Bare Minerals makeup
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I'm a medium! 
MysticalMom
Witchy Woman
Oh and one more thing. I would suggest checking ebay too. Some great deals on BE there. 
Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
So Vrai, you bought the Starter Kit, and it says it comes with all this (I left out the brushes):
-Two Shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation to ensure the perfect match
-bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper: can be applied daily before applying bareMinerals to rev up your skin
-Mineral Veil: provides a translucent finishing touch to your makeup, infusing it with softness and adding a flawless finish.
-Warmth All Over Face Color: add an instant sun-kissed glow to skin where the sun would naturally touch
Did you use all of that on your face, and that's where the flawless complexion comes in, or can you just pick and choose? I've thought about buying it before, but can't just buy it online, I'd have to go in and have them match my complexion. My skin is very fair with light freckles, so I can't be trusted to find a match on my own. Did you find that from the 2 foundations in the starter kit you came up with a perfect match, or did you have someone there test them on you, and realized that your color came in the starter kit? I'm leary of buying something that may not match.
-Two Shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation to ensure the perfect match
-bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper: can be applied daily before applying bareMinerals to rev up your skin
-Mineral Veil: provides a translucent finishing touch to your makeup, infusing it with softness and adding a flawless finish.
-Warmth All Over Face Color: add an instant sun-kissed glow to skin where the sun would naturally touch
Did you use all of that on your face, and that's where the flawless complexion comes in, or can you just pick and choose? I've thought about buying it before, but can't just buy it online, I'd have to go in and have them match my complexion. My skin is very fair with light freckles, so I can't be trusted to find a match on my own. Did you find that from the 2 foundations in the starter kit you came up with a perfect match, or did you have someone there test them on you, and realized that your color came in the starter kit? I'm leary of buying something that may not match.
MysticalMom
Witchy Woman
Nickel said:
I use the shadows (rarely) and blushes too. The blushes are good and look so natural. I stuck to my usual mascara though. I use Dior Thickening mascara, in the black and sliver tube. Makes you look almost like you have fake, but soft lashes. So good!
P.S. Buy BEs brush cleaner if you get the makeup. Not a necessity, but works GREAT!
Nickel:
What's cool about it is that there's no "matching" - you just get in the skin tone ballpark and you're golden. There's no warm or cool, yellow or rosy - you get light, medium, deep, or one of the in-betweens and it works.
I used the Revver Upper, then the foundation, then the warmth, then the mineral veil. I haven't tried to pick and choose because it seems to me that if you do all this nice light foundation, then plaster a heavy powder over it, it would defeat the purpose.
Here's what geek I am:
Today we're walking down 5th Ave and every time I'd see a woman with circles or blemishes, I'd mentally airbrush her with the BE.
The beginner kit was $60 and the refills are $25 for each part, so it's expensive. But I'm impressed - I didn't think it would really do what it said.
What's cool about it is that there's no "matching" - you just get in the skin tone ballpark and you're golden. There's no warm or cool, yellow or rosy - you get light, medium, deep, or one of the in-betweens and it works.
I used the Revver Upper, then the foundation, then the warmth, then the mineral veil. I haven't tried to pick and choose because it seems to me that if you do all this nice light foundation, then plaster a heavy powder over it, it would defeat the purpose.
Here's what geek I am:
Today we're walking down 5th Ave and every time I'd see a woman with circles or blemishes, I'd mentally airbrush her with the BE.
The beginner kit was $60 and the refills are $25 for each part, so it's expensive. But I'm impressed - I didn't think it would really do what it said.
I got a Dior mascara when I was at Sephora and it's excellent.MysticalMom said:
I don't know why I ever get a $8 mascara that clumps and makes me grouchy - I guess because I'm just cheap. 
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MysticalMom
Witchy Woman
vraiblonde said:I got a Dior mascara when I was at Sephora and it's excellent.
I so WISH we had a local Sephora. The closest to here is either Bethesda or Georgetown. Too far to drive to pick up my makeup and perfume on a regular basis.
Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
Thanks, I think I might try it. I have pretty nice skin, so I don't wear makeup every day, so it would last me longer than most people. Conversely, when I do wear makeup, it's the expensive stuff. I figure I really have no vices...I don't smoke and I don't drink excessively, so it's okay to splurge on makeup.vraiblonde said:Nickel:
What's cool about it is that there's no "matching" - you just get in the skin tone ballpark and you're golden. There's no warm or cool, yellow or rosy - you get light, medium, deep, or one of the in-betweens and it works.
I used the Revver Upper, then the foundation, then the warmth, then the mineral veil. I haven't tried to pick and choose because it seems to me that if you do all this nice light foundation, then plaster a heavy powder over it, it would defeat the purpose.
Here's what geek I am:
Today we're walking down 5th Ave and every time I'd see a woman with circles or blemishes, I'd mentally airbrush her with the BE.
Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
You should try ordering online. They have a much better selection, and if you order $75 worth of stuff, you get free shipping. And you always get to pick three samples to receive with your order.MysticalMom said:I so WISH we had a local Sephora. The closest to here is either Bethesda or Georgetown. Too far to drive to pick up my makeup and perfume on a regular basis.
I'm getting ready to move down south, and the closest Sephora will be almost four hours away.
MysticalMom
Witchy Woman
Nickel said:You should try ordering online. They have a much better selection, and if you order $75 worth of stuff, you get free shipping. And you always get to pick three samples to receive with your order.
I do order from them online. But nothing like being able to go browse through the store.
fredsaid2
New Member
Just order off the infomercial. You're automatically enrolled for routine shipments. Since this stuff lasts a long time you can log in and extend the time between shipments. Each order includes a gift. The last one was the travel brush, before that the MD Formations cleanser (awesome stuff!). I've also ordered sample eye colors from EBay. A good way to try without paying the full price. It's a really nice product.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
This is the first I've heard of it, and I'm interested to learn more. I just went to their online site to read-up, and correct if I'm wrong, but is it just a powder?vraiblonde said:So if any of you have been wanting to try it but weren't sure if it was worth the money, go for it! Great product
That's the way it looks online. I see they have several different starter kits to choose from. What's so unique/different about these products? I've been using Neutrogena foundation for a while and like it, but no matter what type of foundation/coverage I use, it doesn't stay.
fredsaid2
New Member
It is in a powder form. The best thing about it is that it feels entirely weightless, you don't feel like there's anything on your face. For the price you saw you’d receive 2 tints of foundation, a concealer and a finishing powder plus the brushes. My daughter and I have used the one kit since this time last year. It lasts an incrediably long time and looks very natural.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I'm just wondering how a powder stays on for a long period of time.fredsaid2 said:
Any additional perks about this product?