looked fine in the store, but when I took it home it was not cute. So I returned it and ordered Level 6 Warm online. Unfortunately it is not available yet, so I don't know how long it will be before I actually get it. I think I will like it though.
d n d
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Okay...so atleast I'm not the only one who has a hard time trying to match. I think I will wait for your review before I purchase the Level 6 Warm because I don't want to make too many returns....they might ban me from the counter! I bet it will be pretty though, especially if you like the look of mineral foundation.
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
Yeah I would say try the Level 6. That's what I am doing. The SA matched me to Level 5 Warm which looked fine in the store, but then they were out, so she tried Level 5 Cool, which also looked fine in the store, but when I took it home it was not cute. So I returned it and ordered Level 6 Warm online. Unfortunately it is not available yet, so I don't know how long it will be before I actually get it. I think I will like it though. |
Okay...so atleast I'm not the only one who has a hard time trying to match. I think I will wait for your review before I purchase the Level 6 Warm because I don't want to make too many returns....they might ban me from the counter! I bet it will be pretty though, especially if you like the look of mineral foundation.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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What's you MAC color match? If we are in the same range, it will probably work for you as well.
| Originally Posted by d n d
Okay...so atleast I'm not the only one who has a hard time trying to match. I think I will wait for your review before I purchase the Level 6 Warm because I don't want to make too many returns....they might ban me from the counter! I bet it will be pretty though, especially if you like the look of mineral foundation. |
What's you MAC color match? If we are in the same range, it will probably work for you as well.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Same here. Cool, well when I get it, I'll sent you a PM or just post here.
| Originally Posted by d n d
NW 45 in Studio Tech. |
Same here. Cool, well when I get it, I'll sent you a PM or just post here.
MAC_Pixie04
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I tried both MAC Studio Fix powder and liquid, and I also tried the MSF Naturals. Studio Fix compact and the MSFs are pressed with mineral oil, so they are pretty likely to clog pores and be irritating, especially if your skin is already sensitive or acne prone. It's okay for some people, but not for everybody.
I've tried a lot of powder foundations, and so far the ones that I like (and agree with my oily, acne-prone skin) are MUFE Duo Mat, Lorac Wet/Dry Powder Makeup (not enough colors though), Sephora Mattifying Compact Foundation, and NARS Powder Foundation.
Good luck on your search, finding a new foundation in any formulation is definitely a tedious, and exhausting process. I've tried over 20 foundations: different brands, different formulas, different textures and the search continues.
I've tried a lot of powder foundations, and so far the ones that I like (and agree with my oily, acne-prone skin) are MUFE Duo Mat, Lorac Wet/Dry Powder Makeup (not enough colors though), Sephora Mattifying Compact Foundation, and NARS Powder Foundation.
Good luck on your search, finding a new foundation in any formulation is definitely a tedious, and exhausting process. I've tried over 20 foundations: different brands, different formulas, different textures and the search continues.
makeupgirl
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Thank you so much, I know there was a reason why I keep getting broken up skin. But I'm going to look into Nars, Lorac and MUFE. I'm finally getting a sephora by me, so it's going to make it a lot easier to look. I don't have to guess anymore online.
| Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04
I tried both MAC Studio Fix powder and liquid, and I also tried the MSF Naturals. Studio Fix compact and the MSFs are pressed with mineral oil, so they are pretty likely to clog pores and be irritating, especially if your skin is already sensitive or acne prone. It's okay for some people, but not for everybody. I've tried a lot of powder foundations, and so far the ones that I like (and agree with my oily, acne-prone skin) are MUFE Duo Mat, Lorac Wet/Dry Powder Makeup (not enough colors though), Sephora Mattifying Compact Foundation, and NARS Powder Foundation. Good luck on your search, finding a new foundation in any formulation is definitely a tedious, and exhausting process. I've tried over 20 foundations: different brands, different formulas, different textures and the search continues. |
Thank you so much, I know there was a reason why I keep getting broken up skin. But I'm going to look into Nars, Lorac and MUFE. I'm finally getting a sephora by me, so it's going to make it a lot easier to look. I don't have to guess anymore online.
