Bare Minerals makeup

[pixiegirl]

I love girl days! Makeup and shoes and bags, oh my!

I'll buy ya lunch at Hops or Don Pablos too since I couldn't find a sitter last night!

 

[vraiblonde]

I said it first!

You are right, Pixie is wrong.

 

[pixiegirl]

You are right, Pixie is wrong.

Nic and I already decided that you and Chasey are wrong for calling it shimmer.

 

[RoseRed]

I love girl days! Makeup and shoes and bags, oh my!

I'll buy ya lunch at Hops or Don Pablos too since I couldn't find a sitter last night!

I have never been to either one!

 

[vraiblonde]

Nic and I already decided that you and Chasey are wrong for calling it shimmer.

I'd still call it shimmer. Not shiny or glittery, but definitely a slight shimmer. I don't notice it when it's just on my cheeks and the bridge of my nose, but it was really noticeable when I did my all-over face experiment.

Maybe I'd more call it "highlighter".

 

[Nickel]

my all-over face experiment.

That is cracking me up. The first time I used it I thought to myself "They really shouldn't call it All Over Face Color, some loon is gonna put this crap all over their face".

 

[vraiblonde]

Is it better to buy through Bare Essentials or Sephora?

If Sephora, anyone got any coupons/codes that are current?

Do you use the same brush for all 3 powder applications?

And from what was mentioned before, if in doubt about what shade you are, go with the lighter option?

Sephora is better because they have a much larger selection (if you can believe that) and they give you free samples.

I posted two codes in here a few days ago. Search this thread for "philosophy" and it will be in the most recent post of mine that comes up.

No - the starter kit comes with a brush for the foundation and a blush-type brush.

Try Jabba's and see if hers is the right shade for you. You can also mix a little Warmth with the foundation and it deepens the shade.

 

[pixiegirl]

Maybe I'd more call it "highlighter".

Well then there you have it. You failed to properly explain what it was and from your posts I was misinformed as to what it really was.

I still stand by my original comment, you don't put anything shiney on your nose!

 

[vraiblonde]

some loon

I just got my eyeshadows in the other day and I LOVE THEM!!! I bought some samples from eBay and I liked them but they weren't my colors so I gave them to the vultures. I ordered Vanilla Sugar eyeshadow for highlighting and an assortment of brown/tan Glimmers for the eyelid, plus the eyeliner kit.

Wednesday we were out to dinner for Grandma's birthday and I didn't even need to touch it up before we went - it literally lasted from 8am to when I washed my face at midnight. The liner stays put, too, whether you apply it wet or dry.

AND, last but not least, I got the brushless mascara. It's okay alone, but if you use it over your regular mascara, VA VA VOOM! Big ol' fat lashes!

I like makeup

 

[crabcake]

I'm not sold on the BM product yet. I'm a MAC girl and have been for years. When I find something I really like it's hard to get me to try something new. We can go to Sephora and check it out though. I may end up a changed woman!

Be sure to grab a hand mirror and go out of the bright lights to check yourself out. I didn't like the way it looked on me under those bright ass lights in Sephora, but in natural/typical lighting, I was sold.

 

[JabbaJawz]

Thanks ladies

nomo & Kwillia you are too much. wonder if jabba got hers yet, I'd just stop by and do a sample of what she has and just go from there.

You know I did, sugarbaby! I got the super duper kit (hee hee, you starter kit loserssssss! ) for my birthday, and also 4 extra eye shadows and junk that I wanted, too. My Mom ordered the kit direct from BareMinerals, and Digs ordered the extra stuff from Sephora. I was too busy fooling with my new iPod to watch the video so I haven't busted into it yet, but I hope to get a chance this weekend!

 

[virgovictoria]

I just don't wear all of this makeup Or know how

 

[vraiblonde]

I just don't wear all of this makeup Or know how

I was challenged as well.

But hey! Next time I come down, instead of drinking at some bar, we should have a girls get-together and play beauty parlor!

Wouldn't that be fun? We can do it at Kwilly's Mom's place

 

[K_Jo]

I was challenged as well.

But hey! Next time I come down, instead of drinking at some bar, we should have a girls get-together and play beauty parlor!

Wouldn't that be fun? We can do it at Kwilly's Mom's place

I'll bring the Bisque!

 

[virgovictoria]

I was challenged as well.

But hey! Next time I come down, instead of drinking at some bar, we should have a girls get-together and play beauty parlor!

Wouldn't that be fun? We can do it at Kwilly's Mom's place

OOOOOOH!!!! Can we all wear tiaras too!! How much fun would that be!!!!

 

[RoseRed]

OOOOOOH!!!! Can we all wear tombstones too!! How much fun would that be!!!!

 

[vraiblonde]

OOOOOOH!!!! Can we all wear tiaras too!!

Everyone except Catt - the dog ate hers.

 

[K_Jo]

Everyone except Catt - the dog ate hers.

Well, I have nine tiaras. She can borrow one of mine.

 

[crabcake]

Another trip to Sephora ...

Lorac sheer wash lip/cheek tint: This stuff rocks! Elaine had talked about lip stains, and I'd never used one so I thought I'd check out the selection. This one is cool b/c it goes on sheer, but if you want to darken it, just add a little more, a little more, etc. till you get the look/color you want. But the littlest, itsy-est bit goes a loooooong way. I like natural looking make-up vs. bright lipsticks and goopy pinks and crap, so this stuff is good for me b/c it doesn't look like you have any lipstick on; just a nice coloring to your lips. Thanks Elaine!

Also picked up Sephora's Chocolate Body Glosser (basically a bronzing stick): comes in a deodorant-like stick, goes on light in color and has a glitter/shimmer effect. No worries, Pixie; I promise not to put it on my nose. But it can be used anywhere on the body.

And last but not least, the BE Quick Change brush cleaner. The chic at Sephora said that if you spritz a bit on a tissue, then swipe your brush back and forth over it after each or every other use, it'll keep them clean and extend the time in between brush washings. Kinda steep at $18, but what the hell.

Also, Nic -- they had a cute pink make-up train case that was on sale. Not sure if it's on sale on the website though.

 

[Christy]

Okay, I'm still trying to fully understand the greatness of the lip fusion stuff. It's really pricey, just to have fat lips, especially if your lips are normal size and "plumping" might make you look freakish.

I can't decide on the bare minerals eyeshadows either. Currently, I just use the warmth, and some of the gold glittery bare escentuals stuff I bought from ebay. It works out fine, and isn't obnoxious, but I'm thinking of buying the eyeliner package (haven't worn eyeliner in YEARS). Suggestions?

Please chime in, I'm finishing up my order, and I need to do it soon before I break the bank.