bare escentuals make up
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Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:51 am

i luv.. luv.. luv.. bare escentuals make up it does not look like make up, but it cover's the skin and makes skin look healthy and glowing the first make up( if you can call it make up) that did not sit in wrinkles and make them look deeper. little goes a long way....found it through qvc.

free skin care · Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:34 am

Am not sure what 'mineral make-up at it's best' is hmm

Is this a brand?
The Bare Escentuals did not work for me.

Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:39 am

I found BE to be good but a little bit too shiny for my liking. I'm now using Jane Iredale and True Cosmetics.

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free skin care · Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:28 am

I am currently using Physicians Formula and am very pleased with the results Very Happy

free skin care · Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:22 am

I found a new mineral makeup by Wei East? I dont know if any of you have heard about her but the powder is super smooth and i love it:) I do like bare escentuals too Very Happy

Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:52 pm

I ordered this mineral foundation from sheer miracale and it was terrible it was to shiney on my face and made my pores look HUGE did not like it aat all and will never order it again. I ordered some other mineral foundation from LAREMIN so i will see how it does. has anybody heard of it? i am having problems finding something that won't make my pores lool huge and my face more oilier and i don't want the shine. does anyone have any suggestions? Brick wall

Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:14 pm

sunshynebug wrote:

I ordered this mineral foundation from sheer miracale and it was terrible it was to shiney on my face and made my pores look HUGE did not like it aat all and will never order it again. I ordered some other mineral foundation from LAREMIN so i will see how it does. has anybody heard of it? i am having problems finding something that won't make my pores lool huge and my face more oilier and i don't want the shine. does anyone have any suggestions? Brick wall

if you had bare escentuals i think you would like it it is hard to get used to only useing a very small amount but take the time it is worth it

Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:14 pm

Larenim is awesome. The reason your pores looked huge is because Sheer Miracle (made by Youngblood) contains Bismuth Oxychloride. Not only is Bismuth an irritant to most skins, it is shiny.

Larenim is what I use--it is Bismuth-free and is not chalky. You have to build coverage... it takes patience and practice at first, but it is seriously the best mineral make up out there. I am looking at ordering the pressed to see how that works. Kristin Corcoran, the owner, will personally answer any questions you have over email. I have emailed her several times with questions. She says the pressed offers more coverage, but because you have oily skin you may do better to put a thin layer of Dusk Til Dawn Treatment on, then buff in your loose foundation. Finish with a light dusting, or buffing (your preference) of Mineral Silk. Larenim may seem expensive, but it's actually not bad compared to Sheer Miracle, Bare Escentuals, etc. Plus, I've tried at least ten other brands of MMU, and this is hands-down the best!

Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:15 pm

btw, if you have oily skin you will not be happy with bare escentuals... it contains a lot bismuth. don't waste your money.

Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:05 pm

Hey thatagirlangie

LAREMIN is pretty good and i really liked it until i just got a free sample of EVERYDAY MINERALS this stuff is AWSOME way better than LAREMIN, it goes on so smooth and is sooooooooo silky I like both products like the dusk til dawn but i like the EVERYDAY MINERALS best. this stuff really rocks. you ladies ought to try it they send you a free samples of this stuff and all you pay is shipping. it just cost me $3.90 well worth the money Very Happy

Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:15 pm

the reason i ordered the sheer mir is because it does not contain Bismuth oxychloride, but waht ever it has in it i don't like there products at all

Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:20 pm

I think I got Sheer Miracle confused with Sheer Cover. I tried Everyday Miracles and it made my skin itch and dry out (literally cracked my skin). I had read awesome reviews for it, so I was disappointed when neither of their formulations (yes, I am a dork and ordered them all--original glo, semi-matte, and matte) worked for me.

I will say that if someone doesn't have a reaction like I had to Everyday Minerals, it covers the best. I am able to use their blush, for some reason, which I love (Color: Siesta).

I'm glad you like Everyday Minerals--they are way more affordable and cover better. However, my skin does best with Larenim.

free skin care · Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:48 pm

thatgirlangie wrote:

However, my skin does best with Larenim.

Thatgirlangie, what do you mean? Larenim improves skin texture, or doesn't dry it out? How does it compare to Everyday Minerals?

Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:35 am

Dollbird,

Larenim is really good about not drying your skin out. The mica and titanium are coated in dimethicone, which keep the minerals from being too harsh. It also gives the makeup good "slip." I'm not tons impressed with the coverage of Larenim, but it will not break you out or dry you out, and it will actually clear up blemishes. I've never had a problem with it clogging my pores either.

Everyday Minerals has excellent coverage--probably one of the best for coverage. However, the quality of the minerals are not that great. I have very sensitive skin, which mineral makeup is supposed to be perfect for. I found that Everyday Minerals bothered my skin horribly. Awful, AWFUL itching, and my skin looked like a parched dessert after a few hours. I have combination-oily skin.

But, some people have no problem with Everyday Minerals. I recommend Larenim and Alpha Skincare Mineral Foundation Powder (which I just recently discovered, tried, and now love).

Hope this helps.

free skin care · Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:33 am

Thanks Thatgirlangie, that was certainly helpful. Will look into Alpha Skincare.

free skin care · Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:57 pm

BE is good but not for me, made my face so shiney & oily Neutral

free skin care · Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:14 pm

I fell in love with MMU after trying BE. It gives me a nice sheen and natural coverage. Only after reading this site, then I realized that there are SO many MMU brands out there. The Bismuth thingy didn't bothered me (at least not that I know of). I tried Everyday Minerals but unfortunately the shades were not a good match with mine. It also turns slightly orangey after I had it on for 30mins.

Where can I get samples of Larenim and True cosmetics? Anyone can advise what shade(s) to get if I am using BE Fairly Light 1.2? I am Asian with yellow undertones, Fair to medium. Thanks!

free skin care · Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:14 am

I too found BE too shiny and gave me a sort of greyish/silver cast... I kept repowdering with the Mineral Veil to tone it down but that wasnt really that practical!
I am hoping L'Oreal's new mineral makeup wont take forever to get out here to Australia ( as they usually do) ...want to try that one.

Sat Aug 12, 2006 3:08 pm

- Bare Escentuals - Works for me.

With it being summer time, it's really important to find something that will cover up my hyperpigmented spots, while still being sheer enough not to smudge, not cake inside my crevices making a more pronounced wrinkle, and of course...not be too oily for my own good. Along came Bare Escentuals which I was holding off using. When a stranger stops you in the street and says "...you look really nice, good to see people don't have to wear a lot of makeup", then you know you've found the right makeup and applied it correctly. You do need to have the right cleansing and moisturizing and sebum reducing/mattifying products to make sure it all comes together properly. I didn't think I'd keep staring at myself in the mirror, but I am and it's really me looking at Bare Escentuals on my skin than staring at me. I've got oily skin and I've heard this isn't a great product for that, but in the end, it really is working.

free skin care · Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:32 am

I really like the look of Everyday Minerals, except it tends to settle into all my fine lines. Looks like I'll be trying Larenim next. I'm just concerned about the size of their samples. If the full size is 5gms, exactly how small are the samples? I know the website says "between 1-5 days". What have those who have ordered samples found?

Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:20 am

Larenim samples last about a week, maybe a little longer. The samples are larger than the Everyday Minerals samples. Definitely try a blush sample too... the blush in the sample will last you a month, and they have great blush!

free skin care · Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:32 am

I've been waiting for my everyday mineral samples, but so far i'm happy with the BE, even though i'm oily. I had been using Pure Luxe before that, and although I liked some of their products like the eraser, the powders just made my skin look too dry and accentuated lines and pores.

free skin care · Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:23 pm

BE is the first minerial mu I have used and the last, I hated the way it looked on me, it looked so greasy and my pores were huge! I didnt find a broad color selection and it always looked like it was about to slide off my face. Currently I am using Lorac wet/dry powder foundation, the wear is good and with medium coverage. Im planning on trying JI next b/c of the great reviews Ive read here, hopefully it will work out better.

Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:51 pm

Fuzzy,

Does the bare essentials also cover redness, freckles and blemishes? Or is it just good to use as a setting powder? I really hate wearing foundation as I've heard it has long term effects of aging the skin.

free skin care · Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:54 pm

really wanted to try bare escentuals' blushes but they only offer it in their spa! canada is miles away!!! Crying or Very sad

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