Bare Minerals makeup

[meangirl]

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? 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.

Seriously, if you want it to stay...and stay try Alexis Vogel. It does NOT come off until you scrub it off.

 

[Blondie76]

I've been using this for a couple of months now and I love it. I bought the fair kit, but the 1.5 shade was actually too dark for me so I bought the 1 (I'm very fair skin). It goes on great. I bought the eyebrow kit as well for blondes and it's a light brown shade, it comes with a brow brush applicator and a setting gel. I don't really use the gel though. I love that it's all powder. I hate liquid make up it feels too heavy on my skin, but this stuff feels really light, like you don't have makeup on at all.

 

[fredsaid2]

I've been using this for a couple of months now and I love it. I bought the fair kit, but the 1.5 shade was actually too dark for me so I bought the 1 (I'm very fair skin). It goes on great. I bought the eyebrow kit as well for blondes and it's a light brown shade, it comes with a brow brush applicator and a setting gel. I don't really use the gel though. I love that it's all powder. I hate liquid make up it feels too heavy on my skin, but this stuff feels really light, like you don't have makeup on at all.

If you haven't already, register for their web site. You can change your auto shipments to just the 1.0 shade and you can change your shades for the seasons, say if you want a darker shade for summer.

 

[Blondie76]

If you haven't already, register for their web site. You can change your auto shipments to just the 1.0 shade and you can change your shades for the seasons, say if you want a darker shade for summer.

I actually bought it off the infomerical website. I changed the auto shipment to the 1.0 shade before my next shipment was due. I have to remember to go on there and extend the date for my next shipment. This stuff lasts a lot longer than they think. I ordered it in August I think and my next shipment was in October. I still had a LOT of product left. I can't see anyone using it all in 2 months, maybe a year, but not 2 months!

 

[sonsorae]

I just do my reorders online with Sephora. It took me a little over 3 months to use all my products.

 

[meme]

You've seen it on TV - Swirl, Tap, Buff and the model's skin suddenly looks perfect.

Well, it works! I bought a starter kit at Sephora yesterday and I have to say, I'm impressed. A little tinky bit covers your whole face, buffing out blemishes, discolorations, dark circles. etc.

You don't look like you're wearing makeup, just like you have great skin. Very natural. I have dry skin and I was afraid Bare Minerals wouldn't be moist enough, but it was fine and my face doesn't feel powdered.

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

Vrai,

I couldn't agree with you more. I bought some and I absolutely love it! It is definitely worth the money.

 

[jwwb2000]

I used it and didn't really care for it.

 

[vraiblonde]

I'm just wondering how a powder stays on for a long period of time. Any additional perks about this product?

There was a "how-to" DVD included with the kit and the info gal says that it works with your skin somehow so that instead of sitting on top of your skin like a regular foundation, it actually kind of melts into your skin. Or something like that.

Benefits:

It stays on - normally my makeup is gone by 4pm or so, and starts getting crease-y long before that. Yesterday I applied it in the morning and it still looked great when I straggled in at midnight.

It doesn't rub off on my clothes. Like, if I'm wearing a turtleneck or something close to my face, I typically get makeup smudges on it. This doesn't do that.

It's REALLY light. You don't feel greasy or anything like that - it just feels like your normal skin.

It covers extremely well. I have about a thousand concealers in my makeup drawer and I hate every single one of them. Cover sticks don't cover blemishes or undereye circles hardly at all unless you really gob it on, and then it looks makeuppy and weird textured. Plus the color is always off. You can use this to conceal without doing your whole face and it looks natural.

No touch-ups. Typically I'll have to touch up with concealer during the day because it wears off. This stays until you remove it.

I was very surprised.

 

[Nickel]

There was a "how-to" DVD included with the kit and the info gal says that it works with your skin somehow so that instead of sitting on top of your skin like a regular foundation, it actually kind of melts into your skin. Or something like that.

I read that it's not really a "powder", but more of a finely ground mineral product, which explains how it doesn't act like a powder. Now that I think of it, I think the woman who did my makeup for my wedding used Bare Minerals, and it was fantastic.

 

[meangirl]

My daughter and I each just ordered a starter kit and some eyeshadows from QVC. They had the best prices if anyone else is looking.

 

[starr]

I use it and love it. I get it off of ebay though.

 

[awwwsnap]

I have used it for almost 2 years, and found ebay to be the cheapest. In the winter I am very fair and pale, so the fairest shade works the best and does not make me look too pink or too orange. But I found I have to mix the shades a little bit to work the other times of the year because the medium is a bit too pink and the light is a bit too orange yellowish. I have a couple of friends who think Bare Minerals are breaking them out with acne and do not like it. I really like it and going back to liquid make-up makes your face feel so gross after you have been used to wearing the mineral make up. You might want to get the multi tasking bisque to work as a concealer. Great for covering up blemishes and dark circles. The cost is worth it because it feels so good and lasts such a long time.

 

[Nickel]

You might want to get the multi tasking bisque to work as a concealer.

I ordered some of that, and the starter kit. It was supposed to be here today, but the UPS driver decided to make it an early night and rescheduled the delivery.

 

[Nickel]

Okay, I tried it and I love it. I like how it doesn't look or feel like makeup. Chasey, it has great staying power. You put it on, and can touch your face or whatever, and it doesn't come off. I put it on around noon yesterday (lazy day) and it stayed all day. I definitely wouldn't consider it "full coverage", so you may not be happy with the coverage results compared to a powder. I have fair skin, so I tend to have dark circles under my eyes, and it did a great job of covering that up. I have freckles too though, and they still showed through the bare minerals (not complaining about that, I'm pretty fond of them), so I don't think it'd be that great for covering blemishes.

 

[Wenchy]

I ordered some of that, and the starter kit. It was supposed to be here today, but the UPS driver decided to make it an early night and rescheduled the delivery.

Girly girl...Shut up and dance...

Makeup? I've found what works for me, but I'm still ticked off that my Agree shampoo was discontinued...still in search of the perfect shampoo.

 

[meangirl]

Girly girl...Shut up and dance...

Makeup? I've found what works for me, but I'm still ticked off that my Agree shampoo was discontinued...still in search of the perfect shampoo.

have you tried Aveda shampoo? All of them work really good imo but I am not too fond of the scent of some of them. I think the regular one smells like patchouli. If you'd like I can send you some samples.

 

[Wenchy]

have you tried Aveda shampoo? All of them work really good imo but I am not too fond of the scent of some of them. I think the regular one smells like patchouli. If you'd like I can send you some samples.

I've tried Aveda...no likey...

I want my Agree back, or, "Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific!"

I'm all about smell, and just need a strong shampoo that will clean. Suave is my mainstay nowadays, and I sample all of their new scents...good product, just not the scent I want.



Also loved "Beer on Tap."

Patchouli? What in the world is that?!

Thanks for the offer...and I WILL take you up on it.

 

[tomchamp]

have you tried Aveda shampoo? All of them work really good imo but I am not too fond of the scent of some of them. I think the regular one smells like patchouli. If you'd like I can send you some samples.

Would you send me some..I just can't do a thing with my hair these days!

 

[tomchamp]

I saw that one pic of you and i recommend shaving your head, also, your eyebrows

I'll just chop my head off.

 

[StarCat]

I'll just chop my head off.

Thats also a viable option